CJS 2160 - Criminal Justice and the Constitution
3 Credits
Acquaint students with relevant content of the United States Constitution and Constitutional Amendments within political, social, and historical contexts; and examine the cognitive process in key judicial decisions. Course formerly known as CJS 1160 Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice Professionals.
Pre-Requisites CJS 1150 or instructor approval.
Major Content Areas
Constitutional procedures and policies: 30%
Criminal justice professional: 20%
History of constitutional law in the U. S. 10%
Civil rights and liberties: 20%
Court cases: 20%
Learning Outcomes
Differentiate between early and contemporary judicial thinking and legal reasoning
Describe important considerations dealing with civil rights and liberties
Outline the historical evolution of constitutional doctrines, standards, and tests
Explain constitutional frameworks for criminal justice procedures and policies
Identify key cases, legal terms, clauses, and chronologies in constitutional law
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