Course Descriptions
Criminal Justice (CJC) Courses
CJC 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3-0) 3 credits
This course examines the functions and interrelationships of the component parts of the criminal justice system - the police, courts, and corrections. Relevant constitutional law and Supreme Court decisions are reviewed, and contemporary problems and issues in criminal justice are highlighted. Career opportunities are also explored in the course.
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CJC 105 Criminal Law (3-0) 3 credits
A study of the New York State Penal Law. Sections of the Penal Law will be discussed and analyzed. Specific attention will be given to offenses that are considered to be both serious and frequently committed. Legal definitions, interpretations and classifications of crimes will be examined. General legal principles, recent court decisions and case law will also be considered.
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CJC 110 Criminal Procedure Law (3-0) 3 credits
A study of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Specific topics include court procedures, laws of arrest and search warrants. Special emphasis will be placed on Constitutional limitations, criminal proceedings, and legal terminology.
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CJC 120 Introductions to Corrections (3-0) 3 credits
Development of corrections; the correctional client in local, state and federal correctional facilities; the effects of criminal justice reform; and court decisions implementing due process and civil rights for correctional clients.
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CJC 125 Juvenile Justice (3-0) 3 credits
The course examines theories of causation relating to juvenile delinquency. Topics include the role of police, courts, corrections and community programs in delinquency prevention, control and treatment. Specific attention will be given to juvenile violent behavior and constitutional rights of the juvenile.
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CJC 130 Introduction to Probation (3-0) 3 credits
Development and historical significance of probation, organization and administration; probation services, preparation of reports, sources of information and family court services.
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CJC 200 Cooperative Education (6-0) 6 credits
The Cooperative Education course may be taken after the student has completed the first and second semester requirements of the Criminal Justice program. The student will be assigned to work in a criminal justice agency or department. The course is designed to supplement the academic knowledge with first-hand, ‘real-world’ experience in a workplace setting.
Prerequisite: Grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
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CJC 202 Capstone in Criminal Justice (1-0) 1 credit
This course is a culminating experience for the AAS Criminal Justice Students. Students will build upon previous work and practice career skills through job searches, resume and cover letter creation, application submission and mock interviews. Students will reflect on their growth as a learner and as an aspiring professional. This will facilitate an awareness of the skills needing further development. Pre-requisite: CJC 100
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CJC 204 Criminal Justice Technology (1-0) 1 credit
This course provides students with a survey of criminal justice technologies and their uses within the criminal justice system. Major topics include: technology infrastructure, body-worn cameras, the evolution of electronic monitoring/surveillance, inside the Darknet, securing cyberspace in the 21st century, the use
of technology in processing a crime scene, (i.e., fingerprints, DNA collection and analysis, photography and videography), and other automation and technology available in the criminal justice system. Moreover, through this course, the study of technology examines the ethical and legal implications of technology.
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CJC 205 Principles of Criminal Investigation (3-0) 3 credits
This is an examination of the methods, skills and basic procedures involved in the investigation of a criminal matter. Topics include interrogation and interviewing, crime scene processing, search and seizure, report writing and crime scene sketches. Special emphasis will be placed on serious crimes, criminal profiling and victimology.
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CJC 212 Introduction to Criminalistics (3-0) 3 credits
Criminalistics examines the application of the physical and biological sciences to the investigation of possible crime and criminal activity. Modern technology will be examined as it applies to crime scene management, the fingerprint science, photography and trace evidence. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between science and law enforcement, with consideration to the legal implication involved in crime scene investigation. Ethical issues surrounding criminalistics will also be addressed and explored in this course.
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CJC 215 Current Practices in Corrections (3-0) 3 credits
Review of conflicting correctional ideologies, alternatives to incarceration, professionalism in corrections, and community corrections. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of research.
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CJC 217 Issues in Constitutional Law (3-0) 3 credits
A study of Constitutional Law, including constitutional aspects of criminal law and procedure. Special emphasis will be placed on civil liberties, and individual rights guaranteed and protected by the Constitution. Legal principles, government reactions, and limits of the Constitution will also be examined. Specific attention and analysis will be given to landmark Supreme Court cases in order to emphasize the constitutional aspects of criminal justice.
Prerequisite: CJC 100
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CJC 220 Contemporary Trends in Probation (3-0) 3 credits
Recent trends in probation, community oriented services, group methods, and State and Federal research projects, including an in-depth look at treatment modalities for juvenile and adult offenders in the probation rehabilitation process.
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CJC 225 Police Community Relations (3-0) 3 credits
This course explores the role of the police in, and their relations with, the communities they serve. Emphasis will be placed on community policing, professionalism, and accountability of the individual officer and police departments and institutions promoting a meaningful police image.
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CJC 270 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice (3-0) 3 credits
This course explores current issues in criminal justice such as community relations, use of force, hiring, emergency response, and other current issues from a practical standpoint with discussion focusing on DEI and Social Justice considerations. Students will participate in discussions and written assignments expressing their views and ideas relating to these issues. Also, the future of criminal justice system will be looked at and discussed.
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