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 12.00 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 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
  • CJS 215 (Formerly CJ 210) - Preliminary Law Enforcement and Criminal Investigation This course will provide students with an overview of the fundamentals of the process of a criminal investigation. An exploration of related topics will include but not be limited to the history and development of the criminal investigations, the legal aspects, the role and responsibilities of the investigator, the process itself, and the tools and techniques the investigator will utilize in gathering information, the collection, prevention, interpretation and value of evidence as well as discussion of current trends and issues related to this field of study. ( 3 credits) Prerequisite: CJS105
    Credits
    3.00

Additional Information

Effective Dates

12/13/2022 until 12/31/2025

Notes

Twelve credits are aligned to CIP 43.0107 Criminal Justice, Associate of Science (A.S.).

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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