20 courses with the subject CRJ, 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.
CRJ 101INTRODUCTION TO HOMELAND SECURITY3
This course provides a broad overview of homeland security and homeland defense as undertaken in the United States since 9/11. The goal is to provide the students with an overview of a generally accepted body of knowledge required of the homeland security professional. The course focuses on the enemy, why they hate us and the threat they pose; the homeland security policies and procedures enacted since 9/11; the key players at the federal and state and local levels. Successful students will receive four certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Administration in Incident Command and the National Incident Management System.
The history, development and philosophy of law enforcement in democratic society, as well as introduction to modern agencies of criminal justice will be discussed. An orientation to criminal justice as a career field will be examined and the criminal justice flowchart and processes will be illustrated.
Elements of substantive and procedural criminal law and how it applies in both practice and theory are introduced. The structure, definitions and most applicable and pertinent sections of criminal statutes are examined. An understanding of the criminal laws as they apply to preservation and protection of life and property will be summarized with an identification of appropriate punishments and punishment philosophies.
This course will examine the role of law enforcement in contemporary society relative to crime prevention, community policing, professional development and its effect on the community. Analysis of organizational structure, administration, management practices and operating procedures of law enforcement agencies with emphasis on line services activities. Recruitment, selection, training and career development of police will be discussed.
Principles, duties and mechanics of criminal procedures as applied to important areas of arrest, force, search and seizure will be examined. An overview of processes involved in the uses of criminal evidence and the court system will be studied. Significant criminal court decisions will be summarized and their effect on the criminal justice system.
Analysis of the role of criminal justice in controlling the use and abuse along with the manufacturing, trafficking and distribution of illicit and legal substances is the primary objective of this course. Students will explore the relationship between drugs, alcohol and criminality along with an overview of law enforcement strategies to combat the war on drugs and evaluate the effectiveness of those strategies. Theories and research regarding causes and consequences of illegal drug usage and trafficking and its effect on the criminal justice system will be evaluated. Students will analyze the current economic and social costs along with the implications of alcohol abuse correlating with such crimes as rape, domestic violence and homicide.
This course studies special problems and practices in the correctional system. Analysis will be conducted of current correctional ideologies as they apply to historic punishment philosophies and their use by the American criminal justice system in the contemporary correctional environment. 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog
This introduction to private security will familiarize the student with basic information that will serve as an overview of the private security field. This will include a historical and philosophical perspective of private security, its principles, its legal authority and its effect on society in general.
JUSTICE 3-0-3 An introduction to basic criminal justice methods of research and analysis will be presented. Examination will be conducted of various research techniques, data collection strategies and analytical tools. Research procedures and statistical techniques are identified. Problem solving by research and identification of contemporary social science research sources will be investigated.
Students will discuss the criminology of terrorism including the typologies of terrorism, tactics employed by terrorist organizations, terrorist profiles and organizational structures of terrorist groups. Domestic and international terrorist groups will be evaluated. Students will analyze the modus operandi of terrorist organizations, exploring such factors as religion, politics and the social dynamics of the group. This course will examine historical as well as contemporary theories and issues of terrorism.
This course will explore the historical and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and justice in America. Students will analyze the causes of delinquency and discuss the various theories from various behavioral constructs about the treatment and prevention of delinquency. This course will examine various phenomena that exist today such as gangs, school violence, teenage sexuality and underage alcohol use and illegal drug use.
Students will conduct analysis of the nature and extent of crime in the United States and examine problems and techniques in preventing crime. Emphasis is on the organization and function of crime prevention agencies and on community resources in preventing crime.
Fundamentals of investigative theory; developing informational processes; principles of interviewing and question construction; instrumentation techniques; identification of persons and things; and investigative operations. Covers the history and psychology of criminal investigation, computer technology as a tool in investigation, and current issues involving invasion of privacy.
This course will examine the economic and sociological aspects to white-collar crime as well as the criminological aspects to this growing problem in the American criminal justice system. Topics include dealing with administrative, environmental, labor and manufacturing violations, and unfair trade practices. Will also explore crimes dealing with embezzlement, extortion, fraud and conspiracy.
History and background of community relations programs of police and other law enforcement agencies; public attitudes toward law enforcement agencies; the changing nature of societal controls and the concept of professionalism in law enforcement will be discussed. Case histories of community relations programs by law enforcement agencies will be examined. Various police situations and appropriate police responses in the context of community-oriented policing will be studied. 170 westmoreland.edu
SYSTEM 3-0-3 This course is a comprehensive overview of ethical concepts, principles and theories and their relevance to crime and the criminal justice system. Students will examine practical issues and topics relevant to careers in criminal justice. The course will expose students to many moral dilemmas that they potentially may face as professionals in their chosen field.
AND JUVENILES 3-0-3 Correctional institutions relative to their role in the punishment and rehabilitation of individuals will be studied. The early history of imprisonment, classification and custody of incarcerates, security measures, and the development and organizational structure of jail and prison systems will be examined. Discussion will be conducted on contemporary dilemmas within institutionalization. Students will evaluate juvenile incarceration.
The scientific aspects of criminal investigations including the application of knowledge from the forensic sciences will be examined. Included within this course will be the collection and the use of fingerprints; firearms and ballistics reports; hair, blood and paint samples; tools, poisons and other organic materials as evidence. Discussion of DNA and its relevance as scientific evidence will occur and basic crime scene investigation will be discussed.
