Law as one of the methods of social control. Criminal law: its nature, sources and types; theories and historical developments. Behavioral and legal aspects of criminal acts. Classification and analysis of selected criminal offenses.

Prerequisites/Rules:
CCJS100
Credits: 3
Grading Method: Regular, Pass-Fail, Audit
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Course Offerings

    Fall 2026 ♦ Instructor: Russell E. Hamill III ♦ Co-Instructor: ♦ View: Syllabus
    Fall 2026 ♦ Instructor: Cortney Fisher ♦ Co-Instructor: ♦ View: Syllabus