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  • CRMJ 150: Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Provides a general overview of the criminal justice system, including history, current role, developments, and constitutional implications of law enforcement; describes the major agencies: police, prosecution, courts, corrections and interdepence. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify each component of the United States criminal justice system (2) Describe how each component of the system operates (3) Explain the terminology used by the criminal justice system in the United States (4) Break down the ingredients necessary for probable cause for arrests, search warrants, and seizures
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  • CRMJ 151: Evolution of Policing

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Comprehensive study of the evolution of policing in America including the political era, the Professional era and the Community and post 911 eras, through to the contemporary policing era. Course Objectives (1) Identify the three watershed periods in the development of Policing in the US (2) Explain the need for the growth of the Criminal Justice System (3) Analyze the effects of politics on policing in the US (4) Compare and contrast the differences in policing in the US, on a geographic and political basis
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  • CRMJ 195: Special Topics in CRMJ

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Selected Topics in CRMJ
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  • CRMJ 201: Constitutional Law for Law Enforcement

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The practical application of U.S. Supreme Court decisions on local, state, and federal law enforcement. Particular emphasis is given to the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth amendments. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150, 151 Course Objectives (1) Define those amendments to the constitution encountered daily by law enforcement officers (2) Examine judicial decisions which have redefined Police procedures (3) Analyze the need of constitutional awareness and training for law enforcement (4) Apply constitutional guidelines to police investigations and conduct
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  • CRMJ 220: Professional Communications in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This is a report writing and speaking class geared to police, legal personnel, correctional officers and other criminal justice personnel who must write effective reports and affidavits for the court, testify before the court, and complete legal forms (writing-in-the-discipline course). Prerequisite: CRMJ 150. Course Objectives (1) Define the reasons why report writing is so important to law enforcement (2) Describe the style and structure of writing used by most police departments (3) Examine how the judicial system has affected police report writing (4) Examine how different police functions are affected by report writing (5) Identify and evaluate databases (6) Create and deliver summaries
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  • CRMJ 230: Professional Responsibility

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This is a course in applied ethics for those interested in criminal justice. This course explains the criteria necessary for an ethical issue as well as a discussion of ethical systems. The class focuses on ethics for police, courtroom personnel and correctional officers as it applies to their day to day operations, and deals with specialized ethical issues involved in the criminal justice community. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150. Course Objectives (1) Describe the main ethical systems that philosophy presents to resolve ethical dilemmas (2) Spell out the ethical and moral dilemmas facing law enforcement, court personnel, and correctional officers on a day-to-day basis (3) Analyze the methods of dealing with ethical issues both locally and nationally (4) Create an ethical standard to "avoid the appearance of impropriety" to envelop all of the ethical challenges facing those in the criminal justice community
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  • CRMJ 250: Criminal Law and Procedure

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Is a comprehensive study of sources, distinctions, and limitations relating to substantive and procedural criminal law; the development of the criminal law and procedure in the United States; the principles of criminal liability; the various crimes and their elements; the criteria considered in determining capacity and defenses. Emphasis is on the role of criminal justice personnel in the criminal law process as they perform their duties within the prescribed procedural framework. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150. Course Objectives (1) Describe the main ethical systems that philosophy presents to resolve ethical dilemmas (2) Explain the ethical and moral dilemmas facing law enforcement, court personnel, and correctional officers on a day-to-day basis (3) Explore the methods of dealing with ethical issues both locally and nationally (4) Expand the ethical standard to "avoid the appearance of impropriety" to envelop all of the ethical challenges facing those in the criminal justice community
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  • CRMJ 251: Criminology

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Surveys the major trends and issues in law enforcement, including the historical and contemporary development of the police role in society. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150. Course Objectives (1) Define criminology (2) Compare and contrast the various theories associated with the study of crime (3) Define the relationship between law enforcement and the community they serve (4) Describe the structure and operations of the United States legal system (5) Analyze police behavior and attitudes affecting their relationship with the community they serve (6) Analyze the legal framework within which criminal justice operates
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  • CRMJ 254: Juvenile Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Examines the history and philosophy of juvenile justice in America and the impact of present societal reforms on the juvenile system. A wide array of theoretical positions will be system operates will highlight the differences in adult and juvenile law. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150 Course Objectives (1) Compare and contrast the adult justice system with the juvenile system in the US (2) Explain how the juvenile justice system was created (3) Identify the problems inherent in the juvenile system (4) Describe the reasons the juvenile system has and will continue to develop (5) Describe the systematic role of the police and juvenile institutions (6) Identify status offenders and the unique needs of young people
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  • CRMJ 261: The Courts and Criminal Trial

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course examines the operation of state and federal courts, while examining the origin and development of the court system. Emphasis is on the role and administration of the court in criminal justice. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150. Course Objectives (1) Contrast the organization and functioning of the state and federal court systems (2) Define the respective jurisdictions of state and federal courts. (3) Describe the major distinction between state and federal plea bargaining and how it affects the courts (4) Identify constitutional procedural rights attached to a defendant as he makes his way through the criminal justice system and how these rights impact the system
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