UACCM | Course Description |Criminal Justice

UACCM courses are identified by a code containing letters which indicate the department and numbers which indicate sequencing within the department. The last number indicates credit hours received for the course. Developmental classes, while providing credit and being included in the computation of the semester grade point average, do not count toward graduation for either a certificate or degree.

“ACTS” Arkansas Course Transfer System.
“GE” designates the course is acceptable as a General Education Elective.

CRIM 2003 | Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. Course offers an overview of the history, philosophy and development of the criminal justice system, emphasizing an understanding of law enforcement, the courts and corrections, and their respective roles in accomplishing the missions of the American Criminal Justice System. (ACTS, GE)