Criminal Justice

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

CRJ 100 : Introduction to Criminal Justice

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 110 : Introduction to Law Enforcement

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 116 : Police Patrol

This course studies the duties, and responsibilities of the uniformed police patrol. It emphasizes the importance of patrol functions and includes principles, methods, procedures and resources used in police patrol operations.

Credits

3

CRJ 117 : Community Relations

This course discusses the role of the police officer in achieving and maintaining public support. It includes public information, juvenile relations, public relations, service, and mobilizing community involvement and cooperation.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 130 : Introduction to Law and Judicial Process

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 140 : Criminal Law and Procedure

This course examines both substantive and procedural law. The legal elements of various crimes are discussed, with attention to the Alabama Code. Areas of criminal procedure essential to the criminal justice profession are covered.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 146 : Criminal Evidence

This course considers the origins of the law of evidence and current rules of evidence. Types of evidence, their definitions and uses are covered, as well as the functions of the court regarding evidence.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 147 : Constitutional Law

This course involves constitutional law as it applies to criminal justice. It includes recent Supreme Court decisions affecting criminal justice professionals, such as right to counsel, search and seizure, due process and civil rights.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 150 : Introduction to Corrections

This course provides an introduction to the philosophical and historical foundations of corrections in America. Incarceration and some of its alternatives are considered.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 156 : Correctional Institutions

This course examines correctional institutions and their functions. Topics covered include prison facilities, programs, and the effects of incarceration.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 157 : Community-Based Corrections

This course examines various forms of community corrections and alternative sentences. Probation, parole, halfway houses, work release, community service, electronic monitoring, and camps are among the programs considered.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 160 : Introduction to Security

This course surveys the operation, organization and problems in providing safety and security to business enterprises. Private, retail, and industrial securities are covered.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 166 : Private and Retail Security

This course surveys the legal foundations, regulations, training, and other issues in private security. Typical offenses, laws, and law enforcement strategies common in the field are covered. Methods of loss prevention are examined.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 177 : Criminal and Deviant Behavior

This course analyzes criminal and deviant behavior systems. An emphasis is placed on sociological and psychological theories of crime causation.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 178 : Narcotics/Dangerous Drugs

This course surveys the history and development of drug abuse in society. Theories of drug abuse, identification and classification of drugs are covered. Strategies for combating the drug problem are discussed.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 205 : Treatment of the Offender

This course looks at the principles and techniques of dealing with the detained offender. Topics include searching, transporting, interviewing, and counseling.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 208 : Introduction to Criminology

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 209 : Juvenile Delinquency

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 212 : Correctional Counseling Techniques

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 216 : Police Organization and Administration

This course examines the principles of organization and administration of law enforcement agencies. Theories of management, budgeting, and various personnel issues are covered.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 217 : Report Writing

This course reviews the various types of police reports, including incident, investigative, progress, and others. The course analyzes the different forms of written communications used in law enforcement.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 219 : Firearms

This course covers the moral implications, legal provisions, safety precautions, and restrictions governing the use of firearms. The use of sidearm and riot guns with stationary and combat targets is explored.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 220 : Criminal Investigation

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 230 : Criminalistics

This course surveys the different techniques of scientific investigation. Emphasis is given to ballistics, photography, fingerprints, DNA, trace evidence, body fluids, casts, and the like.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 236 : Advanced Criminalistics

This course covers the collection, handling, and analysis of evidence from crime scene to laboratory to courtroom. Topics include hair, fibers, body fluids, firearms, glass, paint, drugs, documents, etc. Laboratory experience may be utilized.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 238 : Crime Scene Investigation

This course examines the fundamentals of crime scene investigation. Measuring and sketching the scene, photography, evidence collection and preservation, and courtroom procedures are considered.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 239 : Issues in Law Enforcement

This course involves research, writing, and discussion of selected subjects relating to law enforcement. An analysis of contemporary police problems is provided.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 256 : Correctional Rehabilitation

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 259 : Issues in Corrections

This course involves research, writing, and discussion of selected subjects relating to corrections. An analysis of contemporary problems in corrections is provided.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 280 : Internship in Criminal Justice

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None.

CRJ 290 : Selected Topics - Seminar in Criminal Justice

This course involves reading, research, writing, and discussion of selected subjects relating to criminal justice. Various contemporary problems in criminal justice are analyzed. This course may be repeated with approval from the department head.

Credits

1 - 3

Prerequisites

None.