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Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| CJC 100 |
Basic Law Enforcement Training |
9.0 |
30.0 |
0.0 |
19.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the skills and knowledge needed for
entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina.
Emphasis is placed on topics and areas as defined by the North Carolina
Administrative Code. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate competence in the topics and areas required for the state
comprehensive examination. |
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| CJC 111 |
Intro to Criminal Justice |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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 |
Juvenile Justice |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces fundamental law enforcement
operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement
operations. 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. |
| |
| CJC 131 |
Criminal Law |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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. |
| |
| CJC 132 |
Court Procedure & Evidence |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from
incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules
governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration
of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary
and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon
completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures
necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures,
and the admissibility of evidence. |
| |
| CJC 141 |
Corrections |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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 144 |
Crime Scene Processing |
2.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the theories and practices of crime scene processing and investigating. Topics include legal considerations at the crime scene, processing indoor and outdoor scenes, recording, note taking, collection and preservation of evidence and submission to the crime laboratory. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate and search various crime scenes and demonstrate the appropriate techniques. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program. |
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| CJC 146 |
Trace Evidence |
2.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides a study of trace evidence as it relates to forensic science. Topics include collection, packaging, and preservation of trace evidence from crime scenes such as bombings, fires and other scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of trace evidence collection, preservation and submission to the crime laboratory. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program. |
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| CJC 212 |
Ethics & Community Relations |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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. |
| |
| CJC 213 |
Substance Abuse |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a study of substance abuse in our society.
Topics include the history and classifications of drug abuse and the
social, physical, and psychological impact of drug abuse. Upon completion,
students should be able to identify various types of drugs, their effects
on human behavior and society, and treatment modalities. |
| |
| CJC 215 |
Organization & Administration |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the components and functions of
organization and administration as it applies to the agencies of the
criminal justice system. Topics include operations/functions of
organizations; recruiting, training, and retention of personnel; funding
and budgeting; communications; span of control and discretion; and other
related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and
discuss the basic components and functions of a criminal justice
organization and its administrative operations. |
| |
| CJC 221 |
Investigative Principles |
3.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the
investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing,
information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence,
preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and other related
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and
demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report
preparation, and courtroom presentation. |
| |
| CJC 231 |
Constitutional Law |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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. |
| |
| CJC 244 |
Footwear and Tire Imprints |
2.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides a study of the fundamental concepts of footwear and tire imprint evidence as related to forensic science. Topics include proper photographic recording, casting, recognition of wear patterns and imprint identification. Upon completion, the student should be able to recognize, record, photograph, and identify footwear and tire imprints. |
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| CJC 245 |
Friction Ridge Analysis |
2.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the basic elements of fingerprint technology and techniques applicable to the criminal justice field. Topics include the history and meaning of fingerprints, pattern types and classification, filing sequence, searching and referencing. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the fundamental techniques of basic fingerprint technology. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program. |
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| CJC 246 |
Adv Friction Ridge Analys |
2.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: CJC 245 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the theories and processes of advanced friction ridge analysis. Topics include evaluation of friction ridges, chart preparation, comparative analysis for valued determination rendering proper identification, chemical enhancement and AFIS preparation and usage. Upon completion, students must show an understanding of proper procedures for friction ridge analysis through written testing and practical exercises. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program. |
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| CJC 250 |
Forensic Biology I |
2.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers important biological principles that are applied in the crime laboratory. Topics include forensic toxicology, forensic serology, microscopy, and DNA typing analysis, with an overview of organic and inorganic analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate how a crime laboratory processes physical evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies. |
