Contemporary Issues in American Law and Justice
Course Id:   1417
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InstitutionzzzThe VHS Collaborative (SB)
SubjectLaw
Education LevelHigh School
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Course Description
"Contemporary Issues in American Law and Justice" is a 21st Century focus on three major areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts and corrections. During the course and within these areas we will study current issues relating to crime/justice, punishment and victimization. Issues to discuss include the causes of crime and how we should and do deal with crime are addressed throughout the class. As well, students will participate in a state of the art online mock trial! Furthermore, course participants will study crime in their city/state/national region and become better acquainted with how their local community deals with crime. For students interested in law and justice-related fields this is a must. This course will serve as an introduction to terms and issues and the many facets of the American legal system.


Learning Objectives:
The student will:


1. dissect the elements of a given crime and predict appropriate charges to be leveled and appropriate punishment to be sought;

2. state the responsibilities, challenges and issues inherit to law enforcement, use of force and search and seizure;

3. participate in an online mock trial of a criminal case;

4. evaluate and/or establish his/her personal stance on societally relevant issues by reacting to presentations by other course members.


Academic Content:

Current Issues in American Law and Justice involves study of the three main areas of the American judicial system--law enforcement, courts and corrections and discussion current societal issues such as capital punishment and police brutality.


Kinds of Assignments:

Reading and research about individuals/issues/statistics important to criminal justice

CourseRoom postings/responses to reading and research

Website analysis


Projects Required:

Role-play in an online mock trial
Group research on an aspect of criminal justice not covered within the course.


Delivery Method

  • Internet
  • Real-Time Web-Based Teacher Access


  • Prerequisites
    Strong reading, writing, critical thinking skills.

    Course Materials
    Virtual High School will have course materials, if any, shipped directly to students. While there is no additional cost for course materials, there is an additional charge for shipping. Students are required to return such course materials to course instructor upon completion of the course.


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