CJ101 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system in the United States.
Students are given an opportunity to gain an understanding of the philosophy and
development of the criminal justice system, the current state of the criminal justice
agencies and institutions, and the issues and challenges facing them. This course
may include both classroom and online activities such as video, tests/quizzes,
simulations, and discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class work such
as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments,
and projects. A minimum of eight hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per
week.
CJ102 Criminology I
This course presents a framework for studying the nature and causes of crime and
antisocial behavior. It focuses on explanations provided through criminal typologies
and criminological theories, using a variety of multidisciplinary perspectives. Topics
range from crime causation to the extent of crime, victimization, social and
psychological theories, and various types of criminality including violent, property,
and public order offenses. This course may include both classroom and online
activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards. This
course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments,
practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of eight
hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.
CJ130 Introduction to Corrections
This course examines the administrative and operational aspects of modern
corrections in the United States. The historical development of corrections, the
philosophy of punishment and corrections, correctional institutions, programs, and
services, as well as topics such as inmate rights and correctional staffing, are
examined. Contemporary issues, such as overcrowding and privatization, are also
explored. This course may include both classroom and online activities such as
video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards. This course will include
out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical
application assignments, and projects. A minimum of eight hours of out-of-class
work will be assigned per week.
CJ140 Introduction to Constitutional Law
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of
Rights, and constitutional amendments as they relate to criminal law and the
collection of criminal evidence. It introduces students to criminal evidence through
landmark Supreme Court cases and provides background in search and seizure and
due process as they relate to criminal justice practice. This course may include both
classroom and online activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and
discussion boards.

This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments,
practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of eight
hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.

CJ150 Juvenile Delinquency

This course involves the study of the historical development of the juvenile justice
system, the current programs and services available to juvenile offenders, as well as
delinquency hearings and criminal trials. This course may include both classroom
and online activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion
boards. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing
assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A
minimum of eight hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.
CJ180 Private Security
This course introduces students to the private security profession in the United
States. Topics covered include current trends and the role of private security
compared to that of police officers. Students explore specialized security fields and
career opportunities in various industries. The course also explains computer
security, the organizational role for security, risk analysis, litigation, and
technological advancements. This course may include both classroom and online
activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards. This
course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments,
practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of eight
hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.
CJ210 Criminal Investigation
The importance and legal significance of evidence are explained in this course. The
investigative process, from crime scene preservation to case preparation and
courtroom presentation, is presented. The various techniques used during criminal
investigations, such as photography, interviewing, evidence handling, and scene
reconstruction are covered, including how each applies to specific types of crimes.
This course may include both classroom and online activities such as video,
tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards. This course will include out-ofclass work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical
application assignments, and projects. A minimum of seven hours of out-of-class
work will be assigned per week.
CJ211 Police Operations
This course examines the roles, responsibilities, issues, and trends related to
contemporary law enforcement organizations. The course includes an in-depth look
at community policing, policing in selected foreign countries, stress recognition and
management, civil liability, public expectations, and police careers. This course may
include both classroom and online activities such as video, tests/quizzes,
simulations, and discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class work such

as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments,

and projects. A minimum of eight hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per
week.
CJ227 Criminal Procedure
This course examines the constitutional protection and due process afforded every
person arrested in the United States. It provides students with a thorough
understanding of the U.S. justice system from the time of arrest through the
sentencing of the criminal offender. In addition, this course examines victims' rights.
This course may include both classroom and online activities such as video,
tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards. This course will include out-ofclass work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical
application assignments, and projects. A minimum of seven hours of out-of-class
work will be assigned per week.
CJ230 Criminal Law for Criminal Justice
Students in this course examine the development of criminal law and the elements
and types of criminal offenses, as well as principles of criminal culpability. This
course may include both classroom and online activities such as video, test/quizzes,
simulations, and discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class work such
as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments,
and projects. A minimum of eight hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per
week.
CJ242 Critical Issues in Corrections
This course provides students with a set of thoughtful and critical readings on
contemporary correctional issues in the United States. Topics include prisons, jails,
and other correctional facilities; management and policies governing these facilities;
alternatives to incarceration; community and societal perceptions; sentencing;
inmate-related themes, such as health issues, elderly inmates, and female
offenders; and programs in prison. This course may include both classroom and
online activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards.
This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments,
practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of eight
hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.
CJ290 Terrorism Today
This course explores the historical development of both domestic and international
terrorism, provides a foundational knowledge of current terrorist groups and their
tactics, and examines counter-terrorism methods. This course may include both
classroom and online activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and
discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and
writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A
minimum of eight hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.
CJ299 Associate's Capstone in Criminal Justice

The capstone project applies problem-solving techniques and research skills to realworld situations by building on the criminal justice concepts introduced in previous
courses. The course refines writing skills students use throughout their careers and
serves as the institutional assessment of the learning process. This course may
include both classroom and online activities such as video, tests/quizzes,
simulations, and discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class work such
as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments,
and projects. A minimum of four hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per
week.