Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0234
Organization's ID:
CJS400
Organization:
Penn Foster College
Location:
Online
Length:
52 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Justice Administration
Description

Objective:

This course objective is to focus on the most common agencies involved in running the criminal justice system on both the state and federal level. The organization of each agency is examined with a detailed review of its function, administrative procedures, personnel, planning, budgeting, and record keeping.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the legal and historical background of justice administration
  • Explain the policy making function of justice administration
  • Identify the roles and functions of correctional personnel
  • Discuss ethical dilemmas faced by members of the criminal justice system
  • Discuss the police organization, including its operations, roles, and functions
  • Explore the role of the court as well as key issues and practices
  • Discuss the administrative challenges and practices that apply to the employees of the criminal justice system

General Topics:

  • An introduction to justice administration
  • The police
  • The courts
  • Correction issues
  • Spanning the justice system
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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