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CJ103 - Concepts of Criminal Law

C-ID: AJ120

Course Description

This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice course will build. The course will also include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes. Prerequisites:

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

Course Sections

Winter 2026 - Semester

Jan 5 to Feb 1
section: CJ-103-72647
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 3 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : January 6, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: January 25, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: January 6, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: January 6, 2026
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Spring 2026 - Semester

Feb 9 to Jun 7
section: CJ-103-74549
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 27 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
Virtual Hybrid Instruction. A combination of some live streaming instruction via Zoom during the days and times indicated and online instruction. Students log in to Canvas. https://canvas.sac.edu.  There will be no instruction on-campus. /*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : February 22, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: May 10, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: February 22, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: February 22, 2026
Open
Apr 13 to Jun 7
section: CJ-103-74547
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : April 22, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: May 24, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: April 22, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: April 22, 2026
Section Full

Summer 2025 - Semester

Jun 16 to Jul 13
section: CJ-103-60576
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : June 20, 2025. Last Drop Date with W grade: July 6, 2025. Last Drop Date without W grade: June 20, 2025. Last Date to get Refund: June 20, 2025
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Fall 2025 - Semester

Oct 13 to Dec 7
section: CJ-103-63752
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (1 day ago)
Section notes:
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://canvas.sac.edu There will be no instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : October 22, 2025. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 23, 2025. Last Drop Date without W grade: October 22, 2025. Last Date to get Refund: October 22, 2025
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Aug 18 to Dec 7
section: CJ-103-63751
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 23 available seats - (1 day ago)
Section notes:
Virtual Hybrid Instruction. A combination of some live streaming instruction via Zoom during the days and times indicated and online instruction. Students log in to Canvas. https://canvas.sac.edu.  There will be no instruction on-campus.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : September 1, 2025. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 9, 2025. Last Drop Date without W grade: September 1, 2025. Last Date to get Refund: September 1, 2025
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