Module #1 Introduction to Criminal Law Overview of the criminal justice system, sources of criminal law, and key concepts
Module #2 Criminal Law vs. Civil Law Distinguishing between criminal and civil law, including goals, procedures, and sanctions
Module #3 Theories of Punishment Exploring the philosophical and theoretical foundations of criminal punishment
Module #4 Constitutional Protections Introduction to constitutional rights and protections in criminal proceedings
Module #5 Criminal Liability Defining and exploring criminal liability, including actus reus and mens rea
Module #6 Criminal Intent Understanding the role of intent in criminal liability, including specific and general intent
Module #7 Criminal Defenses Examining affirmative defenses, including self-defense, insanity, and entrapment
Module #8 Inchoate Offenses Exploring inchoate offenses, including attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation
Module #9 Crimes Against the Person Defining and exploring crimes against the person, including murder, manslaughter, and assault
Module #10 Property Crimes Examining property crimes, including larceny, burglary, and robbery
Module #11 White-Collar Crimes Defining and exploring white-collar crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, and bribery
Module #12 Procedure:Arrest and Interrogation Understanding the procedures surrounding arrest, search, and interrogation
Module #13 Procedure:Search and Seizure Examining the Fourth Amendment and search and seizure procedures
Module #14 Procedure:Pre-Trial Proceedings Exploring pre-trial proceedings, including grand juries, arraignment, and discovery
Module #15 Procedure:Trial Understanding the trial process, including jury selection, opening statements, and evidence
Module #16 Procedure:Sentencing Examining sentencing procedures, including sentencing guidelines and appeals
Module #17 Procedure:Appellate Review Understanding the appellate review process, including direct and habeas corpus appeals
Module #18 Evidence Law Exploring the rules of evidence in criminal trials, including hearsay and burden of proof
Module #19 Witnesses and Testimony Examining the role of witnesses and testimony in criminal trials
Module #20 Electronic Surveillance and Privacy Understanding the intersection of technology and privacy in criminal investigations
Module #21 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution Examining the constitutional framework of criminal procedure, including the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments
Module #22 Forensic Science and Criminal Justice Exploring the role of forensic science in criminal investigations and trials
Module #23 Juvenile Justice Understanding the unique aspects of juvenile justice, including delinquency and waiver
Module #24 Criminal Law and Policy Examining the intersection of criminal law and policy, including sentencing reform and mass incarceration
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Criminal Law and Procedure career
