Course Descriptions

CJL1381 Criminal Law and Procedures: Crime and the Courtroom
40 hours, 4 credits

This course introduces definitions and terminology of criminal law and procedural elements of prosecution of a criminal case. Students will examine prosecution of criminal cases in the federal and state court system. They will study crimes against persons, property, against public order, public health and safety, and defenses that may be raised in a criminal case. This course will prepare students to explore suspect’s procedural rights at all steps of a criminal case.

Prerequisite: CJE1006

CJL1552 Introduction to Criminal Law
40 hours, 4 credits

This course examines substantive criminal law and elements of criminal behavior. Students will assess circumstances that may excuse criminal responsibility and common law principles. Students will also differentiate types of person and property crimes and examine crimes against the state and moral values.

Prerequisite: CCJ1000

CJL1747 Applied Criminal Procedures
40 hours, 4 credits

This course provides an examination of procedural requirements for the judicial processing of criminal offenders. The concepts of evidence sufficiency, standards of proof, and due process are explored. Students will examine the Bill of the Rights and its applicability to the criminal justice process.

Prerequisite: CJL1552

CJL3297 Constitutional Law
40 hours, 4 credits

This course challenges students to examine the complexities of the Bill of Rights and the application of those rights to the criminal justice system. The analysis of case studies will allow students to apply criminal law and procedure to fieldwork examination of criminal justice issues.

Prerequisite: CJL1381; or CJL1747