CRJ-103: Constitutional Law and Rights of People

Course Description

A study of the Federal Constitution and Bill of Rights with regard to rights of individuals participating within American society, as interpreted by leading historical and contemporary U.S. Supreme Court and N.Y. Court of Appeals decisions. Emphasis will be on the history of the U.S. Constitution including review of the diverse and varied individuals and communities that impacted and were/are impacted by the Constitution and Bill of Rights, including the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th and 14th Amendments. Students will analyze majority opinions to identify and evaluate ideas and conclusions as well as dissenting opinions to identify and evaluate opposing arguments. Constitutional concepts will be applied to interactions between individuals and law enforcement/governmental authorities. Using the case law method students will develop conclusions as to the legitimacy of current and historical constitutional standards governing those interactions, acknowledging the constant presence of perspective and bias.Three class hours.

Prerequisites

ENG 101 or ENG 101/TRS 099 placement.

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CRJ-103 Sections for Spring 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

4 Sections Offered

CRJ-103, Section 001

CRN #20223
Traditional (In-Person)

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To be announced

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 11, Room 310
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
12:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 310
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

CRJ-103, Section CC3

CRN #20247
Constitutional Law & Rights
Traditional (In-Person)

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34

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureDowntown Campus
Room 356
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Monday, Wednesday
10:30 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Downtown Campus
Room 356
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
10:30 am - 11:50 am

CRJ-103, Section SL1

CRN #30960
Constitutional Law & Rights
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

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Seats Remaining

48

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0

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TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A

CRJ-103, Section CL1

CRN #35238
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

23

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0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureDowntown Campus
Room 356
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 am - 10:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Downtown Campus
Room 356
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 am - 10:50 am