IO = Infrequently Offered Course
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CJ 5550 |
Interview and Report
Writing |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
Placement in English Composition I |
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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. |
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CJ 5551 |
Introduction to
Administration of Justice |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5553 |
Community Policing |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5554 |
Criminal Investigation
and Interrogation Techniques (IO) |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5555 |
Rape Victimology
(IO) |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5556 |
Seminar in Police Science
(IO) |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Covers differing topics
in police science. May be repeated for
credit as long as the subject matter is different. |
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CJ 5557 |
Criminal Law |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5559 |
Probation and Parole |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5561 |
Correctional Treatment
Programs |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5563 |
Juveniles in the Criminal
Justice System |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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A study of |
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CJ 5564 |
Industrial and Business
Security (IO) |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5565 |
Criminal Procedures I |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Provides a background of
operational procedures in |
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CJ 5567 |
Patrol Procedure |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5568 |
Introduction to
Corrections |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5570 |
Police Defense Tactics |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5572 |
Internship in Criminal
Justice (IO) |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
Criminal Justice concentration with 45 credit hours of the program requirements
and approval of LCC’s Criminal Justice Coordinator |
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Relates the theory given
in the classroom to practical problems in the administration of justice. |
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CJ 5573 |
Corrections Internship
(IO) |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
Corrections, Probation, and Parole concentration with 45 credit hours
of the program requirements and approval of LCC’s
Criminal Justice Coordinator |
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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. |
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CJ 5574 |
Accident Investigation |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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. |
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CJ 5578 |
Courtroom Testimony |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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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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