College Catalog
CJC Criminal Justice
Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”
UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 110 | Basic Law Enforcement BLET | 20 (10-30) | Fall, Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Topics include those mandated by North Carolina Administration Code as essential for functioning in law enforcement. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate competence in the topics required for the state comprehensive certification examination.(2019 FA)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 111 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 (3-0) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 112 | Criminology | 3 (3-0) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity. Topics include theories of crime causation statistical analysis of criminal behavior past, present, and future social control initiatives and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 (3-0) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice system, treatment and prevention programs, special areas and laws unique to juveniles, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/procedures, function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, processing/detention of juveniles, and case disposition.(1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed CJC-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-113. This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 115 | Crime Scene Photography | 3 (2-3) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers methodologies for photographing crime scenes including their application to forensic sciences, the legal system, and the proper use of digital cameras and accessories. Topics include digital cameras, operational functions required to properly photograph physical evidence and crime scenes, factors affecting admissibility of crime scene photographs, and methods and techniques specific to photographing crime scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to operate digital cameras using appropriate settings to control exposure and depth of field, properly compose various types of crime scene photographs, and use specialized techniques to properly photograph key items of evidence.(2016 FA)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 120 | Interviews/Interrogations | 2 (1-2) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers basic and special techniques employed in criminal justice interviews and interrogations. Emphasis is placed on the interview/interrogation process, including interpretation of verbal and physical behavior and legal perspectives. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct interviews/interrogations in a legal, efficient, and professional manner and obtain the truth from suspects, witnesses, and victims.(1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed CJC-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-120.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law enforcement operations.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 131 | Criminal Law | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the history/evolution/principles and contemporary applications of criminal law. Topics include sources of substantive law, classification of crimes, parties to crime, elements of crimes, matters of criminal responsibility, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the sources of law and identify, interpret, and apply the appropriate statutes/elements.(1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed CJC-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-131.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence.(1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed CJC-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-132.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 141 | Corrections | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current practices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the correctional system.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 144 | Crime Scene Processing | 3 (2-3) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the theories and practices of crime scene processing and investigating. Topics include legal considerations at the crime scene, processing indoor and outdoor scenes, recording, note taking, collection and preservation of evidence and submission to the crime laboratory. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate and search various crime scenes and demonstrate theapprpriate techniques.(2000 SP)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 146 | Trace Evidence | 3 (2-3) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course provides a study of trace evidence as it relates to forensic science. Topics include collection, packaging, and preservation of trace evidence from crime scenes such as bombings, fires and other scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of trace evidence collection, preservation and submission to the crime laboratory.(2000 SP)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 212 | Ethics & Comm Relations | 3 (3-0) | Summer |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable to criminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics include ethical systems social change, values, and norms cultural diversity citizen involvement in criminal justice issues and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical considerations to the decision-making process in identifiable criminal justice situations.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 221 | Investigative Principles | 4 (3-2) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report preparation, and courtroom presentation.(1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed CJC-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-221.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 222 | Criminalistics | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the functions of the forensic laboratory and its relationship to successful criminal investigations and prosecutions. Topics include advanced crime scene processing, investigative techniques, current forensic technologies, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and collect relevant evidence at simulated crime scenes and request appropriate laboratory analysis of submitted evidence.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 (3-0) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces critical incident intervention and management techniques as they apply to operational criminal justice practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the victim/offender situation as well as job-related high stress, dangerous, or problem-solving citizen contacts. Upon completion, students should be able to provide insightful analysis of emotional, violent, drug-induced, and other critical and/or stressful incidents that require field analysis and/or resolution.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 231 | Constitutional Law | 3 (3-0) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
The course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the basic structure of the United States Constitution and the rights/procedures as interpreted by the courts.(1997 SU) Students who have successfully completed CJC-110, Basic Law Enforcement, may receive credit for CJC-231.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 232 | Civil Liability | 3 (3-0) | Summer |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers liability issues for the criminal justice professional. Topics include civil rights violations, tort liability, employment issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain civil trial procedures and discuss contemporary liability issues.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 241 | Community-Based Corrections | 3 (3-0) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers programs for convicted offenders that are used both as alternatives to incarceration and in post-incarceration situations. Topics include offenders, diversion, house arrest, restitution, community service, probation and parole, including both public and private participation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the various programs from the perspective of the criminal justice professional, the offender, and the community.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 244 | Footwear and Tire Imprint | 3 (2-3) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course provides a study of the fundamental concepts of footwear and tire imprint evidence as related to forensic science. Topics include proper photographic recording, casting, recognition of wear patterns and imprint identification. Upon completion, the student should be able to recognize, record, photograph, and identify footwear and tire imprints.(2000 SP)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 245 | Friction Ridge Analysis | 3 (2-3) | Summer |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the basic elements of fingerprint technology and techniques applicable to the criminal justice field. Topics include the history and meaning of fingerprints, pattern types and classification filing sequence, searching and referencing. Upon completion, the students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the fundamental techniques of basic fingerprint technology.(2000 SP)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC | 246 | Adv. Friction Ridge Analy | 3 (2-3) | Spring |
Prerequisite: CJC-245S
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the theories and processes of advanced friction ridge analysis. Topics include evaluation of friction ridges, chart preparation, comparative analysis for values determination rendering proper identification, chemical enhancement and AFIS preparation and usage. Upon completion, students must show an understanding of proper procedures for friction ridge analysis through written testing and practical exercises.(2000 SP)