Northern Essex Community College
Module 1: Welcome to the Criminal Justice System
Review all module materials and expectations carefully before beginning your work.
Module Overview
This module is designed to introduce you to the criminal justice system through both personal reflection and career exploration. You will begin by examining your own understanding of criminal justice and comparing it with perspectives from people in your everyday life, establishing a baseline before engaging with course readings. You will then explore potential careers within the field by analyzing specific roles, required qualifications, and goal-setting strategies tied to professional development. Together, these activities encourage critical thinking about how personal perceptions, education, and long-term planning intersect within the criminal justice system.
Important: Carefully review all module materials, instructions, and grading expectations before beginning any activity.
Student Learning Outcomes
- SLO4: Discuss and identify the roles of the police, courts and corrections in the criminal justice system.
- SLO6: Analyze and discuss future trends in criminal justice
What You Will Do
- Complete assigned readings or instructional materials.
- Participate in discussions or applied learning activities.
- Complete written, practical, creative, or problem-based assignments.
- Review instructor feedback and module expectations.
- Review all materials carefully before beginning assignments.
- Follow assignment instructions and grading rubrics closely.
- Proofread all submissions before posting or uploading.
- Ask questions early if anything is unclear.
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