Criminal Justice

An introduction to the criminal justice process, including an overview of crime in America, criminal law, policing, the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.

A careful examination of the behavior that is the subject of criminal law, presented through straightforward examples and clear explanations. Covers criminal liability, criminal defenses and jurisdiction, crimes against persons and property, sex crimes, and other criminal conduct.

Overview of the procedures used to lawfully investigate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals suspected of and accused of violating criminal laws.

An introduction to the responsibilities of police officers, providing examples and applications of theory, including topics such as patrol techniques, use of discretion, and describing how police departments are organized and managed, and how they are responding to modern challenges.

A broad-based, foundational approach to understanding the many elements of America's correctional system from the perspective of both the corrections worker and the criminal offender, paying particular attention to issues including alternative sanctions, incarceration of women and juveniles, and the effects of incarceration upon release.

Bridges the gap between the ideals of justice and the ethical behavior that criminal justice professionals should exhibit in the furtherance of justice. This course presents information that criminal justice professionals need to resolve many of the ethical dilemmas they may face, and to understand the dilemmas faced by others within the justice system.

An introduction to the situations encountered and the security techniques commonly used by private security officers. Topics covered include loss prevention, physical security, access control, and technology.

A careful examination of crimes committed by a family member against another family member, offering practical applications of theory and dispelling myths about victims and offenders.

This course examines the facts behind juvenile delinquency, the processes in the justice system affecting juvenile offenders, the roles of probation, institutionalization, and parole. Also includes coverage of gangs and delinquency prevention.

A thorough examination of the investigation process and of situations in which police officers apply specific investigative and information-gathering techniques to meet the evidentiary requirements of specific crimes.

A hands-on course that examines various reports used by police officers and develops the writing skills needed for note taking, police reports, and warrants.