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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: 14 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) : January 8, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: January 25, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: January 8, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: January 8, 2026
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Spring 2026 - Semester

Apr 13 to Jun 7
section: CJ-103-74547
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (6 days 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
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Feb 9 to Jun 7
section: CJ-103-74549
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 20 available seats - (6 days 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
Already Started
Apr 13 to Jun 7
section: CJ-103-83801
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 28 available seats - (6 days 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
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Summer 2026 - Semester

Jun 15 to Jul 12
section: CJ-103-80131
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 2 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) : June 19, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: July 5, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: June 19, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: June 19, 2026
Section Full

Fall 2026 - Semester

Oct 12 to Dec 5
section: CJ-103-83831
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 7 available seats - (about 2 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) : October 21, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 22, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: October 21, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: October 21, 2026
Open
Aug 17 to Dec 5
section: CJ-103-83829
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 31 available seats - (about 2 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) : August 30, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 8, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: August 30, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: August 30, 2026
Open

Fall 2025 - Semester

Oct 13 to Dec 7
section: CJ-103-63752
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 13 available seats - (2 days 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
Already Started
Aug 18 to Dec 7
section: CJ-103-63751
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Huskey, Jason K.
Live Seat Count: 23 available seats - (2 days 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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