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COURSES
CJS* 139: Shooting Reconstruction
Reconstruction of shooting incidents is a critical investigative area for all law
enforcement agencies. This course will cover topics such as gunshot residue
and distance determination, scene investigation and the search of physical
evidence, determination of bullet trajectory, bloodsplatter patterns, DRUG-
FIRE, and glass examination. Hands-on techniques will be emphasized. (O)
1 credit
CJS* 144: Policing Techniques
(formerly CJ 144: Community Policing Techniques)
This course will help to identify the social science, theoretical and historical
roots of community policing and will clarify the concept in both organizational
and philosophical terms. Research relative to the successes and failures of
community policing will be studied as well as various programs that fall under
the community policing rubric. (O) 1 credit
CJS* 145: Interviewing and Interrogation
(formerly CJ 157: Interviewing and Interrogation)
This course will present the determination of when interviewing or interrogation
should be used. The use of interviewing methods including the how, what and
why of each will be discussed. (O) 1 credit
CJS* 157: Homeland Security and Domestic Preparedness
This course will explore how terrorism and the threat of terrorism is managed
by state and federal agencies. The use of standardized formats for emergency
response will be explored. (O) 1 credit
CJS* 171: Safety and Fire Protection Management
(formerly CJ 131)
The management of safety and fire prevention services and accident prevention
programs will be covered. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
CJS* 211: Criminal Law I
(formerly CJ 211)
Students will study the elements of crime, especially the intent and the act,
and a survey of the common law felonies and misdemeanors that make up the
body of criminal law. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa) 3 credits
CJS* 212: Criminal Law II
(formerly CJ 212)
A study of the act(s) which make up the elements of a crime. The analysis of
these criminal elements will allow an in-depth understanding and exploration
into a wide spectrum of modern day criminal law and effective legal reinforcement.
Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CJS* 211. (Sp) 3 credits
CJS* 213: Evidence and Criminal Procedure
(formerly CJ 222: Evidence and Court Procedure)
The rules of evidence, with emphasis on the hearsay rule, the exceptions
to the rule, best evidence rule, documents, corpus delicti, opinion evidence,
circumstantial evidence, privileged communications, wiretapping, confessions,
search and seizures, will be covered. Class: 3 hours per week. (Sp) 3 credits
CJS* 215/LGL* 225: Trial Research & Presentation
(formerly CJ 225/LGL* 225: Trial Techniques)
Provides in-depth involvement, academically as well as practically, in various
aspects of courtroom experience. The rules of evidence are examined through
the study of various legal problems. Ability to analyze facts and legal issues
and to develop logical legal arguments is emphasized. Concentration is given
to proper courtroom demeanor and advocacy skills. (Fa) 3 credits.
CJS* 216: Advanced Trial Techniques
(formerly CJ 227: Advanced Trial Presentation)
Students in this advanced trial techniques and litigation class will further
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develop and perfect their skills in the presentation of a legal case in front
of a courtroom (judge or jury). The student will learn to go beyond the basic
aspects of courtroom rules and procedures and will develop a theme of how a
case should be presented differently at different times and in front of different
audiences. This class is set forth to fine tune the litigation skills of the prospective
law student in a legal debate atmosphere. Furthermore, this course will
perfect the technique and ability of the student to research, analyze and use
legal case law and evidence to their fullest capacity in order to present the
most effective and persuasive case possible in a court of law. Class: 3 hours
per week. (Sp) 3 credits.
CJS* 219/LGL* 226: Mock Trial Practicum
(formerly CJ 226/LGL* 226)
Provides in-depth involvement, academically as well as practically, in various
aspects of the courtroom experience. Selected students become role players
in a national competition involving a mock scenario. Selected students are
supplied a complex legal problem. Fact analysis and development of logical
legal arguments are undertaken, and students prepare and present both sides
of a case, competing against other colleges. Analytical and communication
skills are developed in following courtroom procedure. Prerequisite: Students
must try out during the previous semester and be selected for the American
Mock Trial Association team. Not available to students who have received a
Bachelor’s degree. (Sp) 3 credits.
CJS* 220: Criminal Investigation
(formerly CJ 221)
Methods and procedures of investigation in misdemeanors and felonies will be
taught. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CJS* 101. (Fa) 3 credits
CJS* 221: Arson Investigation
This course covers a wide range of topics in various disciplines and professions
related to fire investigation. The nature and behavior of fire, ignition
sources, fire related deaths and arson investigation will be explored. Other
investigative topics such as fire modeling, courtroom testimony and report
writing will be included. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
CJS* 222: Computer Investigation Techniques.
(formerly CJ 104: Computer Forensics)
This course provides a complete overview of computer forensics from its definition
to crime scene investigation. Included in the discussions are the topics of
seizure of data, determining the “fingerprints “ of the crime, and tracking down
the criminal. Crimes such as Web Hacking and Virus transmittal will also be
examined. The course will focus on solving the crime rather than information
security. (O) 3 credits
CJS* 225: Forensic Science
(formerly CJ 230: Introduction to Forensic Science)
Forensic science is the application of science to those criminal and civil laws
that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system. The study
of physical evidence encompasses any and all objects that can establish that
a crime has been committed or can provide a link between a crime and its
victim or a crime and its perpetrator. This course will be devoted to the discussion
of methods and techniques available to law enforcement personnel and
forensic scientists for the evaluation of physical evidence. Class: 3 hours per
week. (F) 3 credits.
CJS* 226: Forensic Science II
(formerly CJ 231: Advanced Forensic Science)
This course will be devoted to advanced topics within the area of forensic
science. The physical evidence at a crime scene provides investigators with
valuable information linking the suspect to the crime scene, to the victim and
to a weapon. This course will discuss advanced methods of crime scene re-
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer