20 courses with the subject CJC, 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.
CJC 111Introduction to Criminal Justice (Fall, Spring) 3 03
This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the crimi- nal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options. This course has been ap- proved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. CJC 112 Criminology (Fall) 3 0 3 This course introduces deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity. Topics include theories of crime causation; statistical analysis of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon com- pletion, students should be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response. This course has been approved for transfer un- der the CAA and ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice system, treatment and prevention pro- grams, special areas and laws unique to juveniles, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/ procedures, function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, processing/ detention of juveniles, and case disposition. This course has been approved for transfer un- der the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the con- temporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related is- sues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law enforcement operations. This course has been ap- proved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course covers the historical, philosophical, and practical dimensions of com- munity policing. Emphasis is placed on the empowerment of police and the com- munity to find solutions to problems by forming partnerships. Upon completion, students should be able to define community policing, describe how community policing strategies solve problems, and compare community policing to tradi- tional policing.
This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to dispo- sition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/ search, proper judicial proce- dures, and the admissibility of evidence. CJC 141 Corrections (Spring) 3 0 3 This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current prac- tices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the correctional system. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
This course introduces the theories and practices of crime scene processing and investigating. Topics include legal considerations at the crime scene, processing indoor and outdoor scenes, recording, note taking, collection and preservation of evidence and submission to the crime laboratory. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate and search various crime scenes and demonstrate the appropriate techniques. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
This course provides a study of trace evidence as it relates to forensic science. Topics include collection, packaging, and preservation of trace evidence from crime scenes such as bombings, fires and other scenes. Upon completion, stu- dents should be able to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of trace evidence collection, preservation and submission to the crime laboratory. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
CJC 212Ethics and Community Relations (Spring) 3 03
This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable to criminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics include ethical systems; social change, values, and norms; cultural diversity; citizen involvement in crimi- nal justice issues; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical considerations to the decision-making process in identifi- able criminal justice situations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
This course is a study of substance abuse in our society. Topics include the his- tory and classifications of drug abuse and the social, physical, and psychological impact of drug abuse. Upon completion, students should be able to identify vari- ous types of drugs, their effects on human behavior and society, and treatment modalities. CJC 214 Victimology (Fall) 3 0 3 This course introduces the study of victims. Emphasis is placed on roles/charac- teristics of victims, victim interaction with the criminal justice system and society, 337
CJC 215Organization and Administration (Fall) 3 03
This course introduces the components and functions of organization and ad- ministration as it applies to the agencies of the criminal justice system. Topics include operations/functions of organizations; recruiting, training, and retention of personnel; funding and budgeting; communications; span of control and dis- cretion; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss the basic components and functions of a criminal justice or- ganization and its administrative operations.
This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative pro- cess. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, Information-gathering techniques, collection/ preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate re- ports, court presentations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the techniques of the inves- tigative process, report preparation, and court- room presentation. CJC 222 Criminalistics (Spring) 3 0 3 This course covers the functions of the forensic laboratory and its relationship to successful criminal investigation and prosecutions. Topics include advanced crime scene processing, investigative techniques, current forensic technologies, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and collect relevant evidence at simulated crime scenes and request appropriate laboratory analysis of submitted evidence.
This course introduces critical incident intervention and management techniques as they apply to operational criminal justice practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the victim/of- fender situation as well as job-related high stress, dangerous, or problem-solving citizen contacts. Upon completion, students should be able to 338
This course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the basic structure of the United States Consti- tution and the rights/procedures as interpreted by the courts.
This course covers programs for convicted offenders that are used both as al- ternatives to incarceration and in post-incarceration situations. Topics include offenders, diversion, house arrest, restitution, community service, probation and parole, including both public and private participation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the various pro- grams from the perspective of the criminal justice professional, the offender, and the community.
This course introduces the basic elements of fingerprint technology and tech- niques applicable to the criminal justice field. Topics include the history and meaning of fingerprints, pattern types and classification filing sequence, search- ing and referencing. Upon completion, the students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the fundamental techniques of basic fingerprint technology. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence con- centration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
This course introduces the theories and processes of advanced friction ridge analysis. Topics include evaluation of friction ridges, chart preparation, compara- tive analysis for values determination rendering proper identification, chemical enhancement and AFIS preparation and usage. Upon completion, students must 339
This course covers important biological principles that are applied in the crime laboratory. Topics include forensic toxicology, forensic serology, microscopy, and DNA typing analysis, with an overview of organic and inorganic analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate how a crime laboratory pro- cesses physical evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies.
