Criminal Justice

Focused on educating the student on the legal aspects of crime and the criminal, a certificate in Criminal Justice provides the core elements in the legal and security field or advance within their current position.

CRJ100: Introduction to Administration

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the justice administration system, encompassing police, courts and corrections management. These three institutions must work together to achieve an effective overall system for the protection of public safety and order, the impartial and fair trial of those accused of crime, and the enlightened confinement and rehabilitation of those found guilty to minimize the rate of recidivism.

CRJ110: Introduction to Criminology

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the student to the dynamic field of criminology which is constantly changing because of research studies, Supreme Court rulings, governmental policy and the current events of everyday life. Criminologists spend their career trying to understand what drives people to commit crime. This introductory course will provide insights into the answers for many of these questions, and will help students to think critically about law and justice. At the end of this course, students should have developed a critical perspective toward the social and legal institutions entrusted with crime control.

CRJ200: Criminal Procedure and Criminal Evidence

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CRJ100

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the various components of the criminal justice system and examines the trial process and the roles of the jury, judge, attorneys and witnesses.

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CRJ210: Criminal Investigations

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CRJ110

This course is to serve as a comprehensive introduction and overview of criminal investigation. This course provides the student with a logical framework and a systematic approach for understanding the investigative process. This course places special emphasis on investigations involving injury, death, sex-related offences, crimes against children and terrorism.

CRJ301: Criminal Law

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CRJ100

This course studies the historical background and foundations of American criminal law, including United States Constitutional requirements, Federal and State court organization and jurisdiction, criminal law basics and rules of evidence and procedure. It covers various categories of crimes and offenses including assault, homicide, sex offenses, theft, arson, forgery, narcotics, extortion, traffic offenses, crimes affecting the judicial process and organized crime.

CRJ305: Ethics in Criminal Justice

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None

This course explores ethical standards and codes in criminal justice professions. The scope of the course covers the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, American Bar Association's Standards of Professional Responsibility, the American Jail Association Code of Ethics and the American Correctional Association Code of Ethics. It also explores roles of professional organizations and agencies, ethics and community relations and civil liability in law enforcement and correctional environments. The students will study cases presented to illustrate ethical issues and derive solutions to ethical dilemmas using critical thinking.

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