Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course surveys the entire criminal justice process from law enforcement to the administration of justice through corrections. It discusses the history and philosophy of the system and introduces various career opportunities.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course examines the history and philosophy of law enforcement, as well as the organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal agencies. It includes the duties and functions of law enforcement officers.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course studies the duties, and responsibilities of the uniformed police patrol. It emphasizes the importance of patrol function and includes principles, methods, procedures and resources used in police patrol operations. (as needed)
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course provides an introduction to the basic elements of substantive and procedural law and the stages in the judicial process. It includes an overview of state and federal court structure.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course examines both substantive and procedural law. The legal elements of various crimes are discussed, with emphasis placed on the contents of the Alabama Code. Areas of criminal procedure essential to the criminal justice profession are covered.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course provides an introduction to the philosophical and historical foundations of corrections in America. Incarceration and some of its alternatives are considered.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course analyzes criminal and deviant behavior systems. An emphasis is placed on sociological and psychological theories of crime causation.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course delves into the nature and extent of crime in the United States as well as criminal delinquent behavior and theories of causation. The study includes criminal personalities, principles of prevention, control and treatment.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course examines the causes of delinquency. It also reviews programs of prevention and control of juvenile delinquency as well as the role of the courts.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
CODE - C PREREQUISITE: As required by program. This course focuses on the basic concepts of influencing human behavior. Theories of individual and group counseling are emphasized, as well as some of the barriers faced in dealing with the public offender.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course examines the principles of organization and administration of law enforcement agencies. Theories of management, budgeting, and various personnel issues are covered.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course explores the theory and scope of criminal investigation. The duties and responsibilities of the investigator are included. The techniques and strategies used in investigation are emphasized.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course examines the fundamentals of crime scene investigation. Measuring and sketching the scene, photography, evidence collection and preservation, and courtroom procedures are considered.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course surveys the different methods used in the rehabilitation of public offenders. Topics include individual and group counseling, education, recreation, religion, drug treatment, and vocational programs.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course involves practical experience with a criminal justice agency under faculty supervision. Permission of the instructor is required. This course may be repeated with the approval of the department head.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 15
