ADMJ 300    Introduction to Administration of Justice    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades "C" or better
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. The course examines the evolutions of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces that have shaped those principals and approaches. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of the police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, sentencing, and incarceration policies. Role and role expectations of criminal justice agents will be identified and studied.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   W.Thorpe             SCC MAIN ADJ 5       24520
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   K.Gould              SCC MAIN ADJ 4       24518
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   K.Gould              SCC MAIN ADJ 4       31626
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   W.Thorpe             SCC MAIN ADJ 5       24522
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   D.Trujillo           SCC MAIN ADJ 4       24524
Sa           01:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   B.Barber             SCC MAIN ADJ 5       26084
On-Campus

TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   J.Karver             SCC MAIN ADJ 4       24526
On-Campus

Schedule: Other Term, Aug 24-Sep 19
MW           05:00PM-09:35PM   LEC   D.Steed              West Sac WSC 182     29286
Sa           09:00AM-01:35PM   LEC   D.Steed              West Sac WSC 182     29286
Meets M W and Sa - section 29286
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

ADMJ 301    Applied Reporting Techniques for Criminal Justice    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades 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, practice experience in note taking and report writing, and presentation of testimony in court.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          06:00AM-07:20AM   LEC   R.Appel              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       28828
W            07:30PM-10:20PM   LEC   S.Segura             SCC MAIN AUD 5       24538
TTh          08:30PM-09:50PM   LEC   G.McKee              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       24536
On-Campus

ADMJ 302    Community Relations: Multicultural Issues    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 100 with grades of 'C' or better
General Education: AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D7
Course Transferable to UC/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 roles that race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, culture, and 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 had on the dynamics of police community relations.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   K.Gould              SCC MAIN ADJ 4       28012
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   F.Foote              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       29354
Su           01:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   J.Leach              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       27874
On-Campus

Schedule: Other Term, Nov 16-Dec 12
MW           05:00PM-09:35PM   LEC   J.Leach              West Sac WSC 182     27828
Sa           09:00AM-01:35PM   LEC   J.Leach              West Sac WSC 182     27828
Meets M W and Sa - section 27828
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

ADMJ 303    Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior    3 Units

Same As: PSYC 405
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area D9
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed for anyone who is interested in the effect illegal drugs, prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, vitamins, health foods, and coffee and nicotine have on people, physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. This course is especially advised for people who are seeking or working in careers in health, law enforcement, counseling, psychology, business, social services, or teaching. (Credit for ADMJ 303 or PSYC 405, but not both.)

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   D.Trujillo           SCC MAIN RHN 208     31988
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Trujillo           SCC MAIN ADJ 5       24546
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   D.Trujillo           SCC MAIN ADJ 5       24548
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Trujillo           SCC MAIN ADJ 4       29260
On-Campus

ADMJ 304    Juvenile Delinquency    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to examine 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 will also be discussed. The course is designed to examine a variety of the causes of juvenile delinquency, as well as suggestions for the treatment of delinquency at both the state and local levels. This course 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           06:00AM-07:20AM   LEC   K.Gould              SCC MAIN ADJ 4       31627
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   K.Gould              SCC MAIN ADJ 4       24550
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   G.McKee              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       26086
On-Campus

ADMJ 320    Concepts of Criminal Law    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades of "C" or better.
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. 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 prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Su           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   D.Delaini            SCC MAIN ADJ 5       28010
On-Campus

MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   B.Kalar              SCC MAIN ADJ 4       24528
TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   G.McKee              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       24530
On-Campus

Schedule: Other Term, Sep 21-Oct 17
MW           05:00PM-09:15PM   LEC   R.Saria              West Sac WSC 182     27042
Sa           09:00AM-01:15PM   LEC   R.Saria              West Sac WSC 182     27042
Meets M W and Sa - section 27042
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

ADMJ 322    Criminal Procedures    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades "C" or better
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 will be thoroughly explored.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   B.Kalar              SCC MAIN ADJ 4       24532
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   G.McKee              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       24534
On-Campus

ADMJ 323    Legal Aspects of Evidence    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades "C" or better
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 covered include search and seizure, hearsay evidence, witness competency, and direct evidence as contrasted to circumstantial evidence.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   F.Foote              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       24540
MW           07:30PM-08:50PM   LEC   G.McKee              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       24542
On-Campus

ADMJ 326    Family Law Issues    3 Units

Same As: FCS 306
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 with grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course that provides basic knowledge of both civil and criminal laws dealing with family and domestic issues. The course explores paternity suits, pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, spousal abuse, restraining orders, child visitation violations, parental kidnapping, and numerous other domestic problems faced by the justice system and families. Students may receive credit for ADMJ 326 or FCS 306 but not for both.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   R.Williams           SCC MAIN ADJ 5       27870
On-Campus

ADMJ 330    Criminal Investigation    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades of "C" or better.
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, collection, and processing of physical evidence. In addition to surveillance and undercover assignments the course will also cover interview and interrogation techniques. The role of the investigator in the court process with emphasis on legal requirements and constraints will be discussed. Special attention will be given to identifying information sources, procuring search warrants, serving search warrants, and recognizing exceptions to the search warrant rule. Emphasis is placed on developing the student's capacity to analyze specific situations and identify appropriate investigative procedures as well as recognize constraints on their implementation.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   R.Williams           SCC MAIN ADJ 5       26986
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   W.Thorpe             SCC MAIN ADJ 5       26988
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   B.Barber             SCC MAIN ADJ 5       29094
On-Campus

MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   W.Thorpe             SCC MAIN ADJ 4       30358
MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LEC   G.McKee              SCC MAIN ADJ 5       27140
On-Campus

Schedule: Other Term, Oct 19-Nov 14
MW           05:00PM-09:15PM   LEC   W.Thorpe             West Sac WSC 182     27044
Sa           09:00AM-01:15PM   LEC   W.Thorpe             West Sac WSC 182     27044
Meets M W and Sa - section 27044
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

ADMJ 346    Probation and Parole    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will compare and contrast probation and parole. Topics will include organization, function, goals, ethics, historical development and treatment theory. California probation and parole programs will also be examined.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Karver             SCC MAIN ADJ 4       28830
On-Campus

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

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: According to Title V regulations, a student cannot earn academic credits in a Work Experience class unless s/he has either a job or an internship that relates specifically to the field of Administration of Justice.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 300 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide students with effective job development skills that will assist them in obtaining and keeping an internship or a job in the field of Administration of Justice. Course content will include understanding the application of the student's education to the workforce; the responsibilities of an internship (where applicable); completion of Title V Education Code papers (the student's Application, Learning Objectives, Time sheet, and Evaluations), which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work or internship site; and developing workplace (soft) skills identified by the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) Competencies, as well as by local employers. In addition, the student is required to fulfill 18 hours lecture and 75 hours of related, paid work experience or 60 hours of volunteer work experience for one unit; 75 or 60 hours of related work experience for each additional unit. The program allows the transfer student to combine practical, paid or non-paid work experience with college training. The course may be taken up to four times when there is new or expanded learning on the job for a total of 16 units. This course is transferable to any CSU campus. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.