16 courses with the subject CJUS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CJUS 101Introduction to Criminal Justice3
This course provides a history, development, and philosophy of criminal justice in a democratic society. It also covers an introduction to agencies in the administration of criminal justice and career introduction. ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, and MATH 001 Preparation for College Math I or MATH 010 Fundamentals of Mathematics; waiver by placement testing results; or departmental approval. 220 | Massasoit Community College 2024-2025 College Catalog
This course covers the rules of evidence, the principles of exclusion, evaluation, and the examination of evidence as proof, competency, and consideration of the witnesses. Additional areas covered in this study are the laws of search and seizure and court procedures.
This course will deal with the theories of victimology and how domestic violence affects the family structure and society in general. Current trends and statistics will be discussed and law enforcement’s role and legal responsibility in domestic abuse cases will be analyzed.
This course will explore national, state, and local efforts to develop and implement effective juvenile delinquency prevention programs. Studies will focus on the methods of prevention, intervention, treatment, detention, and rehabilitation of the youthful offender. Students will also review model case studies of nationally recognized programs.
CJUS 234Management of Criminal Justice Organizations3
This course explores management principles and organizational structures of criminal justice agencies. The basic tenets of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, motivating, communicating, and budgeting are explored within the unique context of public safety organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the important functions of line supervision and the symbiotic relationship it shares with management. Contemporary personnel issues and the impact of internal and external influences within agencies are also addressed. 102 English Composition II, GOVT 105 American National Government or GOVT 200 State and Local Government, PSYC 101 General Psychology, and SOCI 104 Principles of Sociology.
This is a one-semester course surveying the relationship between the courts and the various levels of correctional facilities. Covered in this course are the functions of prisons, jails, halfway houses, and treatment centers as well as the current theory and practice of rehabilitation. The related activities of probation and parole are also covered.
This course offers a study of the powers and duties of the police, the elements of a crime, and what misdemeanor and felony crimes entail. The course also covers the study of common law and statutory law, motor vehicle code, and the powers of arrest of the enforcement officer.
This course examines the current issues and themes relating to the police and their role in communities and in society. Topics covered will include the organizational structure of police departments, police problems and issues affecting society at large, new theories of the effects of policing on crime, and the effectiveness of community policing.
This course will examine critical issues related to crime and justice. The focus of the course will vary from semester to semester, but it will enable students to synthesize their knowledge and skills in analyzing issues including ethics and criminal justice, racial inequality in the criminal justice system, the efficacy of increasing incarceration rates, and societal responses to crime. The course will require students to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the field of criminal justice, critical thinking skills applied to criminal justice, effectiveness in oral and written communication, awareness of ethical issues in criminal justice, and knowledge of data sources in criminal justice and the ability to apply criminal justice related information and research. Criminology (SOCI 203) or departmental approval.
This course studies the problems of youth, concentrating on the detection, prevention, control, and processes of rehabilitation of delinquents. The Juvenile Court system, with its substantive rules and procedures, as well as area protective services, are discussed. Also includes the special problem of drug usage by youths.
This course focuses on correctional procedures, practices, strategies, and personnel regarding probation, parole, juveniles, diversion, and other innovative correctional approaches applied in a community setting.
This is a one-semester course addressing correctional law and procedure in American prisons and jails. Covered in this course is the application of the US Constitution in corrections. Specifically the course looks at each constitutional amendment that governs
Involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of members of the Criminal Justice Department. Limited to two courses per student. Dean.
Culmination of the Criminal Justice student’s academic experience. Synthesizes the knowledge gained from each course taken within the Criminal Justice curriculum and better prepares the student for transfer in the discipline or for entry-level career positions in the criminal justice system. Among other requirements, students develop and prepare a research project that will result in an end-of-semester presentation to the class. program and departmental approval. Computer Technology Information
