Technical Introduction to Criminal Justice
Scope and Sequence

Unit Title_____Chapter_________________________
I The Universe of Crime and Justice
1. Criminal Justice: Introduction and Overview
2. Crime and Criminals
3. The Criminal Justice System

II The Police
4. History and Organization of the Police
5. Police Functions
6. The Police Culture
7. The Rule of Law in Law Enforcement

III. The Courts
8. The Origin and Role of the Courts
9. Lawyers and Judges
10. Criminal Prosecution and Adjudication
11. Sentencing

IV. Corrections
12. Corrections Yesterday and Today
13. Institutional Corrections
14. Alternatives: Community Corrections

V. Challenges for the Twenty –first Century
15. Justice for Juveniles, Victims, and the Global Village