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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) As needed Explores and analyzes violence and aggression from biological, psychological and sociological perspectives. Includes topics such as homicide, suicide, rape, assault, mob violence, terrorism, violence within the family and related phenomenon, which are presented from a human relations perspective.
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(1 class hrs/wk, 1 cr) As needed An overview of the techniques and approaches to crisis intervention for entrylevel criminal justice professions. Covers initial intervention, defusing and assessment, resolution and/or referral, with emphasis on safety. Includes personal effectiveness, recognition of threat levels, voluntary compliance, verbal and nonverbal communication, active listening and mediation.
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(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) As needed Introduces the fundamentals of criminal investigation theory and history, from the crime scene to the courtroom. Emphasizes techniques appropriate to specific crimes.
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(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) As needed The law enforcement community has an established code of ethics embedded in all professional activities. This course provides an overview of ethics theory as it applies to the criminal justice professional. This course also focuses on practical and ethical solutions to common dilemmas experienced by those working in law enforcement.
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3.00 Credits
(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) As needed Surveys the historical development and philosophy of law and constitutional provisions; the definition and classification of crimes and their application to the system of administration of justice; and the legal research, case law and concepts of law as a social force.
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3.00 Credits
(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) As needed Reviews the evolution and status of U.S. case law relating to search and seizure, warrants, arrests, self-incrimination, right to counsel, Miranda, and other issues arising out of the U.S. Constitution relevant to the function of law enforcement professionals.
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3.00 Credits
(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) As needed Focuses on the study of the fundamentals of the U.S. Constitution, including the separation of power; the structure of the federal court system; preemption; the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments; U.S. case law and its relation to law enforcement; and the effects of constitutional limitations on police power.
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(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) As needed Designed to introduce students to the profession of juvenile corrections, the history of juvenile corrections, juvenile court philosophy and treatment modalities. Provides students with an understanding of the political, social, and economic environment operating within the juvenile correctional system. Students will also gain knowledge on how to complete a professional job search process.
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3.00 Credits
(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) As needed Reviews the corrections system today combined with an overview of basic counseling techniques.
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3.00 Credits
(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) As needed Explores philosophy and programs of juvenile and adult probation supervision, after-case parole, halfway homes, work- and educational-release furlough, as well as executive clemency and interstate compact practices. Examines the dilemma of surveillance - custody/control factors vs. supervision/treatment.
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