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Administration of Justice Courses
101
INTRODUCTION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
3.0 Units
ADMJ 101 covers the history and philosophy of administration of justice in America, recapitulation of the system, identifi cation of the various subsystems, role expectations, and their interrelationships, theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation, ethics, education, and training for professionalism in the system. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID AJ 110)
103
CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW
3.0 Units
ADMJ 103 is a study of the legal defi nition of crime and defenses; purposes and functions of the substantive criminal law; historical foundations; the limits of the criminal law; focus upon the case study approach. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The completion of this course off ers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice course will build. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ADMJ 101 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID AJ 120)
107 COMMUNITY RELATIONS
3.0 Units
ADMJ 107 focuses on the in-depth exploration of the roles of administration of justice practitioners and their agencies. Through interaction and study, the student becomes aware of the interrelationships and role expectations among the various agencies and the public. Principal emphasis is placed upon the professional image of the system of administration of justice and the development of positive relationships between members of the system and the public. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ADMJ 101 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU.
110
PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
3.0 Units
ADMJ 110 presents an in-depth study of the role and responsibilities of each segment within the administration of justice system: Law enforcement, judicial, corrections. A past, present, and future exposure to each sub-system procedure from initial entry to fi nal disposition and the relationship each segment maintains with its system members. Special emphasis is on the judicial processes. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU.
116
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
3.0 Units
ADMJ 116 focuses on the fundamentals of investigation, crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information, interviews and interrogation, follow-up and case preparation, mechanical truth devices, truth serums, crime laboratory. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ADMJ 101 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID AJ 140)
117
CRISIS INTERVENTION
3.0 Units
ADMJ 117 is designed to provide those skills necessary to deal with interpersonal conflict. The course addresses some of the interpersonal problems creating stress, conflict and anger and reviews some of the basic psychological techniques used in dealing with interpersonal problems. Specifically, the course familiarizes the student with intervention techniques in attempt suicides, death/injury notification, domestic situations, disputes between landlord and tenants and intervention techniques with crime victims. The course covers recommended techniques in dealing with job related stress. A review of theoretical concepts and practical role playing situations provides the framework for the course. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
118
YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS
3.0 Units
ADMJ 118 reviews the organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, the processing and detention of juveniles, juvenile case disposition, juvenile statutes and court procedures. There are discussions on selected delinquency theories and a review of current correctional methods utilized in the treatment and control of juvenile delinquency in America. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ADMJ 101 or equivalent (ADMJ 101 may be taken concurrently.) Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID AJ 220)
120
LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE
3.0 Units
ADMJ 120 is concerning the origin, development, philosophy, and 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. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ADMJ 101 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID AJ 124
129
SPECIAL CRIMES AND DANGEROUS DRUGS
3.0 Units
ADMJ 129 is designed to give all levels of law enforcement officers a fundamental understanding of narcotic addiction and the effects of hypnotic drugs as these factors are involved in the daily routine of police work review of the principles of detecting and investigating special crime offenses. The course also focuses on gambling, confidence games, loansharking, prostitution, and other crimes associated with organized crime activity. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
130
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT
3.0 Units
ADMJ 130 provides an overview of the basic concepts, problems, issues, and concerns of a contemporary police organization. The four major areas the course examines and evaluates are: the preparation of the individual officer for future promotional examinations, the current major police supervisory principles and ideologies, the proven techniques and skills required in the practice of sound supervision in police service, and a survey of management theory. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ADMJ 101 or equivalent.
134
REPORT WRITING
3.0 Units
ADMJ 134 encompasses a survey of report writing and Records and Identification Bureaus. A study to aid police officers to analyze what they see, and to make a permanent and coherent record of facts to be used in criminal prosecution and administration procedures. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
155
155
FIREARMS TRAINING
1.5 Units
ADMJ 155 is presented to fulfill the requirements of the P.C. 832 Module II training specifications. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None.
165
INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE
3.0 Units
ADMJ 165 focuses on the history and principles of forensic science. Topics include crime scene investigation, identification, individualization, and collection and preservation of physical evidence; the establishment of identity through fingerprints, dental records, and DNA; biological and trace evidence; health and safety issues at the crime scene; and crime scene documentation through case notes, photography, videography, and sketches. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ADMJ 101 or equivalent.
170
ETHICS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
3.0 Units
ADMJ 170 defi nes the principles of a person’s character as they relate to ethics. It examines how ethical choices impact the professional law enforcement environment and the subsequent effect on police service. Additionally, the course considers how character and personal values influence the training, supervision, management, and leadership of successful law enforcement organizations. This course addresses the implications of societal changes and the challenges they create in modern police work. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ADMJ 101 and Eligibility for ENGL 101.
201
INTRODUCTION TO HOMELAND SECURITY
3.0 Units
ADMJ 201 will introduce students to the vocabulary and important components of Homeland Security. The importance of the agencies associated with Homeland Security and their interrelated duties and relationships will be discussed. Students will examine historical events that impact Homeland Security, and explore state, national, and international laws impacting Homeland Security. The most critical threats confronting Homeland Security will be examined. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
202
202
INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT FOR HOMELAND SECURITY
3.0 Units
ADMJ 202 examines intelligence analysis and its relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. It also explores vulnerabilities of the United States national defense and private sectors, as well as the threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. Students will discuss substantive issues regarding intelligence support of Homeland Security measures implemented by the United States and explore how the intelligence community operates. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ADMJ 201 and Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU.
203
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND BORDER PATROL
3.0 Units
ADMJ 203 provides an overview of modern border and transportation security challenges, as well as different methods employed to address these challenges. The course covers the time period from post 9-11 to the present. The course explores topics associated with border security and security for transportation infrastructure, including: seaports, ships, aircraft, airports, trains, train stations, trucks, highways, bridges, rail lines, pipelines, and buses. The course includes an exploration of technological solutions employed to enhance security of borders and transportation systems. Students are required to discuss the legal, economic, political, and cultural concerns and impacts associated with transportation and border security. The course is designed to develop students’ understanding of the variety of challenges inherent in transportation and border security. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU.