Criminal Justice  (CJ)

100 (5) Orientation to Criminal Justice

A preparatory course for Law Enforcement and Corrections majors with no criminal justice experience or other relevant background.

101 (2) Community Partnership Program

This is an opportunity for a local criminal justice agency to provide specific attention to historical background of the agency and employment practices to include mock or specific employment exams.  This course will assist students in understanding specific practices and determine if this portion of the Criminal Justice system reflects their needs.

105 (5) Introduction to Criminal Law

Basic introduction to the elements of criminal law and justice in the United States.

110 (5) Criminal Justice in America

GER-SS

An examination of the Criminal Justice process with specific emphasis on structures, functions and actors of U.S. state and federal courts.

115 (5) Juvenile Justice System

A critical examination of the agencies and decision-makers responsible for controlling juvenile crime and delinquency; the decisions they make and their impact upon crime, juveniles, and the community.

120 (5) Constitutional Rights

GER-SS

An examination of the evolution and current judicial interpretation of the first, second, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, and fourteenth amendments to the United States Constitution.

130 (5) Criminal Justice Operational Skills

Prereq:  CJ 110 or instructor permission

Practical applications in recognition and solution of frequently encountered criminal justice tasks and problems.  Emphasizes use of information gathering, communications, problem resolution and decision making skills.

135 (3) Special Populations in Corrections

An examination of special populations in corrections; their impact on the correctional system and the system’s responsibilities to these populations.

140 (5)  Corrections in America

GER-SS

A broad overview of the theories, practices, and employment prospects in the correctional field in the United States.

145 (3) Case Management in Corrections

An examination of correctional case management strategies and intervention techniques.

150 (5) Police in America

An examination of the history and roles of the police and the social, political, organizational, and legal environment within which the police perform those roles in modern United States of America.

160 (5) Telecommunicator I: Basic Call Receiving

Prereq: Type 35 wpm or state certification

An examination of emergency dispatching with specific emphasis on jurisdictions, terminology, interviewing and processing of calls.

161 (5) Telecommunicator II: Law Enforcement Dispatch

Prereq: CJ 160 or state certification

An examination of and application of information needed for successful interviewing, processing and dispatching emergency calls involving police response.

162 (5) Telecommunicator II: Fire and EMS Dispatch

Prereq: CJ 160, CJ 161, or state certification

An examination of and application of information needed for successful interviewing, processing and dispatching emergency calls involving fire and emergency medical services response.

163 (4) Telecommunications Special Operations

Prereq: CJ 160, CJ 161 and CJ 162 or state certification

An examination of and application of information needed for successful interviewing, processing and dispatching special operations and multiple-jurisdictions (emergency calls.)

200 (5)   Crime and Justice in America: Issues

GER-SS

Prereq:  ENGL 101

A seminar approach to contemporary issues relating to society’s response to crime and criminals (the Criminal Justice System) through discussion of major issues in criminal and constitutional law, criminal justice policy, societal values, and legal procedure.

202 (5)   Concepts of Criminal Law

GER-SS

An analysis of the fundamental concepts of both the English Common Law and modern statutory criminal law and defenses.

205 (5)   Investigative Technology

The use of technical equipment and scientific methods to assist in crime detection.   

215 (5)   Drugs & Society

GER-SS

An examination of American drug use and drug traffic and their impact upon the individual and society.

220 (2)   Special Topics in Criminal Justice

221 (3)   Special Topics in Criminal Justice

222 (4)   Special Topics in Criminal Justice

223 (5)   Special Topics in Criminal Justice

A critical examination of the written materials and practical applications relevant to current/critical issues in Criminal Justice and their impact on the criminal justice system and society.  The specific topic(s) vary from quarter to quarter.

225 (3) Victim Issues

An overview of current victim issues, the development of laws that impact victims, and resource access for victims.

245 (5)   Introduction to Investigation and Evidence

Prereq:  CJ 110

A survey of basic investigative methods and the rules controlling the admissibility of evidence in the criminal courts.

250 (3-8) Criminal Justice Work Based Learning

Prereq: Program Coordinator/Instructor Approval Required

Developmental Disabilities Technology (DD)

Program is offered through Extended Learning at Rainier School in Buckley.

On the job experience in a criminal justice agency that allows students to apply first hand criminal justice theories to practice.

101 (3) Introduction to Developmental Disabilities

An introduction to the field of developmental disabilities with the focus on historical trends and its effects on contemporary thought; techniques of working with people who are also deaf and/or blind; potential side effects of most commonly used medications; and daily living issues.

105 (5) Observation, Evaluation and Record Keeping

An introduction to direct observation, behavioral scales, checklists and development of informal assessment tools.

110 (3) Working with People with Developmental Disabilities

An introduction to instruction in working with people with developmental disabilities. Areas of focus include teaching techniques; non-aversive behavioral intervention; communication (Signing Exact English); dignity issues; lifting techniques; and working with people who are blind and/or deaf.

111 (2) Supportive Teaching Strategies

Building a positive learning environment using an instructional plan and teaching techniques which include task analysis.

115 (3) Systematic Guidelines for Teaching People with Developmental Disabilities

The application of teaching techniques and data recording systems when assisting adolescents or adults with developmental disabilities.

120 (3) Introduction to Social Agencies

A study of the social agencies designed to serve the developmentally disabled, including their philosophies, types of services available, and referral processes, as well as legislation affecting the handicapped.

125 (4) Observation and Intervention Skills

(same as SS-MH 125)

Provides instruction in the utilization of diagnostic background information to perform patient observations, case study analyses, and intervention techniques.

181 (3) Teaching Techniques for People with Developmental Disabilities

Development of teaching techniques based on assessments and current philosophies for those working with adults with developmental disabilities.

182 (3) Methods & Techniques of Teaching DD II

Methods of teaching basic skills other than programmed instruction.

183 (3) Teaching P.E., Art and Music for the DD

Basic patterning of movements to increase coordination and rhythm for all levels of developmentally disabled.   

184 (3) Teaching Language for the DD

Expressive and receptive language including speech, sign language and use of identification cards for all levels of developmentally disabled.

185 (3) Teaching Self-Help, Survival, and Pre-Vocational Skills for the DD

Techniques used in teaching skills for more independent living.

186 (3) Teaching Social Skills to People with Developmental Disabilities

Designed to Assist adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities to recognize feelings, problem solve, develop friendships, manage conflict, and advocate.

190 (5) Task Analysis and Program Design

Techniques for breaking complex tasks into simple components for instructional purposes.               

201 (5) Field Experience in Developmental Disabilities

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in DD 210

202 (5) Field Experience in Developmental Disabilities

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in DD 211

Experience and study of corrective measures utilized in working with the developmentally disabled.

210 (1) Seminar in Developmental Disabilities

211 (1) Seminar in Developmental Disabilities

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in DD 201 and 202

Coordinated seminar for field experience in Developmental Disabilities.

215 (3) Community Recreation for People with Developmental Disabilities

Evaluate community recreational activities and their importance to people with Developmental Disabilities.

220 (2) The Interdisciplinary Team

The study of how various disciplines interact to assist a person with developmental disabilities to live a chosen lifestyle.

240 (1) Supervision of Systematic Management

Prereq: DD 115

Techniques used for developing and maintaining a reinforcing living environment.

250 (2) Effective Supervision

Principles and techniques of supervising people who are developmentally disabled. This course includes communication, personal growth, stress management, and providing a safe work environment.