ADMJ 1
Introduction to Administration of Justice
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. The content focuses on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, response to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. It also examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system in crime control and the evolving forces that have shaped those principles and approaches. The justice component structures and processes are examined in a cross-cultural context, emphasizing the relationship and partnership between the police and the diverse community populations. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, the legal process, sentencing, and incarceration policies.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28152 | ADMJ 1 | 1GF | ·T·R··· | 02:20 PM-03:50 PM | DuJuan Green | HOMSTD |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
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
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Also Listed As
- POLI 10
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
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).
- Also listed as POLI D010.
