| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| Prerequisites: | 80 on CPT (Accuplacer) reading or 41 on ASSET reading. |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 3 hours |
| Lab: | 0 |
| Credit: | 3 hours |
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. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
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| CJC 112 | Criminology |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 3 hours |
| Lab: | 0 |
| Credit: | 3 hours |
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. |
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| CJC 113 | Juvenille Justice |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 3 hours |
| Lab: | 0 |
| Credit: | 3 hours |
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. |
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| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations |
| Prerequisites: | 80 on CPT (Accuplacer) reading or 41 on ASSET reading. |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 3 hours |
| Lab: | 0 |
| Credit: | 3 hours |
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. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
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| CJC 131 | Criminal Law |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 3 hours |
| Lab: | 0 |
| Credit: | 3 hours |
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. |
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CJC 141 |
Corrections |
| Prerequisites: | 80 on CPT (Accuplacer) reading or 41 on ASSET reading. |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 3 hours |
| Lab: | 0 |
| Credit: | 3 hours |
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. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
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| CJC 212 | Ethics and Community Relations |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 3 hours |
| Lab: | 0 |
| Credit: | 3 hours |
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. |
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| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 3 hours |
| Lab: | 0 |
| Credit: | 3 hours |
The course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the basic structure of the United States Constitution and the rights/procedures as interpreted by the courts. |
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