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  • 0.50 - 3.00 Credits

    This special topics course offers training to law enforcement. This course can be used in the Criminal Justice AA and AAS Degree Programs. The student may repeat CRMJ 2545 with different topics for up to 12 credits toward a degree. (.5-3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the application of research methods used in criminology. The course focuses on interpretation and application of research findings. Topics will include data collection, survey design, dataset usage, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Students will learn how to apply and interpret research findings based on real examples in criminological studies. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 is required and completion of STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 (or equivalent) is recommended, but not required. (3 lect.) WR2 Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    All communities are vulnerable to a variety of hazards, including natural disasters, chemical spills, mass shootings, multi-vehicle crashes, and missing persons. Emergency management provides a structure for anticipating and dealing with critical and emergency incidents. Effective management of these critical incidents often involves participation from many levels of government, cooperation with other jurisdictions and agencies, and assistance from the private sector. The student?will evaluate?the fundamentals of emergency and critical incident management including planning, leadership, problem solving, decision-making, communication, and utilization of community volunteers.?(3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    For many law enforcement agencies, risk management is a practice that seeks to identify and mitigate risk for both officers and the public. The student will study how?law enforcement agencies, in the course of executing their duties, may face liability for misconduct, harm, or violation of rights done to the community.? Risk management is a component of budget planning in law enforcement organizations.?Every city, town, and municipality is vulnerable to risks associated with providing law enforcement services. One claim?could devastate not only the local budget?but also public trust.? (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    Community policing is a decentralized approach to law enforcement that focuses on community engagement and problem solving to reduce crime. Crime may be reduced by proactively identifying and addressing conditions that cultivate social disorder and crime. The student?will examine?concepts, ideals, theories, strategies, and practicalities of community policing. Community policing focuses on solving problems,?demands an appreciation of the diversity within the community,?reflects police accountability to the community as an active partner in achieving safe neighborhoods,?and measures success in terms of reduction of both community fear of crime and crime itself. Community policing strives to use community relations strategies to influence attitudes towards and improve relationships with the community. Community policing strives to promote public safety, officer safety, and public trust. The student?will examine?how organizational structure, policies, and procedures can reflect the community policing ideals and strategies. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    The media wields an enormous amount of influence in how communities perceive law enforcement.? The course provides practical information and strategies to?effectively manage and maintain control of communications?in a variety of modalities. The student will examine?challenges law enforcement leaders encounter in the areas of communication and crisis management messaging and how those challenges influence community perception and support. The student will analyze?the state of contemporary media and its impact on law enforcement.? (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student?with a foundation in the management and leadership discourse surrounding criminal justice agencies.?The student?will explore the need for leadership and ethical behavior at all levels within criminal justice organizations. The lectures, resource materials, and activities are designed to provide both intellectual and experiential opportunities to examine the challenges faced by professionals working in the field. While the criminal justice system only loosely conforms to the concept of a true system, the need for leaders to think in terms of an integrated criminal justice system is emphasized. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will teach the student to identify and manage pests within a variety of crops. The student will practice identification skills, scouting methods, and sustainable control methods. There will be field trips. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course is for students with basic computer skills and a minimal background in networking. This course provides instruction in safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, networking standards, LANS, WANS, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools routers, router programming and IP addressing. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem- solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and team building concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and literacy recommended. (5 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 5.00 Credits

    This is the second course for students wishing to take the CISCO Certified Network Associate exam. Topics taught include advanced router configurations; local area network switching theory and design; Novell IPX wide area network theory, design and technologies; and network troubleshooting skills. The CCNA Certification exam is required at the conclusion of this course. Prerequisite: Completion of CSCO 2000.(5 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available