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Course Descriptions

Course # Course Title Credits
CJ 100 Intro To Criminal Justice 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Introduces the philosophy, history, objectives and functions of the American criminal justice system. Focuses on crime in America and policing.

CJ 111 Concepts Of Enforcement Services 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

Studies the concepts, theories, and principles of police operation and behavior in an era of changing community attitudes, special interest groups, and minority relations.

CJ 112 (P/T) Patrol Procedures 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

Describes the nature and purpose of patrol activities for law enforcement officers. Includes routine and emergency procedures and types of controls.

CJ 113 (P/T) Accident Investigation/Traffic Laws 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

Studies the principles and procedures used to investigate and report traffic accidents. Includes basic traffic laws.

CJ 120 Intro To Judicial Process 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

Studies the basic processes in the criminal justice system, covering the steps in a criminal prosecution from the decision to prosecute through sentencing.

CJ 130 Intro To Corrections 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

Surveys the history and evolution of corrections, law and legal processes, and the correctional process.

CJ 132 Intro To Parole and Probation 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

Introduces the use of parole and probation as a means of controlling criminal offenders within the community. Includes the philosophy, historical development and contemporary functioning of parole and probation agencies and officers.

CJ 140 U.S. Criminal Justice System 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

Emphasizes the adjunction and correctional aspects of the criminal justice system.Prerequisites: CJ 100.

CJ 200 (P/T) Community Relations 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

Examines how the relationship between the community and the criminal justice system is clarified and enhanced. Investigates how community misunderstandings, lack of cooperation, and mistrust may paradoxically be generated by the system's efforts to make the community a safer place.

CJ 201 Intro To Juvenile Justice System 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

Presents the concept of delinquency, the history and development of the juvenile justice system, theories of delinquency, environmental influences on delinquency, and controlling juvenile offenders.

CJ 202 (P/T) Violence and Agression 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

Explores the causes and extent of violence in society and the family, and examines preventative measures available to reduce violence in society.

CJ 203 (P/T) Crisis Intervention 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

Presents techniques and approaches to crisis intervention for entry level criminal justice professionals. Covers initial intervention, defusing and assessment, resolution and/or referral, with emphasis on safety. Includes personal effectiveness, recognition of threat levels, voluntary compliance, verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, and mediation.

CJ 205 (P/T) Victims Of Crime 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

Examines the role of victims of crime in the justice system and their treatment by different criminal justice agencies, national and state data on victimization by types of crime, psychology trauma suffered by victims of violent crimes and paths to recovery, programs available to victims, and victim-related legislation.

CJ 207 (P/T) Criminal Justice Documentation 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

This course is designed to provide the necessary information to become a knowledgeable and skillful writer of narrative reports which document original crimes and follow-up investigations for students entering the Criminal Justice field. The class will focus on the skills needed to write a report that is complete, clear, accurate, and convincing. The actual writing of reports will be a major component of the course. Specialized formats which meet the needs of various types of investigative activities including crime scene processing, interviews with suspects and witnesses, undercover operations, and the execution of search warrants will be explored. Basic writing skills such as grammar and spelling accuracy related to Criminal Justice terminology will be emphasized. Some sections may have a low-cost text book option.Prerequisites: CJ 100, WR 115 or higher, or professional in the field, or consent of instructor. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

CJ 208 (P/T) Ethics In Criminal Justice 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

This course examines the many difficult decisions that criminal justice professionals make in an environment of completing interests. The decision-making of criminal justice professionals is often impacted by their ethical dilemmas. Emphasis is placed on addressing moral issues and concerns of our justice process in personal, social, and criminal justice contexts.

CJ 209 Intro To Careers In Crim Justice 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

Surveys careers in law, law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Includes facility visitation and contact with persons working in the criminal justice system.

CJ 210 (P/T) Criminal Investigation I 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Introduces the fundamentals, theory, and history of criminal investigation in the justice system. Describes crime scene-to-courtroom aspects with emphasis on techniques to specific crimes. Co-requisite: CJ 216

CJ 211 (P/T) Criminal Investigations II 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Continues the study and application of investigative techniques for various offenses. Includes collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information, interview and interrogation, follow up and case preparation.Prerequisites: CJ 210. Co-requisite: CJ 226.

CJ 212 (P/T) Criminal Investigations III 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Continues the study and application of investigative techniques for various crimes. Stresses scientific method, thoroughness and presentation of evidence. Explores follow up case preparation, including familiarization with the state crime lab facilities and its assistance to law enforcement agencies.Prerequisites: CJ 211. Co-requisite: CJ 236.

CJ 216 (P/T) Crime Scene Technician I 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Presents techniques of locating, collecting, and identifying physical evidence. Includes the use of fingerprinting, casts and molds, photography, and sketching. Uses basic laboratory aids and scientific equipment in the evidence process. Co-requisite CJ 210

CJ 220 Criminal Law 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Examines the basic concepts of criminal law through studying the essential elements of a crime, the defenses to criminal conduct, and the justifications for criminal laws and punishment. Familiarizes the student with the various crimes against persons and property.

CJ 222 Procedural Law 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

Examines the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights and their impact upon law enforcement, with emphasis on search warrants, interviews, arrest and booking, search and seizure issues, 5th Amendment rights, right to counsel, evidentiary issues and the criminal trial.

CJ 223 Rules Of Evidence 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

Reviews basic concepts of the requirements for admissibility of evidence, the various burdens of proof, how evidence is used at trial, relevance, competency, privileges, opinion and expert testimony, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, and an introductory review of evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution.

CJ 226 (P/T) Crime Scene Technician II 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Presents techniques of locating, collecting, and identifying physical evidence. Includes the use of fingerprinting, casts and molds, photography and sketching. Uses basic laboratory aids and scientific equipment in the evidence process. Co-requisite: CJ 211.

CJ 232 (P/T) Corrections Casework 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

Studies the basic concepts of interviewing and counseling techniques used by correctional officers in one-to-one contacts with clients. Builds rudimentary skills through role-playing and demonstration in preparation for practice in the field and to foster an appreciation for further training.Prerequisites: CJ 132

CJ 236 (P/T) Crime Scene Technician III 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Offered as needed

Presents techniques of locating, collecting and identifying physical evidence. Includes the use of fingerprinting, casts and molds, photography and sketching. Uses basic laboratory aids and scientific equipment in the evidence process. Co-requisite: CJ 212.

CJ 280 Criminal Justice Coop Wk Exp 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Provides work-related experience and study in selected Criminal Justice environments. Some sections may have a low-cost text book option.