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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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 1165 Corrections
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

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Analysis of operations of correctional facilities from historical, functional and management perspectives. Attention to administrative and management issues in different types of facilities, with different populations and in community-based programs. Examination of best practices in the field of corrections, including state and federal programs for institutional and community settings.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.