| FIRST YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CJS-080 | Introduction to Policing CJS-080This course provides an introduction to the police profession by examining the history of policing, the mental and physical requirements for a police officer, and police operational issues. Consideration is also given to current policing trends.
| 3.0 |
| CJS-081 | Police Report Writing CJS-081This course provides an understanding of the fundamental principles of good writing and effective police reporting by developing a practical, basic understanding to the types of reports and forms commonly used in the field of criminal justice.
| 2.0 |
| CJS-090 | Community Policing CJS-090This course examines the relationship between police and the community and provides information on how to strengthen that relationship. Strategies for effective community policing are examined.
| 3.0 |
| CJS-150 | Intro/Criminal Just CJS-150Focuses on an overview of the justice system with emphasis on the total system of police, courts, and corrections.
| 3.0 |
| CJS-152 | Criminal Investigation I CJS-152Focuses on the fundamentals of investigation, crime scene applications, and investigative techniques and procedures. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the theory and practicality of investigation from crime scene to courtroom.
| 3.0 |
| CJS-153 | Police Operations *CJS-153This course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the patrol officer. Topics covered will include routine patrol, traffic enforcement, and officer survival.
| 3.0 |
| CJS-160 | Criminal Evidence & Procedure CJS-160Focuses on the application of Constitutional law. Procedural responsibilities of the police as they apply to the constitutional rights of the individual will be emphasized.
| 3.0 |
| HED-178 | Responding to Emergencies HED-178The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
22.0 | |
Total Program Hours | 22.0 |