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Criminal Justice Technology Degree (A55180)

Fall Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
ACA 111 - College Student Success ACA 111 - College Student Success This course introduces the college's physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college environment to meet their educational objectives. Class: 1.00 Credits: 1.00	1.00			1.00
-OR- ACA 122 - College Transfer Success ACA 122 - College Transfer Success This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions. Lab: 2.00 Credits: 1.00		2.00		1.00
CJC 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice CJC 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 131 - Criminal Law CJC 131 - Criminal Law 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 112 - Criminology CJC 112 - Criminology 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 132 - Court Procedure & Evidence CJC 132 - Court Procedure & Evidence 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
				Total: 16 / 17

Spring Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines. Prerequisites: Take ENG-111 Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 121 - Law Enforcement Operations CJC 121 - Law Enforcement Operations 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 141 - Corrections CJC 141 - Corrections 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 211 - Counseling CJC 211 - Counseling This course introduces the basic elements of counseling and specific techniques applicable to the criminal justice setting. Topics include observation, listening, recording, interviewing, and problem exploration necessary to form effective helping relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the basic techniques of counseling. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 113 - Juvenile Justice CJC 113 - Juvenile Justice 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
PSY 150 - General Psychology PSY 150 - General Psychology This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
				Total: 18

Fall Semester 2

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
CJC 212 - Ethics & Community Relations CJC 212 - Ethics & Community Relations 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
POL 120 - American Government POL 120 - American Government This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 215 - Organization & Administration CJC 215 - Organization & Administration 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 213 - Substance Abuse CJC 213 - Substance Abuse 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
BIO 110 - Principles of Biology BIO 110 - Principles of Biology This course provides a survey of fundamental biological principles for non-science majors. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, evolution, ecology, diversity, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased knowledge and better understanding of biology as it applies to everyday life. Class: 3.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 4.00	3.00	3.00		4.00
				Total: 16

Spring Semester 2

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
CJC 214 - Victimology CJC 214 - Victimology This course introduces the study of victims. Emphasis is placed on roles/characteristics of victims, victim interaction with the criminal justice system and society, current victim assistance programs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and identify victims, the uniqueness of victims' roles, and current victim assistance programs. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
CJC 221 - Investigative Principles CJC 221 - Investigative Principles 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. Class: 3.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 4.00	3.00	2.00		4.00
CJC 231 - Constitutional Law CJC 231 - Constitutional Law 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. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking HUM 115 - Critical Thinking This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
				Total: 16