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This course provides an overview of the historical development of the current correctional system. Students will examine the various components of corrections such as theories of punishment, jails and prisons, offenders, institutional security measures, treatment programming, institutional management and community re-entry programming. (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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Domestic violence and crisis intervention will examine the various types of abuse in families, including children, intimate partners, and the elderly, including how the criminal justice and mental health system respond to such. Theories as to the causes of family violence will be explored, including the characteristics of various types of abusers. Criminal justice, mental health, and societal responses to different forms of domestic violence and mental health issues will be discussed. (Prerequisites: Writing College Level Placement and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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This course provides an introductory overview of the basic concepts, issues, causation, theories, application of theories, and methodology to examine crime and criminal behavior. Students will examine how the various componenets of the criminal justice system respond to the challenges of crime and criminal behavior within our society. (Prerequisites: Writing College Level Placement and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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The course provides an overview of the evolution, history, theories and societal response associated with the juvenile justice system. Topics such as youth in crisis, delinquency, interventions, treatment philosophy and programming, role of professionals and the juvenile justice systems will be examined. (Prerequisites: Writing College Level Placement and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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This course presents an overview of Community Corrections: history, philosophy, definitions, strategies, programs, operations and management. An emphasis on correctional research and statistics that provide the foundation for community corrections principles and community corrections programs will be discussed. Learning objectives will include a detailed understanding of community-based sentencing alternatives as well as policies and procedures that embed quality assurance practices into community-based correctional operations. (Prerequisites: College Writing I and either Introduction to Criminal Justice or Introduction to Corrections) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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Crime Victims surveys victimology as an area within the study of criminal justice. Theories and viewpoints on the role of victim precipitation in crime, and societal reactions such as victim blame are discussed. Victimization patterns in crimes such as homicide, domestic violence, and child abuse are examined. Treatment of victims by the justice system, and issues regarding victims' rights are described. Computer Crimes is designed to expose future practitioners to internet and other computer-facilitated criminal behavior and determine appropriate responses for law enforcement. This course will examine various ways the use of computer technology has evolved in the commission of criminal behavior such as online child exploitation, identity theft, and cyber bullying. Included is an understanding of the responses of social services and the criminal justice system to these types of crimes.(Prerequisites: Writing College Level Placement and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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The substance abuse portion provides an overview of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction. This course will explore topics related to alcohol/drug abuse which impact life areas such as physical and psychological health, relationships with family and friends, and impact on community/society. Review of addiction theories, the history of drug abuse laws, drug categories, classifications and their effects, diagnosis of alcohol/drug abuse and dependency, physiological impact of alcohol/drugs, and strategies for prevention and intervention will be included. The serial predators' portion provides an overview of predatory serial offenders in terms of basic concepts, theories of causation, and types of crime they engage in. Special attention will be paid to stalking, sex crimes, and serial murder. The influence of media, case analysis and profiling, and victim impact will be discussed. (Prerequisites: Writing College Level Placement and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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This course examines the various methodologies and instruments used to predict offenders' risk of re-offense along with assessing their needs to promote public safety. Risk factors will be identified, such as the offender's offense history, nature of offense, prior criminal record, social history to include family, education, physical and mental health along with various other social variables that may impact ones decision making process. This course will also examine the various methods of conducting background analysis, and additionally will study the numerous assessment instruments used to determine appropriate level of supervision and in identifying the needs of an offender to promote public safety. (Prerequisites: Writing College Level Placement and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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This course is an overview of the U.S. Constitution, with special emphasis on topics relating to criminal justice. Areas of study include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, separation of powers, as well as the role and decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. The course will also include an introduction to individual rights and liberties, including right to privacy and the rights of criminal defendants. (Prerequisites: College Writing I and either Introduction to Criminal Justice or Introduction to Corrections) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the main principles of substantive criminal law and procedure. Study will include the elements of major crimes and defenses, and examination of the criminal legal process from investigation through post-sentencing, with special emphasis on laws governing the role of law enforcement. (Prerequisites: Writing College Level Placement and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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