CRJ 1020 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
This course seeks to introduce students to the study of law and the legal system. Areas of law that students are introduced to are: constitutional law, criminal law, procedure law, torts, housing law, and family law. Additionally, this course will engage students in the classroom reading and discussion of primary source documents and journal articles. During the course, students will learn how to construct a coherent, persuasive argument both orally and in writing. Students will engage in mock trials within the context of the class, and at the discretion of the instructor take a field trip to a functioning court. Guest speakers who work in the legal system will be invited to address the class when appropriate.
Distribution
Criminal Justice & Legal StudiesOffered
Fall, Spring