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MCJ522 The Pillars of Criminal Justice

  • Department Criminal Justice
  • Level Graduate
  • Format Online
  • Credits 3

Description

This course examines criminal justice issues from the perspectives of the three pillars (law enforcement, courts, and corrections) to see how they work together to affect change in society. Through the lens of current issues, theory, policy, and ethics the course will explore how actions taken by different components of the criminal justice system interact and play out in society. Students will have the opportunity to respond to events as a leader of each of the pillars.

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Prerequisites

This course does not require any prerequisites.

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

Sections

Listing all available sections for this course, including their term, duration, and dates.
Term Dates Term & Duration Format
January 5, 2026 to March 1, 2026 Spring I - 8 Week Online
May 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026 Summer I - 8 Week Online

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