CJ1000
INTRO TO LEGAL STUDIES
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
- Department
- Criminal Justice
- Terms offered
- 3
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
This course will provide students an in-depth understanding of the American legal system. Beginning with the philosophical underpinnings of the law, students will gain an appreciation for how our courts are structured and how they have evolved over time. We will also study and discuss substantive areas of law (e.g., torts, criminal law) in order to provide an introduction to the traditional law school experience.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2023–2026
2023 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 54% chance, low confidence. Offered in 3 of 4 fall terms since 2023. Department course count rising about 10% per year. Department faculty is about 57% above its recent average. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 57% chance, low confidence. Offered in 3 of 4 fall terms since 2023. Department course count rising about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 49% above its recent average. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 54% chance, low confidence. Offered in 3 of 4 fall terms since 2023. Department faculty is about 43% above its recent average. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 57% chance, low confidence. Offered in 3 of 4 fall terms since 2023. Department faculty is about 39% above its recent average. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Wed, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM BP316 2025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Edward N. Karcasinas Jr | Online | 1 | 2 of 20 enrolled | 24923 |
| Fall 2025 | Edward N. Karcasinas Jr | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 25 enrolled | 23914 |
| Fall 2023 | Edward N. Karcasinas Jr | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 20 enrolled | 22501 |