<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/current/course-outlines/cjs1101.php" dsn="course-page"><course-title>Introduction to Criminal Justice</course-title><course-department>CJS</course-department><course-number>1101</course-number><course-description>Introduction to Criminal Justice provides an overview of the criminal justice system in US society, including the philosophy, history, organization, and function of the police, courts, and corrections. Topics include foundations of crime; justice and law; federal, tribal and state elements; victimization; victim rights; crime statistics and the extent of crime; police issues; juvenile justice system; juvenile delinquency; court systems; corrections, community corrections; professional career opportunities; and future trends. This course is part of the Minnesota State Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) transfer pathways.</course-description><course-credits>3</course-credits></item>