CRIM 210 - American Criminal Law3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [Reading Level 3 ]
This course is for students seeking employment in the criminal justice system. It covers the historical development and philosophy of criminal law including legal definitions and concepts and their application to the criminal justice system.
OFFERED: spring semesters
Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the sources and concepts of American criminal law.
- Depict the essential elements of any crime.
- Explain criminal liability.
- Assess criminal responsibility and the capacity to commit crime.
- Evaluate criminal defenses.
Goal 2: Describe and explain the three components of the criminal justice system.
- Evaluate the various issues in law enforcement and police behavior.
- Illustrate the balance of Constitutional rights with the maintenance of public order.
Goal 3: Differentiate various crimes against persons.
- Define crimes against persons.
- Explain crimes against persons.
Goal 4: Differentiate various crimes against property.
- Define crimes against persons.
- Explain crimes against persons.
Goal 5: Examine Sex crimes.
- Describe types of sex crimes.
- Describe impact of sex crimes on victims.
Goal 6: Examine emerging crimes.
Goal 7: Conduct legal research.
- Prepare legal briefs.
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