Examines the social problem of crime, including the process of making and breaking laws as well as society's reaction to the phenomenon. Provides a multidisciplinary study of the causes of crime, including its distribution across social strata and demographics. Focuses on theories of criminal behavior and specific types of crime. 05/11/2020-06/13/2020 online only.
Cooperative work experience. Supervised experience in criminal justice, corrections, juvenile corrections, or related occupations. Variable Credit: 2-6 credits. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Required: Student Petition. 03/30/2020-06/13/2020 Field Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced
Cooperative work experience. Supervised experience in criminal justice, corrections, juvenile corrections, or related occupations. Variable Credit: 2-6 credits. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Required: Student Petition. 03/30/2020-06/13/2020 Field Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced
Cooperative work experience. Supervised experience in criminal justice, corrections, juvenile corrections, or related occupations. Variable Credit: 2-6 credits. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Required: Student Petition. 03/30/2020-06/13/2020 Field Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced
This course applies and assesses the knowledge and skills gained by students who are completing the criminal justice program. Students will complete analyses of second year criminal justice courses, will review program learning outcomes, complete and present an e-portfolio, and take an exit examination. 03/31/2020-06/11/2020 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:00PM - 02:20PM, Room to be Announced
Surveys documentation skills in criminal justice professions. Verbal, nonverbal and written forms of criminal justice related workplace communication are studied and practiced, including communicating with the public, basic interviewing, documentation, courtroom testimony, and report writing. 03/31/2020-06/09/2020 Hybrid/Lecture Tuesday 09:00AM - 10:30AM, Room to be Announced
Examines the most common types of drugs consumed in the U.S. and societal problems related to drug use. Discusses potential crimes associated with drugs, and law enforcement strategies used to address drug manufacturing, distribution and use. 03/30/2020-06/13/2020 online only.
Continues the study and application of investigative techniques acquired in CJA-210 Criminal Investigation I and CJA-211 Criminal Investigation II. Includes "hands-on" application of investigative processes from a practical aspect, including: search warrant writing, fingerprinting, evidence collection, and crime scene photography, diagramming and reconstruction.