Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and requirements of college-level English. A excellent study of grammatical structures of standard, formal and written English. Topics include parts of speech, punctuation, choice and usage of words, effective use of sentences and paragraphs.

This course is designed to meet the English requirements for students desiring the General Education of the first two years of college, or for students transferring to a four-year college. The course is directed toward assisting students with techniques necessary for writing. Emphasis is placed on sentence structure, word choice, organization, editing and usage skills vital to successful written communication.

This course is designed to survey the field of communication. It covers classic approaches and theory. Significant attention is directed toward communication skills. Emphasis is also on public speaking, interpersonal and small group communication and interviewing.

This course provides an overview of our physical environment with well- balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. The course introduces three themes: Earth as a System; People and the Environment; and the Nature of Scientific Inquiry.

This course presents the basic fundamentals of college-level mathematics.

This course presents the basic fundamentals of college-level mathematics. It introduces key terms, helpful graphics, and new symbols. Students are introduced to real-world applications of mathematics.

This course presents concepts and applications of statistics used in the functional areas of business—accounting, marketing, management, economics, and finance.

This course introduces students to the basic concepts in the fields of information systems and computer science. The course provides a theoretical foundation and introduces applications that put theory into practice.

This course weaves together the social and historical forces that have shaped the United States. It surveys history from European discovery concluding with the Civil War.

This course surveys United States history following the Civil War concluding with a discussion of the United States in a global age, 1863 to present.

This course combines basic concepts and vocabulary with a substantial amount of historical background and examples from current events. Students will examine major historical events arranged by geographic area which illustrate concepts of international relations. This course also provides up-to-date information on the world economy.

This course combines contemporary and historical coverage of the central issues in world politics. The course encourages independent thinking and active evaluation of real-world problems. Students will be able to recognize the connections between international and domestic politics.

This course is designed to provide a scientific, accurate, and thorough understanding of the essential concepts of psychology. The course provides comprehensive coverage of concepts in the science of behavior. The approach is practical and easy to understand.

This course is comprehensive and stimulating. It introduces theoretical approaches and explores diversity of human living and examines social interaction in everyday life. Three main themes are presented: Global Perspective, Social Diversity, and Critical Thinking.

This course addresses moral issues of the justice process in social and criminal justice contexts. It provides comprehensive coverage on legal practices, law enforcement, corrections, crime control policy, and philosophical issues.

This course provides students with a solid foundation in understanding classic and contemporary moral problems.

This course examines Criminal Justice as an interdisciplinary endeavor, sharing elements from criminology, law, history, psychology, and political science. It offers a solid foundation of information about the subject. Students are provided the essential content and the critical tools involved in understanding Criminal Justice.

This course covers the major areas of police operations. It describes what police officers do and why. It provides a large body of information on practical application as it presents what policing is all about. The course is student-friendly and is geared toward individuals pursuing a career in law enforcement.

This course provides a practical approach to the practices of modern corrections. It presents an overview of the day-to-day operations of correctional agencies, prisons and jails. Professionalism in corrections is a main focus.

This course focuses on the issues, trends and challenges facing juvenile justice today. It provides students with a complete and realistic view of the system's efforts at controlling youths and providing help to those in need. The course is student-friendly and enables students to move easily through the material.

This is a basic course that details the elements of criminal procedures. It provides an in-depth presentation of criminal procedures in sequential steps. A significant offering of procedural concepts and terms are presented throughout the course.

This course provides a comprehensive survey of all the major components of substantive criminal law. Students are exposed to the language of criminal law in a friendly, understandable style. The course also provides coverage of current issues.

Course explores the roles of all the courtroom participants such as the judge, prosecutor, defense attorney and the jury panel. The curriculum provides insight into what happens in the courtroom when a defendant is tried and some basic evidence rules that will be followed for the admission of evidence. Course also explains the various bail options available to arrested persons and what role the bail bondsmen play in assisting the first time offender through the court system. [Book Required]

This course focuses primarily on the Fourth Amendment (reasonable search and seizure) and Fifth Amendment (double jeopardy, testifying against oneself). It also covers the Second Amendment (the people's right to bear arms). Cases are also summarized. [Book Required]

This course provides an overview of electronic communication systems and telecommunications. Students will gain a solid foundation in telecommunication technology applications, network and telephone fundamentals, and Internet Web tools and resources.

This course provides an overview of electronic communication systems and telecommunications. Students will gain a solid foundation in telecommunication technology applications, network and telephone fundamentals, and Internet Web tools and resources.

This course examines sources of violence and its effect on society and situations. It also discusses the social and environmental factors that influence victimization.

This course is designed to cover all aspects of speech preparation and presentation. Real-world scenarios are used to demonstrate how public speaking is used in everyday life. A friendly learning approach to becoming a better public speaker.

This course provides students with an overview of human resource management concepts. This course offers the latest findings and thinking in the Human Resource field. Areas of interest include retirement and selection, training, development and compensation, and management and employee relations.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the investigative process and its challenges. The course integrates theory and the practical aspects of crime detection and solution. Historical and future possibilities are discussed. This course allows students to easily comprehend the criminalistic potential of evidence.

This course provides a basic framework for understanding how interactions at work will affect them, and what they should do to be effective in their interactions with others in any organizational setting. This course offers students the opportunity to develop their own human relations profile.

This course introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science through an exploration of its applications to criminal investigation. The course provides definition and scope of forensic science as well as history and development of forensic science.

This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of criminology. A sociological approach to the study of crime and criminals is presented. The course also includes historical material, theory and research, and extensive coverage of conventional topics.

This course addresses leadership development for police officers with a focus on the ethical leadership competencies required of all police personnel.

This course presents the theories and operational definitions of the study of race and ethnic relations. It defines the relationship between subordinate groups and the study of stratification. The course covers areas of prejudice and discrimination, religious groups, and major racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

This course provides an introduction to office management. It includes information on word processing, software, and desktop publishing. It introduces organizational principles and also supervision and training techniques. The management of office and record systems are also presented.

This course explores the causes, consequences, and prevalence of domestic violence and the positive law enforcement response. The course focuses on the full range of contemporary domestic violence, including the myths about both victims and offenders and legal resources for victims. It also includes information of the effects of family violence and witnessing family violence in children.

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the history, policy, and theory of drug use. It includes reports on the latest concerns, the impact of drugs on society, and the criminal justice system response. The course is highly informative and current.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the global and interdisciplinary field of security. It addresses the nature, scope and history of security services. The course also presents management strategies for loss prevention.

This course focuses on police involvement and interaction with the communities they serve. It explores the practical strategies of community policing. This course introduces the skills criminal justice professionals need to implement an effective community policing program.

Subject to faculty approval. A project or independent paper that will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a specific subject.

A study of the history and heritage of law enforcement and the Criminal Justice system in the United States. Addresses contemporary police systems in the United States and also police issues and constitutional law and legal precedents. Discusses specific problems and people, including crime, criminals, gangs and victims. An excellent learning experience.

A study of how delinquents and juveniles in need of supervision are handled within the juvenile justice system. The nature and extent of delinquent behavior as well as child abuse and neglect are examined.

A study of the judicial procedure as it applies to national, state and local law enforcement agencies. Also studies: arrest, arraignment, preliminary hearing, bail and jurisdiction of the courts on all levels.

This course is intended to provide an overview of the sociological perspectives of crime and the related aspects of human behavior. Topics covered include theories, social-structural theories, methods of criminology, punishment, AIDS and policing. [Book Required]

A study examining the entire correctional system from law enforcement through the administration of justice, probation, parole and correctional institutions. [Book Required]

This course discusses up-to-date information on community policing and problem-oriented policing. It explores operational perspectives and provides examples of existing strategies and further considerations. [Book Required]

This course begins with the evolution of American policing and ends with changes and the future. Topics include politics, organizational theory, leadership, communication, human resource management and many others. [Book Required]

Course addresses major topics including investigation techniques, crimes against persons, crimes against property, organized crime, gangs and the investigator's role in the judicial process. Includes proven techniques in all forms of investigations. [Book Required]

Subject to faculty approval. A project or independent paper that will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a specific subject. [Book Required]

Discusses the dynamics of corrections that encourages attention in the field. Includes correctional context, practice and issues and perspectives. “Real-life” examples are presented. [Book Required]

This course provides an overview of contemporary police work. It introduces students to a better understanding of the relationship between police and society. It also focuses on critical concerns facing American police. [Book Required]

Course provides practical guidelines for criminal justice professionals with respect to the legal aspects of their daily duties. Major issues addressed are individual rights, criminal court system, arrest warrants, consent search, to mention a few. [Book Required]

A study of important rules concerning evidence. Focus is on the use of rules in criminal proceedings. Includes: published sources of law, the rule against hearsay, confessions, opinions, expertise and experts. Discussion on scientific evidence is included. [Book Required]

Presents the study of criminal law including topics on misdemeanors, organized crime, drugs, hate crimes and other offenses. Also includes discussions of common law, federal law and the Model Penal Code.

Focuses on the critical areas of America's drug problem. Some topics covered include the business of drugs and the role of organized crime in the drug trade and drug legalization and discrimination.

This course presents current information on major topics of interest in Criminal Justice. Stress is a continuing issue. Other important issues include deviant behavior, crime and the political process, and murder and injury of police officers. [Book Required]

This course is designed to provide a range of information about the role of the supervisor in the law enforcement system. It takes a straight-forward look at the responsibilities of supervisors and the effective methods in which they have for fulfilling these responsibilities. [Book Required]

Emphasis includes the duties and responsibilities of the police supervisor, personnel problems and handling complaints, grievances and disciplinary problems. Principles in leadership, communication and techniques of teaching are presented. [Book Required]

This course provides step-by-step procedures to help administrators fulfill responsibilities and perform their duties effectively. The course also discusses the behavioral aspects of police management and modern management. It introduces a wide range of topics with which police managers should be familiar.br [Book Required]

Subject to faculty approval. A project or independent paper that will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a specific subject. [Book Required]