18 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 1001Intro to Criminal Justice3
An overview of the criminal justice system and how it relates to the administration of justice in our complex society. Students study a survey of philosophies, functions and methods of social control with emphasis on the role of law and those involved in its administration, i.e. police, courts, and corrections organizations which includes a study of history, organization process and problems related to law and justice agencies in a heterogeneous, democratic society.
A study of the role of the police and policing United States society and an examination of the pattern of relations between police and the public. Students become knowledgeable about the nature of police organizations and police work within the context of a broad social, political, and legal framework.
Students will understand the significance of report writing. Law enforcement report writing will be used as part of permanent records and can be used as evidence in criminal and civil proceedings. Students will become proficient in writing reports that are accurate, clear, concise, professional, and free of non-objective language (focusing on staying away from generalizations, charged words, and personal opinion). Students identify strategies for structuring an effective report, provide a checklist on how to improve writing prior to turning it in to supervisors, and learn how to evaluate others reporting. This course will use scenarios to practice report writing and written reports to evaluate other report writing. This is a closed course available only to students enrolled in the Patrol Peace Officer AAS degree.
Enrollment in this course is available only to cadets approved and accepted into the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy
CRMJ 1700Firearms I3
Students will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of safe firearms handling techniques and basic marksmanship fundamentals. Students demonstrate the effective methods of drawing and presenting the weapon in emergency situations. This course is a closed course available only to students enrolled in the Patrol Peace Officer AAS degree
Students examine the fundamentals of criminal investigation. This course provides an overview of criminal investigation procedures, including obtaining crime scene, physical, and forensic evidence, investigating crimes, and preparing to present in court. This course also considers the legal and ethical implications of criminal investigations.
Completion of concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 1001 or instructor consent.
CRMJ 2135Criminal Investigation II3
Students examine the crime laboratory as an integral part of criminal investigation. Topics include an overview of the historical development of forensic sciences; descriptions and applications of various scientific techniques used in the study of crimes; the collection, preservation, and recognition of evidence; and laboratory techniques.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 2130 or instructor approval.
CRMJ 2210Criminal Law I3
Students explore substantive criminal law as a formal means of social control. Students view criminal law from the perspective of criminal justice, law, anthropology, sociology, and psychology.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 1001 or instructor approval.
CRMJ 2280Criminal Procedure3
Students examine the basic individual rights protected under the United States Constitution and how these rights come into conflict with the maintenance of public order and the enforcement of the criminal laws of the United States and individual states. Topics include an overview of the criminal court system and the arena in which legal conflict is resolved, law of arrest, search and seizure, confessions, pretrial identifications, the exclusionary rule, privacy, probable cause, reasonable doubt, and those rights guaranteed by the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 1001 or instructor approval.
CRMJ 2350Intro to Corrections3
Students explore the development and philosophy of the American correctional system. Topics include treatment and punishment of adults and juveniles in both community and institutionally-based alternatives.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 1001 or instructor approval.
CRMJ 2365Foundations of Community Based Corrections3
Students explore the history, philosophy, and legal authority of community correctional alternatives. Community corrections topics include probation, parole, fines, diversion, restitution, community treatment centers, work/study release centers, half-way houses, and other intermediate sanctions.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 1001 or consent of instructor.
CRMJ 2400Criminology3
An introductory overview of criminal behavior and its impact on the criminal justice system. Students discover theories of criminal behavior, examination and analysis of statistics on crime, explanations of crime causation, and the relationship between crime and the criminal justice process.
Students examine the system of justice for those under age 18. Topics include an analysis of the various models of the justice system, the decision to call the police, and police discretion involving delinquents. The course also explored the juvenile court philosophy and process, prevention, and diversion from the juvenile justice system.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 1001 or instructor consent.
CRMJ 2555Traffic Stops and Officer Safety2
Students demonstrate the proper techniques of conducting traffic stops including a basic understanding of 4th amendment case law. This course is a closed course available only to students enrolled in the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy, CD.
Enrollment in this course is available only to cadets approved and accepted into the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy.
CRMJ 2561Traffic Law3
A course regarding the basic understanding of the Wyoming traffic laws, including Wyoming statutes related to the uniform traffic code, Wyoming driver’s license and Wyoming registration. This course is a closed course available only to students enrolled in the Patrol Peace Officer AAS degree.
Enrollment in this course is available only to cadets approved and accepted into the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy
CRMJ 2565Emergency Vehicle Operations1
Student will demonstrate how to properly operate an emergency vehicle. Students demonstrate an understanding of WHP Policy, emergency operations, occupant protection and restraint and defensive driving methods. This course is a closed course available only to students enrolled in the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy.
Enrollment in this course is available only to cadets approved and accepted into the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy.
CRMJ 2575Custody and Control3
Students will demonstrate an understanding of control techniques, use of force concepts, handcuffing procedures, compliance techniques, searching procedures and other techniques necessary for WHP Troopers to perform their duties in a safe environment. This course is a closed course available only to students enrolled in the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy.
Enrollment in this course is available only to cadets approved and accepted into the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy.
CRMJ 2585Crash Investigation3
Students will understand the importance of crash investigation and law enforcement’s role in crash investigation, including traffic incident management, diagramming and mapping, evidence from the vehicle, evidence from the roadway, crash physics skid tests, calculating drag factors, crash photography, and narrative writing. This is a closed course available only to students enrolled in the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy.
