scholarships - Westmoreland County Community College

CRJ 225—CRIMINOLOGY OF TERRORISM 3-0-3Students will discuss the criminology of terrorism including the typologiesof terrorism, tactics employed by terrorist organizations,terrorist profiles and organizational structures of terrorist groups.Domestic and international terrorist groups will be evaluated. Studentswill analyze the modus operandi of terrorist organizations, exploringsuch factors as religion, politics and the social dynamics ofthe group. This course will examine historical as well as contemporarytheories and issues of terrorism.CRJ 255—JUVENILE DELINQUENCY 3-0-3This course will explore the historical and contemporary theories ofjuvenile delinquency and justice in America. Students will analyzethe causes of delinquency and discuss the various theories from variousbehavioral constructs about the treatment and prevention ofdelinquency. This course will examine various phenomena that existtoday such as gangs, school violence, teenage sexuality and underagealcohol use and illegal drug use.CRJ 261—CRIMINAL LAW II 3-0-3This course will introduce students to a case law approach to criminaljustice. The topics to be discussed will include homicides, sexualassaults, property and personal crimes along with variousviolent and non violent offenses. Students will examine contemporaryissues of relating to such topics as child predatory offenses, domesticviolence and hate crimes. Students will analyze the Americancourt system and the functionality of both state and federal levels.Prerequisite(s): CRJ 160CRJ 262—CRIME PREVENTION 3-0-3Students will conduct analysis of the nature and extent of crime inthe United States and examine problems and techniques in preventingcrime. Emphasis is on the organization and function of crimeprevention agencies and on community resources in preventingcrime.CRJ 263—INVESTIGATIVE CONCEPTS 3-0-3Fundamentals of investigative theory; developing informationalprocesses; principles of interviewing and question construction; instrumentationtechniques; identification of persons and things; andinvestigative operations. Covers the history and psychology of criminalinvestigation, computer technology as a tool in investigation,and current issues involving invasion of privacy. Prerequisite(s): CRJ155CRJ 265—WHITE COLLAR CRIME 3-0-3This course will examine the economic and sociological aspects towhite collar crime as well as the criminological aspects to this growingproblem in the American criminal justice system. Topics includedealing with administrative, environmental, labor and manufacturingviolations, and unfair trade practices. Will also explore crimesdealing with embezzlement, extortion, fraud and conspiracy.CRJ 276—COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3-0-3History and background of community relations programs of policeand other law enforcement agencies; public attitudes toward law enforcementagencies; the changing nature of societal controls and theconcept of professionalism in law enforcement will be discussed.Case histories of community relations programs by law enforcementagencies will be examined. Various police situations and appropriatepolice responses in the context of community oriented policing willbe studied.CRJ 277—ETHICS AND THE 3-0-3CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMThis course is a comprehensive overview of ethical concepts, principlesand theories and their relevance to crime and the criminal justicesystem. Students will examine practical issues and topicsrelevant to careers in criminal justice. The course will expose studentsto many moral dilemmas that they potentially may face asprofessionals in their chosen field.CRJ 283—INSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT 3-0-3OF ADULTS AND JUVENILESCorrectional institutions relative to their role in the punishment andrehabilitation of individuals will be studied. The early history of imprisonment,classification and custody of incarcerates, securitymeasures, and the development and organizational structure of jailand prison systems will be examined. Discussion will be conductedon contemporary dilemmas within institutionalization. Students willevaluate juvenile incarceration.CRJ 287—MULTICULTURALISM AND THE 3-0-3CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMA comprehensive overview of multiculturalism in the American criminaljustice system. This course will explore the various issues relatingto correctional procedures and practices but also employmentstrategies for minorities and women. We will examine the philosophyof community partnerships and community policing strategies withthe emphasis on police-citizen collaboration in dealing with not onlycrime but a host of social issues affecting the community.CRJ 290—PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINOLOGY 3-0-3Introduces historical and current criminological theories with emphasison the criminal justice system and its role in crime prevention.CRJ 296—INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINALISTICS 3-0-3The scientific aspects of criminal investigations including the applicationof knowledge from the forensic sciences will be examined. Includedwithin this course will be the collection and the use offingerprints; firearms and ballistics reports; hair, blood and paintsamples; tools, poisons and other organic materials as evidence.Discussion of DNA and its relevance as scientific evidence will occurand basic crime scene investigation will be discussed.Prerequisite(s): CRJ 155CUL–CULINARY ARTSCUL 121—APPRENTICESHIP I 1-40-2A supervised and evaluated on-the-job training experience designedto provide practical application of the skills and methodology of thefield. Job site must be approved by coordinator. Uniforms required.Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the chef apprenticeship program.CUL 122—APPRENTICESHIP II 1-40-2A supervised and evaluated on-the-job training experience designedto provide practical application of the skills and methodology of thefield. Uniforms required. Prerequisite(s): CUL 121CUL 123—APPRENTICESHIP III 1-40-2A supervised and evaluated on-the-job training experience designedto provide practical application of the skills and methodology of thefield. Uniforms required. Prerequisite(s): CUL 122CUL 130—BASIC CULINARY SKILLS 1-4-3This course is designed to prepare the student for entry level cookpositions. Equipment usage, care and safety will be demonstratedand practiced by the students. Basic preparation skills such as dicing,chopping, mincing, breading etc., will be demonstrated andpracticed by the student. Uniforms and program tool kit required.CUL 132—GARDE MANGER 1-4-3Stresses basic garde manger principles as well as functions and dutiesof the department as it relates and integrates into the otherkitchen operations. In addition, emphasis is placed on introductionto specialty work which includes ice carving, buffet decorations, andculinary competitions. Uniforms and program tool kit required. Prerequisite(s):FSM 105CUL 135—SPEED SCRATCH COOKING 1-4-3The student will study and prepare convenience foods used in commercialoperations. Emphasis is placed on researching and analyzingthe most up-to-date convenience products available. Menus willbe evaluated for food and labor costs and as to where convenienceproducts can be introduced without changing quality of product.Uniforms and program tool kit required. Prerequisite(s): FSM 105CUL 224—APPRENTICESHIP IV 1-40-2A supervised and evaluated on-the-job training experience designedto provide practical application of the skills and methodology of thefield. Uniforms required. Prerequisite(s): CUL 123CUL 232—FOOD SPECIALTIES 1-4-3Advanced food preparation skills to include regional and ethnic cuisineand food trends. Uniforms and program tool kit required. Prerequisite(s):FSM 105215