CJ 101Intro to Criminal Justice
Technical College HS Police Science
- Subject
- CJ
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
Harcum College · Courses
CJ
20 courses with the subject CJ, 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.
CJ 185Policing & Police Practices3
An introduction to a range of historical, political, and sociological problems in insti- tutions vested with the responsibility to enforce laws and/or preserve order. Emphasis is also placed on the study of the relationship between police and the com- munities in which they serve.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- CJ 101
CJ 195Domestic Violence3
& the Justice System The main objective of the course is to intro- duce students to the subject of family vio- lence, especially as it relates to the legal system in the United States. Topics include the historical roots of domestic violence, social scientific theoretical perspectives, the roles and the players, the typical prohi- bitions, the experience of victims who seek help from authorities, and efforts at devel- oping prevention and intervention strate- gies.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- None
CJ 200American Court System
- Subject
- CJ
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
CJ 205Gangs Organized Crime3
CJ 210 Police/Community Relations 3 cr. CJ 235 White Collar Crime 3 cr. CJ 240 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 cr. CJ 286 Animal Law 3 cr. CJ 299 3Independent Study 15 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr r 16 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 15 cr.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- cr.
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
CJ 210Police/Community
- Subject
- CJ
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
CJ 215Juvenile Delinquency3
& Justice This course provides an overview of the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency and the system designed to handle this form of social deviance. Topics to be covered include discussions of theoretical explana- tions of delinquency, the evolution of the concept of juvenile justice, and the system’s response to the problems of child abuse, sta- tus offenders, delinquent youth gangs, and trends in juvenile crime.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- None
CJ 230Punishment & Corrections3
This course provides a general overview of the American corrections system and a sur- vey of today’s most important correctional problems. Emphasis is placed upon the nature of the prison experience, alterna- tives to incarceration, judicial intervention in correctional affairs, and the controversy concerning the effectiveness of rehabilita- tion programs. Credits: 3
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- cr.
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- CJ 101
CJ 235White Collar Crime3
This course examines various forms of white-collar crime, including corporate crime, occupational crime, and governmen- tal crimes. Case studies illustrate the fea- tures of many of the different offenses that are included under the term, white-collar crime, including consumer frauds, embez- zlement, bribery, and insider trading. An introduction to some of the legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecu- tion of white-collar crime are provided.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- CJ 101
CJ 240Critical Issues in
- Subject
- CJ
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
CJ 250Criminal Evidence3
Exploring authentication, reliability, and credibility of evidence through lecture and discussion, the course includes the Federal Rules of Evidence. Students learn why cer- tain types of evidence are not permitted in courtrooms and gain insight into investiga- tion and research techniques that are likely to establish a credible basis for prosecution, defense, or presentation of academic or sci- entific argument.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- CJ 101
CJ 255Principles of Investigation3
This course is designed to provide in-depth instruction of the processes and techniques that apply to all aspects of criminal investi- gations, from the initial call for service to the court presentation. Students are exposed to the methods used in evaluation of the crime scene to determine the type of crime that has been committed and the physical parameters of the area of involve- ment. In addition, students learn how to process the scene by locating, collecting, and preserving physical evidence; inter- viewing witnesses, victims, and suspects; and preparing crime scene sketches.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- CJ 101
CJ 256Criminal Investigation3
and Evidence The importance and legal significance of evidence are explained in this course. The investigative process, from crime scene preservation to case preparation and court- room presentation, is presented and dis- cussed. The various techniques used during criminal investigations, such as photogra- phy, interviewing, evidence collection and processing, and crime scene reconstruction are covered, including how each applies to specific types of crimes.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- CJ 101
CJ 260Youth Courts
Students will be introduced to the basic courtroom procedure and practices and concept of youth courts as a restorative jus- tice tool. Students will then demonstrate their understanding of youth courts by explaining the concepts to high school or middle school students and demonstrating and modeling youth court procedures. The course meets twice a week and after the first two-three weeks one meeting will occur in the classroom and one meeting at a site hosted at a middle or high school. the Criminal Justice Program Director. Credits: 3
- Subject
- CJ
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- ENG 101 and permission of
CJ 275Criminal Law & Procedure3
HUM Humanities Elective 3 cr. DIV Diversity Elective 3 cr. 15 cr.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- cr.
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- drive.google.com
CJ 276Criminal Law3
This course introduces students to the study of substantive criminal law. Major topics include the purposes of criminal law, the elements of major crimes, defenses to criminal law, and the societal values embodied in criminal law.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- CJ 101
CJ 277Criminal Procedure3
This course introduces students to the study of criminal procedure. Major topics include the Constitutional sources of crimi- nal procedure law, federal and state crimi- nal procedure, and a consideration of major Constitutional protections afforded by the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendments.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- CJ 101
CJ 286Animal Law3
This course is a survey of the rapidly devel- oping field of animal law at the local, state, and national level. It examines issues such as animal welfare, anti-cruelty laws, and related criminal penalties. It also explores issues involving the ownership of animals, torts, wills and trusts, and the impacts of free speech and other Constitutional provi- sions on animal protection statutes.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- None
CJ 296Senior Seminar3
The Senior Seminar is the capstone of the Criminal Justice program. This course is intended for students to demonstrate the synthesis and integration of competencies gained throughout the Criminal Justice cur- riculum. Students will analyze and suggest solutions to real-world case studies, includ- ing current events and issues pertaining to policing, courts, and corrections. Students will also be prepared to become successful job seekers by practicing interview skills, resume writing, and discussing profession- alism and ethics in the field of Criminal Justice. CATALOG 2023–2024 101
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- CJ 101 or equivalent
CJ 299Independent Study3
This is an opportunity for an individual stu- dent to pursue a program of self-initiated study with a faculty member. This course may be used to fulfill one Criminal Justice elective requirement. Director and faculty member supervising the study.
- Subject
- CJ
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.harcum.edu
- Prerequisite
- Approval of Program
Source: Harcum College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59