LAJ 347 - Court Structure and Process

Description:
Course examines the structure and function of U.S. courts as well as the role and behavior of actors working within these institutions.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the Law and Justice major or minor, or by instructor permission.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain how courts at the Federal and State level are structured and the explain how court structure relates to the role and function of different courts.
Identify key actors within the U.S. court system, explain their role and function, and identify factors that influence the decisions that they make.
Explain key events that occur during the case process as well as identify legal and social issues that arise at during these events.
Articulate contemporary theories from law and social science sources that explain the behavior of courts as an institution as well as individual court actors/litigants.
Explain how the U.S. court system interacts, influences, and is influenced by other systems including the criminal justice system and society as a whole.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/5/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Online