CRJ 120 Constitutional Law

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course covers the analysis of the historical development of the U. S. Constitution and the relationship of rights contained therein to the state and the individual. The application of the Bill of Rights to federal and state systems is examined, as are recent constitutional law decisions of the United States Supreme Court using the case method of study. Prerequisite with a grade of “XC” or higher: RDG 032 or satisfactory placement score and a grade of “C” or higher: RWR 100 or placement into ENG 101. This course is typically taught only in the spring semester.

Classroom Hours: 3