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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This introduction to modern firearms examines the moral and legal aspects of the practical use of firearms in the criminal justice field. Students are taught firearms safety, range safety, proper handling techniques, loading and shooting techniques as well as firearms nomenclature. The course contrasts the differences between civilian and law enforcement use of force.
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3.00 Credits
The first portion of this course gives students further experience in the proper handling and use of a variety of weapons, including shotguns, high- powered rifles and automatic weapons, as well as side-arms. The second segment of the course introduces the fundamentals of combat shooting, including night fire, use of available cover, barricade shooting, reduced target courses, shoot-don't shoot exercises and experimental courses of fire. (3 lect hrs/week)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the criminal court system and criminal process with an analysis of the major judicial decision-makers and courtroom working group, i.e., prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and the discretionary aspects of adjudication.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the foundations of the criminal justice system in the United States including the rule of law and causes of crime. It explains law enforcement, courts, and corrections, their goals and processes, and the impact of crime on society.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the production and application of forensic psychological knowledge and research findings for the civil and criminal justice systems. The student explores the role of a psychologist within the justice agencies, behavioral analysis and criminal profiling, psychology of crimes and delinquency, "victimology" and victim services, psychological assessments, mental disorders, and correctional psychology.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a detailed explanation of the process of criminal investigation beginning with the initial response by law enforcement to a crime scene and ending with the successful prosecution of the offender. The responsibilities of the first responder, evidence technician, and investigator are covered in detail. Techniques for developing suspects including proper protocols for interviewing and interrogations are explained. Protocols for identification, collection, and preservation of evidence are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the criminal justice system's treatment of crime victims, victim programs and services, and the impact of victimization on individuals and communities. An overview of victim assistance programs, victim remedies, and victim rights, including civil and criminal solutions, will be presented.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the theories, issues, legal strategies and intervention applicable to abuse in intimate relationships. (3 lect hrs/week)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an in-depth study of the various forms of abuse and neglect of children. The focus will be on the legal system, human services, and community responses. Additionally, the identificiation, interviewing, and treatment of victims of abuse and their families will be explored. (3 lect hrs/week)
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses theories, issues, legal strategies, and intervention treatment and prevention programs of sexual assault. The myths, statistics, services, treatment, and prevention will be discussed. Both the adult rapist and the adolescent offender will be profiled.
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