Criminal Justice
Division of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Faculty: Mark Hartwell
Academic Programs
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Criminal Justice, Associate in Applied Science -
Criminal Justice, Associate in Science -
Police Basic Training, Certificate
Courses
CRJ 1010: Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJ 1020: Criminal Evidence & Procedure
The admissibility of criminal evidence in the courtroom, including a review of its historical development, the effect of changing philosophies, and current constitutional and procedural considerations. Case studies. Prerequisite: CRJ 1010, ENGL 1010, and satisfactory completion of all reading placements. Lectures/case studies.
CRJ 1030: Police Operations
CRJ 1040: Criminal Procedure Law
CRJ 1050: Penal Law
CRJ 1070: Police - Community Relations
CRJ 1219: Hate Crimes
CRJ 1540: Police Physical Conditioning and Wellness
Assists the student in developing an optimal level of physical fitness in the areas of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, speed, and endurance through personal training, nutrition, and stress awareness. This level of physical fitness meets the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services requirements for the included portions of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Police Basic Training Certificate program and have successfully completed all courses required in the Fall semester of the program.
CRJ 1550: Laws of New York State
Provides a comprehensive overview of NYS laws commonly used in professional law enforcement applications and meets the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services requirements for the law portion of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Police Basic Training Certificate program and have completed the courses required in the Fall semester of the program. Grading: A through C, F.
CRJ 1560: Basic Police Procedures
Provides a comprehensive overview of the basic skills and practices necessary for daily professional law enforcement duties which meet the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services requirements for the included portions of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Prerequisite: Students must be accepted in the Police Basic Training Certificate program and have completed the courses required in the Fall semester of the program.
CRJ 1570: Police Community Interaction
Provides a comprehensive overview of community interaction and personal communication skills commonly used in professional law enforcement applications that meets the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services requirements for the included portions of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Prerequisite: Students must be accepted in the Police Basic Training Certificate program and have completed the courses required in the Fall semester of the program.
CRJ 1580: Police Investigations
Provides a comprehensive overview of police investigative techniques commonly used in professional law enforcement applications that meets the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Service's requirements for the included portions of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Prerequisite: Students must be accepted in the Police Basic Training Certificate program and have completed the courses required in the Fall semester of the program.
CRJ 1590: Police Certified First Responder
Provides a comprehensive overview of police investigative techniques commonly used in professional law enforcement applications that meets the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Service's requirements for the included portions of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Prerequisite: Students must be accepted in the Police Basic Training Certificate program and have completed the courses required in the Fall semester of the program.
CRJ 2015: Criminal Investigations
CRJ 2025: Criminal Evidence & Procedure
The admissibility of criminal evidence in the courtroom, including a review of its historical development, the effect of changing philosophies, and current constitutional and procedural considerations. Case studies. Prerequisites: CRJ 1010, CRJ 1040, CRJ 1050, and ENGL 1010.
CRJ 2030: Evolution of Criminal Law
The evolution of criminal law from ancient times to current U.S. law. How guilt is established, defining criminal conduct, mala prohibita v. mala in se, the significance of resulting harm, punishment v. rehabilitation, exculpation. Prerequisite: CRJ 1050, ENGL 1010. Writing in content area. Upper-level course.
CRJ 2040: The Constitution & the Accused
Advanced study of the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments to the Constitution. Theories and values of the framers, the evolution of these theories and values to our current criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CRJ 1050, CRJ 2030, ENGL 1010, with satisfactory completion of all reading placements. Writing in content area.
CRJ 2050: Criminal Justice Ethics
Identification and analysis of the diverse ethical issues encountered in the Criminal Justice System. Traditional ethical theories examined and applied to topics such as discretion, deadly physical force, misconduct, gratuities, authority and responsibility, affirmative action, civil disobedience, strikes, undercover operations, whistle blowing, and privacy. Prerequisite: CRJ 1010, ENGL 1010, and satisfactory completion of all reading placements.
CRJ 2105: Juvenile Justice System
CRJ 2203: Treatment of Criminal Offender
The post-conviction process. Development of a correctional philosophy, theory, and practice; description of institutional operation, programming and management; community-based corrections; probation and parole. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010.