Criminal Justice

Course is not part of Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four year institution. This course surveys the entire criminal justice process from law enforcement to the administration of justice through corrections. It discusses the history and philosophy of the system and introduces various career opportunities.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course examines the history and philosophy of law enforcement, as well as the organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal agencies. It includes the duties and functions of law enforcement officers.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course discusses the role of the police officer in achieving and maintaining public support. It includes public information, juvenile relations, public relations, service, and mobilizing community involvement and cooperation.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course examines both substantive and procedural law. The legal elements of various crimes are discussed, with emphasis placed on the contents of the Alabama Code. Areas of criminal procedure essential to the criminal justice profession are also covered.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course considers the origins of the law of evidence and current rules of evidence. Types of evidence, their definitions and uses are covered, as well as the functions of the court regarding evidence.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course involves constitutional law as it applies to criminal justice. It includes recent Supreme Court decisions affecting criminal justice professionals, such as right to counsel, search and seizure, due process and civil rights.

Course is not part of Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four year institution. This course surveys the operation, organization and problems in providing safety and security to business enterprises. Private, retail, and industrial security are covered.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course analyzes criminal and deviant behavior systems. An emphasis is placed on sociological and psychological theories of crime causation.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course delves into the nature and extent of crime in the United States, as well as criminal delinquent behavior and theories of causation. This study includes criminal personalities, principles of prevention, control, and treatment.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course examines the causes of delinquency. It also reviews programs of prevention and control of juvenile delinequency as well as the role of the courts.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course examines the principles of organization and administration of law enforcement agencies. Theories of management, budgeting, and various personnel issues are covered.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course reviews the various types of police reports, including incident, investigative, progress, and others. The course analyzes the different forms of written communications used in law enforcement.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course explores the theory and scope of criminal investigation. The duties and responsibilities of the investigator are included. The techniques and strategies used in investigation are emphasized.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course covers the principles, techniques and strategies of homicide investigation. Topics emphasized include ballistics, pathology, toxicology, immunology, jurisprudence, and psychiatry.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course analyzes the principles, techniques, and uses of forensic photography in criminal investigation. Emphasis is placed on basic camera operation and mechanics, crime scene photography, and rules of photographic evidence.

Course is not part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula and may not transfer to a four (4) year institution. This course involves reading, research, writing, and discussion of selected subjects relating to criminal justice. Various contemporary problems in criminal justice are analyzed. This course may be repeated with approval from the department head.