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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
History and development of major components of the CJ system: police, criminal courts, prosecution, defense, institutional and community-based corrections.
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with a practical working knowledge of criminal investigation principles, techniques, law, and procedure. The investigative process is studied from basic theoretical concepts to the application of elements for prosecution of specific criminal offenses. Includes a study of crimescene investigation, interrogation, burglary, assault, sex crimes, death cases, homicide and murder, organized crime, and terrorism. Prerequisite: CJAD 101.
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3.00 Credits
Techniques and methods of crime scene investigation focusing on practical suggestions as well as theoretical viewpoints of the field. Topics include fundamentals of the preliminary investigation, identification, protection and collection of evidence, sketching and photographing the crime scene, interpreting blood stain evidence, and fingerprinting techniques. Prerequisite: CJAD 101. $20 lab fee.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the basic concepts and elements of substantive criminal law, which defines such crimes as murder, rape, assault, larceny, burglary, and robbery. Analysis of inchoate crimes involving attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy. Analysis of general principles of criminal liability, punishment, and the legal limitations of such liability based on self-defense, necessity, entrapment, diminished capacity, and insanity. Prerequisite: CJAD 101.
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3.00 Credits
Techniques and methods of crime scene photography focusing on practical suggestions as well as general viewpoints of crime scene imaging and documentation. The use of digital imaging and standard film systems are demonstrated. Topics include the fundamentals of photographing scenes from general to specific utilizing the overall, medium, and close-up “three-step” methods. Practical exercises demonstrate the documentation of crime scenes. Major case crime scenes and autopsy procedures are specifically demonstrated. $20 lab fee. Students are not required to have equipment but may use their personal systems (digital/standard). Prerequisites: CJAD 101 and junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Anthropological principles and knowledge applied within the legal system. Examination of the basics of bone biology, methods of skeletal analysis, signs of pathology and trauma, and postmortem interval. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the history and principles of Military Justice and comparison of the military and civilian justice systems. Topics include the Uniform Code of Military Justice; military crimes; nonjudicial punishment; jurisdiction of general and special military courts; military judges and panels; self incrimination, search and seizure, pretrial confinement and restraint; plea bargaining; sentencing and appellate review in military courts. Prerequisites: CJAD 101 and junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the current crisis intervention literature and introduction to the theories, principles, concepts and techniques of crisis intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to predict who may need crisis intervention services, and demonstrate the provision of first-order crisis intervention. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
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3.00 Credits
Overview and analysis of law-enforcement history, development, purposes, roles, and status in a democratic society. Material is presented from a theoretical standpoint and examines critical issues and advances in crime control. Prerequisite: CJAD 101.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive survey of the private security field, including history, organizational and industry structure, strategies and tactics, legal and ethical issues, and employment possibilities. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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