9 courses with the subject CRJU, 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.
CRJU 103Introduction to The Justice System
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course lays the foundation for a solid understanding of the components, processes, and functions of the justice system in the United States. The focus of the course is an overview of the justice process: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Topics include the history, structure, functions and philosophy of the justice system and its relationship to the three branches of government. The roles and ethical responsibilities of key players in the justice system are examined, such as judges, juries, attorneys, law enforcement, and corrections officials.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Focusing on the functions of contemporary law enforcement agencies and services, this course provides a comprehensive overview of law enforcement’s role in the justice system. Topics include the history and scope of American law enforcement; law enforcement cultures, with a focus on effectiveness, accountability, and ethics; and organization and leadership. Law enforcement interactions with the community are examined. Careers and the hiring process in law enforcement are discussed.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course focuses on the philosophies governing the corrections system in the United States and the daily operation and administration of facilities. The evolution of sentencing, incarceration, community corrections, and special populations are explored. Students will discover the range of technology used within corrections.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course examines practical security and risk management in the 21st century. Students will explore a variety of current issues regarding loss prevention, personal safety, and digital security in the private sector. Students will be exposed to the various agencies, businesses, and corporations involved in monitoring and managing risk conditions and their relationship with law enforcement. Current types of technology that impact security efforts will be examined. Assessing and communicating security risks, corporate information, communication systems, operations, and transportation will also be explored.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course examines delinquency theories, offenders, processing, treatment procedures, and juvenile corrections in the juvenile justice system. Complex issues presented in today’s juvenile justice system are explored, such as diversion programs, mentoring programs, teen courts, and prevention. Students will have an opportunity to discuss approaches to alternative sentencing and judicial waivers as well as the adjudication of juvenile offenders.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Beginning with the historical evolution of criminal law, this course discusses the nature of criminal offenses against persons, property, and the public. The course also analyzes the types of criminal defenses and an in-depth view of a wide variety of crimes. Topics include the purpose, nature, and history of law, the elements of crime, and criminal defenses.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course provides an overall introduction to the history, principles, and theories of criminology. This course presents standard approaches to criminology, research methods utilized in the field, as well as the biological, psychological, biosocial, and sociological roots of crime. Real-life cases and high-profile crimes will be critically analyzed.
CRJU 212The Science and Practice of Criminal Investigations
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course in criminal investigation examines investigative tools, concepts, and protocols. Students are introduced to the history, methods, and processes of standard criminal investigation. Topics covered in the course include collecting evidence, interrogation, laboratory services, digital evidence, reporting, and effective methods of surveillance. The modern technology utilized in criminal investigations will be highlighted. Professionalism and ethical considerations will also be addressed.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course focuses on the criminal court system and processes, as well as the constitutional rights of criminal defendants as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Students will learn to distinguish between due process and crime control perspectives as well as the impact of ethics on criminal procedure. Students also will evaluate criminal procedure from first contact to appeal, as well as the roles of prosecutors, judges and defense attorneys throughout the process.
