Criminal Justice

Function and ethics of the legal assistant in the law office and legal system. An introduction to the federal and state court systems, personnel in the legal field, and the historical development and nature of the law. (S of odd-numbered years)

Examination of the criminal justice system and process including crime, law-making, criminality, prosecution, police, courts, and corrections. (F) ND:SS

For criminal justice students or laymen; designed to broaden the understanding of the student concerning the various agencies involved in the administration of criminal law. Emphasis is placed upon the more important law-enforcement functions and interrelationships from arrest to executive pardon. (S)

Supervised placement in local agencies (Wahpeton Police Department, NDSCS Campus Police, and Richland County Sheriff¿s Office) to give students experience in various areas of policing and corrections and to cultivate career exploration. (F, S)