Class Details

ADMJ 1
Introduction to Administration of Justice

Course Description

An introduction to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, response to crime, components of the system and current challenges to the system. Examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principles and approaches. Although justice structure and process is examined in a cross-cultural context, an emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure and function of US police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, and sentencing and incarceration policies.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Footnote:
ADMJ 1.1GF: In-Person OFF-CAMPUS. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Located at Homestead High School. Open to Fremont Union High School District students only. This is a dual enrollment class offered through the CCAP agreement between Fremont Union High School District and De Anza College. This class is located at Homestead High School, 21370 Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014. Any questions, please contact rodrigueztrantiffany@fhda.edu.

Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

Non-GE Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Also Listed As

POLI 10;

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment

Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed course(s).

Cross Listed Course(s)

• POLI 10 - Introduction to Administration of Justice (4 Units)