Criminal Law (CJS238)
Issued by
Penn Foster
The course objective is to provide a history of criminal law. Students will study crimes and their underlying elements, consider what a prosecutor needs to show in order to secure a conviction, examine strict liability and victimless crimes, discuss a range of criminal offenses, crimes of violence, administrative crimes, and consider the excuses, justifications, and defenses to the prosecution of such activities
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include quizzes, examinations, written papers, and a graded comprehensive final exam with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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The methods of instruction include discussion, textbook, and a digital study guide. The general course topics include general principles of criminal liability; crimes against persons; crimes against property, habitation, and public morality; and defenses and punishment.