LGST 213 - American Court System (3)

This course provides an overview of the American court system. Students will be introduced to the actors in the system, including judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. Courtroom processes from pretrial through sentencing and appeals will be discussed. The course will review the history of the court system and the different types of courts within the state and federal levels.

Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3) or CJST 200 - Intro Crim Justice Sys (3) or HSRV 101 - Intro to Social Work & HSRV