Kerry L. Muehlenbeck, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Administration of Justice
Social Science and Justice Studies
Office: SC 14 - Room: SCO-3W
480-461-7354
480-844-3135 (fax)
Office Hours
Office hours vary by semester. Please call 480-461-7080 for more information.
Classes Taught
Fall 2025
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 Credits | ||||
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An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
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21965
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Closed |
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| AJS109 | Substantive Criminal Law | 3 Credits | ||||
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Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the common law to modern American criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definition of crimes, common defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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24345
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 9 of 25 |
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21981
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Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
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Open 3 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Explores issues of how media/social media shape ethics. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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23370
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
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MoWe
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 2 of 25 |
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21971
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 4 of 25 |
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| AJS260 | Procedural Criminal Law | 3 Credits | ||||
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Concerned with the understanding of procedural criminal law. Examines the processes and procedures followed by law enforcement, attorneys, and the courts in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders. Examines the rationale underlying major court holdings impacting the criminal justice process, the procedural requirements that stem from these holdings and their effect on the daily operations of the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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21978
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Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
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Open 8 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Degrees & Awards
B.S., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D
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