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  • 5.00 Credits

    This course is the second course in a beginning sequence and a continuation of Chinese 1011. Continued development of all four language skills (speaking, listening comprehension, writing and reading) is stressed. Weekly listening and laboratory work are required. A further exploration of Chinese culture is included. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1011
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course, recommended as the first course for students interested in the criminal justice field, provides an overview of the varied professional roles available within the criminal justice system. Topics include traditional careers in law enforcement, courts, and corrections,, as well as unfamiliar roles. Students explore their own professional goals, skills, and desires, using course content to develop appropriate career strategies, resumes, and professional social media profiles that they can use with transfer institutions or potential employers.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to basic principles and practices of law enforcement. In conjunction with ENGL 1024 (Writing Police Reports: Theory and Practice), CJS 1024 focuses on applying appropriate writing and oral communication skills in simulated law enforcement situations. This course requires students to register for ENGL 1024 as a corequisite. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher Corequisite(s): ENGL 1024
  • 1.00 - 5.00 Credits

    This course provides the opportunity for students to enhance their learning experiences beyond the scope of the Professional Peace Officer Objectives (PPOE) through an independent study project. Project work plans will be developed cooperatively between the students and the instructor in order to help the student pursue specific areas of interest and/or specific areas needing to be addressed within the required PPOE learning objectives. Prerequisite(s): Instructor and dean consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other public safety areas will study the history of the intelligence cycle and the processes and functions of an analysis unit. Students will study implementation of the intelligence cycle within an agency and community in order to develop information to support stakeholders and decision-makers. Students will study core analytical and statistical skills using data sources commonly found in public government. Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher and placement into MATH 0070 or above or completion of MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C or higher.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students in law enforcement, criminal justice and other public safety areas will study critical thinking methodologies and how to apply them to case studies. Topics include how to conduct basic and advanced research through open sources while discussing the use of closed sources of information. Students will be asked to demonstrate effective oral and written communication based on the methodologies and research techniques learned during the course. Prerequisite(s): CJS 2010 or instructor consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other public safety areas will study how to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to case studies to conduct a critical review of real events. Topics will include the processes and structures of an organization and/or investigation to address deficiencies or gaps and how to address the deficiencies or gaps. The student will present a written and oral brief that demonstrates the mastery of the critical thinking and analytical skills. Prerequisite(s): CJS 2011 or instructor consent.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course will give students an opportunity to review analysis courses successfully completed in the certificate program. Students will reflect on how these courses have enhanced their current level of knowledge and skills. In addition, students will work with the course instructor to explore future career and academic goals as related to intelligence and crime analysis. Prerequisite(s): CJS 2012 or instructor consent.
  • 2.00 - 6.00 Credits

    The internship experience provides an opportunity for students to work with intelligence and crime analyst professionals in the field and apply what they learned throughout the certificate program to the real world. Students may intern with their current employer if course objectives are met. Students may also work as interns or volunteers for organizations they wish to explore. Prerequisite(s): CJS 2012 and instructor consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers the historical development of private sector security and investigations in American society. It considers the legal ramifications of privatization and its growing presence in the area of social control and emerging technologies. Topics include the role of private security in the private industry, retail, the judicial system, homeland security, and public safety. Recommendation: 15 college credits with a grade of C or higher in each course prior to taking this course. Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher.
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