Criminal Law

Spring 2025 > Humanities & Social Sciences > CRIM.2340 > 082

Course No: CRIM.2340-082; SIS Class Nbr: 1946; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Wait List

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
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Mar 17 to May 08
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $238/mo for this course.
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  • 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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