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Criminal Justice
CRJ 131 – Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (3 credits)
An overview of the criminal justice system in the U.S. Topics surveyed are the history of law enforcement: the political, sociological, and philosophic background of police functions; and the criminal courts. Constitutional problems as they relate to the police function are surveyed, and the use of recent technology in criminal justice is discussed. This course meets the HFCC General Education and graduation requirement for the American Society, Events, Institutions and Cultures outcome.
CRJ 132 – Police Administration – Staff and Line Operations (3 credits)
Focuses on uniformed police operations, both patrol and traffic, as well as principles of organization, management, planning, and crime prevention.
CRJ 134 – Criminal Investigation (3 credits)
An introduction to criminal investigation and the techniques of forensic science. Topics include information accumulation, specific crimes, and preparation for purposes of prosecution.
CRJ 135 – Juvenile Justice (3 credits)
Studies the legal and philosophical basis of the juvenile justice process along with a review of the juvenile court procedures in Michigan. Problems related to delinquency and its control are discussed.
CRJ 136 – Corrections I – Introduction to Corrections (3 credits)
A study of the history and philosophy of corrections. An investigation is made of probation and parole and the impact of prisoner rights law on the system as a whole.
CRJ 138 – Probation and Parole (3 credits)
Covers treatment of convicted law violators by correctional field services before and after prison, analysis of the role of probation and parole officers, and evaluation of community resources applied to the correctional task.
CRJ 140 – Identity Theft: Prevention & Awareness (3 credits)
This course will provide students with an overview of the identity theft problem in America. It will include current statistics from around the nation, profiles of specific cases, various prevention techniques and steps to take if you become a victim.
CRJ 141 – Corrections Clients – Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
Investigates human development and its relationship to criminal patterns, stressing the role of environment and family as influences on behavior. Specific problems such as substance abuse and mental pathologies are reviewed, and intervention strategies and treatment alternatives are discussed.
CRJ 234 – Criminalistics: Criminal Investigation Laboratory Techniques (3 credits)
Offers laboratory experience in the fundamentals of investigation, including fingerprinting techniques and the examination of hair, fiber, glass, firearms, and tool marks.
CRJ 251 – Criminal Law
CRJ 252 – Criminal Procedure
CRJ 285 –Topics in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: ENG 131 and CRJ 131 (plus 3 additional hours in Criminal Justice)
An exit course covering a series of critical issues facing law enforcement personnel. The primary goals are to help the student understand the diverse roles of the public police and prepare for entry into the job market.
CRJ 286 –Topics in Corrections/Probation and Parole (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: ENG 131 and CRJ 131 (plus 3 additional hours in Criminal Justice)
An exit course covering a series of critical issues facing corrections, probation, and parole personnel. The primary goals are to help the student understand the diverse roles of corrections, probation, and parole personnel and prepare for the job environment.
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