45 courses with the subject CCJ, 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.
This course is a basic study of the criminal justice system. It involves an analysis of the criminal justice system focusing on the police, courts, and corrections.
This course examines historic and philosophical content of police crime control strategies. Additionally, the course will study emerging formats, proactive investigations, and systematic strategic approaches to reducing crime, deployment issues, and structured evaluative research.
Deviant Behavior explores deviance in the United States and around the world. A wide range of deviant and criminal activities area is addressed. In addition, an overview of the prevalence and incidence of specific forms of deviant behavior are exposed looking at theoretical explanations. 108 | College of Professional Studies 2022-23 Catalog
This course will discuss the nature and extent of delinquency. It will review theories and special topics in the juvenile justice system, including delinquency prevention.
The purpose of this course is to provide a broad view of Homeland Security. The course will include homeland security from varied perspectives including terrorism and natural disasters. In addition, students will examine 9-11, national security and the security cycle, the evolution of homeland security, as well as future issues.
Discusses the trends and developments in all elements of a modern correctional system for the treatment of juvenile and adult offenders.
This course is an introduction to the U.S. court system as it relates to criminal procedure at the municipal, state and federal levels.
This course is an overview of the constitutional parameters of the criminal justice process during all phases.
This course is an overview of the policing function including community policing and juvenile policing.
This course explores the issues related to the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society. The psychology of drug use and abuse are explored. The sociological implications of widespread drug use are considered.
This course covers the fundamental principles and procedures employed in the investigation of a crime. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of specific crimes, the identification of sources of information and the procedures necessary for the proper handling of evidence. This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the steps of investigation beginning with the initial security of the crime scene and concluding with the presentation of evidence and proper testimony in court. Laboratory experiences are designed to reinforce the material covered in class lectures. College of Professional Studies 2022-23 Catalog | 109
This course is an introduction to diversity and law enforcement. This course will examine strategies for peacekeeping in a diverse society.
This course is an introduction to white-collar crime in the United States. This course will examine discrepancies between personal gain and individual integrity, trends in criminal activity, and the victims and consequences of criminal behaviors.
This course is an introduction to digital forensics and investigations. The course will explore how forensics of electronic media equipment can be used to solve crimes.
The agencies and processes involved in administering justice: the police, the prosecutor, the courts, and correctional systems. Focus is on the formal crime control process in the United States.
This course explores ethical issues, questions, and problems relevant to law enforcement. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing these ethical issues, applying personal and professional decision-making skills, explaining the consequences of ethical and unethical behaviors, and analyzing the roles of moral maturity and personal character in the professional life of law enforcement officers.
An overview of the policies and practices that affect offenders in institutional and community settings. Topics of discussion include mandatory sentencing laws, offender education programs, institutional and community drug treatment programs, boot camps, house arrest, intensive supervision probation, work release, and community work service.
Methods of analysis of statistical data frequently used in criminal justice decision-making.
A look at the structure of the court system, court processes and an up-to- date review of current trends. 110 | College of Professional Studies 2022-23 Catalog
A course designed to provide students with an understanding of the foundations of law enforcement. Discussion begins with the history of policing in this country and continues to topics that examine the relevant characteristics of city, state, and federal police work. Services and importance of different police activities (patrol, traffic, criminal investigation) are explained. Particular attention is paid to current issues and trends in law enforcement.
This course is an examination of community-oriented policing and problem solving (COPPS) in the context of ever-changing police departments and communities. Students will be introduced to the philosophy of community policing and problem solving in the United States and will develop an understanding of the processes involved in implementing COPPS in a law enforcement agency. Students will examine the evolution of community policing, the implementation of COPPS, and methods of evaluating COPPS initiatives.
A systems-based course focusing on the organization, management, and administration of local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies with emphasis on how the structure and functions of such agencies affect the administration of justice.
This course emphasizes the pre-trial rights of persons suspected or accused of crime. The topics covered include but are not limited to arrest, search and seizure, interrogation, and pre-trial processes.
An introduction and overview of fraud investigations. A primary focus of this course will be the various types, causes, impacts, and laws related to fraud. Students in this course will work on analyzing current examples of fraud and applying best practices to investigations. In addition, students will work collaboratively to develop educational outreach information for the surrounding community.
The concepts, techniques, and methodologies of forensic science are examined in this course. Topics discussed may include fingerprint and firearm identification, forensic anthropology, odontology, serology, DNA tracing, forensic document examination, crime scene kits, and trace evidence. College of Professional Studies 2022-23 Catalog | 111
Examination of criminal procedure beginning with an accused’s right to representation at a lineup and ending with post trial issues. Topics discussed are admissibility of evidence, search and seizure, prosecutorial and judicial misconduct, and sentencing. This is a continuation of CCJ 3750.
A survey of the major schools of thought related to crime causation with particular theories about crime and delinquency.
A course that will outline the cultural, family, religious and psychological profiles of serial killers as well as how they choose their victims. Stereotypes and myths will also be explored.
A comparison between the U.S. and various international criminal justice systems. Topics of discussion include criminal procedure, constitutions, court systems, law enforcement agencies, and correction systems.
An introduction to the concept of delinquency and the field of juvenile justice. Students will examine the nature of delinquency, as well as a variety of theories and suspected causes of delinquent behavior. Topics include gender, family, peers, drug use, school, and community. This course will also familiarize students with the history of juvenile justice and the juvenile justice process. Students will develop an understanding of the juvenile court process, juvenile detention, prevention and treatment.
A study of probation, parole, pre-trial release, and intermediate sanctions. Specifically, this course will review critical issues and trends in community-based corrections.
An introductory course to the field of victimology. Student will discuss the history and theories behind criminal victimization; addressing issues such as race, gender, class, ethnicity, and sexual-orientation.
The course explores the basic knowledge and procedures necessary for law enforcement leadership to plan, mitigate, and respond to a crisis and its consequences. 112 | College of Professional Studies 2022-23 Catalog
This course is a survey of current topics in criminal justice including diversity and ethics.
This course examines the interrelationship of race, class and gender with the criminal justice system in law enforcement and the correctional system.
System (3 hours) This course will provide students with the knowledge to conduct general systems-based analysis of criminal justice organizations and to develop programs to improve the efficiency of such organizations.
This course will provide students with the theoretical, analytical, and technical skills necessary for studying crime in a geographic context. The course will involve a combination of approaches to the subject including: development of base maps, geocoding (pin mapping), hot spot and choropleth mapping, spatial analysis and layouts including map books. 134 | College of Professional Studies 2022-23 Catalog
This course is designed to provide advanced social science research skills and to allow students to put those skills into practice with a required research project.
This course is intended to provide a functioning knowledge of constitutional law as it pertains to law enforcement and criminal justice.
This course examines the theories of criminality ranging from classical explanations to recent paradigms.
This course examines the administrative functions of correctional organizations including human resource management, budgeting, administrative structure, and safety.
This course considers theories and practices in the areas of legality, morality, values, and ethics within the criminal justice system.
This course will familiarize students with the tools necessary to conduct an assessment of an agency’s overall homeland security vulnerability and develop a comprehensive homeland security plan based on the findings.
This is a course in which the student will identify an opportunity for organizational improvement through analysis of the chosen organization. Students will complete a review of the literature to identify alternatives to improve the organization and collect data to further inform the development of an implementation plan.
This course provides an examination of the role of human resource management in law enforcement and corrections organizations. College of Professional Studies 2022-23 Catalog | 135
Source: Bethel University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
