College Catalog
CJC Criminal Justice
Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol 鈥淎ND鈥� indicates the course will be offered 鈥淎s Needs Demand.鈥�
UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 111 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 (3-0) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options. (1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 112 | Criminology | 3 (3-0) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity. Topics include theories of crime causation statistical analysis of criminal behavior past, present, and future social control initiatives and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response. (1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 (3-0) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice system, treatment and prevention programs, special areas and laws unique to juveniles, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/procedures, function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, processing/detention of juveniles, and case disposition. (1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed LET-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-113. This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 115 | Crime Scene Photography | 3 (2-3) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers methodologies for photographing crime scenes including their application to forensic sciences, the legal system, and the proper use of digital cameras and accessories. Topics include digital cameras, operational functions required to properly photograph physical evidence and crime scenes, factors affecting admissibility of crime scene photographs, and methods and techniques specific to photographing crime scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to operate digital cameras using appropriate settings to control exposure and depth of field, properly compose various types of crime scene photographs, and use specialized techniques to properly photograph key items of evidence. (2016 FA)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 120 | Interviews/Interrogations | 2 (1-2) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers basic and special techniques employed in criminal justice interviews and interrogations. Emphasis is placed on the interview/interrogation process, including interpretation of verbal and physical behavior and legal perspectives. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct interviews/interrogations in a legal, efficient, and professional manner and obtain the truth from suspects, witnesses, and victims. (1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed LET-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-120.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law enforcement operations. (1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 131 | Criminal Law | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the history/evolution/principles and contemporary applications of criminal law. Topics include sources of substantive law, classification of crimes, parties to crime, elements of crimes, matters of criminal responsibility, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the sources of law and identify, interpret, and apply the appropriate statutes/elements. (1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed LET-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-131.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence. (1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed LET-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-132.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 141 | Corrections | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current practices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the correctional system. (1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 144 | Crime Scene Processing | 3 (2-3) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the theories and practices of crime scene processing and investigating. Topics include legal considerations at the crime scene, processing indoor and outdoor scenes, recording, note taking, collection and preservation of evidence and submission to the crime laboratory. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate and search various crime scenes and demonstrate theapprpriate techniques. (2000 SP)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 146 | Trace Evidence | 3 (2-3) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course provides a study of trace evidence as it relates to forensic science. Topics include collection, packaging, and preservation of trace evidence from crime scenes such as bombings, fires and other scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of trace evidence collection, preservation and submission to the crime laboratory. (2000 SP)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 212 | Ethics & Comm Relations | 3 (3-0) | Summer |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable to criminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics include ethical systems social change, values, and norms cultural diversity citizen involvement in criminal justice issues and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical considerations to the decision-making process in identifiable criminal justice situations. (1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 221 | Investigative Principles | 4 (3-2) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report preparation, and courtroom presentation. (1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed LET-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-221.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 222 | Criminalistics | 3 (3-0) | Spring |