CJS 201 Foundations in Criminal Justice
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of academic research, critical thinking and professional development related to the discipline of criminal justice and law enforcement. Students learn to search, locate, retrieve, evaluate, and document research sources as well as prepare research papers using writing and citations styles expected in criminal justice and law enforcement courses. The course will also broaden students' understanding of the direct and indirect criminal justice professional opportunities and equip students with the tools to pursue careers in the field.
Prerequisites
3 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 15, 2017 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Identify and locate academic sources appropriate to begin research in criminal justice and law enforcement.
- Critically analyze, evaluate, and summarize research sources at an introductory level.
- Effectively draft, edit, cite references in APA format and critique academic papers.
- Develop academic and career plan.
- Develop and improve critical thinking and communication skills.
Fall 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Foundations in Criminal Justice | Eckberg, Deborah A | Books for CJS-201-50 Fall 2025 | Course details for CJS-201-50 Fall 2025 |
| 51 | Foundations in Criminal Justice | Eckberg, Deborah A | Books for CJS-201-51 Fall 2025 | Course details for CJS-201-51 Fall 2025 |
| 52 | Foundations in Criminal Justice | Eckberg, Deborah A | Books for CJS-201-52 Fall 2025 | Course details for CJS-201-52 Fall 2025 |
Spring 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Foundations in Criminal Justice | Eckberg, Deborah A | Books for CJS-201-50 Spring 2026 | Course details for CJS-201-50 Spring 2026 |
| 51 | Foundations in Criminal Justice | Eckberg, Deborah A | Books for CJS-201-51 Spring 2026 | Course details for CJS-201-51 Spring 2026 |