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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Covers the same material offered in Practicum I, but students are assigned to different criminal justice organizations. 1 hour lecture; 9 hours practicum Prerequisites: CJ 205
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3.00 Credits
Study of the nature of crime, current social problems and their relevance to crime, and society's approach to the rehabilitation of the criminal offender and crime prevention, along with theories on the causes of crime and delinquency. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: CJ 101
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in terrorism studying terrorist groups and individuals, terrorist origins, goals, dynamics, ideologies, counter-terrorism, and homeland security. Work in this course involves examination of the structure and dynamics of terrorism in America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Terrorist weapons, strategies and tactics, the hot spots from which they evolve, the ways they operate and receive funding, their use of the media, and theories of counter-terrorism are all covered. The history, present, and future of terrorism are equally emphasized. Prerequisite: CJ 101, 111 or FS 101 or PL 101
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for students to explore significant and controversial topics in Criminal Justice and the Law and to engage in an in-depth analysis of current events and important legal trends. This course presents an opportunity for the student to focus on special issues in criminal justice and to complete a research project on a topic of interest to him/her. 3 hours lecture Prerequisites: A minimum of forty (40) credits must be successfully completed from the Criminal Justice Program (Criminal Justice option or Corrections option) prior to enrolling in this course.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the theories, principles, and practices of emergency management. The philosophy of comprehensive Emergency Management will be discussed with the four attendant steps: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. In addition, legal issues involving state and federal law affecting emergency operations will be studied. 3 hours lecture Prerequisites: CJ 101, CJ 111, FS 101 or CJ 105
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3.00 Credits
Students are employed in approved positions in the criminal justice field. Students may already be employed or may seek the help of the Cooperative Education Department in securing positions. There is, however, no guarantee of placement. In conjunction with the employers and the faculty, students establish challenging learning objectives. Objectives must be related to the students' majors and be pursued in the job environment during a 15-week semester equivalent to a minimum of 210 hours. Supervision is provided by the College through on-the-job visits and individual progress review sessions. Students attend a weekly, one-hour seminar on campus. Prerequisites: GPA of 2.0, CJ 101, 9 additional Criminal Justice credits
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1.00 Credits
This required college-level course introduces skills necessary for success in college, including time management, note taking, test taking, textbook reading, critical thinking, information literacy, and elearning. Students also learn about the range of academic programs at the College as well as career exploration and advisement. Regulations, policies, and procedures are also covered. 1 hour lecture/laboratory
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3.00 Credits
Study of print and electronic media systems, including the history of the mass media and their impact on society and individuals. Discussion includes contemporary issues, policies and ethics, and basic techniques of media analysis. The course also explores current career options in the various media. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
Study of legal restraints and ethical issues faced by the media of mass communication and their practitioners, including an analysis of the development of American journalistic standards. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
Study of the forms, principles, and processes of mass media messages, including analysis of aesthetics and methods of persuasion. Practice in planning and implementing visual and textual messages in various media. 3 hours lecture
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