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CJS 1101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Science

Overview of the criminal justice system and an analysis of the interdependence of its components, including legislative, law enforcement, prosecution, court and correctional systems. Examination of responsibilities of professionals in each of these systems, including ethical and legal responsibilities.

Prerequisites: DEV 0015

Course Outcomes
  • Demonstrate the standards of professional conduct expected of criminal justice professionals and explain the requirements for advancement.
  • Describe significant historical events and individuals within the criminal justice field.
  • Explain the legal constraints and roles, responsibilities and duties of each component of the criminal justice system.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Business and Public Services
  • Department: Criminal Justice Science
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Chambers
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 26
Section: 500
Open Seats: 26
Section: 500
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Chambers
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 14
Section: 801
Open Seats: 14
Section: 801
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Trumbull Correctional Institute
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: M from 8:00AM to 10:40AM
Section: 610
Open Seats: 27
Meets: M from
8:00AM to 10:40AM
Section: 610
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Trumbull Correctional Institute
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: M from 8:00AM to 10:40AM
Section: 611
Open Seats: 27
Meets: M from
8:00AM to 10:40AM
Section: 611
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Trumbull Correctional Institute
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: T from 5:00PM to 7:40PM
Section: 612
Open Seats: 27
Meets: T from
5:00PM to 7:40PM
Section: 612
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Trumbull Correctional Institute
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: F from 5:00PM to 7:40PM
Section: 613
Open Seats: 27
Meets: F from
5:00PM to 7:40PM
Section: 613
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Warren Correctional Institution
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: M from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 614
Open Seats: 27
Meets: M from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 614
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Madison Correctional
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: W from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 605
Open Seats: 27
Meets: W from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 605
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Correctional Reception Center
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: F from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 600
Open Seats: 27
Meets: F from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 600
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Madison Correctional
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 27
Meets: F from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 606
Open Seats: 27
Meets: F from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 606
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Chambers
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 802
Open Seats: 10
Section: 802
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Chambers
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 803
Open Seats: 10
Section: 803
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Chambers
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 5
Section: 804
Open Seats: 5
Section: 804