
Understanding the subjects in a criminal justice program is key to mastering the field.
Subjects in a Criminal Justice Program
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Overview of the criminal justice system.
- Roles of law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
- Criminal Law
- Understanding legal definitions and classifications.
- Study of substantive and procedural law.
- Criminal Procedure
- Study of rules governing criminal cases.
- Examination of legal processes involved.
- Ethics in Criminal Justice
- Understanding moral principles in law enforcement.
- Debates on police misconduct and accountability.
- Forensic Science
- Application of scientific principles to criminal investigations.
- Techniques such as DNA analysis and fingerprinting.
- Criminal Investigation
- Techniques for gathering evidence and interviewing.
- Understanding the investigative process.
- Juvenile Justice
- Study of justice processes for minors.
- Differences between juvenile and adult systems.
- Police Operations
- Mechanics of law enforcement practices.
- Patrol procedures, response tactics, and community policing.
Statistical Overview of Criminal Justice Studies
Subject | Average Duration (Credits) | Importance Level (1-5) |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | 5 |
Criminal Law | 3 | 5 |
Criminal Procedure | 3 | 4 |
Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 | 4 |
Forensic Science | 4 | 5 |
Criminal Investigation | 3 | 5 |
Juvenile Justice | 3 | 3 |
Police Operations | 3 | 5 |
Mind Map of Learning Outcomes
- Criminal Justice System
- Law Enforcement
- Court System
- Corrections
- Legal Studies
- Criminal Law Principles
- Procedures and Rights
- Investigative Techniques
- Crime Scene Processing
- Interviews and Interrogations
- Ethics and Accountability


