2018-2019 Catalog

CJC 231 Constitutional Law

3-0-3

The course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the basic structure of the United States Constitution and the rights/procedures as interpreted by the courts.

Prerequisite

DRE 096 or appropriate placement test scores (Amended 10/8/18: No prerequisite effective Spring 2019.)

Offered

SP, SU