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3.00 Credits
This course compares and evaluates contemporary federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. It includes an overview of police reforms and the impact of new strategies on policy, programs, technology and management. Special attention is paid to innovations in policing including community and problemoriented policing. Prerequisites: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103).
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys rehabilitative theories and treatment programs of public institutions, and public and private agencies. Case studies are made available to the student for analysis. Adolescent behavior, peer pressure, and the role of the family are examined. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the nature of terrorism and places it in a geographical, political and historical context with an emphasis that is both descriptive and analytical. This course will examine areas such as terrorism as a crime, the history of terrorism, the rise of modern terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, cyber terrorism, terrorism and the media, and the impact of terrorism on national security policy. The course will also highlight prevention efforts designed to combat terrorism and introduces students to the Department of Homeland Security. Prerequisites: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN1103).
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3.00 Credits
Provides a basic understanding of computers with emphasis on their uses and application in criminal justice. Integrates classroom learning with laboratory experience. Introduces the major microcomputer application tools: Windows, Internet exploration, E-mail, and Microsoft Office (Word for word processing, Excel for spreadsheet design, and PowerPoint for presentation graphics). Introduces database concepts and criminal justice databases such as National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. Prerequisite: ENG 060 (EN 2103) or higher placement, students should be either taking, have successfully completed, or tested out of ENG 071 (EN 1101) and MAT 070 (MA 1103). Intensive Values: Computer Literacy; Technology/Environment/Health
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3.00 Credits
Case analysis of the development of federalism, the separation of power and the role of the federal and state courts in constitutional development and contemporary control. Constitutional issues developed in the United States which have had direct bearing on the role and policies of criminal justice agencies are included. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (EN 1103) Intensive Values: Values/Ethics/Social Policy; Written Communication
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the dynamics of professional and interpersonal communications within the field of criminal justice/law enforcement. The following topics may include: verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping, crisis intervention, stress awareness and management, professional relationships, ethics, conflict resolution, and multicultural diversity. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (EN 1103) or permission of the instructor. Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75 Intensive Values: Multicultural/Global Awareness
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the law and rules of evidence as they apply to law enforcement officers in the daily performance of their duties and their testimony in court. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 (EN 1103) and successful completion of CRJ 112 (CJ 1103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75.
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4.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary course explores the social, political, and economic factors that influence the creation, implementation, and enforcement of laws in our society. The extent to which the legal system can be an agent of social justice is examined through readings and discussion. Students have the opportunity to analyze both the causes and solutions of problematic conditions in our society and world, such as: poverty; racism; sexism; crime; substance abuse; education; and other social issues. Students gain valuable insights and experience through a required four hour per week Service-Learning placement in a community agency such as human services, criminal justice, education, or the courts. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN2103) and completion of ENG 101 (EN1103). Intensive Values: Computer Literacy; Value/Ethics/Social Policy Note: Students with at least 12 credits and a GPA of 3.2 may apply for the Honors option.
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3.00 Credits
This course analyzes the relationships of probation officers and their clients. It surveys the role of probation, the rules governing conduct of probation officers, social agencies connected to probation and the role of probation departments in rehabilitative activities. It also examines the effectiveness of parole versus incarceration. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (EN 1103) or permission of the instructor. Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the nature and effect of hate crimes in contemporary society. Topics include the history of hate crimes, victims and perpetrators and connections between bias, social conflict, and criminal conduct. The use of criminal and civil law, as well as social and governmental policy to control hate crime, will also be discussed. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (EN 1103) or permission of the instructor. Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75.
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