Sinclair Community College

Criminal Justice Science/Law Enforcement (CJLE.S.AAS)

70.0-71.0 Credit Hours

This program prepares students for careers as law enforcement officers. It is designed for students who are new to law enforcement, as well as for those who are already employed as law enforcement officers and want to add to their knowledge and skill sets and perform well on civil service exams for promotions.

Program Outcomes

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Assess and prioritize methods for measuring police productivity and community response.

Determine and assess situations requiring the use of physical force and methods necessary to complete peace-keeping functions.

Identify evidentiary items at a reported crime scene and demonstrate proper techniques for processing and preserving evidence.

Identify and demonstrate basic patrol operations.

Explain the basis for probable cause and identify the elements of crime in applying the Ohio Revised Code to real criminal acts or crime based scenarios.

Examine the current trends or topics in law enforcement and based on current intelligence and information identify possible future trends in law enforcement.

Curriculum

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective
3 credit hours

BIS 1120

Computer Concepts & Applications

3 credit hours

CJS 1101

Introduction to Criminal Justice Science

3 credit hours

CJS 1102

Constitutional Law

3 credit hours

CJS 1104

Criminal Evidence & Procedure

3 credit hours

CJS 1125

Policing

3 credit hours

CJS 2111

Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice

3 credit hours

CJS 2209

Computer Crime

3 credit hours

CJS 2295

Criminal Justice Science Seminar

4 credit hours

CJS 1105

Criminal Law

3 credit hours

CJS 1110

Interrogation, Documentation & Testimony

3 credit hours

CJS 1155

Homeland Security Issues & Administration

3 credit hours

CJS 2200

Human Relations, Mediation, & Conflict Resolution

3 credit hours

CJS 2205

Introduction to Criminal Investigation & Forensic Science

3 credit hours

ENG 1101

English Composition I

3 credit hours

ENG 1201

English Composition II

3 credit hours

ENS 1119

Concepts of Fitness for Criminal Justice

2 credit hours

PSY 1100

General Psychology

3 credit hours

SCC 1101

First Year Experience

1 credit hour

SOC 1101

Introduction to Sociology

3 credit hours

SPA 1161

Conversational Spanish for Criminal Justice

3 credit hours

Course Option
(COM 2206 OR COM 2211)
3 credit hours

Course Option
(MAT 1120 OR MAT 1270)
3 credit hours

Course Option
(BIO 1107 AND BIO 1108 OR CHE 1111 AND CHE 1151 OR PHY 1100 AND PHY 1110)
3 - 4 credit hours

Criminal Justice Science/Law Enforcement (CJLE.S.AAS)

70.0-71.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Assess and prioritize methods for measuring police productivity and community response.

Determine and assess situations requiring the use of physical force and methods necessary to complete peace-keeping functions.

Identify evidentiary items at a reported crime scene and demonstrate proper techniques for processing and preserving evidence.

Identify and demonstrate basic patrol operations.

Explain the basis for probable cause and identify the elements of crime in applying the Ohio Revised Code to real criminal acts or crime based scenarios.

Examine the current trends or topics in law enforcement and based on current intelligence and information identify possible future trends in law enforcement.

Curriculum

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

3 credit hours BIS 1120: Computer Concepts & Applications

3 credit hours CJS 1101: Introduction to Criminal Justice Science

3 credit hours CJS 1102: Constitutional Law

3 credit hours CJS 1104: Criminal Evidence & Procedure

3 credit hours CJS 1125: Policing

3 credit hours CJS 2111: Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice

3 credit hours CJS 2209: Computer Crime

4 credit hours CJS 2295: Criminal Justice Science Seminar

3 credit hours CJS 1105: Criminal Law

3 credit hours CJS 1110: Interrogation, Documentation & Testimony

3 credit hours CJS 1155: Homeland Security Issues & Administration

3 credit hours CJS 2200: Human Relations, Mediation, & Conflict Resolution

3 credit hours CJS 2205: Introduction to Criminal Investigation & Forensic Science

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

3 credit hours ENG 1201: English Composition II

2 credit hours ENS 1119: Concepts of Fitness for Criminal Justice

3 credit hours PSY 1100: General Psychology

1 credit hour SCC 1101: First Year Experience

3 credit hours SOC 1101: Introduction to Sociology

3 credit hours SPA 1161: Conversational Spanish for Criminal Justice

3 credit hours Course Option: (COM 2206 OR COM 2211)

3 credit hours Course Option: (MAT 1120 OR MAT 1270)

3 - 4 credit hours Course Option: (BIO 1107 AND BIO 1108 OR CHE 1111 AND CHE 1151 OR PHY 1100 AND PHY 1110)

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

BIS 1120 Computer Concepts & Applications
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Business Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Introduces students to personal computer concepts including hardware, system software, application software and the Internet. Learn the components of computer systems and develop a broad understanding of computer hardware and emerging technologies. Utilize productivity software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database. Learn Internet concepts that will allow them to use email systems and currently popular Web browsers to work with websites and Internet applications.

CJS 1101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Science
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Overview of the criminal justice system and an analysis of the interdependence of its components, including legislative, law enforcement, prosecution, court and correctional systems. Examination of responsibilities of professionals in each of these systems, including ethical and legal responsibilities.

CJS 1102 Constitutional Law
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Survey of Federal Constitutional Law. Emphasis on the Bill of Rights with particular attention to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. Federal and state statutes relevant to Constitutional Law are reviewed, analyzed and interpreted. Particular emphasis is placed on due process, equal protection, search and seizure, arrest and interrogation.

CJS 1104 Criminal Evidence & Procedure
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Overview of state and federal court systems. Study, analysis and application of the Rules of Evidence and Rules of Criminal Procedure from investigation to arrest and through trial and the appellate process. Ethical guidelines for criminal justice professionals in the detection of crime, apprehension and prosecution of the accused and constitutional restrictions on government actions.

CJS 1125 Policing
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Management and leadership of law enforcement agencies, including investigations, patrol, internal affairs, traffic enforcement and an overview of community based and problem-oriented policing theory and practice. Emphasis on crime analysis and prevention, community partnerships to reduce crime and community education. Principles of organization, staffing, budgeting, controlling, training and planning.

CJS 2111 Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Examination and analysis of legal and ethical obligations of criminal justice professionals in law enforcement, corrections and the courts. Study and assessment of policy and actions of individuals and organizations within the criminal justice system regarding conformity to accepted ethical and legal standards.

CJS 2209 Computer Crime
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Overview of criminal investigation of crimes committed in conjunction with computer technology. Types of crimes, prosecution and prevention strategies.

CJS 2295 Criminal Justice Science Seminar
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Capstone experience for Criminal Justice Science students that focuses on the integration of learning throughout the program through case study analysis, research and service learning. Additionally, attention will be given to the preparation for employment in the field of criminal justice. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.

CJS 1105 Criminal Law
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Basic concepts of Criminal Law and analysis of state and federal criminal statutes. Elements of crimes, criminal liability, jurisdiction over criminal offenses and criminal defenses and criminal responsibility will be examined. Additionally, crimes against property, crimes against persons and alcohol and drug crimes will be covered.

CJS 1110 Interrogation, Documentation & Testimony
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Development of communication skills applicable to criminal justice professionals. Emphasis on interviewing, interrogation, documentation of evidence in various documents, forms, reports and oral testimony.

CJS 1155 Homeland Security Issues & Administration
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Overview of homeland security threats, statutes, resources and the role of law enforcement as first responders with the emphasis on inter-agency cooperation. Examination of contemporary security issues in public and private spaces including risk analysis, critical incident management, inter-agency collaboration, specialized security fields, intelligence gathering and litigation. Exploration of the career opportunities in homeland security.

CJS 2200 Human Relations, Mediation, & Conflict Resolution
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Examination of cultural differences and the handling of special needs population by the criminal justice system, including current trends in meeting community needs. Emphasis on development of the knowledge and skill sets required of the criminal justice professional to address the needs and issues of diverse clientele throughout the criminal justice process. Strategies for mediation, conflict resolution and critical incident management for law enforcement and corrections personnel, including hostage negotiation.

CJS 2205 Introduction to Criminal Investigation & Forensic Science
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Survey of legal, technical and ethical aspects of criminal investigation. Common principles and techniques of criminal investigation, including crime scene procedures, collection and preservation of evidence, development of leads and criminalistics (current terminology for forensics). Skills necessary to investigate crimes and obtain legally admissible evidence. Basic science of physical, chemical and biological evidence.

ENG 1101 English Composition I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.

ENG 1201 English Composition II
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

English Composition II, building on the skills in English Composition I, develops rhetorical literacy through research, critical reading and multigenre writing tasks. Through major and minor, cumulative and stand-alone assignments, students construct arguments and analyses, ethically incorporating academic sources while developing their own voices as writers and citizens.

ENS 1119 Concepts of Fitness for Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Exercise, Nutrition and Sport Sciences
Division: Life and Health Sciences

This course will provide the student an opportunity to learn and experience behaviors that will result in a healthy lifestyle. Principles of fitness and evaluation methods, as well as steps to take to achieve a healthy lifestyle will be explored.

PSY 1100 General Psychology
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Psychology
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

University-parallel course covering history and systems of psychology, behavioral research methods, physiology of behavior, sensation, perception, learning, memory, consciousness, cognition, personality, lifespan development, gender, social psychology, motivation, emotion, stress, mental disorders and therapies.

SCC 1101 First Year Experience
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Sinclair Community College
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

This course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to Sinclair Community College. Topics include college resources; academic, career and personal goals; learning styles; the learning process; financial responsibility; stress and wellness; and an introduction to the general education competencies at Sinclair.

SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Sociology
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

A critical analysis of contemporary American society with review of major sociological theories, research methods, culture, socialization, groups, social structure, social institutions, deviance, social inequalities, social processes and social change.

SPA 1161 Conversational Spanish for Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Spanish
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Conversational Spanish focused on learning to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals in the professional capacity of a law enforcement officer. Oral practice and discussions center on the understanding of the language within its cultural context. Considerable supplementary work required.

COMPLEX REQUIREMENT
(COM 2206 OR COM 2211)

COMPLEX REQUIREMENT
(MAT 1120 OR MAT 1270)

COMPLEX REQUIREMENT
(BIO 1107 AND BIO 1108 OR CHE 1111 AND CHE 1151 OR PHY 1100 AND PHY 1110)

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