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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to Policing (3)
Introduces the student to the roles of the police and the specific field of law enforcement. Topics include the historical origin of the police, the nature and styles of police organizations, an overview of the development and functioning of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, the nature of police work, and patterns and issues of community and police relationships. (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 1100 - Emergency Management (3)
This course will examine the major categories of hazards, including meteorological and hydrological hazards, geological hazards, and manmade hazards. Understand the practice and politics of mitigation policy at the federal, state, and local government levels will be present as well. Assessing risk and vulnerability and identify hazards are key for the student to learn. (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 1101 - Criminal Justice First Year Seminar (3)
The Criminal Justice First Year Seminar course, CRMJ-1101 applies a “seminar-style” teaching to a learning community setting that is focused around a degree and career in Criminal Justice. This three-credit course is open to first year students. The course provides an intellectual and social transition to the college under the guidance of faculty/staff instructors in a small classroom environment of 15 or fewer students. The course encourages students to actively participate in their learning through critical inquiry; listening and contributing to class discussion; the class is designed to assist the student in developing skills that will help the student succeed in college and their chosen career field.
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CRMJ 1201 - Introduction to Conservation Law Enforcement (3)
This course introduces the student to the foundations of the profession of conservation law enforcement and its status in the 21st century. Topics include the essentials of the CLE profession, which spans traditional law enforcement, wildlife and environmental law enforcement, and park and recreational law enforcement. It also covers the law enforcement interface with natural resource management, information and education, and public and community relations services required of 21st century CLE professionals. (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 1700 - Firearms I (3)
This course will emphasize the principles and practices of safe firearms handling techniques and basic marksmanship fundamentals. The students will also be drilled on the effective methods of drawing and presenting the weapon in emergency situations. Enrollment is limited to majors in criminal justice except by permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 2120 or CRMJ 1201 . (2 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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CRMJ 1710 - Firearms II (3)
This course will continue from skills developed in Firearms I including constitutional requirements, laws, and policies regulating the police use of force and the physiological and psychological effects of Use of Force in policing. The student will continue the use of pistol, OC spray, Taser, and be introduced to Less than Lethal Bean Bag/Shotgun and M4 Rifle in the VirTra 300LE Simulator. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CRMJ 1700 with a C- or better. (2 hr lec 2 hr lab)
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CRMJ 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
An exploration of the police, courts, and correctional agencies that oversee American justice. Examines process and philosophies that underlie the establishment of the modern criminal justice system. (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 2125 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology (3)
This course will provide an introduction to the practice of forensic psychology. The major interactions between psychology and the legal system are covered. The course discusses how psychologists aid the legal system by serving as expert witnesses, criminal profilers, and trial consultants for jury selection and child custody hearings. The class presents how psychologists assist law enforcement agencies in the selection, training, and evaluation of law enforcement officers and in conducting criminal investigations. This course highlights the range of career opportunities in forensic psychology and how forensic psychologists can work to influence public policy. (3 lec hrs)
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CRMJ 2130 - Criminal Investigations (3)
An overview and examination of basic criminal investigation techniques, procedures, and methods. Topics include the theory of criminal investigation, information gathering and analysis, the collection and preservation of evidence, and investigation strategies and techniques. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 1201 and CRMJ 2120 . (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 2201 - Environmental Law (3)
This course covers the legal framework of environmental protection and natural resource management law as they have evolved in the United States. Administrative law, judicial review, and the public trust doctrine are foundational legal concepts of federal environmental and natural resource policy and law. Topics include laws associated with environmental impact assessment, air and water pollution control, water resources, wetlands, fish and wildlife, endangered species, and federal land management policies. Prerequisite: Take CRMJ 1201 Introduction to Conservation Law Enforcement, CRMJ 2210 Criminal Law, or consent of instructor.(3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 2210 - Criminal Law (3)
A survey of the basic fundamental principles of American substantive criminal law. Topics include the nature and origin of criminal law, Constitutional limitations, criminal liability, criminal defenses and excuses, and exploration into the elements of criminal offenses. (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 2230 - Law of Evidence (3)
This course overviews basic evidentiary rules and procedures. Topics include different types of evidence, the burden and standard of proof needed in criminal and civil court, hearsay evidence, privilege of witnesses, the right to silence, admissions and confessions, search and seizure, and improperly obtained evidence. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 2210 . (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 2350 - Introduction to Corrections (3)
This course is a general overview of the historical origin of America’s correctional system. Students will be familiarized with the formal structure, organization, and operation of our correctional systems as well as introduced to aspects of community- based corrections. Prerequisite: CRMJ 2120 or CRMJ 2400 /SOC 2400 . (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 2400 - Criminology (3)
Introduction to the field of criminology describing the nature and extent of crime in the United States. Topics include theories on crime causation, classifications of crime, collection of crime statistics, and the Criminal Justice System’s response to controlling crime. Credit cannot be earned in both CRMJ 2400 and SOC 2400 . Prerequisite: SOC 1000 . (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 2450 - Criminal Justice Ethics (3)
This course presents the three major ethical schools of thought (virtue, formalism, and utilitarianism) in a clear way that emphasizes how ethics impacts individual decision-making. This course explains the continuing role of ethics in contemporary criminal justice including: police, courts, corrections, and individual liability and responsibility in general. (3 hrs lec)
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CRMJ 2685 - Research in Criminal Justice (3)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the application of research methods used in criminology. The focus will be on interpretation and application of research findings, topics will include data collection, survey design, dataset usage, historical analyses, qualitative and quantitative analysis. Students will learn how to apply and interpret research finds based on real examples in criminological studies. (3 lec hrs)
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