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Course Descriptions
CRJ 100 - Law and Order
Credits: 3.00
Every society has both formal and informal means of requiring people to follow its rules. This course examines the criminal justice system and other mechanisms we rely on in the United States to discourage people from engaging in socially unacceptable behavior. Current events and related topics will be used to explore the role and impact of public attitudes, political forces and social institutions on maintaining order in a diverse society. In dealing with this material, students will use analytical and creative thinking strategies and sharpen their skills in reasoning, problem solving and factual analysis.
Co-requisites: ENG 071 and/or ENG 055
CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credits: 3.00
A survey of the contemporary criminal justice system. Explores the history, development and role of the criminal justice system with emphasis on major systems of social control: the police, courts and corrections. This course is open to students in other academic programs. Note: This course satisfies the Multicultural/Global Awareness Intensive Value.
Prerequisites: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 and placement into ENG 101.
Intensive Values: Multicultural/Global Awareness
CRJ 112 - Criminal Law
Credits: 3.00
The history and development of criminal law as a form of social control. The evolution of criminal law from civil law, and the relationship between common and statutory criminal law. Emphasis is given to the substantive aspects of criminal law and how it differs from civil law.
Prerequisites: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 and placement into ENG 101.
CRJ 131 - Constitutional Law
Credits: 3.00
Case analysis of the development of federalism, the separation of power and the role of the federal and state courts in constitutional development and contemporary control. Constitutional issues developed in the United States which have had direct bearing on the role and policies of criminal justice agencies are included. Note : This course satisfies the Values/Ethics/Social Policy Intensive Value.
Prerequisites: ENG 101
Intensive Values: Values/Ethics/Social Policy; Written Communication
CRJ 127 - Computer Applications in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3.00
Provides a basic understanding of computers with emphasis on their uses and application in criminal justice. Integrates classroom learning with laboratory experience. Introduces the major microcomputer application tools: Windows, Internet Explorer, E-mail, and Microsoft Office (Word for word processing, Excel for spreadsheet design, and PowerPoint for presentation graphics.) Introduces database concepts and criminal justice databases such as National Archive of Criminal Justice data.
Prerequisites: ENG 060 or higher placement, students should be either taking, have successfully completed, or tested out of ENG 071 and MAT 070.
Intensive Values: Computer Literacy; Technology/Environment/Health
CRJ 231 - Principles of Correction
Credits: 3.00
This course will survey the historical and philosophical development of the correctional system, with special emphasis on systems within Massachusetts, the federal system, probation and other alternatives to incarceration and parole. It will include an overview of the fundamental processes, trends and practices of correctional institutions, with consideration to give topics such as: overcrowding, violence, AIDS and other health related issues; staffing; females offenders, and international perspectives..
Prerequisites: CRJ 111, ENG 101.
Intensive Values: Written Communication
CRJ 151 - Interpersonal Communications in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3.00
Examines the dynamics of professional and interpersonal communications within the field of criminal justice/law enforcement. Included are such areas as crisis intervention, stress awareness and management, professional relationships, ethics, and conflict resolution.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or permission of instructor.
Intensive Values: Multicultural/Global Awareness
CRJ 152 Criminal Evidence and Court Procedure
Credits: 3.00
This course examiens the law and rules of evidence as they apply to law enforcement officers in the daily performance of their duties and their testimony in court.
Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101 and successful completion of CRJ 112.
CRJ 241 - Criminal Investigation
Credits: 3.00
Principles of criminal investigation, including investigative functions, resources, crime scene processing, evidence collection, and use of laboratory instruments. Preparation of initial and follow-up reports covered as an essential ingredient of the investigative function. Included are criminal investigation roles encompassing the police role from the time an officer first becomes aware that a crime has been committed until investigative efforts are completed.
Prerequisites: CRJ 131 and CRJ 152 or permission of instructor.
CRJ 122 - Juvenile Justice Process
Credits: 3.00
Rehabilitative theories and treatment programs of public institutions and public and private agencies. Case studies are made available to the student for analysis. Adolescent behavior, peer pressure, and the role of the family are examined. This course is open to students in other academic programs.
Prerequisites: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060.
CRJ 153- Law, Justice and Society
Credits: 3.00
This course explores the social, political, and economic factors that influence the creation, implementation, and enforcement of laws in our society. The extent to which the legal system can be an agent of social justice is examined through readings and discussion. Students will gain valuable insights and experience through a required serve learning placement in a community agency, such as human services, criminal justice, educator, or the courts.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENG 101.
Intensive Values: Computer Literacy; Value/Ethics/Social Policy
CRJ 156 - Society & Victims of Crime
Credits: 3.00
This course examines theories and research regarding victims of crime and the treatment of victims within the criminal justice system. Current social programs such as restitution, compensation, and victims' rights will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to special victim groups; i.e., children, the elderly, and victims of family violence.
Prerequisites: Eligible for EN 101.
General Education Electives: Behavioral Science
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