| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CJS-151 | Intro to Policing CJS-151 This 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.
Intro to Policing Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CJS-150 | Intro/Criminal Just CJS-150 Focuses on an overview of the justice system with emphasis on the total system of police, courts, and corrections.
Intro/Criminal Just Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CJS-081 | Police Report Writing CJS-081 This 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.
Police Report Writing Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| CJS-210 | Community Policing CJS-210 This 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.
Community Policing Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CJS-152 | Criminal Investigation I CJS-152 Focuses 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.
Criminal Investigation I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CJS-089 | Police Operations *CJS-089 This course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the patrol officer. Topics covered will include routine patrol, traffic enforcement and officer survival.
Police Operations Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CJS-160 | Criminal Evidence and Procedure CJS-160 Focuses on the application of Constitutional law. Procedural responsibilities of the police as they apply to the constitutional rights of the individual will be emphasized.
Criminal Evidence and Procedure Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CJS-1-- | Criminal Justice Internship CJS-1--
Criminal Justice Internship | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
23.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 23.0 | ||
| Suggested Electives | |||
| CJS-104 | Criminal Justice Internship I CJS-104
Criminal Justice Internship I Course Outline | 1.0 | |
| CJS-105 | Criminal Justice Internship II CJS-105
Criminal Justice Internship II Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| CJS-106 | Crimiinal Justice Internship III CJS-106
Crimiinal Justice Internship III Course Outline | 3.0 | |