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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: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
18335
Scottsdale
Applied Science Bldg. AP 293
Hybrid In-Person
8/26 – 10/16
Fall 2026
W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
- W. Olsen
Open
13 of 25 seats available
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Costs include AJS Course Fee: $2.00
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Notes
This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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Textbook info pending
18552
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- W. Olsen
Open
23 of 25 seats available
-
Costs include AJS Course Fee: $2.00
-
Notes
Honors Program Only - Students must register through the Honors Office. For more information contact the Honors Program at Honors@scottsdalecc.edu
This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
Textbook info pending
18279
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- W. Olsen
Open
21 of 25 seats available
-
Costs include AJS Course Fee: $2.00
-
Notes
This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
Textbook info pending
18280
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- W. Olsen
Open
7 of 25 seats available
-
Costs include AJS Course Fee: $2.00
-
Notes
This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
Textbook info pending
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: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18335
|
Scottsdale
Applied Science Bldg. AP 293 |
Hybrid In-Person
|
8/26 – 10/16
Fall 2026 |
W
|
10:30AM – 11:45AM
|
|
Open
13 of 25 seats available |
|
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|
18552
|
Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
|
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
23 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
18279
|
Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
|
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
21 of 25 seats available |
|
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|
18280
|
Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
|
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
7 of 25 seats available |
|
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SUN# AJS1101