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This course examines the historical and contemporary impact of the judicial process as the forefathers envisioned. The United States court system and its relationship to the criminal justice system are explored, along with the current system of probation in the United States. The organization and jurisdictions of the federal and state court systems are studied.

An examination of services designed to meet the various needs of the population, this course emphasizes the purposes, structure, funding sources and effectiveness of the different programs.

This course provides historical and current analyses and a critique of foremost theories and "schools" of crime. The approach is multidimensional - psychological, sociological, genetic, geographic and political.

Students consider adult corrections and parole with a concentration on historical trends, administration, reception/diagnosis, incarceration, furlough work-release, parole, authority, recidivism.

Although various perils may be of concern in a given situation, the threat of fire is universal. Because fire is one of the most damaging and demoralizing hazards, fire prevention and control must be the cornerstone of any comprehensive loss prevention program. No facility protection program is complete without clear, concise policies and programs to prevent or confront fire and other man-made or natural disasters. Topics covered in this course include fire behavior, fire codes, emergency planning, safeguards, hardware, protection systems and inspections.

An examination of the historical evolution of the criminal investigative process, this course explains how a crime can be solved through a very thorough investigation, including preservation of evidence, report writing, crime scene equipment, processing of evidence and investigative procedure.

The juvenile justice system is viewed from both a historical and contemporary perspective with an emphasis on delinquency theories and prevention. Major topics include delinquency and community, arrest, pre-trial detention, court procedures and personnel, probation, training schools and camps, community-based networks, parole, release and recidivism.

This course provides an opportunity to study topics of current and historical interest in the fields of justice, law, and public safety.

This course considers how society protects itself against progressive dangers to its environment. Topics include effective law enforcement, legislation, effective preventive and corrective technologies, adherence to standards, sanctions and controls, informed community action and cooperation among agencies.

This class takes a broad look at domestic problems, including juvenile status offenders, runaways, child abuse, incest and social isolation. It also considers suicide-homicide, depression, sexual dysfunction, drug-abuse/alcoholism, rape, and institutional solutions like shelters, counseling and protective services.

Investigation aids the development of analytical comprehension of the investigative process. This course focus on theoretical and practical aspects of crime solution. The importance of understanding all aspects of criminal evidence and adherence to constitutional guarantees is paramount. Computer crime, informational privacy, investigative ethics, videotaping and psychological profiling are considered. Legal status, offender characteristics and investigative techniques are discussed. This course meets the Advanced Writing Proficiency requirement.