ADMJ 300    Introduction to Administration of Justice    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, response to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           03:30PM-06:35PM   LEC   A.DiCicco            Off Campus CHS F8    23674

Off Site - Cordova High School, 2239 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova

ADMJ 301    Applied Reporting Techniques for Criminal Justice    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 101 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a study of the techniques of communicating facts, information, and ideas effectively in a simple, clear, and logical manner in the various types of criminal justice system reports: letters, memorandums, directives, and administrative reports. Emphasis will be placed on criminal justice terminology; use of English and organization of information; experience in note taking and report writing; and presentation of testimony in court.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   L.Guest              FLC MAIN FL5 211     31427

ADMJ 302    Community Relations: Multicultural Issues    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI
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. The course addresses the role that race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, culture and the criminal justice professional play in shaping these relationships. The course examines new strategies, skills, tools, and cultural knowledge necessary for personnel engaged in all aspects of the criminal justice system. Special topics include the impact that terrorism and the need for homeland security have changed the dynamics of police community relations.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   B.Krohn              FLC MAIN FL5 211     24434
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   B.Krohn              El Dorado EDC A207   31428

ADMJ 310    Forensic Photography    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 51 hours LEC ; 9 hours LAB
Description: This course will introduce the student to the basic principles of forensic photography, including: 1) The history of photography as it relates to the law, 2) a look at historical case law and rules of evidence, 3) how film and digital cameras work and how a photograph is made and 4) macrophotography and microphotography as it applies to photographing specific types of evidence such as impression evidence, trace evidence, questioned documents, blood stain patterns, arson scenes, etc.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
W            07:00PM-09:30PM   LEC   P.Hess               FLC MAIN FL5 211     31497
W            09:30PM-10:00PM   LAB   P.Hess               FLC MAIN FL5 211     

ADMJ 320    Concepts of Criminal Law    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the philosophy, history 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. This course utilizes case studies to introduce students to criminal law and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. The course will also include some discussion of the U.S. Constitution, prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Kraft              FLC MAIN FL5 211     23676

ADMJ 323    Legal Aspects of Evidence    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the constitutional foundation of the rules of evidence as applied in U.S law. Emphasis is placed on the types of evidence and the laws governing admissibility of evidence in criminal proceedings.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   A.DiCicco            FLC MAIN FL5 211     24202

ADMJ 330    Criminal Investigation    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to investigative procedures and concepts as applied to criminal investigations. Topics include crime scene response management and identification, evidence collection, and processing of physical evidence.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   A.DiCicco            FLC MAIN FL5 211     23678
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   D.Hopkins            El Dorado EDC A207   31498

ADMJ 370    Illegal Drugs - Identification and Investigation    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The study of current drugs of abuse will include identification, street terminology, prices, packaging, methods of use, duration of effect, addiction, history, and recognizing persons under the influence. The course also examines current federal and state laws and law enforcement trends including managing informants, search and seizure, courtroom testimony, "knock and talks", and search warrants.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   A.DiCicco            FLC MAIN FL5 211     23680

ADMJ 498    Work Experience in Administration of Justice    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB