Criminal Justice

Courses

CJC 110: Basic Law Enforcement BLET

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 20 Class Hours 10 Lab Hours 30
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course covers the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Topics include those mandated by North Carolina Administration Code as essential for functioning in law enforcement. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate competence in the topics required for the state comprehensive certification examination.

CJC 111: Intro to Criminal Justice

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options.
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

CJC 112: Criminology

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity. Topics include theories of crime causation; statistical analysis of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response.

CJC 113: Juvenile Justice

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice system, treatment and prevention programs, special areas and laws unique to juveniles, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/procedures, function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, processing/detention of juveniles, and case disposition.

Notes

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

CJC 120: Interviews/Interrogations

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 2 Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 2
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers basic and special techniques employed in criminal justice interviews and interrogations. Emphasis is placed on the interview/interrogation process, including interpretation of verbal and physical behavior and legal perspectives. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct interviews/interrogations in a legal, efficient, and professional manner and obtain the truth from suspects, witnesses, and victims.

CJC 121: Law Enforcement Operations

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law enforcement operations.
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

CJC 122: Community Policing

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers the historical, philosophical, and practical dimensions of community policing. Emphasis is placed on the empowerment of police and the community to find solutions to problems by forming partnerships. Upon completion, students should be able to define community policing, describe how community policing strategies solve problems, and compare community policing to traditional policing.

CJC 131: Criminal Law

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers the history/evolution/principles and contemporary applications of criminal law. Topics include sources of substantive law, classification of crimes, parties to crime, elements of crimes, matters of criminal responsibility, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the sources of law and identify, interpret, and apply the appropriate statutes/elements.

CJC 132: Court Procedure & Evidence

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence.

CJC 141: Corrections

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current practices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the correctional system.
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

CJC 144: Crime Scene Processing

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces the theories and practices of crime scene processing and investigating. Topics include legal considerations at the crime scene, processing indoor and outdoor scenes, recording, note taking, collection and preservation of evidence and submission to the crime laboratory. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate and search various crime scenes and demonstrate the apprpriate techniques.

CJC 146: Trace Evidence

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course provides a study of trace evidence as it relates to forensic science. Topics include collection, packaging, and preservation of trace evidence from crime scenes such as bombings, fires and other scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of trace evidence collection, preservation and submission to the crime laboratory.

CJC 160: Terrorism: Underlying Issu

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course identifies the fundamental reasons why America is a target for terrorists, covering various domestic/international terrorist groups and ideologies from a historical aspect. Emphasis is placed upon recognition of terrorist crime scene; weapons of mass destruction; chemical, biological, and nuclear terrorism; and planning considerations involving threat assessments. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss the methods used in terrorists' activities and complete a threat assessment for terrorists' incidents.

CJC 161: Intro Homeland Security

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces the historical, organizational and practical aspects of Homeland Security. Topics include a historic overview, definitions and concepts, organizational structure, communications, technology, mitigation, prevention and preparedness, response and recovery, and the future of Homeland Security. Upon completion, students should be able to explain essential characteristics of terrorism and Homeland Security, and define roles, functions and interdependency between agencies.

CJC 163: Trans and Border Security

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course provides an in-depth view of modern border and transportation security including the technologies used for detecting potential threats from terrorists and weapons. Topics include an overview of security challenges, detection devices and equipment, transportation systems, facilities, threats and counter-measures, and security procedures, policies and agencies. Upon completion, students should be able to describe border security, the technologies used to enforce it, and the considerations and strategies of border security agencies.

CJC 170: Critical Incident Mgmt Pub Saf

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course prepares the student to specialize in the direct response, operations, and management of critical incidents. Emphasis is placed upon the theoretical and applied models to understand and manage disasters, terrorism, and school/work place violence. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify and discuss managerial techniques legal issues, and response procedures to critical incidents.

CJC 212: Ethics & Comm Relations

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable to criminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics include ethical systems; social change, values, and norms; cultural diversity; citizen involvement in criminal justice issues; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical considerations to the decision-making process in identifiable criminal justice situations.

Notes

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

CJC 213: Substance Abuse

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course is a study of substance abuse in our society. Topics include the history and classifications of drug abuse and the social, physical, and psychological impact of drug abuse. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various types of drugs, their effects on human behavior and society, and treatment modalities.

CJC 221: Investigative Principles

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 4 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 2
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report preparation, and courtroom presentation.

CJC 223: Organized Crime

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces the evolution of traditional and non-traditional organized crime and its effect on society and the criminal justice system. Topics include identifying individuals and groups involved in organized crime, areas of criminal activity, legal and political responses to organized crime, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the groups and activities involved in organized crime and the responses of the criminal justice system.

CJC 225: Crisis Intervention

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces critical incident intervention and management techniques as they apply to operational criminal justice practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the victim/offender situation as well as job-related high stress, dangerous, or problem-solving citizen contacts. Upon completion, students should be able to provide insightful analysis of emotional, violent, drug-induced, and other critical and/or stressful incidents that require field analysis and/or resolution.

CJC 231: Constitutional Law

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the basic structure of the United States Constitution and the rights/procedures as interpreted by the courts.

CJC 232: Civil Liability

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers liability issues for the criminal justice professional. Topics include civil rights violations, tort liability, employment issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain civil trial procedures and discuss contemporary liability issues.

CJC 233: Correctional Law

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces statutory/case law pertinent to correctional concepts, facilities, and related practices. Topics include examination of major legal issues encompassing incarceration, probation, parole, restitution, pardon, restoration of rights, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss legal issues which directly affect correctional systems and personnel.

CJC 240: Law Enfor Mgt. & Supervis

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course provides a study of the best known methods and practices of police leadership and management. Topics include the role of the manager in law enforcement, communications, time-management in law enforcement, managing problems, training and law enforcement productivity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss methods and practices capable of moving law enforcement agencies forward into the twenty-first century.

CJC 241: Community-Based Corrections

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers programs for convicted offenders that are used both as alternatives to incarceration and in post- incarceration situations. Topics include offenders, diversion, house arrest, restitution, community service, probation and parole, including both public and private participation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the various programs from the perspective of the criminal justice professional, the offender, and the community.

CJC 245: Friction Ridge Analysis

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces the basic elements of fingerprint technology and techniques applicable to the criminal justice field. Topics include the history and meaning of fingerprints, pattern types and classification filing sequence, searching and referencing. Upon completion, the students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the fundamental techniques of basic fingerprint technology.

CJC 246: Adv. Friction Ridge Analy

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces the theories and processes of advanced friction ridge analysis. Topics include evaluation of friction ridges, chart preparation, comparative analysis for values determination rendering proper identification, chemical enhancement and AFIS preparation and usage. Upon completion, students must show an understanding of proper procedures for friction ridge analysis through written testing and practical exercises.
State Prerequisite Courses
CJC 245

CJC 264: Policing in the 21st Century

Program
Criminal Justice
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course is designed to examine the issues and challenges facing law enforcement today through the study of real-world scenarios. Topics include professionalism, leadership, communication, diversity, and community relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to exhibit leadership abilities, demonstrate the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication, and display the professionalism and decorum required of public safety personnel.