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Course Descriptions
<br />become part of the student's permanent record.
<br />Satisfactory completion of externship training Is
<br />required for graduation.
<br />Prerequisite: Successful completion of modules 110
<br />though 170
<br />Module 5.50 units 250 extern hours
<br />BA190 Externship (ACCSC Accredited Campuses)
<br />Externship is the final module following successful
<br />completion of classroom training and is designed to
<br />provide a realistic workplace environment in which the
<br />student will refine technological, procedural, decision -
<br />making, and interpersonal skills. On the job
<br />externships are completed in approved facilities that
<br />provide students with the opportunity to apply the
<br />knowledge and skills acquired during the training
<br />program. Externs work under the directed supervision
<br />of school personnel and are evaluated on skill
<br />performance, subject knowledge, professionalism, and
<br />participation/attendance. All absences during the
<br />externship must be made up. Externship evaluations
<br />become part of the student's permanent record.
<br />Satisfactory completion of externship training is
<br />required for graduation.
<br />Prerequisite: Successful completion of modules 110
<br />though 170
<br />Criminal Justice
<br />Module 4.0 units 40140lecllab
<br />CJ 110 Private Security
<br />This course explores private security through an in-
<br />depth examination of the various operations conducted
<br />by private security professionals. Students explore the
<br />origin and history of private security and evaluate the
<br />business and ethical concepts involved in security.
<br />Potential civil and criminal liability issues as well as the
<br />legal powers of private security officers are covered.
<br />The fields of Private Security are compared and
<br />contrasted. In addition, students are trained on legal
<br />aspects, Patrol techniques, Report Writing, liability,
<br />and company requirements relating to the arrest of an
<br />Individual utilizing the Department of Consumer Affairs'
<br />Powers of Arrest Training Manual. There are no
<br />prerequisites.
<br />Module 4.0 units 40140lec/lab
<br />CJ 120 Corrections
<br />This course explores the programs, services, facilities
<br />and organizations responsible for managing people
<br />accused, or convicted, of committing crimes. Students
<br />will compare and contrast theories of corrections as
<br />well as develop practical skills In prisoner
<br />management. The difference between detention
<br />facilities, Jail facilities, and correctional facilities will be
<br />Identified. Ethical and legal implications faced in
<br />corrections and detention systems will also be
<br />assessed. In addition, students are trained in the use
<br />of Handcuffs, ankle cuffs, Chemical Agents and how to
<br />apply, decontaminate, document, and report them.
<br />There are no prerequisites.
<br />61.
<br />Module 4.0 units 40/40 lee/lab
<br />CJ 130 Crime Scene Technology
<br />In this course students will practice and develop skills
<br />in basic forensic and crime scene processing activities
<br />that may be used to Investigate crimes and accidents,
<br />or for other risk management related investigations on
<br />scene. Students will learn the fundamentals of
<br />recovering fingerprints, blood spatter, ballistics, crime
<br />scene sketching and Incident scene protection and
<br />security. Also, collection, and preservation of evidence,
<br />as well as entomology and trace evidence and the
<br />importance of both. How to interview witnesses, search
<br />for suspects, make arrests, Interrogate suspects,
<br />Identify leads, and maintain a chain of custody.
<br />Emphasis Is placed on communication skills,
<br />professional conduct and problem -solving skills that
<br />play a vital role when working at a crime scene.
<br />There are no prerequisites.
<br />Module 4.0 units 40140 lee/lab
<br />CJ 140 Investigations and Surveillance
<br />This course teaches the fundamental details of how
<br />criminal investigations are conducted and what role,
<br />evidence, information, surveillance, and undercover
<br />operations play in them. Students will be introduced to
<br />commonly used tools, techniques, and methods of
<br />investigation, such as crime scene evidence, reports,
<br />and interrogations. Students will also learn to
<br />distinguish between different types of investigations
<br />depending on the kind of incident or crime, Students
<br />will progress from a simple trespass incident to an
<br />advanced robbery/ shooting investigation. Emphasis
<br />will be placed on workplace soft skills which are of
<br />particular importance in an investigation including
<br />effective communication with others, conflict
<br />resolution, problem solving, and overall
<br />professionalism. There are no prerequisites.
<br />Module 4.0 units 40/40lec/lab
<br />CJ 150 Legal Studies for Justice and Security
<br />This course will introduce the student to the Criminal
<br />Law system. The student will gain an appreciation for
<br />the manner in which the criminal law is applied to
<br />uncover justice in our society. Students learn the
<br />classification of law, Part 1 crimes and the elements
<br />that define those laws and their statute of limitations.
<br />The student will learn Constitutional law Including
<br />amendments, warrants, and their exceptions, as well
<br />as exigent circumstances. The student will explore
<br />case law and develop an understanding for "letter of
<br />the law" and "spirit of the law", The aspects of Liability
<br />and criminal liability will be discussed along with the
<br />defenses used against liability. The state of American
<br />Law, the court system, and the corrections system are
<br />covered, as are methods of measuring crime and
<br />victimization. Students will also consider new and
<br />emerging challenges for the criminal justice system.
<br />There are no prerequisites.
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