Administration of Justice Studies Program Courses

 

AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

An examination of the organization and jurisdiction of local,

state and federal law enforcement, judicial and corrections

systems, their history and philosophy, career opportunities

and qualifying requirements, terminology and constitutional

limitations of the system. Required in AJS curriculum.

P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law

Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical

development from the common law to modern American

criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and

parties to crimes, general definitions of crimes and common

defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential

elements of each offense. Required in AJS curriculum.

P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS119 Computer Applications in Justice Studies

Provides literacy in microcomputer applications in major

areas of the criminal justice system. Examines availability

and uses of current software packages in criminal justice

work. Provides hands-on experience with appropriate

integrated software packages pertaining to justice studies.

P: None. 3 credits, 4 periods

 

AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice

Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice

system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and

corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices

as they relate to administration of justice. Encourages critical

thinking and value decision making in criminal justice

system situations. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS139 Emergency Response to Terrorism

Fundamentals of emergency response to suspected terrorist

events. Historical perspective of terrorist activities and

methods by which responders can identify and protect

themselves and the public from these threats. Coordination

of responding agencies. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS149 Hazard Mitigation

Knowledge and skills required to develop programs to reduce

losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme

events caused by natural and man-made hazards.

P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS151 Firearms I

Moral aspects, legal provisions, safety precautions and

restrictions covering the use of firearms, and the firing of

sidearms and shotguns. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

 

AJS153 Firearms II/Handguns

Advanced familiarization with handguns. Variations of

basic shooting stance. Legal and moral repercussions of

self-defense. Includes range practice. P: AJS151 or approval

of instructor. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS195 International and Domestic Terrorism

An overview of the history, structure, goals, and activities of

domestic and international terrorist groups. Explores theories

explaining terrorism and reviews methods used to combat it.

P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS200 Current Issues in Criminal Justice

Examines current issues, techniques and trends in the

criminal justice system. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS201 Rules of Evidence

A practical insight into the rules of evidence to include

how to recognize evidence: the general rules governing

admissibility of evidence; the “hearsay” rule and its

exceptions; the use of documentary evidence, written

memoranda, photographs and recordings; corpus delicti;

opinion evidence, circumstantial evidence and evidential

privileges. Required in AJS curriculum. P: None.

3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS205 Criminal Justice Report Writing

Characteristics of reports and field notes, and the importance

and uses of each. Form, style, and procedures for writing

various reports, including elements of composition,

required substance, proper and improper conclusions, and

descriptions of persons and property. P: None.

3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS210 Constitutional Law

An examination of the U. S. Constitution as it relates to the

law enforcement function. Includes statutory law and judicial

decisions governing the areas of arrest, search and seizure,

interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination and other

constitutional guarantees. Required in AJS curriculum.

P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS212 Juvenile Justice Procedures

Examines the history and development of juvenile justice

theories, procedures and institutions. P: None.

3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS215 Criminalistics: Physical Evidence

The scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence

with emphasis on scientific investigation, recognition,

collection and preservation of evidence. Fingerprints, shoe

prints, tool marks, firearms identification, paint chips and

arson. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

 

AJS216 Criminalistics: Biological Evidence

The scientific analysis and examination of biological

evidence with emphasis on collection and preservation of

evidence. Blood, drugs, blood alcohol, hairs and fibers, and

topics of special interest in criminalistics. P: None.

3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS220 Organized Crime

Examines the history, structure and activities of organized

crime groups. Reviews theories explaining the existence of

organized crime and enforcement strategies used to combat

it. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS224 Incident Command Systems

Methods for managing emergency incidents including

command, control and coordination of response to all types of

incidents, including hazardous materials, natural hazards,

fire and multiple causality incidents. Emphasis on

stabilization and protecting life, property, and environment.

P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS225 Criminology

Study of deviance; society’s role in defining behavior;

theories of criminality and the economic, social and

psychological impact of crime; relationships between

statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization

and the various types of crime and categories of offenders.

Required in the AJS curriculum. P: None.

 

3 credits, 3 periods

AJS230 The Police Function

Theories of procedures and methods of operations of public

policy with emphasis on discretionary powers available to the

working police officer. Career opportunities and current

trends in law enforcement presented. P: None.

3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS240 The Correction Function

Examines the history and development of correctional

theories and institutions. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS241 Police Photography

Emphasis on proper procedure for photographing crime

scenes, accident scenes and laboratory specimens.

Discussion of photographic techniques, equipment, lighting

techniques, aerial photography, video and motion pictures,

macro and micro photography, filters and preparation for

court presentation using selected simulations. P: None.

3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS257 Psychology in Law Enforcement

Psychological aspects of criminal investigation and

interviewing. Considers deviant behavior patterns, mental

disorders, criminal psychological profiling and serial

offender tendencies. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

AJS258 Victimology and Crisis Management

Focuses on victimology and techniques of crisis intervention

and the importance of multicultural perspective. Includes

coverage of sexual assault, family violence, child abuse,

post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, coping

skills, stress management and community resources.

P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS260 Procedural Criminal Law

Concerned with the understanding of procedural criminal

law. Examines the rationale underlying major court holdings,

the procedural requirements that stem from these holdings

and their effect on the daily operations of the criminal justice

system. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS267 Organization and Impact of Gangs

Structure and development of gang organizations. Impact of

gangs on prison life and on outside community. P: None.

1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS269AA Internship

Supervised field training for preservice administration of

justice students. Maximum of three (3) credit hours allowed

in program. P: Student sponsored by governmental

enforcement agency or departmental approval.

1 credit, 2 periods

 

AJS269AB Internship

Supervised field training for preservice administration of

justice students. Maximum of three (3) credit hours

allowed in program. P: Student sponsored by governmental

enforcement agency or departmental approval.

2 credits, 10 periods

 

AJS269AC Internship

Supervised field training for preservice administration of

justice students. Maximum of three (3) credit hours

allowed in program. P: Student sponsored by governmental

enforcement agency or departmental approval.

3 credits, 15 periods

 

AJS270 Community Relations

Examination, recognition and understanding of community

problems; community action programs; methods of coping

with human behavior, victimology, conflict, and

communication; ethnic and minority cultures and

environments; the community and relationships with the

criminal justice system. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS275 Criminal Investigation I

Introduction to the theory of criminal investigation. Examines

crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing and

basic investigative techniques. P: None. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

 

AJS282AA Volunteerism for Administration of

Justice: A Service-Learning Experience

Service-learning field experience within private/public

agencies and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for

a total of six (6) AJS282 credit hours. Standard grading

available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

P: Permission of instructor. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS282AB Volunteerism for Administration of

Justice: A Service-Learning Experience

Service-learning field experience within private/public

agencies and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for

a total of six (6) AJS282 credit hours. Standard grading

available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

P: Permission of instructor. 2 credits, 2 periods

 

AJS282AC Volunteerism for Administration of

Justice: A Service-Learning Experience

Service-learning field experience within private/public

agencies and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for

a total of six (6) AJS282 credit hours. Standard grading

available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

P: Permission of instructor. 3 credits, 3 periods

 

AJS290AD Community Relations

Interrelationships among criminal justice agencies and the

public. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290AE Arrest, Search and Seizure

Procedural applications of current arrest, search and seizure

statutes. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290AI Theories of Criminal Behavior

Theories of human behavior and crime. Biological,

sociological and psychological approaches to the theories of

criminal behavior. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290AK Criminal Evidence

Legal aspects of criminal investigation and presentation of

relevant evidence. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290AM Explosive/Terrorism/Hostage Negotiation

Situations demanding a tactical response, including a

barricaded suspect, hostage incident or sniper situation.

P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290AU Child Abuse Investigation

Definition and investigation of the causes and effects of child

abuse. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290AW Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs

Pharmacological effects of the use and abuse of drugs,

including a description of common abuse patterns and

investigative techniques used in the enforcement of drug

laws. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

AJS290AZ Police Interrogation Techniques

Proper interview and interrogation techniques, including a

discussion of the constitutional rights of the defendant and

applicable court decisions. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290BB Police Report Writing

Writing of clear, concise and accurate reports with an

emphasis on sentence and paragraph construction, grammar

and punctuation. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290BE Probation and Parole

Current issues in probation and parole, including sentencing,

parole revocation, and administrative procedure. P: None.

1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290BH Sex Crimes Investigation

Investigative procedures employed by the police and

courtroom procedures utilized by the prosecuting attorney in

sex-related crimes. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290BN Courtroom Testimony Seminar

Courtroom demeanor and protocol. Role and primary

functions of witness and legal counsels. P: None.

1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290BS Stress in Law Enforcement

Major stress that affects a police officer; effects of stress and

methods for reducing stress. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290BU Family Violence

Intervention techniques for domestic disturbances.

Assessment of potentially violent situations. Utilization of

referrals to diversion programs. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period

 

AJS290BV Victim Assistance

Overview of victims’ issues emphasizing strategies used to

reduce the trauma associated with crime. Includes

description of counseling methods, referral procedures and

intervention techniques. P: None. 1 credit, 1 period