Course Description:
Level One is organized to provide a logical approach to understanding
the operation of the criminal justice system in the United States.
It gives a brief overview of the entire criminal justice response
to crime, the stages of the process from the commission of crime through
the law enforcement response and the administration (courts and prosecution)
to corrections. This knowledge will help the student understand how
the different parts of the process fit together.
Two subjects are delivered to Level Two students; criminal investigation
and private security. Criminal Investigation provides a detailed overview
of crime scene investigation from the preliminary investigation to
writing reports. Private Security provides a detailed overview of
the private security industry from entry level protection officer
to executive security manager.
Four subjects are delivered to Level Three students; First Aid and
CPR w/AED, Public Safety Telecommunicator, advanced criminal investigation
and Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO). Students receive
certificates in all courses except advanced criminal investigation.
Upon receipt of their Public Safety Telecommunicator and Class One
SLEO certificates, students are employable by local police departments
and emergency service agencies.
Course Objective: Identify the agencies of the criminal
justice system in the United States
Define crime and its consequences, the causes of crime and the Rule
of Law.
Understand the history and structure of American law enforcement.
Examine the issues associated with policing America.
Explain the administration of justice in America.
Examine the human and social issues surrounding life in prison and
life after prison.
Identify the various community correction programs available to convicted
offenders.
Identify the different programs of the juvenile justice system.
Understand the future of criminal justice in the United States.
Course Requirements: Student requirements include
four technical papers, essay writing, silent sustained reading, class
participation, journal writing, textbook reading, tests and quizzes,
homework, midterm and final exams.
Criteria for Assessing Student Performance:
Tests 30% Competencies 20%
Quizzes 20% Homework 5%
Technical Paper 20% Class participation 5%
Textbooks, Related Readings:
Introduction to Criminal Justice (4th Edition)
