Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 7731 Technical Introduction to Criminal Justice, 1 credit 7741 Crime in America, 1 credit Technical Introduction to Criminal Justice (ATC) 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 11-12 Prerequisite(s): None Notes: None. This course is designed as a study of the history and philosophy of criminal justice and its ethical considerations. Crime is defined and its nature and impact are explored. Instruction also includes an overview of the criminal justice system, law enforcement and the court systems, a study of prosecution and defense, trial processes, corrections and penal systems. back to top Crime in America (ATC) 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 11-12 Prerequisite(s): None Notes: None. This course is designed to introduce the student to American crime problems in a historical perspective. Social policy affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime are also topics of study. back to top