CRJ485

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CRJ485 MOCK TRIAL| 1 - 3 Credit Hours

Criminal JusticeSchool of Education & Professional Studies
Course DetailsPrerequisites/CorequisitesStudent Learning Outcomes, Content, Assessment

Subject Code

CRJ

Course Number

485

Department(s)

Criminal Justice

Academic Level (Course Level)

Undergraduate

Course Title

MOCK TRIAL

Course Description

Prerequisite: Upper-division status. Simulation of a trial court or appellate court proceeding involving teams of students acting as prosecutor/plaintiffs' attorneys, defense attorneys, and witnesses. Students develop case strategy, analyze evidence, integrate legal precedent, prepare a written brief, question witnesses, and present oral arguments to the court in opening and closing statements. Final project is a mock trial presentation held in a formal courtroom setting. Offered every semester.

Course Types

Basic Oral Communication, IF;

Credit Hours Min

1

Credit Hours Max

3

Lecture Hours Min

1

Lecture Hours Max

3