Criminal Justice (CJI)

This introductory course on the principles and problems of the criminal justice system analyzes the role of the criminal justice officer in the community, the rights of the individual citizen, and the laws under which we live. The course examines in depth the organization and administration of the courts, corrections, and law enforcement agencies. The course includes analysis of the opportunities and obligations of the criminal justice officials, and those in law enforcement, correctional services, and courts. Special topics such as terrorism and cybercrime are also explored. Using various multimedia platforms, the course explores criminal justice issues, examines the issues that influence offenders, and identifies explanations for delinquent and criminal behavior. Students are required to complete a field assignment involving in-court observations.

Pre-requisites: (Companion Essay with a score of 08 or Write Placer Essay with a score of 07 or Write Placer Essay with a score of 08 or Move Up English 096 with a score of P or ENG 096 Summer Bridge with a score of P or ESL 063 with a minimum grade of C or TRANSFERRED ENG 101 with a score of 889 or Elig. for Eng 101 with a score of 904 or Pre-reg. Eng 101 waiver only with a score of 906 or SAT/ACT Elig for Eng 101 with a score of 993 or TRANSFERRED ENG 102 with a score of 998) or COLLEGE DEGREE with a score of 988 or SAT/ACT Elig Eng101 Mth100 with a score of 995 or Transf. Eng 101 Mth 100 with a score of 999

The course includes analysis of the social, economic, population, and political factors that affect the relationship between police and the community. The course examines community/police partnership collaborations and a problem-solving approach to policing. The course will also explore special topics such as community policing, the use of deadly force, terrorism, policing the drug problem, and civil liability.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course presents probation as a judicial process and parole as an executive function. A historical review of trends in probation and parole such as the community-based programs in work release, half-way house contract program planning, therapeutic community, and treatment team concepts in probation and parole are examined. Modern trends, such as the justice model, determinate sentencing, restorative justice, “broken windows” supervision, and intensive supervision in the adult and juvenile system are also examined. The course includes discussion of the community resources that can be brought to bear on the correctional task and the concept of shock probation.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course examines the organizational framework, authority structure, and major functions of representative police agencies. It also covers the administrative problems of allocating responsibility and support functions and of coordinating many large and small area commands. The course includes discussion of recruitment, career advancement, and selection of leadership.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C

Principal areas of emphasis include the duties and responsibilities of the police supervisor, personnel [problems, and handling of disciplinary problems, complaints, and grievances. The principles of efficient leadership, the televance of motivation and communication, and techniques of teaching are presented.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course focuses on the theoretical policy issues and dilemma of the American correctional system in handling citizens who have been imprisoned. It examines the origin and nature of the inmate social systems, inmate social roles, and the inmate socialization process. It explores, partly from the inmate’s own perspective, modern concepts of behavior modification, punishment, community alternatives to imprisonment, and probable trends in the practice of corrections both nationally and internationally.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C

This introductory course examines the history and total correctional process from law enforcement through the administration of justice, probation, prisons, correctional institutions, and parole. It will also examine the principles, theories, phenomena and problems of the crime, society, and the criminal justice system from the perspective of criminology and the criminal justice system in general. The course emphasizes the role of sociology and other interdisciplinary approaches to the field of corrections and society’s response. This multi-discipline approach requires the student to engage in critical thinking on both a practical and theoretical basis.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course examines the principles of organization and management as applied to correctional institutions. It covers the theoretical and practical aspects of correctional management. Factors such as organization, decision making, values, human relations, and power are considered.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C and CJI 121 with a minimum grade of C

This course examines the very causative explanations of the nature of crime and criminal behavior and society’s reaction to criminal and correctional institutions. Major theories of criminal behavior and current issues of crime prevention and control are also covered. The course explores criminal justice issues, examining the explanations for delinquent and criminal behavior, using various multimedia platforms. Special topics such as the motivations of terrorists, serial killers, pedophiles, and assassins are also explored.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C or SOC 101 with a minimum grade of C or PSY 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course examines in detail the primary police functions and their objectives. It analyzes administrative planning of patrol activities, requirements for their effective execution, and the allocation of patrol strength to meet specific needs and emergencies.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course surveys the nature and extent of crime and delinquency and examines the major approaches to causation, apprehension, control, and treatment. The course explores sociological, psychological, and multidisciplinary explanations for delinquent and criminal behavior using various multimedia platforms. The course also examines special topics such as gangs, youth violence, child abuse investigation, juvenile sex offenders, and juvenile waiver to adult court. Students may be required to complete a field assignment involving in-court observations.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C or SOC 101 with a minimum grade of C or SOC 108 with a minimum grade of C or PSY 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course explores the fundamentals of investigation, crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of evidence, scientific aid, interviews and interrogation, follow-up, and case preparation. This course is designed to provide students with the basic theoretical and philosophical understanding of the investigatory process. Analysis of problems encountered in interviewing, interrogating, evidence collection, and admissibility will be examined. Application of investigation theories to the administration of justice will also be developed.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course surveys the basic rules of evidence important to law enforcement personnel and criminal justice students. It includes a study of the applicable amendments to the Constitution, landmark Supreme Court decisions, the Federal Rules of Evidence, hearsay, and recent changes in the rules of evidence at the federal and state levels. Students are required to complete a field assignment involving in-court observations.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C or PLS 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course expands on concepts introduced in CJI 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice. It traces the definition of crime, and the origins of criminal law in the United States. Topics of discussion include basic legal terminology, classification of crimes, specific criminal offenses, and the New Jersey courts. This course also amplifies and further develops Criminal Procedure, topics initially covered in CJI 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice. The course explores conflicting models of justice, due process.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C or BUS 101 with a minimum grade of C or BUS 251 with a minimum grade of C

This is an introductory course on the application of physical, chemical, behavioral, medical, and biological sciences to physical evidence used to explain or solve civil and/or criminal law cases. This course explores the collection, examination, evaluation, and interpretation of physical evidence. Emphasis is placed on lecture and demonstration.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C

This course provides and introduction to the knowledge, skills, attitudes, case management and counseling techniques required for the counseling and treatment of the addicted offender. The course includes a review of the special needs of this population and the focus programs and facilities set up to treat them in addiction and criminal justice settings. This course is a joint offering of the Criminal Justice and Human Services program of the Social Science Division. This course is approved for 36 educational hours toward New Jersey’s Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or recertification.

Pre-requisites: (( (Companion Essay with a score of 06 or Companion Essay with a score of 07 or Write Placer Essay with a score of 04 or Write Placer Essay with a score of 05 or Write Placer Essay with a score of 06) and (Companion Reading Comprehensio with a score of 079 or Reading (Next-Gen) with a score of 237 or RDG 096) and (ENG 096 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 098 with a minimum grade of C or Move Up English 096 with a score of P or ENG 096 Summer Bridge with a score of P) or ESL 063 with a minimum grade of C ) or Companion Essay with a score of 08 or Write Placer Essay with a score of 07 or Write Placer Essay with a score of 08 or TRANSFERRED ENG 101 with a score of 889 or Elig. for Eng 101 with a score of 904 or Pre-reg. Eng 101 waiver only with a score of 906 or SAT/ACT Elig for Eng 101 with a score of 993 or TRANSFERRED ENG 102 with a score of 998 ) or COLLEGE DEGREE with a score of 988 or SAT/ACT Elig Eng101 Mth100 with a score of 995 or Transf. Eng 101 Mth 100 with a score of 999

This course examines the current critical issues in the criminal justice system. It includes comparison and analysis of pending cases before the federal and state courts. Students learn about previous decisions and other topics of a social nature that can impact on the administration of the criminal justice system.

Pre-requisites: CJI 101 with a minimum grade of C