2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

CJ 135W Correctional Institutions and
Facilities
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 1 or WRITING LEVEL 1. Provides an
overview of correctional institutions and facilities. Covers topics including
the purpose of prisons and correctional institutions, treatment and
rehabilitating programs, management and organization of correctional
institutions, custodial care, safety and security, and future concerns. (45-0)
CJ 150 Introduction to Emergency Dispatch 1 Sem Hr
Introduces the history, structure and roles of the emergency dispatch
center. Explains major responsibilities and skills needed for career as
emergency telecommunicator. Examines associated legal and social issues
and offers resolutions to stress and burnout issues related to field. (15-0)
CJ 182W Introduction to Security 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 1 or WRITING LEVEL 1. Introduces
the field of security and orients student to career options. Explores
origins and development of security, proprietary security, risk analysis,
fire protection, safety, internal theft control, insurance cargo security,
computer security, institutional security, and the future of security. (45-0)
CJ 187W Current Issues in Security 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 1 or WRITING LEVEL 1. Surveys current
issues in security: terrorism, espionage, substance abuse, employee theft,
computer vulnerabilities, and protection of information. (45-0)
CJ 210W Introduction to Criminal
Investigation
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
criminal investigation procedures: theory of an investigation, conduct at
crime scenes, collection and preservation of physical evidence, methods
used in police science laboratory, finger prints, ballistics, documents,
serology, photography, and related forensic sciences. (45-0)
CJ 211W Private Security and Investigative
Methods
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
private security and investigative methods, including public record
searching, surveillance, background investigations, interviewing
techniques, fair credit reporting act, computer based investigations and
video evidence. (45-0)
CJ 215W Introduction to Homeland Security 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Explains the
basic concepts of homeland security. Examines domestic and foreign
terrorist violence aimed at achieving radical change in society. Explores
governmental reaction to homeland security needs and threats against
interests of the United States. (45-0)
CJ 220W Crime Laboratory Techniques 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2 and CJ 210
with a “C” or better. Introduces scientific criminal investigation and
criminalistics: proper handling and transmittal of evidence to the crime
laboratory, laboratory aids that are available, and understanding of the
probabilities related to examination of physical evidence. (45-15)
CJ 233W Client Growth and Development 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 1 or WRITING LEVEL 1. Explores the
various factors involved in the development and growth of the criminal.
Discusses the biological, environmental, and psychological influences.
Reviews specific problems such as sexual, substance abuse and medical
disorders. Explores intervention strategies. (45-0)
CJ 237W Jails & Local Detention 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2 and CJ 110
or CJ 130 with a “C” or better. Explains the operations of jails and
local detention facilities and their unique role in the criminal justice
system. Covers Michigan jail and lockup operations, as well as their
organization, management, and emerging issues confronting American
jails. Reviews differences in jails and prisons regarding operations and
differing clienteles. (45-0)
CJ 238W Legal Issues in Corrections 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 1 or WRITING LEVEL 1. Studies the
primary legal issues correctional personnel will be entrusted to enforce
and safeguard. Covers an overview of U.S. Constitutional law, the court
process from arrest through trial, the structure and function of the S.S.
and state courts, and prisoner rights. (45-0)
CJ 250 The Juvenile Offender 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Studies theories
of causation as applied to juvenile delinquency. Examines the work of
youth agencies. Explains Michigan Juvenile Law and constitutional
safeguards for juveniles. Reviews new development in the prevention
of juvenile crime. (45-0)
CJ 253 Emergency Dispatch Operations 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CJ 112, CJ 150, FST 101, SPH 212. Introduces the
mechanical, technical, and general operations of an emergency dispatch
center. Orients to call-taking and radio dispatching utilizing technical
equipment such as multi-line phone systems, wireless technology, waves
and frequencies, various computer systems, and generally accepted
operational procedures. Discusses various resources available and
utilized by emergency dispatchers.(45-0)
CJ 270W Evidence and Criminal Procedure 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2 and any one
course from the Criminal Justice Discipline or any POL 103, POL 104,
or POL 212 course with a “C” or better or permission of the instructor.
Studies the rules of evidence as it affects the criminal justice process.
Includes an overview of criminal procedure as it pertains to the rules of
arrest, search, and seizure, which regulate law enforcement, and protects
citizen’s rights of privacy and presumed innocence. (45-0)
CJ 271W Criminal Law 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2 and any one
course from the Criminal Justice Discipline or any POL 103, POL 104,
or POL 212 course with a “C” or better or permission of the instructor.
Examines elements and proof in crime of frequent concerns in law
enforcement with reference to principal rules of criminal liability.
Considers importance of criminal law at the enforcement level, from
crime prevention to courtroom appearance. (45-0)
CJ 275W Probation and Parole 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2 and CJ 130
with a “C” or better. Examines the process of probation and parole.
Emphasizes management and supervision of individuals involved in
the probation and parole process including interviewing, counseling
techniques, and preparing court reports such as progress reports and
pre-sentence investigations. (45-0)
CJ 280W Internship in Criminal Justice 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Minimum 15 credits Criminal Justice courses and permission
of faculty. Field placement in a criminal justice setting (police department,
court, juvenile center, etc.). An attempt will be made to find field education
placements compatible with students’ interests and agency needs. (10-160)
CJ 282 Internship in Emergency Dispatch 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CJ 253. Provides experience in day-to-day operations of
varied emergency dispatch centers. Provides 24 hours of work experience
at an approved emergency dispatch center, followed by 24 hours of
work experience at a second approved emergency dispatch center.
Requires working a varying shift rotation to experience a variety of job
responsibilities as assigned by each emergency dispatch site. Provides
work experiences as active emergency dispatcher during the course of the
internship. Must have approval from the program coordinator prior to
beginning internship at either selected site. Must also pass a background
check by the interning agency and/or fulfill any other predetermined
process required by the department. (0-45)
CJ 290-299
Special Projects in Criminal
Justice
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