Course Descriptions

This is an examination of the methods, skills and basic procedures involved in the investigation of a criminal matter. Topics include interrogation and interviewing, crime scene processing, search and seizure, report writing and crime scene sketches. Special emphasis will be placed on serious crimes, criminal profiling and victimology.

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Criminalistics examines the application of the physical and biological sciences to the investigation of possible crime and criminal activity. Modern technology will be examined as it applies to crime scene management, the fingerprint science, photography and trace evidence. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between science and law enforcement, with consideration to the legal implication involved in crime scene investigation. Ethical issues surrounding criminalistics will also be addressed and explored in this course.

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Review of conflicting correctional ideologies, alternatives to incarceration, professionalism in corrections, and community corrections. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of research.

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A study of Constitutional Law, including constitutional aspects of criminal law and procedure. Special emphasis will be placed on civil liberties, and individual rights guaranteed and protected by the Constitution. Legal principles, government reactions,and limits of the Constitution will also be examined. Specific attention and analysis will be given to landmark Supreme Court cases in order to emphasize the constitutional aspects of criminal justice.Prerequisite: Take CJC-100 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Recent trends in probation, community oriented services, group methods, and State and Federal research projects, including an in-depth look at treatment modalities for juvenile and adult offenders in the probation rehabilitation process.

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course explores the role of the police in, and their relations with, the communities they serve. Emphasis will be placed on community policing, professionalism, and accountability of the individual officer and police departments and institutions promoting a meaningful police image.

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course explores current issues in criminal justice such as community relations, use of force, hiring, emergency response, and other current issues from a practical standpoint with discussion focusing on DEI and Social Justice considerations. Students will participate in discussions and written assignments expressing their views and ideas relating to these issues. Also, the future of criminal justice system will be looked at and discussed.

• Criminal Justice
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to develop fundamental skills necessary to achieve effective communication across a variety of contexts. The primary objectives of this course are to identify fundamental communication skills and identify the variety of communication contexts in which those skills will be utilized. Furthermore students are expected write and deliver speeches and also effectively evaluate the speeches of their peers. This course carries SUNY General Education Oral Communication credit.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This seminar style course is designed to introduce, acclimate and connect students to the college campus, their degree program and the career fields of Communication and New Media. In-depth discussions, guest speakers, specialized topics, and a final presentation tied to the student's areas of interest will assist students in formulating professional goals and achieving academic success.

• Communications
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

A primary objective of the course is to develop skill in oral communication by helping the student to understand the principles of good public speaking: research, organization, revision, audience analysis, language, and presentation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the development of self-confidence. This course carries SUNY General Education Oral Communication credit.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)