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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The nature, origins, aims and purposes of criminal law are discussed, stressing both substantive and procedural law. The general principles of criminal liability and defenses will be explored. Cases are presented to illustrate these general principles in real-life situations, highlighting sex offenses and crimes against the person, property, habitation and public order.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of human relations in policing and police management, this course emphasizes the need for mutual cooperation and understanding between community and police. The Community Policing Concept will be explored as a new way to address neighborhood con- cerns beyond a narrow focus on individual crime incidents.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the scientific study of the causes of crime, characteristics of criminals and relationship between law and human behavior, with emphasis on social psychology and criminological methods and theories. Case studies will attempt to determine the root cause of crime and development of methods to control it.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the development and application of rules of evidence in criminal prosecutions. Laws of search and seizure, privilege against self-incrimination and admissibility of scientific evidence will be discussed. Topics include direct, circumstantial, tangible and testimonial evidence, along with relevance, materiality, and burdens of proof. Trial procedures including cross-examination and impeachment techniques are demonstrated during moot court situations.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an introduction to field investigation. Emphasis will be on preliminary, follow-up and concluding investigations. Conduct at the crime scene, collection of physical evidence, and application of forensic science will be examined. Use of informants, surveillance and interview and interrogation techniques will be explored. The course will also include stress management of the investigation and application of solvability factors. Prerequisite: Cj101
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3.00 Credits
Students will examine the phenomenon of the serial killer. Emphasis will be on the growing fascination of the American public and media with serial killers. Attention will be drawn to case studies that raise questions about potential perpetrators and victims, and the nature of violence in our society today. Current law enforcement investigation techniques will be analyzed, including psychological profiles and common patterns.
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3.00 Credits
In this introductory study of the essential influences which have generated the need for a juvenile justice system, students will examine the operation of the court's legal process from apprehension to disposition and the causes and prevention of juvenile delinquency.
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3.00 Credits
In this study of the history and development of probation and parole, procedures in conducting investigations along with methods and styles of supervision will be discussed. Interaction with other agencies and communitybased corrections will be examined.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the defendant's right to an attorney and the Public Defender System. It covers pretrial proceedings, including motions, briefs and plea bargaining as well as the Public Defender's relationships with clients and criminal justice practitioners.
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3.00 Credits
Students will study the illegal drug trafficking trade in America, with emphasis on causes, enforcement, education and treatment. The history of drug use and abuse will be explored, showing its effect on crime. The source of illegal drugs will be identified, as will federal and state laws used to combat the problem. Students will study the supply and demand side of drug trafficking, analyze law enforcement control techniques and examine current education and treatment programs.
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