Introduction to Criminal Justice offers an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the historical development and evolution of each. Students will examine crime causation theories and the structure, function, and decision-making processes of the criminal justice system from the perspective of the accused, the police, the courts, corrections, and victims. (C-ID AJ110)

This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. Topics include but are not limited to consenting and conflicting values in culture, religion, law and contemporary community policing models including community oriented policing and problem solving.

This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crimes, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. (C-ID AJ120)

Students will apply logic and critical thinking to written and oral communication in the study of the fundamental rights of all citizens as protected by the United States Constitution, including various ethnic or cultural groups with varying Western and non-Western perspectives. Case studies and comparative analysis will be used as examples of the application of law.

This course is a study of terrorism including types, tactics and trends. The course also covers the history of freedom, its meaning today and the balance of individual rights and public order. The Patriot Act and its effects on the safety and freedom of the American citizen today are also examined.

This course covers techniques of communicating facts, information in corrections and probation law enforcement reports, letters, memoranda, and directives. Practical experience is offered in note taking, report writing and presentation of courtroom testimony. Introduction to technology used in criminal justice and corrections.

The origin, development, philosophy, constitutional and procedural basis of evidence; judicial decisions and statutory rules of evidence governing the admissibility of testimony, writings and material objects.

This course examines the origin, development, and organization of the Juvenile Justice System as it evolved in the American Justice System. The course explores the theories that focus on Juvenile Law, courts and processes, and the constitutional protections extended to juveniles administered in the American Justice System. This course is useful to students looking for a career in the juvenile justice system and those already employed in the system.

This is an introductory course designed to explore the concept of juvenile delinquency in America. Emphasis is on defining delinquency, identifying delinquents, examining theories of causation, identifying institutions for delinquents, and identifying community-based programs designated to treat and or prevent delinquency.

An in-depth study of criminal law and criminal procedures commonly associated with California state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies. The course provides a complex analysis of both state law, as created by the legislature, and case law as defined in state and federal appellate court decisions, while focusing on established criminal justice procedures.

An Administration of Justice course designed for students who are either employed in a corrections setting or intend to pursue a career in this field. This course includes areas of professional ethics, psycho-diagnostic procedures in counseling, critical thinking and communication skills.

This course examines the basic principles of criminal investigation. Topics include lawful crime scene investigation & crime scene management strategies, physical evidence identification, collection and preservation guidelines. Current investigative techniques (crime scene search patterns) and concepts related to the prevention and suppression of crime, are also essential components of this course. (C-ID AJ140)

This course provides an introduction to the role of forensics in criminal investigations. It examines the methods used in the forensic analysis of crime scenes, pattern evidence, firearms, questioned documents and controlled substances. (C-ID AJ150)

This course provides a history of and critical analysis of punishment, the various types of punishment, alternatives to punishment, and the impact of punishment on the Criminal Justice System, corrections, a critical examination of the types of correctional institutions and the clients housed in each institution, and an examination of contemporary correctional issues. (C-ID AJ200)

This course allows students the opportunity to explore ethical issues in the field of criminal justice through analysis and critical thinking and apply these concepts to both their professional and personal lives.

This course provides the student with an awareness of the historical framework, concepts and precedents that guide correctional practice. Course material will broaden the individual's perspective of the corrections environment, the civil rights of prisoners and responsibilities and liabilities of corrections staff.

This course is the study of basic patrol techniques including stopping, arresting and handcuffing criminal suspects; methods of police patrol and observations; handling disputes and crisis intervention, community policing, and crimes in progress.