Criminal Justice (CJT)

In this course, students examine the criminal justice system as a method of social control in the United States. They will examine crime definitions and crime counting, as well as the history, function and responsibility of each of the components of the criminal justice system in responding to crime. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

The goal of this course is to provide participants with basic skills in public safety communication. Communication skills, telephone and dispatch techniques, legal issues and CPR skills are some of the topics covered in the course. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; consent required

In this course, students will study the role of the individual officer and the department in achieving and maintaining public support. Topics include customs, culture, and skills needed to foster relationships with all populations of the community. Students will be introduced to public information services and techniques for the alleviation of community tensions are also covered. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students will learn about normative ethics by examining values and issues relevant to success in the criminal justice area. The course includes personal values clarification, historical ethics and applied ethics. The student will be exposed to ethical issues that a practitioner in law enforcement, the courts or corrections may encounter in their careers. Students will learn the information and skills necessary to address these issues. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students receive an overview of the nature of paralegal careers, with a look at the roles, opportunities, responsibilities and problems encountered. The student is introduced to areas of the law in which the paralegal/legal assistant may work. Ethical considerations are addressed and legal terminology will be introduced and emphasized. This course was previously BOS 211. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students will be introduced to the topics of parole, probation, and community corrections. Theories, concepts, procedures, and management of offenders assigned to corrections will also be examined in this introductory course, along with the responsibilities and duties of each type of parole and probation agent. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students will be introduced to our legislative process and the United States legal system, as well as the institutions responsible for carrying out the law. In addition, students will be exposed to the various fields of law which may affect their daily lives, such as tort law, civil rights law, contract law, criminal law, family law and landlord-tenant law. This course contains material previously taught in CJT 154 and CJT 155 Everyday Law I and II. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students comprehensively examine key provisions of the US Constitution, with emphasis on those areas affecting the rights and privileges of individual citizens (e.g. those imparting procedural law). A historical approach is adopted to give students a complete understanding of the mutable nature of the Constitution and those factors which impact it. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students will study domestic terrorism and international terrorism, with a focus on how the federal and state governments respond to and investigate terrorism. Students will explore the roots of terrorism, types, causes, strategies, targets and weapons. The course will include an overview of how other crimes are used by terrorists for funding and the impact of media coverage. Students will engage in practical exercises such as a mock response to possible threats of terrorism, and they will become aware of how counterterrorism agencies and task forces analyze initial threat information and formulate responses to threats of terrorism. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; CJT 100

In this course, students are given supervised positions as observers/interns with various criminal justice agencies. Students are required to maintain a log of activities and submit a report at the end of the semester. Some agency assignments may require additional coursework for eligibility. All activities are monitored by an instructor, and regular meetings with the instructor are required. Instructor consent is required to register for this course. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; CJT 100 minimum grade "C"; consent required

In this course, students examine the criminal justice judicial process, including the roles of defense attorneys, prosecutors and judges. Emphasis is placed on the rules and laws governing the admissibility of evidence, as well as the law governing criminal procedure. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 Level II Prerequisite: CJT 160 minimum grade "C"

In this course, students will examine the history and philosophy of the development of the criminal law system in the United States. Students will study the elements of traditional crimes, based upon the common law, the Model Penal Code and Michigan Penal Code. They will learn to extract the legal principles by reading and briefing court cases. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

The course is an in-depth examination of the juvenile justice system, including law enforcement, courts and corrections. It emphasizes the history and philosophy of a separate justice system. This course also surveys the theories of causation of juvenile delinquency, juvenile victimization, and intervention strategies. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students will be introduced to the science of criminal investigation. They will become familiar with the methodology of crime scene investigations, evidence collection, preservation, and analysis. Included are the fundamentals of follow-up investigations, interviews, interrogations and report writing. Techniques applicable to investigation of specific crimes will be highlighted. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

This is part of an approved Police Academy course for the State of Michigan. Students are introduced to the skills and abilities required to become a law enforcement officer. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Policy and Procedure Manual, WCC Police Academy Daily Rules and Regulations, and the WCC Student Handbook will govern student conduct. The Police Academy is structured as an adult learning experience and will require significant self-discipline on the part of the student. Students will be held to this same code of ethics as sworn law enforcement officers. Students must complete both CJT 229A and CJT 229B to be eligible to sit for the MCOLES exam. This course contains material previously taught in CJT 221A. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; minimum 45 credits with 2.0 GPA and pass MCOLES tests; consent required

This is the conclusion of an approved Police Academy course for the State of Michigan. Students develop the skills and abilities required to become a law enforcement officer. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Policy and Procedure Manual, WCC Police Academy Daily Rules and Regulations, and the WCC Student Handbook will govern student conduct. The Police Academy is structured as an adult learning experience and will require significant self-discipline on the part of the student. Students will be held to this same code of ethics as sworn law enforcement officers. Students must complete both CJT 229A and CJT 229B to be eligible to sit for the MCOLES exam. This course contains material previously taught in CJT 221B. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; minimum 45 credits with 2.0 GPA, pass MCOLES tests and CJT 229A; consent required