Course Descriptions
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 101 | INTRO TO SECURITY ADMIN | 3 (3-0) |
A survey of the principles, methods and techniques of modern private security, including commercial, retail, residential, institutional, industrial settings, etc. An examination of methods of risk management and analysis; security surveys; legal powers and limitations. Prevention of loss from accidents, violence, criminal/civil offenses will be considered, as well as selected aspects of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Proprietary policy, internal security and problems of civil liability will also be studied. Note: This course meets and exceeds pre-assignment training required for security guards in NY State. Students will complete the pre-employment security guard curriculum as part of this course and have the option to pay the state licensing fee for full certification as a security guard.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 103 | THE CORRECTIONS PROCESS | 3 (3-0) |
A study of the Correctional Systems in the United States, including the ideological and historical roots of the systems, as well as sanctions used in the community. Topics in this course will include probation, parole and intermediate sanctions, as well as those within institutions (jails, prisons, juvenile facilities), and the death penalty.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 107 | COMMUNCATN & CRIM JSTC PROCESS | 3 (3-0) |
An examination of criminal justice report writing as a process, with emphasis on blending information, form, and written and oral expression to develop a clear, concise and accurate account of an incident/case. Development of the field notebook in investigations, recording details of search, conducting and presentation of interviews/interrogations; recording of relevant facts and details for purposes of reference and accountability. The process of court presentation and an explanation of factual material will be discussed in the classroom setting. Preparation and presentation of courtroom testimony, and the interview and interrogation process will be considered. Oral presentations to a criminal justice audience will be practiced.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 141 | INTRO TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 (3-0) |
A study of the history and philosophy of law and criminal justice and its evolution to modern times, including the development of organized law enforcement, corrections, criminal and civil law (e.g., Natural law, Common law, Substantive law, Statute law, etc.) The administration of justice is studied as a total system within American society.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 201 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORG AND ADMIN | 3 (3-0) |
A study of organizational principles and theory; applications to the law enforcement agency; motivation; productivity; psychological aspects of police management/supervision; planning processes; decision-making; manpower deployment, patrol methodology, development of police/community relations. Recruitment selection and training. Prerequisite: CRJ 141 or permission of the department
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 206 | CRIMIN & SCIENT INVSTGTN | 3 (3-0) |
A study of techniques and procedures utilized in criminal investigation; survey of instrumentation, identification/processing of trace evidence; use and acceptability of electronic surveillance; use of informants; role of expert witness; special problems in investigations (e.g., organized crime, narcotics traffic, etc.). Prerequisite: CRJ 141 or permission of the department
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 253 | ETHICS IN CRIMAL JUSTICE | 3 (3-0) |
A study of ethical issues that the contemporary criminal justice practioner faces; various moral and ethical considerations faced in the different criminal justice settings including law enforcement, courts and corrections. Included will be: individual moral responsibility and behavior, falsification and lying, abuse of force and use of individual selective enforcement. Pre-requisite: CRJ 141 or permission of the department
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 261 | WHITE COLLAR CRIME | 3 (3-0) |
This course will explore both the substantive crimes of `white collar' workers as well as investigative techniques related to these types of crime. The course will emphasize the key characteristics of economic/white collar crime, including the extent of seriousness, types of offenses and offenders, victim concerns and organized efforts to control and prevent these crimes. Case preparation for prosecution and presentation will engage the judicial process. Prerequisite: CRJ 141 or permission of the department
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 265 | CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | 3 (3-0) |
A study of federal, state and local law that provides an understanding of the nature and scope of those statutes that law enforcement personnel are mandated to enforce. This will include not only crimes traditionally referred to as 'street crime', but also with equal emphasis on the nature, extent and enforcement of white collar crime. Prerequisite: CRJ 141 or permission of the department
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 266 | CONTEMP ISS/PROB CRMNL JUSTICE | 3 (3-0) |
An examination of the significant problems and issues impacting the various elements of the criminal justice system. Included will be perspectives on cause and effect relationships, media influence, influence of socio-political structure/events, evolving trends and implications for the future. Prerequisites: CRJ 141 and a minimum of 9 additional credits of CRJ courses.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 271 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I | 1 (1-0) |
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student's knowledge and competence in the field of criminal justice or related areas. The student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 272 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II | 2 (2-0) |
Similar to CRJ 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ | 273 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III | 3 (3-0) |
Similar to CRJ 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.