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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
32148	Paradise Valley ONLINE	Online	08/25 – 10/17 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	B. Martinez	Open 17 of 23 Seats Available
	Notes 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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. 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. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor