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  • CJ 290: Psychology and the Legal System

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: Students will explore the movement of criminal defendants through the legal system in light of various clinical necessities, including but not limited to: Competencies to offer testimony, as well as to be sentenced and excused; jury selection; and the identification and evaluation of criminal suspects. Additionally, emphasis will be placed upon the psychology of victimization. Prerequisites: CJ101 AND CJ225 AND PY111 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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  • CJ 301: Critical Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: This course is intended to introduce and review the basic law enforcement skills of self defense and control. Specifically, students will learn and practice the important elements of establishing control of situations using verbal, nonverbal and physical techniques as complementary intervention options. Strategies to manage the initial encounter will be discussed in regard to proper stance, appropriate social distance, authoritative body language and the use of verbal diffusion. The physical element of encounters will be reviewed and practiced to provide the student with a practical knowledge of techniques including, but not limited to: deflection, strikes and counters, takedowns and ground control of a combative individual. The above skills will be expanded upon to provide the necessary understanding of other control systems such as proper use of handcuffs, baton and chemical products to establish control. The focus on practical skills will be reviewed within the context of the use of force continuum ranging from verbal redirection to deadly force. Prerequisites: CJ101 AND CJ215 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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  • CJ 302: Advanced Critical Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: This course is intended as a continuation of the psychological and physical applications of critical skills (police physical restraint and control). Through a series of steps, the student will reinforce the basics, enhance the flow of technique and finally though situational training strengthen and secure psychological and physical technique to specific calls and events. The focus on practical skills will be reviewed within the context of the use of force continuum ranging from verbal redirection to deadly force. Prerequisites: CJ301 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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  • CJ 305: Motor Vehicle Law

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: This course is intended to introduce and review motor vehicle law as relates to the enforcement of those statutes concerned with moving violations. The student will also be introduced to the principles and procedures of identification and investigation of motor vehicle infractions. Specifically, topics will be presented ranging from vehicle stops and pursuit driving to operating under the influence and traffic-related fatalities, including homicide. Students will gain in in-depth understanding of accident and hit-and-run investigation, as well as an overview of providing testimony in the courtroom. Each aspect of enforcement and investigation will thereby contribute to an appreciation of the complexities of police responsibilities regarding the monitoring and control of traffic movement. Prerequisites: PL200 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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  • CJ 307: Community Policing

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: This course is intended to introduce and review the basic principles of community policing strategies in contemporary society. The importance of enhanced law enforcement-community relationships will be discussed in relation to the benefits to the citizenry as well as enhanced relations with community stakeholders such as schools, businesses and religious institutions. Specifically, the student will be expected to gain an appreciation of the police officer as a community member who works collaboratively with private citizens to analyze, evaluate and respond to crime. This focus on cooperative problem-solving will be further explored in regard to how strategic partnerships between law enforcement and the community can positively impact criminal acts, fear of crime and social disorder. Prerequisites: CJ215 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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  • CJ 309: Constitutional Law

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: This course will explore the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution through reading of case law and real life examples. Students will understand the arguments that exist for persons involved in civil and criminal matters from the Constitution. Prerequisites: CJ225 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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  • CJ 310: Mod Penology and Corrections

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: This course offers an in-depth familiarity with the key readings in the history and sociology of incarceration. Topics include: theories of incarceration, sentence determination, with emphasis on the controversy over the federal guidelines, history of our incarceration system, inmate and staff perspectives on incarceration, special category inmates such as mentally ill, rape victims, death row inmates, and juvenile offenders, the death penalty, and the community supervision movement. The course concludes with an examination of the new technologies of incarceration. Prerequisites: CJ101 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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  • CJ 315: Juvenile Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: This course covers the institutional response to the problems of juvenile delinquency, juvenile misconduct and dependent/neglected and abused children. It emphasizes the police, court, and correctional agencies that process young people. In addition, it devotes attention to an understanding of the history of the system, recent legal developments, and an assessment of current proposals for reform. Prerequisites: CJ101 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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  • CJ 330: Ethics in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: This course will offer the student an examination of ethical systems as they relate to moral beliefs and professional behavior in law enforcement. Students will discuss how ideology and belief systems, whether liberal, moderate, or conservative affects criminal justice policy making and the day-to-day functioning of criminal justice agencies. As an exercise, students will apply ethical decision-making models to real world scenarios. Additionally, the course will include thirteen objectives that the student will be expected to master extending from a code of ethics for police to major rationales for punishment. Prerequisites: CJ101 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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  • CJ 335: Report Writing and Testifying

    3.00 Credits
    Husson University

    Description: This course is designed to teach students how to write police reports, search warrants and affidavits. Topics studied will include: the SEE method; legal concepts of reasonable articulable suspicion; probable cause to arrest; determination of custody for purposes of Miranda; and testifying effectively in court. Prerequisites: CJ101 AND CJ225 AND PL200 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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