A study concerning the basic rules governing the admissibility of criminal evidence, confessions, hearsay and exception the hearsay law, recent civil rights decisions, reconciliation of individual rights and community interest in law and order. [This course was previously CJA 202.]

PREREQUISITE: None.

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

This course introduces students to the role of the correctional counselor. It defines the goals and methods, as well as the theories associated with institutional counseling. It also exposes students to the different issues associated with different offender typologies.

PREREQUISITES: None

Credits: (3)

A study of the history and development of criminal law, elements of a crime and defenses, parties to a crime, types of offenses and criminal jurisdiction. [This course was previously CRMJ 1110.]

PREREQUISITE: None.

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

A study of the principles of personnel management function and organization of the police agency. Topics include policy procedures, evaluation of the research, planning, and development processes, and operational duties and commands.

PREREQUISITES: None.

Credits: (3)

This course is a review and in-depth examination of current issues, trends, and ethical considerations concerning the criminal justice process with emphasis on problems impacting local criminal justice agencies and personnel.

Semester Availability: FALL and SPRING - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

This course will introduce students to the study of terrorism, and will provide a basic knowledge of the history of terrorism as well as explore contemporary terrorism events. The course will review major theories and organizations in the field of domesticand international terrorism.

PREREQUISITES: None

Credits: (3)

An introductory course in the basic concepts of criminal investigations. The course will cover theory and procedures of criminal investigations and problems that can arise in criminal investigations. [This course was previously CRMJ 1040.]

PREREQUISITE:None

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

This course is designed to acquaint students with careers in criminal justice, and learn about the overall hiring process for criminal justice occupations. Students will complete job searches, employment applications, and interview practitioners in the field. Students will be exposed to requirements for completing a background investigation, and be required to complete background forms. Students will learn about needed knowledge, skills, and abilities for various positions within criminal justice. Students will develop a career portfolio and be required to complete mock employment interviews. (This course was previously CRMJ 1150)

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor. Course may be offered through RODP.

PREREQUISITE:None

COREQUISITE: None

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

A course designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the history of terrorism, the current status of terrorist groups, terrorism tactics, and methods to counteract terrorism. [This course was previously CRMJ 1030.]

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

This course introduces forensic science and its applications in criminalistics. It is an overview of how the scientific process reflects the underlying philosophy concerning forensic science as a science and profession. Various methodologies pertaining to examination of crime scenes and collection of physical evidence are studied to show how scientific methods comprise the activities in criminalistics.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)