Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Lackawanna College.

If you complete the following at PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education:

You may receive up to 15.00 credits at Lackawanna College:

  • CJS 105 (Formerly CJ 101) - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System This survey course will provide the student with an introduction to formal institutions of social control, the Criminal Justice System and will closely examine the three major components of the criminal justice process: the police, the courts and the various forms of corrections and rehabilitation along with the history and role of each component. Additionally, the course will address crime in America as well as special criminal justice issues such as juvenile justice, drugs and crime and multi-national criminal justice systems in addition to discussing the future of criminal justice. (3 Credits)
    Credits
    3.00
  • CJS 110 (Formerly CJ 102) - The Correctional Community This course will offer the student an historical overview of the correctional system with emphasis on the third component of our criminal justice system, that of Corrections and will include the history of corrections in Pennsylvania,. An examination of the theories of punishment, role of the police, the courts and available correctional alternatives including but not limited to probation and intermediate sanctions, the state, local and private sector systems and their functions, the clients they serve, and their rights, inmate control and treatment, correctional classification, pre-release programs and community-based correctional programs. Alternatives to incarceration, including probation and parole, drug and alcohol treatment programs and mental health care will also be presented. Existing reintegration systems will also be explored in line with the future of the correctional community.(3 Credits).
    Credits
    3.00
  • CJS 120 (Formerly CJ 111 - Pennsylvania Criminal Law) This course includes a study of the laws, both criminal and civil that law enforcement officials deal with on a daily basis. This includes study and understanding of defined requirements constituting the commission of a criminal act An examination of the fundamental nature of law, its contemporary role and function, and its evolving changes in todays complex society will be presented.. Particular emphasis will be placed on criminal laws in Pennsylvania. Insights into the relevance of todays laws as they relate to various social issues and reflect the legal perspectives of other jurisdictions will be presented. Additionally, related legal terms and concepts including but not limited to criminal liability, inchoate crimes, defenses, excuses, property crimes as well as personal crimes and offenses against public morality and the Administration of Justice, the victims of crimes, punishment, and sentencing will be presented.( 3 credits). Prerequisite: CJS105
    Credits
    3.00
  • CJS 125 (Formerly CJ 112) - Introduction to Search and Seizure and Rules of Criminal Procedure This course presents a practical approach to dealing with the complex and ever-changing laws of criminal procedure. An illumination of the many aspects of police investigatory practices will be highlighted along with explanations and rationale of the laws and recommendations to appropriately and legally deal with the requirements of the laws. Issues to be addressed will include basic individual rights under the United States and Pennsylvania constitutions, the maintenance of public order, arrest, confessions, search and seizure, pretrial identification, etc. Additional content will include a review of the duties, rights, and liabilities of a law enforcement professional and rights guaranteed by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth amendments to the United States Constitution, along with the corresponding Amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution, and how those rights affect the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of crime. ( 3 credits) Prerequisite: CJS105
    Credits
    3.00
  • CJS 205 (Formerly CJ 204) - Police Operations This course examines the problems of police organization and management, the allocation of police resources, information systems, community relations concerns and determinants of police policy will be presented with major emphasis on the initial major component of the criminal justice system The Police. The history of policing will be explored as it evolved from the fifth century B.C. and the Roman Empire to todays technologically advanced Department of Homeland Security. An examination of the problems of police organization and management, the allocation of police resources, information systems, community relations concerns and determinants of police policy will be presented. The course also provides the student with a basic understanding of modern policing and will identify the organization, function, operational strategies and culture of the police as well as more current critical issues such as ethics, computers technology, less than lethal weapons, terrorism, D.N.A. Profiling and modern forensics, uniform patrol functions, criminal investigations and forensics are discussed and analyzed. This course also explores the ethical, emotional and physical aspects of a career in law enforcement. (3 Credits). Prerequisite: CJS105
    Credits
    3.00

Additional Information

Effective Dates

11/23/2021 until 12/31/2024

Notes

Fifteen (15) credits are aligned to the following Lackawanna College POS: CIP 43.0107 Criminal Justice, Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree.

Minimum Grade

You need a minimum grade of B to transfer these courses from PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education to Lackawanna College.
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