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and state laws.
Prerequisite: CJ 151 Introduction to Criminal
Justice Functions and Processes, or permission
of the instructor
CJ 298
Criminal Justice Internship I
3 credits (CS)
The purpose of this course is to
provide students with the opportunity
to assess their interest and apply their
classroom knowledge in a supervised
internship experience in an area of
criminal justice.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor only
CJ 330
Forensic Photography
3 credits (CS)
This course examines the theory and
techniques of forensic photography
as a tool to aid in crime scene
investigations, surveillance
techniques, and presentation of
photographic and imaging proof at
trial. The methodologies used to
teach this course include lectures,
laboratory work, PowerPoint
presentations, videotapes, case
studies, and class discussions.
Prerequisite: SA 161 Photography I
CJ 351
Criminal Justice Process
3 credits (CS)
This course provides a study of
criminal investigation and police
practices within the context of the
Fourth Amendment to the United
States Constitution by analyzing the
legal, social, and historical foundations
of landmark cases. The course will
examine the balance between an
individual‘s expectation of privacy and
the government‘s ability to conduct
searches and make seizures. The Fifth
and Sixth Amendments will also be
examined.
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Prerequisite: CJ 151 Introduction to Criminal
Justice Functions and Processes, CJ 253
Criminal Law and Procedure, or permission
of the instructor
CJ 354
Policing in America
3 credits (CS)
This course examines police as part of
society‘s official control apparatus.
Major topics include historical
development of the police, role of the
police in the criminal justice system,
functions and effectiveness of the
police, police corruption, police ethics,
civil liability issues, and the relationship
of the police with the communities they
serve. The ―changing face of policing‖
and the future of policing in America
will be explored. The course will also
examine the nature and role of law
enforcement first-responders to
terrorist attacks or events involving use
of weapons of mass destruction.
Prerequisite: CJ 151 Introduction to Criminal
Justice Functions and Processes, or permission
of the instructor
CJ 357
Constitutional Law
3 credits (CS)
This course explores the cherished
rights of free speech, freedom of the
press, and freedom of religion as
provided in the First Amendment to
the United States Constitution, by
analyzing the legal and historical
foundations of landmark cases. The
course will delve into such topics as
internal security, racist speech, antiabortion
demonstrations, and
pornography.
Prerequisite: CJ 151 Introduction to Criminal
Justice Functions and Processes, HG 121
U.S. History to 1877, or HG 122 U.S.
History 1877 to present, or permission of
instructor