This course has two distinct sections. The first section of the course focuses students on becoming successful interviewees and interviewers. Students will study the techniques utilized in successful professional job interviews to obtain employment. These techniques focuses on word choice, speech, dress, body language and resumes. Students will also study how to conduct a successful interview and obtain factual information.The second section focuses on the techniques utilized in interviewing victims, witnesses and subjects of interrogations. Topics include preparation and strategy, legal aspects, interpretation of verbal and physical behavior, causes of denial, interviewing, establishing credibility, reducing resistance, obtaining the admission/confession, and the use of technological equipment. Upon successful completion of this course and certification test, students will receive an ACFI (Associate Certified Forensic Interviewer) certification. This certification is good for five years and is highly sought after in fields such as law enforcement, accounting, loss prevention and human resources.

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A study of the historical background of law enforcement in the United States. Addresses constitutional limitations on law enforcement, objectives of law enforcement, and processes of law enforcement. [This course was previously CJA 205.]

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A study of the American correctional system; study of the history of corrections, philosophy of punishment and correction, correctional institutions, programs, and services, and contemporary issues and problems. [This course was previously CJA 204.] (Same as RODP CJA 2600)

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This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of computer forensics and investigations. This course will introduce students to computing investigations by preparing them to acquire, examine and summarize digital evidence (same as CITC 2352). Semester Availability: Fall and Spring semesters only - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

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Study of youth crimes and the historical development, legal foundations, and present institutions, programs, and services in the juvenile justice system. [This course was previously CRMJ 2110.]

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

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An introduction to crime theory; topics include biological, psychological and sociological studies of crime causation, the policies adopted in response to crime theory and discussion of crime typologies. [This course was previously CRMJ 2000.] (Same as SOCI 2000)

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A study of the fundamentals needed for identifying both the appearance and effects of controlled substances. Students receive guides to controlled substances; their color, trade names and drug codes. Topics include a critical examination of the physiological, sociological and legal aspects of drug abuse and the many complexities which have developed as a direct or indirect result of drug abuse in society. (This course was previously CRMJ 2030)

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

Course may be offered through RODP.

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A course in the fundamental guidelines for writing reports common to criminal justice (crime, affidavits, incident, and investigative). The course will introduce students to the Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation. [This course was previously CRMJ 2040.] Required for Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) majors. Recommended as an elective for AS/AA Criminal Justice majors.

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

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COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)