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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the post-conviction corrections process in American criminal justice. Students will study the philosophical, theoretical, and practical aspects of corrections. Institutional as well as community-based correctional programs will be examined.
Prerequisite:
COM 098, COM 121, and (EAP 050 and EAP 060)
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide a basic understanding of the characteristics of a crisis situation and the typical individual response to crisis. Additionally, models of crisis intervention will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on the six-step model of crisis intervention, assessing the crisis situation, employing crisis strategies, approaching specific crisis situations, and determining lethality.
Prerequisite:
COM 098, COM 121, and (EAP 050 and EAP 060)
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3.00 Credits
Introduces historical and criminological theories with emphasis on the criminal justice system and its role in crime prevention.
Prerequisite:
COM 098, COM 121, and (EAP 050 and EAP 060)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the judicial process and its relationship to the rules of Criminal procedures. The course focuses on the Federal and State Constitutions, civil actions, rules of evidence, Act 141 (Municipal Police Officers Jurisdiction Act), procedures for service of search and arrest warrants, interrogation of defendants, and prosecution of cases are also included in the course.
Prerequisite:
COM 121 and LAW 135
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of community-based corrections programs. Students will examine work-release, halfway houses, and day-reporting programs and the role they play in relation to probation and parole. The personnel who administer the community-based correctional system will also be examined.
Prerequisite:
COM 121 and LAW 200
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3.00 Credits
The course will include a general overview of the Criminal Justice System, the responsibilities of each component of the system and the interaction among various agencies. Public community skills are an integral part of police work. The course is designed to help students develop skills to build rapport within the community including researching, planning, scheduling, and presenting programs of public interest as well as developing and maintaining good relations with representatives of schools, social agencies, the news media, and the community at large.
Prerequisite:
COM 121
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3.00 Credits
This course is an in-depth study of organized criminal activity; its history, social, economic, and political impact upon American society, focusing on traditional organized crime, new emerging racial and ethnic groups, and modern law enforcement procedures and judicial prosecutions.
Prerequisite:
(COM 121 or COM 122) and LAW 150
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the prominent ethical issues facing professionals in criminology and criminal justice. The emphasis is based on an exploration of ethical and moral decision making generally and how it impacts criminal justice decision making and policy.
Prerequisite:
(COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)) and LAW 200
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide a knowledge of laws pertaining to juvenile and family-related crimes and offenses. Specific topics will include Juvenile Law, Domestic Violence Act, Protection from Abuse Act, and Child Protective Services Act.
Prerequisite:
COM 121 and LAW 200
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3.00 Credits
Internet Research Strategies will teach students to find,communicate, and critically evaluate online information. Students will learn how to create effective research strategies, access information in a variety of formats, and use online databases and the Internet. Students will be taught to evaluate Internet-based information and will become familiar with practical, social, and ethical issues relating to information.
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