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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a survey of organized Crime in America from its origins in rural and frontier America to its contemporary urban character. The succession of ethnic groups involved in organized crime in America will be studied with emphasis on the relationships among organized crime groups and to the criminal justice system. Specialized statutes enacted in response to organized crime, such as RICO, will also be studied. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 141, approved by Academic Affairs on 11/15/01).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a general study of the structure and content of the United States Constitution as it applies to the field of criminal justice. The course will focus on the first, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, and fourteenth amendments. United States Supreme Court cases such as Miranda v. Arizona, Mapp v. Ohio, Weeks v. U.S., Terry v. Ohio, and Escobedo v. Illinois will be studied in depth. Prerequisites: CRJ 101 and CRJ 102. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 200, approved by Academic Affairs on 3/1/00.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course studies the principles, methods, techniques, and procedures of criminal investigation. The course includes current investigative procedures used in the handling of crime scenes, the collection and preservation of evidence. Emphasis is also placed on report writing and court testimony. Prerequisite: CRJ 102 or CRJ 110. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 205, approved by Academic Affairs on 10/24/02).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will analyze police organization and structure. The problems of supervision, control, responsibility, and liability will be discussed. The historical development of the professional police organization will be studied. Proactive policing methods such as community policing and problem oriented policing will be analyzed from an administrative perspective. Management skills and styles will be analyzed. Operational considerations such as budget, allocating personnel demands for service, and personnel training and development will be emphasized. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 206, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/22/02).
  • 3.00 Credits

    A course designed to provide a working familiarity with major community correctional systems. The pre-sentence investigation and report, sentencing; probation and parole supervision will be studied as well as related areas such as youthful offenders, deferred prosecution, pretrial release, and others. 3 cr. 3 Lec.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed for in-depth study of selected topics of current concern to criminal justice, corrections, firefighting, paramedic, and other public safety professionals. Topics are selected from current issues and problems confronting public safety organizations. Diverging viewpoints are explored for each topic. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ/FPT 208, approved by Academic Affairs on 2/16/06).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an examination of complex relationships between the police and the community. The concepts of community partnerships, community policing, and problem oriented policing will be discussed. The impact of the programs on community life and law enforcement is emphasized, including the differences and similarities between community oriented policing and traditional policing methods. Prerequisite: CRJ 101. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 209, approved by Academic Affairs on 11/1/00.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to help students develop a framework for ethical behavior and to become more effective in addressing ethical issues in the fields of Human Services, Criminal Justice and Fire Protection. This course will use the standards of National Association of Social Workers, American Counseling Association, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and American Psychological Association to build a theoretical framework for approaching ethical dilemmas in a systematic manner. This course is equivalent to HUS 210 and FPT 210. Prerequisite: ENG 100 and HUS 101 or CRJ 101/FPT 101. Lec 3 hrs. (Per Departmental Standards approved by Academic Affairs on 03/11/10)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide students with first hand experience in the Criminal Justice system. Each student will be required to spend a minimum of ninety hours with a criminal justice agency, observing and participating in various functions of the agency. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours including CRJ 101 and permission of instructor. 3 cr. 1 Lec. 6 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 211, approved by Academic Affairs on 5/17/00.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the various fields of security. The historical and contemporary role of security in American society will be studied in order to understand the function of security within the criminal justice system. Administration and personnel in the field of security will be analyzed. The concepts specific to industrial, retail, finance, aviation, healthcare and educational security will be studied. The role of law enforcement in the field of security will also be discussed. Completion of this course will provide the student certification required by New York State as a Security Officer. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 212, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/22/02).
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