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AJS101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
– 3 credits
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
16056
Paradise Valley
M 228 - Classroom
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 11:45AM
- B. Martinez
Open
20 of 32 seats available
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Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17278
Paradise Valley
M 228 - Classroom
In Person
1/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Sat
9:00AM – 11:30AM
- R. Del Rio
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Reserved for students in Early College Programs. For more information please contact the Early College Coordinator Mary Beltran Ayala at mary.beltran.ayala@paradisevalley.edu
Registration open to everyone.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16530
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- B. Martinez
Open
3 of 23 seats available
-
Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS101: Introduction to Criminal Justice – 3 credits
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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16056
|
Paradise Valley
M 228 - Classroom |
In Person
|
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
10:30AM – 11:45AM
|
|
Open
20 of 32 seats available |
|
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|
17278
|
Paradise Valley
M 228 - Classroom |
In Person
|
1/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
Sat
|
9:00AM – 11:30AM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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|
16530
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
3 of 23 seats available |
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SUN# AJS1101