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Administration of Justice

This program is designed for the student intending to seek employment in Criminal Justice or private security positions.

Administration of Justice TOP
Subject & No. Course Description Course Units
ADM JUS 001 Introduction to Administration of Justice This course presents an introduction to the administration of justice in the United States, its history, philosophy, sub-systems, roles of its members and their relationships. It also introduces theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation and looks at ethics, education, professionalism, and training in the system. 3
ADM JUS 002 Concepts of Criminal Law This course presents concepts of criminal law, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions, definitions, classification of crime, and the applications of these to the system of justice. How legal research, case law, methodology, and concepts flow as a social force are looked at in depth. 3
ADM JUS 003 Legal Aspects of Evidence This course presents the legal aspects of evidence, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, kinds and degrees of evidence and rules, governing administratively, and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. 3
ADM JUS 005 Criminal Investigation This course covers the fundamentals of investigation: Crime scene, search and recording, and the collection and preservation of physical evidence. Scientific aids, modus operandi and sources of information, interviews and interrogation, follow-up, and case preparation are also emphasized. 5
ADM JUS 014 Report Writing for Peace Officers This course presents the various types of technical writing used in police reports. The appropriateness of different styles in different contexts, the conceptualization of the material, and the use of these reports by crime analysts in police agencies are emphasized. Grammatical aspects of good report writing are also included. 3
ADM JUS 067 Community Relations I This course explores the relationship between all aspects of the justice system and the community it serves. Principal emphasis is placed upon the professional image of members of the justice system and the development of positive relationships with the community including the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. 3
Total: 18

Administration of Justice/Law Emphasis

This certificate program is designed for those students seeking to gain a broad law-based perspective in their Administration of Justice studies.

Administration of Justice/Law Emphasis TOP
Subject & No. Course Description Course Units
ADM JUS 001 Introduction to Administration of Justice This course presents an introduction to the administration of justice in the United States, its history, philosophy, sub-systems, roles of its members and their relationships. It also introduces theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation and looks at ethics, education, professionalism, and training in the system. 3
ADM JUS 002 Concepts of Criminal Law This course presents concepts of criminal law, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions, definitions, classification of crime, and the applications of these to the system of justice. How legal research, case law, methodology, and concepts flow as a social force are looked at in depth. 3
ADM JUS 003 Legal Aspects of Evidence This course presents the legal aspects of evidence, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, kinds and degrees of evidence and rules, governing administratively, and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. 3
ADM JUS 004 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System This course presents the legal aspects of evidence, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, kinds and degrees of evidence and rules, governing administratively, and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. 5
ADM JUS 185 Directed Study - Administration of Justice 3
LAW 001 Business Law This course covers fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions and provides an introduction to the legal process. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, criminal law, business organizations, and judicial and administrative processes. 3
Total: 16

Administration of Justice/Sociological

This course is a general introduction to the subject matter, basic concepts and techniques of sociology as a social science. Patterns and origins of social behavior in a diverse society are analyzed.

Administration of Justice/Law Emphasis TOP
Subject & No. Course Description Course Units
ADM JUS 001 Introduction to Administration of Justice This course presents an introduction to the administration of justice in the United States, its history, philosophy, sub-systems, roles of its members and their relationships. It also introduces theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation and looks at ethics, education, professionalism, and training in the system. 3
ADM JUS 002 Concepts of Criminal Law This course presents concepts of criminal law, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions, definitions, classification of crime, and the applications of these to the system of justice. How legal research, case law, methodology, and concepts flow as a social force are looked at in depth. 3
ADM JUS 003 Legal Aspects of Evidence This course presents the legal aspects of evidence, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, kinds and degrees of evidence and rules, governing administratively, and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. 3
ADM JUS 004 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System This course provides an in-depth study of the role and responsibilities of each segment within the criminal justice system: Law enforcement, judicial, and corrections. Consideration is given to past, present, and future exposures to the procedures of each sub-system from initial entry to final disposition, and the relationship each segment maintains with its system members and the community 5
ADM JUS 185 Directed Study - Administration of Justice 3
LAW 001 Business Law This course provides an in-depth study of the role and responsibilities of each segment within the criminal justice system: Law enforcement, judicial, and corrections. Consideration is given to past, present, and future exposures to the procedures of each sub-system from initial entry to final disposition, and the relationship each segment maintains with its system members and the community. 3
Total: 16

Basic Police Academy Prep

Basic Police Academy Prep TOP
Subject & No. Course Description Course Units
ADM JUS 001 Introduction to Administration of Justice This course presents an introduction to the administration of justice in the United States, its history, philosophy, sub-systems, roles of its members and their relationships. It also introduces theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation and looks at ethics, education, professionalism, and training in the system. 3
ADM JUS 002 Concepts of Criminal Law This course presents concepts of criminal law, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions, definitions, classification of crime, and the applications of these to the system of justice. How legal research, case law, methodology, and concepts flow as a social force are looked at in depth. 3
ADM JUS 003 Legal Aspects of Evidence This course presents the legal aspects of evidence, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, kinds and degrees of evidence and rules, governing administratively, and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. 3
ADM JUS 005 Criminal Investigation This course covers the fundamentals of investigation: Crime scene, search and recording, and the collection and preservation of physical evidence. Scientific aids, modus operandi and sources of information, interviews and interrogation, follow-up, and case preparation are also emphasized. 3
ADM JUS 006 Patrol Procedures This course presents the history and development of patrol philosophy and planning for field activities. The topics considered include the functions of patrol, traffic, and other preliminary investigative duties of the field officer. The handling of civic and domestic disturbances and other community crime incidents are also discussed. 3
ADM JUS 014 Report Writing for Peace Officers This course presents the various types of technical writing used in police reports. The appropriateness of different styles in different contexts, the conceptualization of the material, and the use of these reports by crime analysts in police agencies are emphasized. Grammatical aspects of good report writing are also included. 3
KIN 229 Body Conditioning Skills This course provides students with the opportunity to participate in a variety of vigorous exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility 1
Total: 16

Chemical Dependency Specialist

Chemical Dependency Specialist TOP
Subject & No. Course Description Course Units
ADDICST 001 Understanding Addiction and Counseling This course is an introductory survey on alcohol and drug use and abuse. The history, classification, impact, and treatment of psychoactive drugs and addiction are covered. Public policies and social attitudes on alcohol and drug abuse, as well as mental health and drugs, are also examined. 3
ADDICST 007 Addiction Treatment and Recovery This course addresses intervention, treatment, and recovery issues in chemical dependency. Topics include approaches to intervention, obstacles to intervention, and stages of formal intervention. The medical, behavioral, social, and family systems models of treatment, and various approaches to treatment are also discussed. 3
ADDICST 022 Prevention Specialist Training This course addresses strategies used to prevent alcohol and drug problems in different settings including: Industry, school, family, and community and rehabilitation centers. 3
ADM JUS 001 Introduction to Administration of Justice This course presents an introduction to the administration of justice in the United States, its history, philosophy, sub-systems, roles of its members and their relationships. It also introduces theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation and looks at ethics, education, professionalism, and training in the system. 3
ADM JUS 049 Narcotics and Vice Control This course presents the covert criminal activities of organized crime within the community and the impact that these activities have on the social structure. This course discusses the history of illegal drugs and analyzes how law enforcement has attempted to control the widespread use of illegal drugs and the criminal enterprises that dominate the narcotics trade. Vice operations and the criminal enterprises that control these activities are also examined in depth. 3
ADM JUS 075 Introduction to Corrections This is a basic course dealing with the nature of the correctional system and the aims and objectives of corrections, probation, institutions, services, and supervision of inmates. 3
Total: 18

Forensic Crime Scene Investigator

Chemical Dependency Specialist TOP
Subject & No. Course Description Course Units
ADM JUS 005 Criminal Investigation Crime scene, search and recording, and the collection and preservation of physical evidence. Scientific aids, modus operandi and sources of information, interviews and interrogation, follow-up, and case preparation are also emphasized. 3
ADM JUS 172 Criminalistics I This course provides the student with an in-depth study of the evolution of forensic science and the collection techniques for evidence in a criminal investigation 3
ADM JUS 173 Criminalistics II This course provides the student with forensic techniques for crime scene investigations which include fingerprint and handwriting examinations, identification of human remains, discovery of trace evidence, and firearms recovery. 3
ADM JUS 174 Offender Profiling in Criminal Investigations This course offers explanations and predictors for offender behavior in specific types of crimes including classification of offenders, profiling techniques, and the legal aspects of offender behavior. 3
ADM JUS 285 Directed Studies in Administration of Justice 3
ADM JUS 428 Ethics in Forensic Science 3
Total: 17