22 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.
Crime scene investigation methods are examined. Evidence about time of death, cause of death, and infliction of wounds is applied to cases. Autopsy evidence, poisons, body identification, firearms and blood spatter analysis is investigated. Offered fall semesters.
An overview of the criminal justice system in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the profession of police officer and the problems encountered in crime scene analysis, police discretion, and relationships with the larger society. The workings of the courts are examined with reference to the roles of the attorneys, judges, and defendants. The basic problems of the prison system and possible alternatives are explored. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or above. Offered spring semesters.
An examination of the different community-based correction alternatives outside of jails and prisons. Emphasis is placed on probation and parole. Also examined are current treatment programs such as electric monitoring, house arrest, day-treatment, boot camp, and fines.
A course that examines the role of the police in American society. Topics include the history of the police, development of different police agencies, police discretion, police administration, police organizations, deadly force, and community policing. Offered spring semesters.
This course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the nature of human crisis and develop effective intervention strategies. This will provide a theoretical and applied foundation for working with people in crisis. Students will examine the dynamics of various situations and developmental crises, consider family 243 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
This course offers an introduction to the public and private sector dimensions of the broad range of theoretical and practical aspects of homeland security and emergency preparedness. This course includes the analysis of the origins of natural and terrorist caused disasters; local, state, and federal emergency management planning and operations; health infrastructure capabilities; public communication strategies; business community concerns; ethical, legal, and constitutional questions; as well as the social and cultural dimensions of disasters.
This course provides a survey of the modern problem of terrorism with an emphasis on the political nature of terrorist acts. The course will examine the rise of terrorism in the United States and across the world. This course will analyze the waves of terrorism the world has faced and its impact on national security in America. This course examines the history of terrorism, domestically within the U. S. and internationally, the role of religion, the structures and operations of terrorist organizations, as well as counterterrorism policies and policy making. The course offers the background students need to understand major issues in terrorism and offers in- depth coverage of domestic and international terrorism. The course also reviews the controversial aspects of counter-terrorist policies and actions.
This course is designed provide students with the skills to improve their ability to generate voluntary compliance through the art of persuasion while utilizing the tools of interpersonal communication. The student will receive an overview/refresher of Tactical Communications within the use of force scale, communications elements, inappropriate language, questioning techniques, and other communication principals. This Tactical Communications course teaches students how to stay calm and professional under verbal assault and how to generate voluntary compliance from even the most difficult people. This course also teaches students to identify when their words have failed and how to transition, through tactics, into the escalation of force. The ability to communicate effectively is an officer's greatest asset. This course will enhance officer safety and promote public confidence in law enforcement. This course will help law enforcement practitioners decrease the use of violence, decrease citizen complaints, decrease vicarious liability, enhance professionalism, and lessen personal stress on the job and at home.
This course will explore the role of service and support in creating great consumer experiences of police services. The service goals law enforcement leaders need to use to enhance customer experiences will be examined to empowering new service experiences strategies, and how effective customer service solutions can help law enforcement agencies create and manage their own great customer experiences across all channels, touchpoints, and devices. Eight-nine percent of customers lose confidence and stop doing business with an organization after a single bad experience. With the increased public expectations of law enforcement agencies and the increased level of visibility of police- community exchanges, customers not only discuss and post their experiences publicly but also discuss how well they are treated after the exchange through social media and other mediums. This course outlines that the public’s service and support experiences are affected by how well law enforcement agencies address customer service inquiries and provide a consistent and professional personal experience across police service channels. This course examines how law enforcement agencies respond to these challenges can differentiate against good or poor community relations and determine whether the public continue to engage their police agency to resolve community issues.
This course explores the intersection between women and the criminal justice system. We will examine the theories, patterns, and characteristics of women as offenders as well as women as victims. We will also study the intricacies of the women in the criminal justice system as workers (i.e. law enforcement officers, correction workers, and law makers). CRJ 329 Drugs and Substance Abuse (SOC 329) (3) An examination of drugs and substance abuse in American society. The student will examine the social, physical, and mental effects that drugs have on the user, as well as the impact they have on the family and society. Major issues include addiction, recovery, treatment, rehabilitation, and relapse prevention. Offered spring semesters. CRJ 340 Juvenile Delinquency and Justice (SOC 340) (3) An examination of the causes of juvenile delinquency, sociological theory, and the responses of the legal system. The extent of juvenile delinquency, the organization of police, judicial, and correctional response to juvenile offenders, the legal developments in statutory and case law, and the future of this system are examined. Offered fall semesters.
An examination of drugs and substance abuse in American society. The student will examine the social, physical, and mental effects that drugs have on the user, as well as the impact they have on the family and society. Major issues include addiction, recovery, treatment, rehabilitation, and relapse prevention. 244 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
An examination of the causes of juvenile delinquency, sociological theory, and the responses of the legal system. The extent of juvenile delinquency, the organization of police, judicial, and correctional response to juvenile offenders, the legal developments in statutory and case law, and the future of this system are examined.
An overview of criminal investigation techniques with an emphasis on crime scene investigation and crime laboratory developments. Recent developments in the field include DNA research, trace physical evidence, fingerprint developments, and specific crime analysis techniques. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or above. Offered fall semesters. CRJ 375 Corrections (SOC 375) (3) A survey of prisons, jails, and correction alternatives in the United States. Topics include federal, state, and local correctional facilities, sentencing, the prison experience, community correctional programs, probation and parole. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Offered alternate years.
A survey of prisons, jails, and correction alternatives in the United States. Topics include federal, state, and local correctional facilities, sentencing, the prison experience, community correctional programs, probation, and parole.
An examination of the elements of criminal laws and the defenses associated with them. Specific crimes of murder, burglary, robbery, rape, traffic offenses, larceny, embezzlement, arson, and other crimes are discussed. 186 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
This course will explore theoretical perspectives and practical skill sets for effective communication, intervention, and problem solving within a criminal justice context. This course will introduce strategies for negotiation, mediation, crisis intervention, conflict de-escalation, re-direction, and problem management. Practical approaches for assessing, managing and intervening in various criminal justice situations will be explored. Challenges with difficult client groups will be identified and appropriate interventions surveyed. Student will have ongoing opportunities to develop and practice skills and interventions through this course.
A detailed examination of the courtroom procedures and the roles and responsibilities of the judge, the prosecutor, defendant, and police officer. Topics discussed include the structure of the courts, the steps in prosecution, the trial, and sentencing. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or above.
This course provides a worldview of cultural and legal traditions that are related to crime and terrorism. This course will also discuss philosophies, practices and institutions of selected countries. In a world of growing interdependence, the political economy of crime and terrorism is no longer confined by national boundaries. In this context, potential conflicts of jurisdiction, and the need of international cooperation have highlighted the necessity to better understand different criminal justice systems. This course offers a cross-cultural perspective to the comparative study of different criminal justice systems operating worldwide. It analyzes the societal responses to various conceptions of justice and describes and contrasts the major aspects of the organization of criminal justice. This course provides a worldview of cultural and legal traditions that are related to crime. This course will also discuss philosophies, practices, and institutions of selected countries.
Since September 11, 2001, leaders in the U. S. Government have focused significant resources to preventing another terrorist attack against U. S. citizens, both in the U. S. and abroad. Along with a massive realignment of government organizations, Federal law enforcement authority was appreciably expanded by the USA PATRIOT Act. These changes are not without constitutional challenges. The balance between protecting national security and recognizing personal freedoms has been difficult to achieve. This course offers an analysis of the legal and civil liberties changes and challenges brought on by terrorist attacks. Topics addressed may include surveillance issues, federal legislation passed in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, the rights of foreign nationals, the rights of U. S. citizens, the governmental infrastructure for decisions concerning legal rights and the difficulties of prosecuting terrorist suspects, such as jurisdictional issues, rules of evidence and prosecution strategies. 245 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
A capstone course for the major. The student will complete a project combining theory, research, and evaluation methods on a selected topic in the major. A portion of the course will be devoted to career development. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SOC 470. Offered spring semesters.
A supervised work experience in a setting that requires the student to observe and participate in one field of criminal justice. The student uses the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and applies them within a criminal justice agency. Prerequisite: 2. 0 cumulative grade point average and permission of instructor. Offered each semester, including summer.
A course that examines the main criminal procedure law and search and seizure issues in modern criminal justice. The major procedures and laws that relate to upholding the criminal justice system, including the U. S. Constitution and federal and state legislation are examined. Court cases and legal analysis are applied to the reading of appellate court decisions. Courses of Instruction in Sociology
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