Criminal Justice (CJ)

CJ 170. Introduction to Security

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: ONDEMAND
The history, nature and scope of private security in modern society; the basic principles of physical security, internal loss prevention, defensive systems, fire prevention and safety; the security function in the corporate structure; operations and career opportunities exemplified in such specific areas as retail, hospital, cargo and computer security services, contract or proprietary.

CJ 201. Introduction to Criminal Justice

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FASPSU
Introduction to Criminal Justice involves the survey of law enforcement: the role, history, development and constitutional aspects of law enforcement and public safety. The course also includes a review of the agencies: police, courts, corrections and others involved in the process and administration of criminal justice.

CJ 210. Introduction To Policing

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
An introduction to the specific field of law enforcement and its responsibilities; including patrol, traffic, investigation, juvenile and special operational units. Federal, state and local agencies will be reviewed to distinguish their separate roles and coordinating efforts for maximizing the necessary efficiency of law enforcement, as we know it.

CJ 220. Criminal Law

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
Survey of substantive criminal law as a means of attaining certain socially desirable ends like the preservation and protection of life and property; emphasis on historical and philosophical concepts.

CJ 223. Police Administration

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: ONDEMAND
Administration of police line operations; review principles of various administrative styles for organization and administration of staff functions and activities; including policy, personnel distribution and analysis of operations.

CJ 226. Criminal Investigation

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: SPRING
Introduction to criminal investigation procedures including theory of an investigation, conduct at crime scenes, collection and preservation of physical evidence; methods used in police science laboratory, fingerprints, ballistics, documents, serology, photography, and related forensic sciences.

CJ 231. Criminal Evidence and Procedure

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: SPRING
Deals with rules of evidence of particular import at the operational level in law enforcement and with criminal procedure in important areas such as arrest, force, and search and seizure.

CJ 235. Field Experience and Internship

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FASPSU
Observation and work experience under the direction of a faculty member in a local, county, or state criminal justice agency.

CJ 243. Introduction to Homeland Security

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FASPSU
This course discusses the historic overview of the events of terrorism that lead to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security, statutory authority, organization/reorganization of agencies, weapons of mass destruction and safety and security to provide for a safe America. Introduction to Homeland Security provides important and up-to-date information about terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policies and dilemmas, and how to deal effectively with threats and the consequences of attacks.

CJ 254. Juvenile Justice System

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: SPRING
Special legal status of the juvenile, protective services, the juvenile and family, court movement, and child labor laws. Emphasis on noncriminal aspects of administration of juvenile justice, guardianship, dependency, neglect, child support, paternity and adoption.

CJ 270. Introduction to Corrections

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
Survey of current correctional thought and practices in the United States. Evolution of modern correctional practices in the United States. Overview of correctional treatment in different types of institutions and in the community.

CJ 271. Community Based Corrections

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: SPRING
Basic concepts, history, legislation and practices used in work with juveniles and adults who have been placed on probation or parole; criteria of selection, methods of supervision, and elements of case reporting.