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CJCR 1307. Correctional Systems and Practices. (3-3-0)
A study of corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role;
institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future
issues. The student will identify the organization and role of corrections; distinguish operations and
procedure within correctional programs; and appraise rehabilitation, alternatives to institutionalization and
future issues.
CJCR 2325. Legal Aspects of Corrections. (3-3-0)
A study of the operation, management, and legal issues affecting corrections. Analysis of constitutional
issues involving rights of the convicted, as well as civil liability of correctional agencies and staff.
CJLE 1333. Traffic Law. (3-3-0)
State law pertaining to vehicular traffic; history of traffic law; factors which affect officer-violator relations
during contact; procedures which will maximize the personal safety of the officer during a traffic stop;
accident investigation procedures; and a concentrated study of the Uniform Act (VCS 6701d).
CJLE 1394. Special Topics in Law Enforcement. (3-3-0)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors
pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
CJSA 1325. Criminol gy. (3-3-0)
Examination of the cases, treatment and prevention of crime and delinquency. Students will analyze the
various aspects of deviant behavior, criminological and methodological, relative to the social sciences.
CJSA 1347. Patrol Administration. (3-3-0)
Line activities of law enforcement agencies with emphasis on the patrol function and prevention of crime;
includes traffic, investigation, juvenile, vice, and other specialized operational units.
CJSA 1348. Ethics in Criminal Justice. (3-3-0)
The study of basic moral and ethical issues in policing, the course, sentencing and corrections. An
examination of the ethical issues involved in criminal justice research.
CJSA 1392. Special Topics in Criminal Justice. (3-3-0)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors
pertinent to the technology or occupation relevant to the professional development of the student.
CJSA 2382, 2383. Coop/Seminar Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. (3-1-20)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, approval of division chairperson. Must currently hold job in the criminal
justice/corrections field to get co-op credit, if not another criminal justice/corrections course must be
substituted for the co-op.
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an
individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college
and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture
component. Lab fee.
CRIJ 1301. Introduction to Criminal Justice. (3-3-0)
A study of the history and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined; its nature
and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense;
trial process; corrections.
CRIJ 1306. The Courts and Criminal Procedure. (3-3-0)
A study of the judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of American court system; prosecution;
right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence;
sentencing.
CRIJ 1307. Crime in America. (3-3-0)
A study of American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting
crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; prevention of crime.
