CJT 209: Criminal Law

online available

In this course, students will examine the history and philosophy of the development of the criminal law system in the United States. Students will study the elements of traditional crimes, based upon the common law, the Model Penal Code and Michigan Penal Code. They will learn to extract the legal principles by reading and briefing court cases.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytime offered online offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytime offered online offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.
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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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