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CJ 101 Criminal Justice Systems
(F)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
Examines in detail the criminal justice system of the United
States including the role of police, the judiciary, and
correctional systems. Also involves an analysis of the agencies
involved in the processes of administration of criminal justice.
CJ 102
Introduction to Corrections (F)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
Examines the development of modern correctional concepts and
standards dealing with correctional administration. The course
will further examine the various correctional systems, with
special emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation.
CJ 103
Introduction to Law Enforcement (F)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
Surveys law enforcement today: the role, history, development, and
constitutional aspects of law enforcement and public safety.
Emphasis is placed upon police functions and the techniques,
purposes, objectives, and theories of police science.
CJ 201
Criminal Procedure (F)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
The Constitutional aspects of arrest, search and seizure are
considered together with interrogation and confession, self-
incrimination and right to counsel. Students will learn rules of
evidence as these apply to law enforcement officers in the
performance of their investigatory duties and testimony in court.
CJ 202
Criminal Law (S)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
An examination of the element of statutory felonies and
misdemeanors, both state and federal, emphasizing West Virginia
criminal status and procedures.
CJ 203
Criminal Evidence (F)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
This course is designed as an introductory course in criminal
evidence. This course will help the student understand the
requirements needed to admit evidence in a criminal court
proceeding.
CJ 213
Criminal Investigation (S)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
Explores the fundamental principles and concepts of investigation.
Method of investigation, search of the crime scene, collection and
preservation of evidence. Interviews and interrogations, sources
of information, techniques of surveillance, stakeouts and raids.
CJ 217
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency (S)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
Explores the historical context of delinquency; the changing legal
environment, including major court decisions that have transformed
the juvenile justice system, including descriptions and
discussions of juvenile delinquency prevention and control
programs.
CJ 221
Community Corrections (F)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
Examination of community treatment in the correctional process;
contemporary usage of pre-sentence investigation, selection,
supervision and release of probationers and parolees. Study of the
process as related to both adults and juveniles.
CJ 223
Criminology (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SO 200. EN 101 is highly recommended but not
required.
Investigates the theories of crime, including a review of the
various types, causes, consequences, and controls of human
behavior.
CJ
226/PY
226 Abnormal Psychology (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 090 and EN 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for
placement in college-level English.
This course will deal with the abnormal behavioral patterns found
in individuals. This course will deal with the psychological and
legal issues found in dealing with an individual who has abnormal
behavior and/or an addictive behavior.
CJ 230
Pistol and Personal Protection (S)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
This course is open to all people, but is of special interest to
those considering a career in law enforcement, corrections,
security, or private investigation. This course will teach the
basic attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to own, store,
and use a firearm safely. The primary focus is handgun safety and
the legal provisions, moral aspects, physical, and legal issues
inherent in the philosophy of the use of deadly force will be
addressed.
CJ 240
Correctional Procedure I (F)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
This course covers the procedures used to control and care for the
correctional client at various security levels within a
correctional institution. Topics include interior and exterior
security, inmate and cell searches, contraband, cell extraction,
and supervision of inmates.
CJ 241
Correctional Procedure II (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: CJ 240.
A continuation of CJ 240. Topics include inmate discipline,
handling of aggressive inmates, hostage situations, health issues,
inmate tricks, suicidal inmates, and transportation of inmates.
CJ 250
Ethics in Criminal Justice (S)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
This course will discuss the philosophical and practical dilemmas
surrounding the modern criminal justice system, including the
police, courts, and correctional subsystems.
CJ 275
Special Topics in Criminal Justice (O)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Division Chair. EN 101 is highly
recommended but not required.
Presents courses in Criminal Justice which the College expects to
offer only once or occasionally in response to specific needs. The
course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual
instruction, and/or research in an area related to Criminal
Justice.
CJ 280
Traffic Law and Enforcement (S)
3 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
A course designed to evaluate the varied and complex traffic law
system, emphasizing the West Virginia Traffic Code.
CJ 290
Internship in Criminal Justice (F/S)
3-12 Semester Hours
EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
This course provides students an opportunity to work in a criminal
justice agency and to observe the day-to-day operation of the
agency. The practicum will allow the student to relate formal
classroom learning to an actual work experience.
Last Update -
05/21/2007
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