8 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 260Introduction to Criminal Justice Explores the nature of crime, the history of criminal3
justice, and the process of the modern justice system.
CJ 360Policing in the United States This course will examine the history, organization, functions3
and current issues among policing in the United States. Some of the issues discussed will be race & community relations, militarization, use of force, discretion, subculture, and policing strategies. Students will evaluate each issue to learn its causes and ways in which society can better address these concerns.
CJ 361Criminalistics This course will debunk popular misconceptions about crime scene4
investigation. Students will learn to apply social inquiry and scientific methods to investigate a simulated crime scene. In labs and lectures, students will work in small groups to collect evidence, build a case, and then present an affidavit of probable cause to the "court."
CJ 362Juvenile Justice The issues, trends, and challenges facing juvenile justice professionals3
are explored in this course. The history and philosophy of juvenile justice, processing, detention, and diversion of juvenile offenders are topics of the course. Pre-Req: FYC-101. (SW-ER)
CJ 370Crime & United States Court System This course will explore the purpose, structure3
function of criminal courts in the United States. There will be specific attention placed on adjudication, prosecution, defense, and sentencing of offenders in the criminal justice system. Students will learn about
CJ 380U.S. Correctional System The course investigates the history, ideologies of punishment3
and various types of punishments given to convicted individuals in the United States. Students learn about most common sanctions likes probation, intermediate sanctions, jail, and prison. Special attention is placed on reentry of those leaving incarceration and the troubles that they face readjusting to society. Prerequisite: CJ-260 or SO-260.
