Criminal Law

Spring 2022 > Humanities & Social Sciences > CRIM.2340 > 061

Course No: CRIM.2340-061; SIS Class Nbr: 2759; SIS Term: 3130
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

The historical origins and development of criminal law from the early common law to contemporary decisions and statutes. Constitutional and statutory factors as they pertain to criminal responsibility, capacity, crimes against persons and property, defenses to criminal charges and sentences. Sections of the Massachusetts Criminal Code and other statutes will be covered where applicable.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Special Notes: For permission numbers and questions regarding the Undergraduate Criminal Justice Program, please email Christopher_Harris@uml.edu
• Core Codes: SS
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: John Lu
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2022 Spring: Jan 18 to Apr 03
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1140
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.S. in Criminal Justice, B.S. in Criminal Justice: Paralegal Option, Certificate in Security Management & Homeland Security

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