10 courses with the subject CRJ, 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.
CRJ 101Introduction to Criminal Justice3
This course covers the philosophies and historical background of the American criminal justice system. Students discuss the organization, operation, and 2026 - 2027 processes of the justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Students learn the nature of crime, the characteristics of criminals and victims, and several contemporary issues confronting each part of the system, such as the use of force by the police, changes in sentencing practices, and the growth in the prison population. Semester Offered: F/S/SU level English
This course examines the American court system from the perspective of the various ways in which antisocial or criminal behavior is stemmed or prevented by this formal mechanism of social control. Areas of study include common law, morality, decency, crimes against persons and property, and the history of several landmark cases. Students learn the statutory definitions
This course focuses on the Bill of Rights; the Due Process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment; and, the laws of arrest, search and seizure, right to counsel, self- incrimination, and entrapment. Areas of study include judicial interpretations, civi rights, and individual liberties. Students learn the constitutional framework for criminal justice procedures and policies. The course provides a basis for understanding the principles and reasons on which the U.S. Constitution is based and the application of U.S. Supreme Court decisions. level English
This course examines the history, philosophy, and components of the American corrections system. Areas of study include the origins of correctional systems in the U.S. and the development of the major programs that make up the correctional system - jails, probation, intermediate punishments, prisons, and parole. Students learn about life in prison, the management of correctional programs, the increases in imprisonment over the last two decades, rehabilitation, and controversial issues such as the death penalty. Semester Offered: F/S/SU level English
This course covers the fundamentals of investigation. Students learn the duties and responsibilities of an investigator, interview and interrogation techniques, search methods, techniques of protecting a crime scene, and the collection and preservation of evidence. Areas of study include the modus operandi system, scientific aids, electronic information gathering systems, court preparation, and case follow-up. Students learn the basics of technical writing as it applies to criminal investigation. Semester Offered: F
This course examines the adjudication process and the influence of both case law and established practices of the courts. Areas of study include due process; evidentiary rules; burden of proof; hearsay; and offender, victim, and witness recall. Students learn the relevance of constitutional law to the adjudication process and examine the l processing of a real case to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the current judicial process. Semester Offered: F/S/SU
This course focuses on various criminological theories. Areas of study include early explanations of criminal behavior and their modern counterparts. Areas of study include an overview of criminological theories regarding various types of violent crimes, property crimes, business and government crimes, drug-related crimes, and fraud-related crimes. Students learn these basic theories and their relationship to crimina investigations. Semester Offered: F/S/SU level English
This course focuses on the philosophy and history of policing, limitations imposed on law enforcement in a democratic society in accordance with the Constitution; and the role and place of law enforcement in the total criminal justice process. Students study law enforcement agencies; examine the current challenges facing the contemporary police officer and practical police problems. Areas of study include homeland security, community policing, and crime control concepts. Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of these areas before proceeding to more advanced coursework in the curriculum. Semester Offered: F/S/SU level English
