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3.00 Credits
This course provides a practical overview of key issues, questions, and concepts related to police interaction with communities. Topic areas include ethics, leadership, diversity, problem solving, and communication. There is a 25-hour service-learning requirement in both CJS 2081 and CJS 2085 for a total of 50 hours. Students are advised not to enroll in both courses during the same semester. Recommendation(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.
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3.00 Credits
This course will use the criminal justice perspective to explore analysis of corrections and correctional policy within the criminal and juvenile justice system in American society. Systematic organization of punishment and incarceration will be studied according to institutional and community-based programs with regard to recurrent and chronic issues for management and officers. This course is a requirement for the criminal justice program and the investigative sciences program for criminal justice. Recommendation: Students should have completed 15 college credits prior to taking this class.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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3.00 Credits
This course introduces alternatives to traditional incarceration for convicted criminals and people on probation and parole. Topics include the history of community corrections and alternatives available, the legal framework for community corrections, the growth potential of the field, and the role of the corrections professional. This course applies to students interested in the criminal justice, law enforcement, human services, emergency medical services (EMS), and public safety fields. 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; CJS 2083 with a grade of C or better or instructor consent. Recommendation: Completion of or concurrently enrolled in CJS 2095.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introductory survey of the juvenile justice system with specific coverage of terminology, laws, and procedures unique to the juvenile in the system. This course also covers theories of delinquency, delinquent acts, corrective actions, custody, and disposition. There is a 25-hour service-learning requirement in both CJS 2081 and CJS 2085 for a total of 50 hours. Students are advised not to enroll in both courses during the same semester. Recommendation(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.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers students a foundation in the interpretation of criminal law. Examples of criminal cases will be used to illustrate and analyze the essence and interpretation of criminal law. Sociological theory and methods will be used to study the substantive nature and historical development of criminal law and its role in shaping society. 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. Recommendation: Fifteen college credits prior to enrollment in this course. Any course in Criminal Justice Sciences should be among these credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the social trend of terrorism. Social theory and methods within the criminal justice perspective are used to analyze group dynamics and social interaction. Group leadership, social influence, social networks, group cohesion, development, group performance, and motivation of terrorism will be studied. Groups that will be considered in course material will include extremist groups prone to violence, terrorism, and anti-government sentiment. Prerequisite(s): Fifteen college credits and 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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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the fundamental principles and procedures employed in the criminal investigation process. Students will examine the various methods and techniques utilized by law enforcement to solve a variety of crimes. Areas of study will include the preliminary and follow-up investigation, crime scene analysis, evidence collection and processing, report writing and preparing a case for prosecution. 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.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines oral and nonverbal communication and collection of verbal information using criminal justice theory and methods. Students will practice the skills of interviewing and interrogation. Students will learn various methods and legal guidelines for interviewing, interrogation, and investigation. Prerequisite(s): Fifteen completed college credits. 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. Recommendation: Six college credits in criminal justice sciences before enrolling in this class.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with an in-depth look into of the topic of crime scene investigations. Students will study the search process, collection of physical evidence, and processing of evidence in the crime lab. Students will examine the equipment and methods used in the collection and processing of specific categories of physical evidence. Students will also explore the legal and ethical issues involved in collecting and processing evidence. Prerequisite: 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; CJS 2094 with a grade of C or better or instructor consent.
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2.00 Credits
This capstone course is the culmination of the criminal justice student's academic experience. It serves to synthesize the knowledge gained from each course taken within the criminal justice curriculum and better prepare the graduate to continue on to upper-division studies in the discipline or for entry-level career positions in the criminal justice system. In this course, students will identify and discuss current issues and trends in criminal justice and develop a research project based on their interests in the field. Students will prepare a written report and present their project to the class. This course requires fifteen completed credits in criminal justice or sociology with a grade of C or higher in each course. Prerequisite(s): CJS 1020 and CJS 2089 and instructor consent. Recommendation(s): The capstone course is designed to integrate the students learning experiences across his/her entire criminal justice studies. In order to gain the most from this class it is recommended the student take this class at or near the end of his/her program of study.
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