Course Descriptions

 

CRJ 211 Introduction to Law Enforcement

This course is designed to introduce students to the history, philosophy and practices of American Law Enforcement, including the development and objectives of the American Police System with an emphasis on organization of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. This course will also survey career opportunities and qualifications required for entry level positions.

 

CRJ 215 Introduction to Private Security

This course is designed to introduce students to the history, philosophy and practices of Private Security, including the development and objectives of private security with an emphasis on risk management and enhancing security through both procedural and physical controls. 

 

CRJ 329 Criminal Evidence

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts of criminal evidence. Emphasis is placed on understanding the nature, functions, and limits of the law regarding evidence.

 

CRJ 330 Crime Prevention

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts of crime prevention. Emphasis is placed on understanding the history, nature, and application of crime prevention concepts.

 

CRJ 335 Interviewing and Interrogation

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and techniques of effective interviews and interrogations. 

 

CRJ 345 Supervision and Management in Private Security

This course is designed to familiarize students with basic supervision and management techniques utilized by private security agencies.

 

CRJ 350 Effective Communication Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals

This course is designed to reinforce specific writing and communication skills in Criminal Justice students. 

 

CRJ 415 Private Security and the Law

This course is designed to introduce students to the implementation of private security practices and the liability issues which attach.

 

CRJ 430 Hostage Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of conflict resolution and the practices associated with critical incidents such as hostage negotiations.

 

CRJ 433 Terrorism and Homeland Security

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of terrorism and homeland security.

 

CRJ 435 Industrial and Transit Security

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts of industrial cargo and transit security.

 

CRJ 440 Introduction to Sport Security Management

This course is designed to introduce students to the concerns and challenges to security and emergency planning for both the sport and non-sport events held at public/private facilities.

 

CRJ 441 Sport Event Emergency Response Planning

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of emergency management.