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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
21831	Glendale Online Class	Online	10/20 – 12/12 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	G. Stephens	Open 21 of 24 Seats Available
	Costs include AJS Course Fee: $2.00 Notes Notes: ONLINE Online classes are completely asynchronous but may include optional synchronous components such as review sessions, office hours, etc. Students are required to have access to a computer/mobile device and Internet access, and a webcam may be necessary for specific classes. Students are required to submit an initial assignment due within the first few days of class. For information about how to get started, go to https://www.gccaz.edu/online/readiness. Click 'Canvas' link in column on the left and then click 'Log in to Canvas': https://learn.maricopa.edu Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Class 21831 costs include AJS Course Fee: $2 Textbook info pending