22 courses with the subject CRIM, 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.
An overview of the criminal justice system with an emphasis on the holistic nature of criminal justice today. The history and evolution of law enforcement, the courts and corrections are examined along with contemporary issues.
PLUS Electives: 2 courses from the following:
Studies traditional and contemporary views of juvenile delinquency. Historical development of juvenile law and the juvenile justice system within the context of the criminal justice system. Future trends in juvenile justice are examined.
The nature and scope of crime with emphasis on the social and psychological causes is studied. Emphasis will be placed on criminological theories and the application of theories and current crime issues. Prerequisites: CRIM 202
This course focuses on societal responses to punishment. It traces the evolution of practices based on the philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. This course reviews the contemporary world of corrections, including alternatives to incarceration. Also examined is the corrections industry’s relationship to other aspects of the criminal justice system. The cost and condition of corrections, the privatization of punishment, and
A contemporary and historical study of criminal justice and its relationship with the public, the press and other governmental agencies. Evaluation of law enforcement, judicial and correction problems and practices in society today.
3 SH The evolution and current status of substantive criminal law in the United States, including the role of common law, case law, and statutory law are examined. The application of criminal law on both a federal and state level will be studied. Emphasis will be upon legal research and the study of important legal decisions and their effect on society.
Potential ethical controversies confronting the criminal justice process and law enforcement agencies. Special attention given to contemporary ethical issues in the administration of justice.
An examination of the principals, elements, practices, and procedures of management and administration that are essential to the operation of criminal justice agencies. A specific focus of this course will be practical application of management and administrative techniques in areas of law enforcement, adjudication, institutional and residential corrections. Prerequisite: CRIM 202
The course will explore the policing subsystems from early stages of development through present day. The course will explore the history of policing and how the evolution of policing has impacted present day policing. The course will also examine police administrative structure, rule of law, police problems and practices, community policing issues, investigation aspects, and special problems and issues within the policing subsystem. Prerequisite: CRIM 202
This course is designed to prepare students with the cognitive and physical skills needed to become a certified law enforcement officer in North Carolina. The BLET course is filled with practical exercises, an extensive ethics section that is woven throughout the training experience, and the most up-to-date law enforcement information available. Students will attain agency sponsorship; attend a 16-week basic law enforcement training (BLET) academy; and upon successful conclusion of the course, take the State Comprehensive Exam. Upon successful completion of the state exam, students will receive their state certification and will be eligible to work as a sworn law enforcement officer in NC. Prerequisites: CRIM Major, Senior Status, over 20 years of age, at least 2.5 GPA, and meet all the requirements for acceptance to the BLET program at Stanly Community College. Provisions can be made for students seeking out of state sponsorship and must be discussed with the CJ Advisor prior to enrolling in the course.
3 SH Criminal procedure within the United States legal system is examined with emphasis on pre-arrest, arrest and court procedures. Both state and federal procedural law is studied looking at the role of legal precedence, judicial decision making, administration of the courts and the appellate process. Students will visit various state and federal courts to observe actual court proceedings. Prerequisite: CRIM 202 or PLSC 201S and CRIM 215.
Substantive and procedural law within the state and federal systems with be examined. Emphasis will be on the legal elements of various crimes in North Carolina and the process that a criminal case will go through. Real world case examples will be used to demonstrate the professional applications of legal principles within the criminal justice system. Students will observe court proceedings at the state and/or federal levels.
Effective emergency planning is the key to surviving natural and man-made disasters. Risk analysis and the formulation of a comprehensive plan, followed by a vigorous and continuing testing program, are essential elements to surviving an emergency. Topics include threat assessment, risk analysis, formulating a response plan, staffing an emergency operations center, interagency coordination and liaison, managing an actual incident and conducting effective follow- up analysis.
Substance Abuse: Prevention Specialist (19 SH)
The course explores the fundamental aspects of emergency and disaster management, including threat assessment, risk analysis, plan formulation, staffing, coordination, liaison, incident management, and analysis of the response. The course will make use of various cases to illustrate concepts covered in the course.
The course examines all levels of entities involved in homeland security, including local, state, and federal levels. The course will also explore the concept of homeland security historically through present time, focusing on the
Forensic evidence has been described as one of the most important modern elements in the criminal justice system because it is used to seek convictions and to seek exonerations. This course will explore the application of science and technology used in crime scene processing and evidence detection, collection, and preservation. Laboratory analyses and forensic science’s role in court will also be discussed. In addition to lectures, case examples, demonstrations, and practical exercises will be used to present the subject matter. This course requires a materials fee. Prerequisite: CRIM 202
Whether the investigation is a preliminary procedure for fraud detection/prevention, there are established procedures that are required for courts of law. The course covers the process of evidence collection and preservation for white collar criminal investigations. The course is an overview of the investigative process and its various components including all areas of fraudulent activity: Financial fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and cybercrime. Emphasis is placed on the study of rules of evidence, criminal procedures, searches, interviewing and professionalism.
Provides a theoretical and conceptual framework that enables your students to understand how terrorism arises and how it functions. The most sophisticated theories by the best terrorist analysts in the world are presented. The focus is on the domestic and international threat of terrorism and the basic security issues surrounding terrorism today.
Provides opportunity for in-depth exploration of selected topics that are of interest to the criminal justice major. Courses will be offered to respond to special interests or needs, as noted by the faculty or requested by students.
This course is designed to be the capstone course for majors in criminal justice. The course will focus on employment, research, and criminal justice policies, and is intended to assist students while transitioning into the world outside of academia and into the role of a criminal justice professional. The course integrates and applies material learned throughout the program of study and serves as a culminating experience. Prerequisite: CRIM 202, Senior status or by instructor approval
Source: Pfeiffer University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
