Criminal Justice

Classes

CRJ100: Introduction to Criminal Justice

This course is a study of the nature and history of criminal justice. Students are provided an overview of the three entities of criminal justice system: law enforcement, corrections, and the judicial system. Students examine and evaluate how each entity works separately as well as with each other. Measuring crime and analyzing the ethics of crime control allow students to determine the effectiveness of laws and policies in contemporary society.

CRJ103: Criminal Law

This course is a study of the nature and extent of substantive law and the rules of criminal procedure, the historical and philosophical foundations of criminal law, highlighting the major concepts of crimes and penalties, and the overall legal system. It will include an emphasis on contemporary state and federal laws and the Constitution of the United States.

CRJ105: Criminology, Theory and Practice

This course provides a general overview of the major theories of crime and criminal behavior, as well as the scope and nature of the criminal justice system and the problem of crime.

CRJ116: Introduction to Corrections

This course is a general overview of corrections in the United States today, concentrating on the history, organization and administration of corrections, as well as sentencing, corrections law, career issues, tactical operations and the future of corrections.

CRJ117: Correctional Law

This course is a survey of correctional law with emphasis on Federal and Massachusetts cases and regulation that govern the detention of prisoners, sentenced and un-sentenced. Emphasis will be placed on the balance between inmate's and detainee's rights versus the safety and security of the public. The relationship among local rules, Massachusetts Code of Regulation and Federal Regulations governing correctional facilities will be discussed.

CRJ125: Contemporary Policing

This course is a general overview of policing in the United States today, concentrating in history, organization – public and private – as well as personal issues, police operations, and critical and emerging issues.

CRJ130: Criminal Evidence

This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of criminal evidence as applied in the criminal justice environment. It includes a description of the trial process and types of evidence. The course presents principles relating to the United States Constitution and those principles relating to the law enforcement professional as a witness.

CRJ135: Terrorism

This course acquaints students with the concept of terrorism at both the international and domestic level, examining the history of terrorism, terrorism today, and terrorism in the future.

CRJ206: Principles of Investigation I

This course examines the organization and functions of investigative agencies, preparation and presentation of accurate written and verbal reports, courtroom presentation of evidence, and elements of legal proof.

CRJ210: Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

This course examines ethical principles as they apply to the many practical problems which confront criminal justice professionals in the performance of their duties and responsibilities. Wherever possible, concrete case studies will be used to illustrate ethical reasoning.

CRJ221: Juvenile Justice

This course is designed to introduce students to the Juvenile Justice system, the processes and the law pertaining to the system by presenting a thorough examination of the social, historical, and legal context within which delinquency and Juvenile Justice practice occurs.

CRJ261: Criminal Justice Cooperative Work Experience

A supervised work/learning experience in a local criminal justice agency combined with a seminar component for student feedback and evaluation. The student must complete 150 hours of supervised work. Required for A.S. in Criminal Justice.

CRJ262: Corrections Cooperative Work Experience

A supervised work/learning experience specifically in the field of corrections combined with a seminar component for student feedback and evaluation. The student must complete 150 hours of supervised work. All students must be able to pass successful CORI/SORI background checks and meet technical standards.