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2023-2024 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CJS 256 - The Criminal Justice System

Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: CJS 190
Introduction to the American criminal justice system. The course will discuss the core components of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Throughout the course, students will learn about the relationship between these components and the challenges that the criminal justice system currently faces.
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