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CJ: Criminal Justice
CJ 101–Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisite: EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
Presents a history of criminal justice, with
emphasis on English antecedents important to
the administration of justice in the United States.
Introduces the United States Constitution and
Supreme Court decisions affecting individual rights
and law enforcement practices. Includes career
orientation through an analysis of criminal justice
agencies.
CJ 106–Police-Community Relations (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy
An overview of law enforcement community relations
and community policing concepts. Will review officer-
citizen contacts, problem solving, crime prevention,
cultural diversity, sexual harassment, and Americans
with Disabilities Act. Review the prohibitions against
racial, religious, and ethnic violence.
CJ 108–Serial Killers: Psychosocial
Perspectives (3)
Prerequisite: EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
Presents an overview of serial killers in the
United States and other countries. Introduces the
background of serial killers as well as causes and
failures in their lives that led up to the killings.
Presents case studies of serial killers as well as the
investigation, apprehension, trial, and sentencing of
these offenders.
CJ 110–Criminal Law (3)
Prerequisite: EN 101
Explores the history and purpose of criminal law. Also
examines elements of substantive criminal common
law as modified by statute. Introduces legal research
and a case study review of appellate court decisions
relative to selected aspects of criminal law.
CJ 204–Police Operational Services (3)
Prerequisites: CJ 101, CJ 110
Examines police operational techniques and
strategies, incident analysis, patrol deployment, traffic
enforcement theory and practice, crime prevention
and community relations and the investigative
process. Explores the police officer’s role as a manager
of community crime prevention resources. Includes
analysis of recommended practices for maintaining
police officers health and safety.
CJ 212–Criminalistics (4)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy
Laboratory class develops skills in the identification,
collection, preservation and presentation of physical
evidence. Introduces police photography, including
use of the camera, negative and print processing and
photo preparation of courtroom presentation.
CJ 214–The Correctional Process (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73), and CJ 101
Surveys the juvenile and adult correctional process
from adjudication through probation or parole.
CJ 220–Criminal Evidence & Procedure (3)
Prerequisite: CJ 110
Examines the United States Constitutional limitations
on law enforcement, emphasizing arrest, use of
force and search and seizure. Rules of evidence
of particular importance to the law enforcement
function including: the hearsay rule and exceptions;
documentary, opinion, corpus delicti and
circumstantial evidence; character and past crimes;
evidentiary privileges; jurisdiction and venue; and
witnesses.
CJ 221–Police Defense Tactics (5)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy
An overview of law enforcement use of force and
defensive tactic concepts. Will review unarmed
defense, pressure points, controlled force and impact
weapon usage.
CJ 222–Police Arsenal and Procedures (5)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy
An overview of law enforcement use of force and
firearms concepts. Review deadly force, police and
usage, mental preparation, shooting fundamentals,
safe weapons handling and firearms qualifications.
CJ 223–Emergency Vehicle Operations
Course (EVOC) (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy
Presents the concepts and goals of professional
driving, i.e. to reduce motor vehicle collision
frequency by improving future law enforcement
officer’s attitude and skills. Provides a better
understanding of the capabilities and limitations
of an emergency police vehicle while enhancing
student’s knowledge and abilities as it relates to safe
operation of the vehicle.
CJ 224–Awareness Training for Weapons of
Mass Destruction (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy
Provides baseline awareness-level training
involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security. Introduces the role first-responders play in
prevention, preparedness, deterrence and response
to a potential terrorist incident.
CMM: Digital Media
CMM 101–Introduction to Electronic Media
(3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Surveys the functions and effects of the electronic
mass media. Emphasis will be placed on
researching and analyzing the history of radio
and television, including government regulations,
audience measurement, advertising and careers in
broadcasting.
CMM 103–Introduction to Film (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts
Presents an analytical and interpretative study of
film masterworks. Covers the historical development
of film from silent short movies to the present and
includes an analysis of film from several perspectives:
artistic, technological, social and economic.
CMM 105–Basic Darkroom to Digital
Photography (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts
Prerequisite: EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
Explores photography as a medium for artistic
expression through analysis of photographic
masterworks and other forms of visual art. Examines
standards of professional photography and the
means by which photographic works of artistic
integrity are identified and comprehended. Presents
basic principles of camera work in film and digital
formats. Black & white and color printing techniques
are also studied. For the beginning photographer.
CMM 111–Communications Graphics I (3)
Level one graphic design. Prepares the student for
the print graphic design field through the use of the
computer. The student will be introduced to design
vocabulary, methods and technology through lecture,
examples and hands-on project work. Emphasizes
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe
InDesign.
CMM 112–Communications Graphics II (3)
Prerequisite: CMM 111
Level two graphic design. Expands on
Communications Graphics I. Students will solve a
variety of design problems using the computer and
contemporary graphics software. Real world design
assignments will be given, allowing the student to
gain experience in dealing with clients, meetings,
project management, cost effectiveness, and color
printing prepress. Lectures, demonstrations and class
critiques are held to give the student a look at the
historical and functional use of design. Emphasizes
intermediate design skills using Adobe InDesign,
Illustrator, Acrobat, Bridge, and Photoshop.
CMM 114–Web Design I (3)
Prerequisite: CMM 111 or CMM 132
Presents beginning level design for the Internet.
Taught from a design perspective, students learn
software, hardware, and design principles used to
produce successful Web sites. Assignments include
the design and creation of Web publications. Lectures
cover the study and critique of contemporary
Web design. Primary Software: HTML, Adobe
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Imageready.
CMM 115–Professional & Transfer Portfolio (1)
Prerequisite: CMM 112 or CMM 212
Designed for communications graphics students
who are ready to transfer to a Bachelor’s program, or
are applying for an internship, or are seeking a job.
Students will revise existing portfolios and design
self-promotion materials including an effective
resume and cover letter for the computer graphics
profession.