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81-200 Court Systems and Probation

This course examines the historical and contemporary impact of the judicial process as the forefathers envisioned. The United States court system and its relationship to the criminal justice system are explored, along with the current system of probation in the United States. The organization and jurisdictions of the federal and state court systems are studied.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-210 Health and Human Service Agencies

An examination of services designed to meet the various needs of the population, this course emphasizes the purposes, structure, funding sources and effectiveness of the different programs.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-220 Criminology

This course provides historical and current analyses and a critique of foremost theories and "schools" of crime. The approach is multidimensional - psychological, sociological, genetic, geographic and political.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-240 Introduction to Corrections

Students consider adult corrections and parole with a concentration on historical trends, administration, reception/diagnosis, incarceration, furlough work-release, parole, authority, recidivism.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-245 Fire Science Overview

Although various perils may be of concern in a given situation, the threat of fire is universal. Because fire is one of the most damaging and demoralizing hazards, fire prevention and control must be the cornerstone of any comprehensive loss prevention program. No facility protection program is complete without clear, concise policies and programs to prevent or confront fire and other man-made or natural disasters. Topics covered in this course include fire behavior, fire codes, emergency planning, safeguards, hardware, protection systems and inspections.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-250 Criminal Investigation

An examination of the historical evolution of the criminal investigative process, this course explains how a crime can be solved through a very thorough investigation, including preservation of evidence, report writing, crime scene equipment, processing of evidence and investigative procedure.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-260 Juvenile Justice System

The juvenile justice system is viewed from both a historical and contemporary perspective with an emphasis on delinquency theories and prevention. Major topics include delinquency and community, arrest, pre-trial detention, court procedures and personnel, probation, training schools and camps, community-based networks, parole, release and recidivism.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-265 Topics in Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies

This course provides an opportunity to study topics of current and historical interest in the fields of justice, law, and public safety.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-270 Environmental Protection Enforcement

This course considers how society protects itself against progressive dangers to its environment. Topics include effective law enforcement, legislation, effective preventive and corrective technologies, adherence to standards, sanctions and controls, informed community action and cooperation among agencies.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-275 Law Enforcement

A study of the history and philosophy of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. with emphasis on the interdependence of law enforcement and other components of the criminal justice system. The course also examines the roles of the police in the administration of justice and the critical issues that affect law enforcement in contemporary society.
3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-286 Domestic Violence

This class takes a broad look at domestic problems, including juvenile status offenders, runaways, child abuse, incest and social isolation. It also considers suicide-homicide, depression, sexual dysfunction, drug-abuse/alcoholism, rape, and institutional solutions like shelters, counseling and protective services.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.

81-290 Private Security Investigation

Investigation aids the development of analytical comprehension of the investigative process. This course focus on theoretical and practical aspects of crime solution. The importance of understanding all aspects of criminal evidence and adherence to constitutional guarantees is paramount. Computer crime, informational privacy, investigative ethics, videotaping and psychological profiling are considered. Legal status, offender characteristics and investigative techniques are discussed. This course meets the Advanced Writing Proficiency requirement.

3

Prerequisites

81-110.