404 Course Descriptions CJ-Criminal Justice Courses CJ lOlO SS - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) An introduction to the history, processes and functions of the American criminal justice system and its primary components, law enforcement, courts, and corrections. CJ 1070 - Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy, Part I (3) Core curriculum to provide students the basic training required to certify as a reserve or special function officer. P.O.S.T. certification only. Register through the Division of Continuing Education. Does not count for CJ credit toward major, minor or BIS. CJ 1080 - Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy, Part II (3) Police officer curriculum required to certify as a peace officer with full police powers. (A student must have completed the Core curriculum, CJ 1070, to register for this course.) P.O.S.T. certification only. Register through the Division of Continuing Education. Does not count for CJ credit toward major, minor or BIS. CJ 1300 - Introduction to Corrections (3) An introductory overview of the correctional system including: the historical development and societal context of corrections, contemporary correctional theory and law, jails and prisons, community corrections, treatment, juvenile corrections, and contemporary correctional issues. CJ !330" Criminal Law (3) Surveys the American criminal justice system. Elements of crime, defenses, historical foundation, limits, purposes and functions of criminal law. CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation (3) This is an introduction to Criminal Investigation including the necessary functions of interviewing witnesses and suspects, techniques in the collection and preservation of evidence, crime scene processing including some post-crime scene processing of evidence, follow-up investigation and recent techniques of enhancing the criminal investigation function. CJ 1350 - Introduction to Forensic Science (3) An introduction to the various types of physical evidence commonly encountered at crime scenes (e.g., fingerprints, hairs, fibers, drugs, glass, etc.), including discussion of comparison and identification techniques (i.e., optical examination/comparison, instrumental analysis, and many chemical processes) used in the analysis of such physical evidence. CJ 2110 - Introduction to Security (3) Examination of the diverse components which make up the security function. Principles and concepts in physical security, loss control and crime prevention. CJ 2330 - Juvenile Justice (3) Origin, philosophy, and development of the juvenile justice system, particularly the juvenile court. Emphasis placed upon laws, detention, adjudication, probation, after-care, foster homes, and other alternative correctional practices. CJ 2340 - Scientific Crime Scene Investigation (3) This course is designed to give students an understanding of the integration of the criminal investigative process with complex scientific application of modern technology in searching for and processing physical evidence in crime scenes. It will provide background into the theory behind Crime Scene Science and the ethical and legal challenges faced by Forensic Scientists and Crime Scene Investigators. Using modern instructional materials, students will learn of the complexity of processing and documentation of Crime Scenes with the ultimate goal of having a successful outcome in the court system. Prerequisite: CJ 1350. CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence (3) Deals with the principles and rules of law emphasizing evidentiary problems related to criminal cases. CJ 2360 - Juvenile Law and Procedure (3) Juvenile justice system emphasizing Utah law and procedure. Studies differences between juvenile and adult systems, delinquent acts, juvenile treatment as adults and role and function of probation, youth corrections, family services and the community. CJ 2810 - Experimental Course (1-3) This number is used for newly developed experimental CJ 2860 - Criminal Justice Field Experience (3) Field experience in an internship with city, county, and state criminal j ustice agencies. CJ 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear in the semester schedule and on the student transcript. CJ 3020 - Criminal Justice Management (3) Current command level problems and trends in criminal justice organizations and management including work environment, motivation, leadership, morale, discipline, evaluation, planning, and functioning of line and staff. CJ 3040 DV - Community Policing (3) Problem solving and the development of community trust are integral to community policing. The philosophy, concepts and methods in support of identifying the issues in a community that relate to crime are outlined and studied. The goal of creating healthy neighborhoods and sustaining the quality of neighborhood life are explained in detail. Crime is pervasive in American society, but victims and criminals have identified characteristics. These characteristics impact certain neighborhoods more than others. These characteristics and issues surrounding them are explored and researched. CJ 3060 - Corrections in the Community (3) An overview of community based correctional programs focusing upon the historical origin, development, and current practices in probation, parole, the halfway house, work and educational release, as well as furlough programs. CJ 3080 - Criminal Courts (3) Study of the American criminal trial-level court. Students shall examine the theory and reality of criminal court processing including an in-depth look at the roles and practices of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges. Special attention will be paid to the relationships among these actors, the system's dependency on plea bargaining, and jury behavior. CJ 3110 - Issues in Security and Loss Prevention (3) Analytical evaluation of the major types and causes of internal and external crimes occurring in business enterprises. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog