Northland Community and Technical College · Courses
CRJU
11 courses with the subject CRJU, 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.
CRJU 1103Juvenile Justice 3/0/03
This course emphasizes the origin, development, organization, theoretical perspective, functions, and jurisdiction of the Juvenile Justice System in America, with emphasis on the MN Juvenile Justice System. Topic areas include: processes and detention of juveniles; constitutional protections extended to juveniles; case disposition, juvenile statutes and court procedures relative to juvenile offenders, laws and procedures regarding child abuse, child neglect, juvenile records and juvenile court process. Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) objectives are included in each learner outcome (P.O). Prerequisite(s): None CRJU 1106 Corrections-Probation 3 cr 3/0/0 This course will examine the historical and contemporary correctional theories and programs with emphasis on the current organizational structure. Probation, parole, and alternatives to incarcerations will also be explored. Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides a practical overview of key issues, questions, and concepts related to peace officer interactions with communities. Topic areas include ethics, leadership, discretion, diversity, community policing, problem-solving, and communication. Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) objectives are included in each learner outcome (P.O). Prerequisite(s): None CRJU 1127 Career Fitness 1 1 cr 0/1/0 This course is designed for students to develop physical fitness of the body for health, wellness, and social well- being. Exercise programs and techniques are taught to improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body composition. Students will be introduced to various methods of improving and/or maintaining cardiovascular fitness throughout this course. Prerequisite(s): None CRJU 2127 Career Fitness 2 1 cr 0/1/0 This course is designed for students to enhance physical fitness of the body for health, wellness, and social well- being. Exercise programs and techniques are taught to improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body composition. Students will be introduced to various methods of improving and/or maintaining cardiovascular fitness to have the ability and confidence to cope with presented physical situations. Prerequisite(s): None
This is a course in substantive law, including the elements of major crimes and their possible legal defenses and is a Peace Officer Standards and Training requirement for the Law Enforcement degree. This course is intended for a student pursuing law enforcement who needs to know more about topics related to criminal and traffic codes in Minnesota within their role and responsibilities as a patrol officer. Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) objectives are included in each learner outcome (P.O). Prerequisite(s): SOCI1107
This course will cover the methodologies of criminal investigations. Every facet of the investigation will be covered, from the preliminary investigation to the court proceeding. It will also cover evidence recognition, collection, and preservation. There will be a segment devoted to police reports and required Minnesota forms. 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 90
This course examines the history of the United States Constitution and the role it plays in democracy and constitutional limitations on government authority over private citizens. Examination of the peace officer's role in the system as it relates to the procedural handling of a criminal case. Also examined in this course are rules of evidence, criminal defenses, civil liability, courtroom testimony and the government's authority to stop, detain, search, and seize. Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) objectives are included in each learner outcome (P.O). Prerequisite(s): SOCI1107
This course is offered to students who have successfully completed the Criminal Justice courses which contain the Peace Officer Standards and Training objectives and are planning to take the state licensing exam. This course contains hands-on learning experiences in evidence collection, use of force, patrol procedure, firearms. Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) objectives are included in each learner outcome (P.O). Prerequisite(s): Corequisites: CRJU 1127 or instructor approval.
This course is offered to students who have successfully completed the Criminal Justice courses which contain the Peace Officer Standards and Training objectives and are planning to take the state licensing exam. This course contains hands-on learning experiences in driving, defensive tactics, advanced patrol procedure, advanced firearms. Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) objectives are included in each learner outcome (P.O). Prerequisite(s): CRJU2229 CRJU 2295 Internship 3 cr 0/0/3 This is a practical learning experience in criminal justice in the area of the student's interest. This course is usually scheduled after the student has completed one full year of course work. Coordinator and agency approval is required. Students are not guaranteed an internship. Prerequisite(s): 24 credits completed and/or instructor approval.
