Fall 2016 Class Schedule (ARC)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 20-Dec 15
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 20-Dec 15
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 20-Dec 15
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 20-Dec 15
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 20-Dec 15
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 20-Dec 15
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 20-Dec 15
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 20-Dec 15
Updated: September 23, 2016
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ELSR 340 AND ELSW 340.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D8; IGETC Area 4H
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the characteristics of the American criminal justice system, U.S. Constitutional rights, criminal activity, crime causation, domestic and international criminal threats, law enforcement response to criminal activity, and future law enforcement trends. Emphasis is placed on the components of the American justice system, due process, courts and correctional services, ethics, and leadership. (C-ID AJ 110)
MW 08:00AM-09:20AM LEC J.Manduca Off Campus McClellan 218 11660 Textbook
TTh 09:30AM-10:50AM LEC J.Manduca Off Campus McClellan 218 11663 Textbook
MW 11:00AM-12:20PM LEC J.Manduca Off Campus McClellan 218 13362 Textbook
M 05:30PM-08:35PM LEC J.Manduca Off Campus McClellan 218 11908 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 116 (Proficient Reading) and ENGWR 102 (Proficient Writing) with a grade of "C" or better, OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides techniques of writing facts, information, and ideas effectively in a simple, clear, and logical manner in the various types of criminal justice system reports. Emphasis is placed on criminal justice terminology, organization of information, investigative note taking, and thorough documentation of witness statements and evidence.
TTh 11:00AM-12:20PM LEC J.Manduca Off Campus McClellan 208 12451 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ELSR 340 AND ELSW 340.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D3; CSU Area D7
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the institutions of the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse, multicultural population. It addresses the role that race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, culture, and the criminal justice professional play in shaping these relationships. It also examines new strategies, skills, tools, and cultural knowledge necessary for personnel engaged in all aspects of the criminal justice system. Special topics include how terrorism and the need for homeland security have changed the dynamics of police-community relations. (C-ID AJ 160)
T 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC C.Gorre Off Campus McClellan 208 11662 Textbook
MW 01:00PM-02:20PM LEC D.Toomey Off Campus McClellan 218 13207 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ELSR 340 AND ELSW 340.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D0
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines juvenile delinquency from a variety of perspectives, including the concept of delinquency, theories of delinquency, social, community, and environmental influences on delinquency and the juvenile justice system (past and present). An overview of adolescent problems and current approaches being utilized to confront these problems is discussed. It examines a variety of the causes of juvenile delinquency, as well as suggestions for the treatment of delinquency at both the state and local levels. It also examines the nature and extent of delinquency with relation to gender differences, family dynamics, peer and gang groups, schools, drug use, and the juvenile justice courts. (C-ID AJ 220)
M 05:30PM-08:35PM LEC L.Riley Off Campus McClellan 204 12095 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D8; IGETC Area 4H
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the philosophy and structure of criminal law in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. It utilizes case studies to introduce students to criminal law and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. It also includes discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes. (C-ID AJ 120)
TTh 01:00PM-02:20PM LEC M.Powers Off Campus McClellan 208 19427 Textbook
M 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC J.McGinness Off Campus McClellan 102A 11661 Textbook
W 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC J.McGinness Off Campus McClellan 102A 11666 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an in-depth study of criminal procedures used to enforce substantive law at both the federal and state level. Every step of the criminal process, from arrest to appeal, is thoroughly explored. (C-ID AJ 122)
M 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC J.Pezone Off Campus McClellan 111 11668 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the origins, development, philosophy, and constitutional foundations of the rules of evidence as applied in United States law. Emphasis is placed on the types of evidence and the laws governing admissibility of evidence into criminal procedures. Topics include search and seizure, hearsay evidence, witness competency, and direct and circumstantial evidence. (C-ID AJ 124)
Th 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC J.Pezone Off Campus McClellan 102 11667 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces basic investigative responsibilities and procedures as applied to criminal investigations. Topics include crime scene management, forensic and physical evidence handling, search and seizure, property crimes, violent crimes, organized criminal enterprises, gangs, and domestic and international terrorist organizations. (C-ID AJ 140)
TTh 08:00AM-09:20AM LEC P.Conrad Off Campus McClellan 218 11664 Textbook
MW 02:30PM-03:50PM LEC J.Mumma Off Campus McClellan 218 19428 Textbook
Th 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC P.Conrad Off Campus McClellan 103 12636 Textbook