Criminal Justice

CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies the history, role, development, and constitutional aspects of law enforcement and public safety. Review of agencies and functions involved in processes of administration of criminal justice. IAI CRJ 901

CRJ 104 Introduction to Corrections (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides the student with an integrated knowledge about the system through which the criminal offender is processed. Emphasis will be placed upon the philosophical bases of punishment and treatment techniques in institutional community-based programs plus parole programs. IAI CRJ 911

CRJ 105 Criminal Courts of the U.S. (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides the student with a broad body of knowledge concerning the court structures of the United States. The course will examine the historical development of the judicial branch of government, the role of the courts in the criminal justice system, levels of courts and roles of persons employed in this unit of the Criminal Justice program.

CRJ 116 Introduction to Forensics (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces student to the use of scientific disciplines in crime investigation. Identifies the variety of sources of evidence and the means by which comparative analysis can be made. Introduces student to probability theory. Develops skills in crime scene technology, fingerprinting, photography and recording.

CRJ 201 Criminal Law (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines local, state and federal criminal law. Topics include a definition of the crimes, their elements, and attendant circumstances and related defenses. IAI CRJ 913

CRJ 202 Criminal Procedures (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines and analyzes federal and state law relating to arrest, search and seizure, First Amendment activities, interrogation, civil liability of police, and trial procedures.

CRJ 203 Law and Society (3-0) 3 hrs.
Focuses on the concept of law and its relationship to crime and the administration of criminal justice in a democratic society. Attention is directed toward the historical background of American law, social norms, criminal law, law and force, morals, justice, freedom and custom. An examination of the functions of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government is made in relationship to law and the administration of criminal justice in present and future societal problems.

CRJ 205 Juvenile Delinquency (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines organization, jurisdiction and functions of juvenile agencies. Juvenile court movement, juvenile detection, processing and treatment. Statutes and court procedures for juveniles. Problems of juvenile delinquency, theories of causation and prevention programs. Police responsibilities and contacts, current community, state and federal prevention programs. IAI CRJ 914

CRJ 207 Vice and Drug Control (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies historical and sociological development problems in drug addiction and vice control; fundamental understanding of narcotic addiction and effects of hypnotic drugs; the operation of lotteries, bookmaking and other types of gambling and prostitution as these factors are involved in the daily routine of police work.

CRJ 210 Introduction to Criminology (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines the nature and extent of crime in American society, theories of crime causation and control of criminal behavior. IAI CRJ 912

CRJ 214 Community Policing (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines issues in community policing with emphasis on the concept of public and community relations as well as police involvement in community problems. Stresses the role of the police in maintaining public order and safety as a member of the community and in partnership with other community constituencies.

CRJ 215 Alternatives to Confinement (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies formal and informal alternatives to custodial handling of offenders. Takes systems approach to examine traditional and contemporary offender diversion programs. Theories, objectives and the systematic consequences of change are examined.

CRJ 216 Investigative Process (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies the art of investigation to reconstruct facts and circumstances of any event. Prepares students to plan and execute investigations commonly performed in civil and criminal work with concentration on obtaining direct evidence through interviewing, interrogation, observation and the use of documents and records.

CRJ 220 Police Administration (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces basic principles of police administration and management as applied to the police function. Emphasis is on organization structure and management processes, identifying the police role in staff functions.

CRJ 222 Police Operations (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines police operations, including patrol, investigation, traffic, juvenile and special operations. Manpower distribution, analysis of operations and enforcement policy will be stressed.

CRJ 224 Police Supervision (3-0) 3 hrs.
Focuses on supervisory problems within a police organization, equating sound principles of human relations and supervisory techniques to effective police performance. Course includes the topics of morale and discipline motivation, authority and control, the supervisory process and its responsibilities, principles of communications, professional ethics and the decision-making process.
Prerequisite:
CRJ 101 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of coordinator.

CRJ 226 Case Management (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies the investigative process from a supervisory and managerial perspective. Emphasizes means of assessing case priorities, resource allocation, performance evaluation and the investigator's relationships with others, influencing the successful completion and prosecution of criminal investigation.

CRJ 235 Street Procedures (3-2) 4 hrs.
Introduces techniques and procedures used by police and security personnel in job-related activities. Includes discussion and practice in areas such as vehicle stops, initiating investigations, responding to calls, building checks, emergency situations, crowd control and report preparation.
Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing.

CRJ 238 Defensive Techniques (2-2) 3 hrs.
Introduces principles of self-defense and weaponless control for police and security personnel. Includes psychology, physical and mental preparation, practice in defense and control techniques.
Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.

CRJ 250 Industrial Security Administration (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies the organization and management of industrial security units including government security; protection of commercial and industrial manpower, facilities, and installations; security and police operations; administrative, legal and technical problems; specialized programs for factories, railroads, retail stores, insurance firms, credit bureaus, etc.

CRJ 252 Industrial Fire Protection Disaster and Control (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies the administration of fire and accident prevention programs; development of policy, rules, and regulations; operations for fire and accident control; equipment facilities, inspections, investigations and records, special problems and hazards.

CRJ 253 Safety Management (3-0) 3 hrs.
Principles, responsibility and procedures of management for controlling operations to provide safety in business and industry. Analysis of accident costs, organization and operation of a safety program, psychological aspects, physical conditions and radiation hazards.

CRJ 299 Criminal Justice Practicum (1-10) 3 hrs.
Provides students with a broad educational experience through appropriate observation and directed experience in operating segments of the criminal justice agency in addition to participation in a seminar.
Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing and consent of coordinator.