20 courses with the subject CRMJ, 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.
CRMJ 1010^Introduction to Criminal Justice3
This course is a historical overview of the American Criminal Justice System emphasizing an understanding of the basic concepts of the legal, correctional, and enforcement aspects of the justice system. The course looks at career options and opportunities. [This course was previously CJA 201.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is a study concerning the basic rules governing the admissibility of criminal evidence, confessions, hearsay and exception to the hearsay law, recent civil rights decisions, reconciliation of individual rights and community interest in law and order. [This course was previously CJA 202.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course is a study of the history and development of criminal law, elements of a crime and defenses, parties to a crime, types of offenses and criminal jurisdiction. [This course was previously CJA 203, CRMJ 203 and CRMJ 1110.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course is a review and in-depth examination of current issues, trends, and ethical considerations concerning the criminal justice process with emphasis on problems impacting local criminal justice agencies and personnel. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This is an introductory course in the basic concepts of criminal investigations. The course will cover theory and procedures of criminal investigations and problems that can arise in criminal investigations. [This course was previously CJA 207, CRMJ 207, CRMJ 1040.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
An introduction to basic police and corrections defensive tactics system through physical practice of uncomplicated movements and control of distance. Basic defensive tactics include hand and foot strikes, pressure points, control tactics, non-impact and impact weapons, handcuffing techniques, and use-of-force plans to include various policies on deadly force. This course studies mental conditioning for survival and the use-of-force continuum. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course is designed to acquaint students with careers in criminal justice, and learn about the overall hiring process for criminal justice occupations. Students will complete job searches, employment applications, and interview practitioners in the field. Students will be exposed to requirements for completing a background investigation, and be required to complete background forms. Students will learn about needed knowledge, skills, and abilities for various positions within criminal justice. Students will develop a career portfolio and be required to complete mock employment interviews. (This course was previously CRMJ 1150) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) As Needed
This is a course designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the history of terrorism, the current status of terrorist groups, terrorism tactics, and methods to counteract terrorism. [This course was previously CJA 208, CRMJ 208, CRMJ 1030.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
CRMJ 1360Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation3
This course introduces forensic science and its applications in criminalistics. It is an overview of how the scientific process reflects the underlying philosophy concerning forensic science as a science and profession. Various methodologies pertaining to examination of crime scenes and collection of physical evidence are studied to show how scientific methods comprise the activities in criminalistics. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course has two distinct sections. The first section of the course focuses students on becoming successful interviewees and interviewers. Students will study the techniques utilized in successful professional job interviews to obtain employment. These techniques focuses on word choice, speech, dress, body language and resumes. Students will also study how to conduct a successful interview and obtain factual information. The second section focuses on the techniques utilized in interviewing victims, witnesses and subjects of interrogations. Topics include preparation and strategy, legal aspects, interpretation of verbal and physical behavior, causes of denial, interviewing, establishing credibility, reducing resistance, obtaining the admission/confession, and the use of technological equipment. Upon successful completion of this course and certification test, students will receive an ACFI (Associate Certified Forensic Interviewer) certification. This certification is good for five years and is highly sought after in fields such as law enforcement, accounting, loss prevention and human resources. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) As Needed
This course is a study of the historical background of law enforcement in the United States. The course addresses constitutional limitations on law enforcement, objectives of law enforcement, and processes of law enforcement. [This course was previously CJA 205.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course is a study of the American correctional system, a study of the history of corrections, philosophy of punishment and correction, correctional institutions, programs, and services, and contemporary issues and problems. [This course was previously CJA 204.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course requires students to apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills required in a real or simulated environment. Students will attend the Tennessee Corrections Institute course which requires 48 hours of coursework inside and outside of the classroom. This course is the certification course by the state for eligibility to be employed in the jails. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of computer forensics and investigations. This course will introduce students to computing investigations by preparing them to acquire, examine and summarize digital evidence. (Course is the same as CITC 2352) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course is a study of youth crimes and the historical development, legal foundations, and present institutions, programs, and services in the juvenile justice system. [This course was previously CJA 206, CRMJ 206 and CRMJ 2110.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This course is an introduction to crime theory. Topics include biological, psychological and sociological studies of crime causation, the policies adopted in response to crime theory and discussion of crime typologies. [This course was previously CJA 211D, CRMJ 211D and CRMJ 2000.] (Same as SOCI 2000) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
This is a course in the fundamental guidelines for writing reports common to criminal justice (crime, affidavits, incident, and investigative). The course will introduce students to the Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation. [This course was previously CRMJ 212, CRMJ 2040.] Required for Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) majors. Recommended as an elective for AS/AA Criminal Justice majors. Course may be offered through TN eCampus. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course includes specialized topical issues and/or problems in Criminal Justice. Topics are carefully selected to meet the needs of an individual or a special group. [This course was previously CJA 210T, CRMJ 210T.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) As Needed
Subject
CRMJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum credit of six hours to apply toward graduation.
This course is a study of the supervision of offenders in the community, including history, philosophy, legal foundations, strategies, professional roles and contemporary models, programs, and services. [This course was previously CJA 209 , CRMJ 209 and CRMJ 2090.] Course may be offered through TN eCampus. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course includes a directed internship designed to offer students the opportunity to pursue work experience with a criminal justice agency and to develop practical work related skills and integrate classroom knowledge and theories. (This was previously CRMJ 2130.) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) As Needed
