ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Introduction to the Administration of JusticeDescription: The history and philosophy of administration of justice in America; recapitulation of the system; identifying the various subsystems, role expectations, and their interrelationships; theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation; ethics, education, and training for professionalism in the system. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Principles and Procedures of the Justice SystemDescription: An examination and analysis of due process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through trial and appeal utilizing statutory law and state and constitutional precedents. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Concepts of Criminal LawDescription: Historical development, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions; definitions, classification of crimes, and their application to the system of administration of justice; legal research, study of case law, methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Legal Aspects of EvidenceDescription: Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Community RelationsDescription: Examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Juvenile Law and ProceduresDescription: The organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies; the processing and detention of juveniles; juvenile case disposition; juvenile statutes and court procedures. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Law in American SocietyDescription: A general survey of practical law intended as an introduction to the American legal system and to acquaint the student with elements of the law that affect everyday legal relationships: Criminal and juvenile justice, consumer law, family law, housing law, and individual rights and liberties. Emphasis is placed on the philosophical and political foundations of law and on civil law. Recommended for prelaw students and for others interested in the practical application of the law. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Honors Law in American SocietyDescription: Honors course general survey of practical law intended as an introduction to the American legal system and to acquaint the student with elements of the law that affect everyday legal relationships: adult criminal and juvenile justice, consumer law, family law, housing law, and individual rights and liberties. Emphasis is placed on the philosophical and political foundations of law and on civil law. Recommended for prelaw students and for others interested in the practical application of the law. This Honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class, seminar format, focus on primary texts, and application of higher level critical thinking skills. Students may not receive credit for both ADJ-9 and ADJ-9H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Introduction to SecurityDescription: This is an introductory course into the career ladder of Private Security. This course will serve as the entry point for understanding this career field, as unique from traditional law enforcement services, e.g., police officer, deputy sheriff. The students will focus on the provision of security services for the private sector and the business world by satisfying the customer through the provision of myriad services at the security officer, supervisor and manager/administrator level. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Introduction to CriminalisticsDescription: An introduction to the role of criminalistics in criminal investigations. The methods utilized in the forensic analysis of crime scenes, pattern evidence, instruments, trace evidence, biological evidence, weapons and firearms, questioned documents, and controlled substances. The categories of direct evidence, circumstantial evidence, physical evidence, testimonial evidence, and exculpatory evidence will be explored, and the pattern, chemical, and biological types of evidence will be examined. 54 hours lecture and 12 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Criminal InvestigationDescription: Fundamentals of investigation, crime scene searches and documentation, collection and preservation of physical and testimonial evidence, forensic evidence analysis, modus operandi, sources of information, interviews and interrogations, follow-up and case preparation. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Advanced Criminal InvestigationDescription: Advanced training and skill development in crime scene investigation and in the recording, collection, and preservation of physical and testimonial evidence. Focus in on the understanding and working knowledge of fingerprints, ballistics firearms identification, varieties of trace evidence and a basic introduction to forensic sciences. 54 hours lecture and 12 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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NarcoticsDescription: The study of the history and development of the criminal justice system's response to legal and illegal drugs, including alcohol. An overview of the manufacture, deportation, importation, distribution, and sales of legal and illegal drugs and the intersections with legal and illegal drug sales and use with criminal law and the criminal justice system, including a focus on changing and current legislation and the impact of drugs upon communities, including police and public safety agencies and corrections systems. A criminological analysis and evaluation of the effects of drug use on various societal systems peripheral to the criminal justice system. Identification of illegal drugs, enforcement procedures, and discussions of drugs as criminal evidence. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Introduction to PolicingDescription: The history and development of American policing structures, including an overview of the different eras of policing and its evolution. An examination of community expectations of law enforcement and law enforcement professional expectations. An introduction to chain of command and the structure of police agencies, including recruitment and hiring practices. An analysis of the culture and training within law enforcement agencies, including a factual and research-based analysis of use of force issues. Discussion of successes and challenges within modern policing, including controversial topics within policing. Discussion of community oriented policing strategies, crime analysis, and future needs and evolutions of policing. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Introduction to CorrectionsDescription: An overview of the history of adult and juvenile correctional systems in the United States, including historical trends and the eras of correctional philosophy. This course is an analysis of the operation of correctional facilities, including jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, community corrections systems, and custodial facilities run by local, state, and federal jurisdictions. An introduction and overview of corrections-specific statutes, policies, and procedures and civil rights within American corrections. The course also provides an introduction and analysis of current institutions of corrections, modern policies and successes and challenges of correctional agencies, along with current and future needs within the system. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Control and Supervision in CorrectionsDescription: This course provides an overview of the operational procedure and policies for inmate and client custody and supervision within local, state, and federal correctional and detention facilities. An introduction to the continuum of control within correctional facilities, from daily institutional responsibilities and living experiences to crisis situation is provided. Discussion and analysis of the relationships between and among correctional officers and staff, administration, inmates, clients, victims, and communities. This includes discussion and evaluation of topics including correctional officer and inmate subcultures, gang and organized crime activity within correctional facilities, violence and criminal investigations within corrections systems, the effects of crowding on inmates and staff, and correctional officer wellness initiatives. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
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Legal Aspects of CorrectionsDescription: The development, philosophy, and Constitutional framework guiding correctional practice and policy. The statutory requirements, case law, and court precedent governing the correctional system and civil rights of incarcerated individuals. The legal responsibilities and liabilities of correctional facilities and professionals and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case law. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
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Interviewing and InterrogationDescription: The history and development of interviewing and interrogation methodologies within the criminal justice system. An introduction to proper and legal interviewing strategies and techniques to obtain information from witnesses, victims, and suspects. Legal aspects of ethically and legally obtained information, admissions, statements, and confessions and admissibility of confessions. Discussion and instruction on verbal and non-verbal communication interviewing and interrogative strategies. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade only)
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Introduction to Probation and ParoleDescription: A comprehensive introduction to the historical development of probation and parole systems, from early criminal court procedure through modern practice. Issues and trends in community-based correctional systems and alternatives to incarceration, including diversion, transitional living, halfway houses, and community treatment centers. The course emphasizes modern corrections-based efforts, including intermediate sanctions and community-based treatment, both theory and application. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Cybercrime and Digital ForensicsDescription: Discussion and analysis of the applications of criminal behavior in online environments, including an analysis of the topics of hacking, digital piracy, online economic crimes, digital sex crimes, online harassment, cyber terror, and social media crimes. An examination of criminological theories related to cybercrime. An introduction to the evolution of digital forensics and key technological concepts for cybercrime investigators. An introduction and evaluation of antiforensic measures. An introduction to digital investigations and digital evidence, including identifying, collecting, documenting, and preserving digital evidence. An introduction to examinations of digital forensic evidence, including the use of digital forensic tools, both hardware and software. Discussion and evaluation of specialized investigative needs, including internet, email, and network forensics and mobile device forensics. An in-depth analysis of the legal considerations of cybercrime and digital investigations. An introduction to basic concepts of wellness for cybercrime professionals. 54 hours lecture and 12 hours lab. (Letter grade only)
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Administration of Justice Work ExperiencDescription: Work Experience is designed to coordinate a student's on-the-job experience within the Administration of Justice professional field and their academic progression within the Administration of Justice program. This professional experience, which may be full- or part-time employment or internship/externship experience, provides students with valuable industry skills, technical knowledge, standards, and experiences that contribute to both student employability and student-centered community involvement and economic impact. Students may earn up to four (4) units per semester, for a maximum of 16 units of work experience total. 60 hours of volunteer work or 75 hours of paid work during the semester are required for each unit. No more than 20 hours per week, out of the 60/75 requirement, may be applied toward the work requirement. The course consists of 60 hours of volunteer work experience per unit with a maximum of 240 hours for 4 units per semester OR 75 hours of paid work experience per unit, with a maximum of 300 hours for 4 units per semester. (Letter grade only)
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