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    • 3.00 Credits

      This course addresses the structure and function of the judicial system and the major problems and needs of the judicial segment of the criminal justice system. Major emphasis is placed on the basic concepts of criminal law and administration.This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details.Prerequisite: Exemption from or completion of ENGL 0810 and READ 0810(Formerly CJA 2110)
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      This course is designed to provide the foundation for understanding the American law enforcement system by introducing essential elements of American law enforcement organization and practices. The main focus of the course is to examine the development of early policing and modern law enforcement system; recruitment and training process; the structure and function of the police; legal issues that affect policing; and current issues and problems in the field of law enforcement.Prerequisites and Co-requisites:• Prerequisite for students who major in Criminal Justice Administration: completed and received passing grade in CJA 1100.• For other students, this course does not require introductory knowledge of law enforcement. However, some familiarity with the law enforcement system including concepts, organization, and functions will facilitate the student achieving the objectives of this course.
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course addresses the structure and function of the judicial system and the major problems and needs of the judicial segment of the criminal justice system. Major emphasis is placed on the basic concepts of criminal law and administration. (Formerly CJA 2110)
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      The methods of interviews, interrogations, admissions, confessions, written statements, criminal case report writing, and evidence evaluation.
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course examines the emergence of criminal law, criminal penalties and how law is used to regulate human behavior. The study of substantive law, which defines the elements, rights and responsibilities of law, will constitute the primary learning focus.The successful completion of this course requires that you participate fully in all class activities: studying the weekly textbook chapter, participating in the weekly discussions, interacting with fellow students in an informal chartroom, completing the quizzes, projects and exams, and maintaining regular contact with your instructor. Each assignment or discussion topic has a strict deadline that must be followed.
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course will be an introduction to the American Criminal Justice System with and emphasis on handling evidence and suspects, the US Constitution, individual rights, criminal court procedures, the Exclusionary Rule, probable cause, arrest procedures, search warrants, stop and frisks, admissions, interrogations and confessions, and the legal requirements to be followed in processing criminal evidence and defendants.The successful completion of this course requires that you participate fully in all class activities: studying the weekly textbook chapter, participating in the weekly discussions, interacting with fellow students in an informal chartroom, completing the quizzes, projects and exams, and maintaining regular contact with your instructor. Each assignment or discussion topic has a strict deadline that must be followed.
    • 3.00 Credits

      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.
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course is an introduction into Forensic Science and it's applications in Criminalistics. It is an overview of how their structure reflects the underlying philosophy about forensic science as a science and as a profession. The various methodology used in a modern full-service forensic laboratory is studied and how these methods comprise the activities and specific areas of criminalistics.
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course examines the emergence of criminal law, criminal penalties and how law is used to regulate human behavior. The study of substantive law, which defines the elements, rights, and responsibilities of law, will constitute the primary learning focus.
    • 3.00 Credits

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