Criminal Justice (CJ)

 

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IO = Infrequently Offered Course

 

CJ  5550

Interview and Report Writing

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Placement in English Composition I

An examination of report writing as a process, with emphasis on the chronological sequence of events, form, and written expression to present a clear, concise, and accurate account of the incident, development of the field notebook in investigations, recording details of the search, recovery of evidence, conducting interviews and interrogations, and recording relevant facts and details for the purpose of reference, accountability, and presentation in court.

 

CJ  5551

Introduction to Administration of Justice

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

A study of the overall system of criminal justice from its early historical development to its evolution within the United States; identification of various subsystems and components - law enforcement courts, corrections, and private agencies; their role expectations and interrelationships; basic premises and crime, punishment, and rehabilitation; education and training elements; and ethics for professionalism within the system.

 

CJ  5553

Community Policing

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Examines the relationship between law enforcement agencies, ethnic groups, news media, and other segments of the public.  Also includes the community’s perception of the police officer and methods of minimizing conflicts.  Explores public relations problems and their effect on law enforcement.

 

CJ  5554

Criminal Investigation and Interrogation Techniques (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Involves both preliminary and follow-up investigations.  Fundamentals of reconstructing a chronological sequence of events as to what, when, where, how, and why a crime was committed are examined, including searching, collecting, preserving, evaluation, and cross-comparison of physical and oral evidence within the framework of accepted procedural and constitutional laws.

 

CJ  5555

Rape Victimology (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Introduces many important aspects of rape and the consequences associated with the act.  The fear of increasing crime, the lack of safety, the disbelief in the criminal justice system, and the social, legal, and medical aspects of the crime will be studied.

 

CJ  5556

Seminar in Police Science (IO)

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

Covers differing topics in police science.  May be repeated for credit as long as the subject matter is different.

 

CJ  5557

Criminal Law

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Reviews the Kansas Criminal Codes and defines the various statutory offenses, with special emphasis upon the Bill of Rights and laws of arrest.  Also examines the recent trends in Supreme Court decisions, the rights of individuals in a free society, and limitations on the police by the Constitution.

 

CJ  5559

Probation and Parole

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

An in-depth analysis of the duties of the probation and parole officer and his or her relationship to the corrections field.  Includes probation and parole techniques and the pre-sentence investigation.

 

CJ  5561

Correctional Treatment Programs

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Basic concepts of interviewing and counseling techniques used by corrections officers in one-to-one contracts with clients.  Rudimentary skills practiced through role-playing and demonstration to prepare the student for practice in the field, and appreciation of further training required.

 

CJ  5563

Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

A study of Kansas laws pertaining to juveniles.  Reviews the historical reasons for the establishment of juvenile courts in the U.S., examines the juvenile justice process, and introduces the functions of the various components of the system, sociological concepts, theory of the adolescent subculture, and delinquency prevention aspects.

 

CJ  5564

Industrial and Business Security (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Explores the role of security and the security individual in modern society, the concept of professionalism and the administration personnel, and physical aspects of the security field.

 

CJ  5565

Criminal Procedures I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Provides a background of operational procedures in Kansas law.  Sets forth those procedures necessary for the understanding of legal proceedings pertaining to laws of arrest, search, and seizure and the admissibility of evidence.  Introduces basic courts system procedures and the jurisdiction of the courts.

 

CJ  5567

Patrol Procedure

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

The fundamentals of proper patrol procedures and techniques, with particular emphasis on safety, public relations, crime prevention, and the handling of routine complaints.  Identifying and the handling of police problems that are most frequently encountered.

 

CJ  5568

Introduction to Corrections

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course allows the student to understand the philosophical basis of corrections, as well as identifying crucial elements in the handling of offenders for reducing their law-violating behavior and increasing public safety.  Each component of the correctional system from arrest to case disposition, prisons, jails and detention centers, through probation and intermediate sanctions are covered.  Various correctional systems, correction functions, institutional clients and their rights, along with reintegration systems and the future of corrections are explored.

 

CJ  5570

Police Defense Tactics

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

This course covers fundamental methods of protection against persons who are resistive and combative, handcuffing, and restraint of prisoners and the mentally ill.  The course is needed by local agencies and students to help prevent injury both of the officers and the prisoner by teaching proper apprehension techniques.

 

CJ  5572

Internship in Criminal Justice (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Criminal Justice concentration with 45 credit hours of the program requirements and approval of LCC’s Criminal Justice Coordinator

Relates the theory given in the classroom to practical problems in the administration of justice.

 

CJ  5573

Corrections Internship (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Corrections, Probation, and Parole concentration with 45 credit hours of the program requirements and approval of LCC’s Criminal Justice Coordinator

This course is designed to give the student working experience and knowledge of the corrections system.  The student will actually work in a correction department within the county under the direct supervision of the department head.  They will be required to write a paper on all aspects of the department.

 

CJ  5574

Accident Investigation

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Includes the proper procedure of working accident scenes.  It teaches the use of different systems of drawing accident scale systems and the use of triangulation and various equipment at the accidental scene.

 

CJ  5578

Courtroom Testimony

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

This course explains how to present a winning case in court and avoid credibility destroying tactics.  It also provides examples of winning techniques needed to become comfortable, confident, and effective on the witness stand.

 

 

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