Criminal Justice (CRMJ)

CRMJ 110, INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 (3)

This course examines the historical and contemporary components of the U.S. criminal justice system, its development objectives and problems. Emphasis is placed on the evolution and constant changes to the system both historically and culturally. Analysis of federal, state, local criminal justice systems and agencies will include various work groups and careers available to students. (TAG, CTAG)

General Education: IN1, IN3, IN4

Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 111, INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS 3 (3)

A comprehensive overview of the corrections system. Topics include the history and development of corrections; the role of corrections in the criminal justice system; elements of the correctional process; and examination of local, state and federal institutions; institutional structures and functions; and current and future issues in the field. (TAG, MTAG)

General Education: IN1, IN3, IN4

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 112, INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL COURTS 3 (3)

The exploration of federal, state, and local court systems, their structure, function, organization, administration, and history. An examination of the steps involved in criminal cases; problems and issues in the system such as delays, plea bargaining, and sentencing; the relationship between the courts and related social agencies; and an introduction to how significant criminal court decisions are briefed.

General Education: IN1, IN3, IN4

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 117, CRIMINAL LAW 3 (3)

The history and development of criminal law and procedure in the United States is explored with emphasis on the police function in the administration of justice and judicial review/enforcement defining and limiting police practices.

General Education: IN1, IN4

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 119, LEGAL ISSUES IN CORRECTIONS 2 (2)

This course provides an overview of Constitutional, substantive and procedural laws that impact the management of convicted offenders and their rights. Various current legal topics and court decisions are explored.

General Education: IN1, IN4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CRMJ 111

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 121, CRIMINALISTICS 3 (4)

This course provides students an overview of criminalistics beginning with first- responder duties and ending with laboratory analysis and results. The focus will be on the application of the scientific method in the solving of crimes with particular emphasis on recording and processing the crime scene, fingerprints, trace evidence retrieval, blood and biological evidence, impression evidence including tire/shoe impressions, ballistics/firearms analysis, arson and explosives, sexual assaults, and burglary/robbery/motor vehicle and homicide investigations. Student will be required to complete and submit a crime scene investigation portfolio. (A special fee will be assessed.)

General Education: IN4

Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 135, COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2 (2)

A multidisciplinary approach to relations between individuals and/or the community and the various parts of the criminal justice system. Emphasis on understanding the problems of social control, communications, prejudice, discrimination, deviance, etc. and their impact on the total criminal justice system.

General Education: IN1, IN3

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 146, CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATION 3 (3)

Fundamental principles and techniques applicable to all criminal justice investigations from crime and trial through probation and parole are discussed. Use of witnesses, principles, records, physical evidence, and interviewing are also covered.

General Education: IN1, IN2, IN4

Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 147, PROBATION AND PAROLE 2 (2)

An examination of the philosophy, history, and practice in the probation and parole of juvenile and adult offenders in federal, state and local correctional systems including community corrections options. (IN3, IN4)

General Education: IN3, IN4

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 151, LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREARMS TRAINING 3 (4)

Included in the OPOTC Basic Academy Curriculum, this course will introduce the student to the historical perspective and current use of firearms in the law enforcement profession. Students will develop safe handling techniques and firearms safety, and examine the lawful use of weapons under current legal doctrine. Lab sessions provide thorough training developing precision pistol, shotgun and police combat techniques and skills. Open to Police academy students only. (CTAG)

General Education: IN1, IN4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Division approval/Police Academy students only

CRMJ 152, LAW ENFORCMENT MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION 3 (4)

Included in the OPOTC Basic Academy Curriculum, this course will develop accepted attitudes for safe driving methods and decision-making for collision avoidance while learning to simultaneously integrate the tasks of driving and law enforcement. Open to Police Academy Students only.

General Education: IN1, IN4, IN5

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Division approval/Police Academy students only

CRMJ 219, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN CORRECTIONS 2 (2)

This course examines the high prevalence of mental health problems among prison and jail inmates and the current ideologies and polices followed to diagnose and treat inmates incarcerated in long-term and short-term correctional facilities. (IN1, IN4)

General Education: IN1, IN4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: PSYH 151

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 225, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION 3 (4)

This course examines the objectives and functions of conducting a traffic accident investigation including planning, locating and analyzing evidence, fact gathering, processing the accident scene, measuring, diagramming, and reporting. (A special fee will be assessed.)(CTAG)

General Education: IN1, IN4

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 226, JUVENILE DELINQUENCY 3 (3)

This course examines the origins of American juvenile justice and the historical shifts that have occurred since the beginning including the nature, theoretical causes, prevention, treatment, and control of delinquency; and includes an overview of the Ohio juvenile justice systems, its laws, purpose, and operations.

General Education: IN1, IN3, IN4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: SOCY 151 or divisional approval

Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 231, INTRODUCTION TO POLICE OPERATIONS 3 (3)

An in-depth analysis of law enforcement in the United States, both historical and current, including police operations, its relationship with government and society, organizational structure, management, policing styles, discretion, ethics and deviance, civil liability, and the future role of policing. (TAG)

General Education: IN1, IN3, IN4

Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 232, POLICE SUPERVISION 3 (3)

Administration and supervision of criminal justice organizations with emphasis given to law enforcement agencies. Management and supervision problems are reviewed, analyzed, and discussed.

General Education: IN1, IN3, IN4, IN5

Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 285, CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP I 2 (3)

This course will provide the student an observational experience in a criminal justice agency under the direction of experienced and qualified personnel. Classroom theory will be compared to the roles and responsibilities of the professional in the field as well as the day-to-day operation of the agency. The student will be required to spend a minimum of 120 clock hours at the agency spread over the semester. The student's schedule and hours will be agreed upon by the agency and student prior to the start of the internship. In addition, attendance at a two-hour weekly seminar is required. Laboratory required. Prerequisite: 30 semester hours completed or approval by faculty coordinator.

General Education: IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: 30 semester hours completed or approval by faculty coordinator and host agency

Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 286, CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP II 2 (3)

This course will provide the student an observational experience in a criminal justice agency under the direction of experienced and qualified personnel. Classroom theory will be compared to the roles and responsibilities of the professional in the field as well as the day-to-day operation of the agency. The student will be required to spend a minimum of 120 clock hours at the agency spread over the semester. The student's schedule and hours will be agreed upon by the agency and student prior to the start of the internship. In addition, attendance at a two-hour seminar is required. Laboratory required.

General Education: IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CRMJ 285 and approval by faculty coordinator and host agency

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

CRMJ 299, INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1-3 (1)

An in-depth study of areas in criminal justice presented by discussion and/or individual research and reading. Topics will vary. Repeatable up to six (6) times for a total of six (6) credit hours.

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Second-year standing and divisional approval

Typically Offered: Offer as required