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Catalog Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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First Year - Summer |
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10-504-104 |
Criminal Justice Program Orientation |
1 |
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First Year - Fall |
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10-504-900 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
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10-504-904 |
Juvenile Law |
3 |
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10-504-902 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
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10-504-920 |
Corrections Security Procedures |
3 |
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10-801-195 |
Written Communication |
3 |
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(OR) 20-801-219 |
English Composition |
(3) |
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Total |
16 |
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First Year - Spring |
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10-504-903 |
Professional Communications |
3 |
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10-504-901 |
Constitutional Law |
3 |
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10-504-145 |
Rules of Evidence |
3 |
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10-504-905 |
Report Writing |
3 |
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10-801-196 |
Oral/Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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(OR)20-801-201 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
(3) |
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Elective |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
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Second Year - Fall |
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10-504-109 |
Courts and Jurisdiction |
3 |
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10-504-133 |
Delinquency and Deviant Behavior |
3 |
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10-504-140 |
Computer Utilization for Criminal Justice |
3 |
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10-504-908 |
Traffic Theory |
3 |
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10-804-107 |
College Mathematics |
3 |
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10-809-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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(OR)20-809-271 |
Introductory Sociology |
(3) |
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Total |
18 |
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Second Year - Spring |
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10-504-906 |
Criminal Investigation Theory |
3 |
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10-504-129 |
Interviewing Techniques |
3 |
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10-504-907 |
Community Policing Strategies |
3 |
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10-809-166 |
Introduction to Ethics:Theory and Applications |
3 |
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(OR)20-809-225 |
Ethics |
(3) |
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10-809-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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(OR) 20-809-251 |
Introduction to Psychology |
(3) |
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10-809-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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(OR)20-809-287 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
(3) |
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Total |
18 |
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Recommended Electives |
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Tactical Skills I |
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Tactical Skills II |
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Corrections Officer I |
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Corrections Officer II |
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Criminal Justice Practicum |
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Juvenile Security Detention |
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10-504-900 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Offers a broad overview of the criminal justice system with emphasis on law enforcement and related agencies. The American criminal justice system and its components are thoroughly examined. Particular emphasis is placed on the professional development as well as scientific achievements and technological developments of law enforcement. Pre/Co-requisite: 10-504-104. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-104 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM ORIENTATION
Covers the following topics: program overview, related careers, college services and support services available, library resources, introduction to academic research techniques, and introduction to Blackboard. This course will help student increase critical and creative thinking skills and better prepare them for program and overall college success. Lecture. 1 credit.
10-504-109 COURTS AND JURISDICTION
Deals with the adversary system of criminal justice, including the various steps which precede the actual trial. Principles of constitutional, federal, state, and civil laws are analyzed as they affect law enforcement. Prerequisite: 10-504-104 and instructor permission. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-905 REPORT WRITING
The learner will explain the context of report writing, take effective field notes, organize information in reports, write narratives, describe what information should be included in certain types of reports, prepare for court, describe how to be an effective witness, and testify as a witness in court. Prerequisites: 10-504-900 and 10-801-195. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-906 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION THEORY
Focuses on the investigative process. The intent of the course is to convey an understanding of the responsibilities of the first officer responding to crime scene. An overview of the investigative process includes crime scene processing, identification and processing of evidence. Lab includes hands-on fingerprinting and latent fingerprint processing as well as crime scene analysis/investigation. Prerequisites: 10-504-900, 10-504-905, 10-504-902, 10-504-901, 10-504-145. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-902 CRIMINAL LAW
Deals specifically with substantive criminal law which includes an understanding of acts or omissions, the mental state, and other essential elements, all of which combine to constitute a crime. Prerequisites: 10-504-900. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-901 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Involves a detailed study of the legal aspects of arrest, search and seizure law. Emphasis is placed on the procedure of law and the accompanied process. Constitutional principles for procedure and constitutional safeguards outlined in the Bill of Rights as well as the balance of individual rights and freedoms against the rights of the state are explored in depth. Prerequisite: 10-504-900. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-129 INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES
Describes the purposes and mechanics of conducting proper interviews and interrogations, as well as securing and recording confessions. Special emphasis is given to psychological and legal aspects of various interviewing techniques. Prerequisite: 10-504-104 and instructor permission. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-133 DELINQUENCY AND DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
Discusses current trends in juvenile misconduct and the relationship between society and the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: 10-504-104. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-904 JUVENILE LAW
Studies the juvenile justice system and how "juveniles" are legally defined. Parallels between juvenile and adult systems are also presented because certain types of offenders may be processed by either system. Pre/Co-requisite: 10-504-104. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-907 COMMUNITY POLICING STRATEGIES
Deals with the sociological aspects of police-community interactions. The dynamics of a diverse society are explored in order to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes that reflect understanding of the diversity within communities. Prerequisites: 10-504-900, 10-504-902, 10-504-901, and 10-504-905. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-140 COMPUTER UTILIZATION FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Introduces the learner to the use of computer and Internet technologies available to the criminal justice practitioner. Students will learn the fundamentals of computer usage, Internet research methods and resources, fundamental investigative techniques of cyber crimes, and the specialized use of criminal justice software for crime scene reconstruction and suspect facial reconstruction. Prerequisite: 10-504-104. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-903 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
In order to ethically discharge their duties criminal justice professionals must communicate on a daily basis with a wide variety of people. This course is designed to prepare the law enforcement officer to communicate with the public in a professional manner, often times under extraordinary circumstances and conditions. Whether in patrol, corrections, dispatch, or the private sector, communications is a major part of the job. Because it is such a major part of the job, it is imperative to set communication skills in the context of the criminal justice professional. Prerequisite: 10-504-900 and 10-504-902. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-145 RULES OF EVIDENCE
Describes the different types and degrees of evidence and stresses the importance of how evidence is developed. Prerequisite: 10-504-104. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-908 TRAFFIC THEORY
Provides an introduction to patrol procedures for law enforcement with emphasis on enforcement of traffic laws. Investigation of traffic-related offenses and traffic accidents. Procedures and practices of patrolling the community will be discussed. Students will participate in patrolling with a police vehicle. Course includes an on-scene accident investigation. Prerequisite: 10-504-104. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-504-195 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM
Involves hands-on experience, which focuses on a specific area of the criminal justice system. This is primarily a field study course. The non-classroom learning environment will assist the student in developing self-directed learning skills. Enable students to increase their knowledge and their understanding of the complexities of the criminal justice system. In addition to gaining experience, the students will develop relationships with practitioners who can help them set their future career goals and possibly assist them in procuring future employment. Prerequisites: 10-504-900, 10-504-902, 10-504-901, and 10-504-145. Field. Three 1 credit courses or one 3 credit course.
10-504-920 CORRECTIONS SECURITY PROCEDURES
Learners will demonstrate the steps involved in receiving and releasing inmates, maintaining security, and practicing the basic principles of supervision and behavior control. Topics include: admission, release, and search procedures; use of jail locking and surveillance equipment; principles of supervision; and inmate health management procedures. All procedures are consistent with the DOJ Jail Certifiability Standards. This course will cover DOJ topics- introduction to POSC, admit and release inmates, inmate supervision and behavior control, supervision of special inmates/crisis intervention, maintain jail security, supervisiion of juveniles, and manage personal stress. Prerequisite: 10-504-104. Lecture. 3 credits.