JADM200 Introduction to Criminal Law
This course covers the purpose, nature and nomenclature of criminal law, including consequences of on compliance, elements of a crime, categories of crime, criminal procedures defined by the law, and principles of criminal cases. Constitutional limitations in criminal law are also studied.
JADM210 Introduction to Corrections
This course introduces corrections, including its history. An overview of policy and the goals and operations of the jail, prison, and parole and probation systems are examined, as are current trends in corrections.
JADM220 Introduction to Ethics and Criminal Justice
This course prepares students for ethical situations encountered in the criminal justice arena. Constitutional and religious ethics, along with the more traditional topics of philosophical and professional ethics, are covered. Ethical choices in relation to the “war on terror” are also analyzed.
JADM240 Introduction to the Criminal Courts
This course provides an overview of the American courts and criminal justice system. Coursework examines the courtroom work group, as well as the trial process and challenges to the process, and also reviews the juvenile court system.
JADM300 Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice Systems
This course covers topics and issues concerning diversity and multiculturalism in today’s policing environment. Common situations are studied from the perspectives of culture, race and ethnicity
JADM310 Drugs and Society
This course examines the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on society, justice institutions and related legislation. Drugs and their effects on the body, current means of treatment, education, and rehabilitation, prevention of abuse, theories of use, the drug business and drug law enforcement are also covered.
JADM320 Criminal Procedure
This course addresses individuals’ rights under the U.S. Constitution during criminal litigation. The workings of the criminal courts are examined, including investigations, charges and incitements, the grand jury, bail, trial procedures, post-trial and conviction processes. Specific procedures such as acquiring and serving warrants, managing the chain of evidence and securing confessions
JADM330 Victim ology
This course focuses on victimization, including the relationship between criminal offenders and their victims, and treatment of victims in the justice system by police and the courts. Issues of law and protection of victims are covered, as are societal perceptions of victims.
JADM340 Criminal Evidence
This course examines the rules of evidence associated with trials and administrative procedures. The legal boundaries essential to the collection and seizure of admissible evidence and legal interrogation are also covered.
JADM350 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Current research in criminal justice is examined for methodological approaches, design and analysis, as well as relevance to the field of justice administration. Use of statistics in research is covered.
JADM400 Interviewing and Interrogation
This course covers protocols and techniques used in criminal justice interviews and interrogations, including standards and laws relevant to obtaining statements, admissions and confessions. Integrity of verbal and nonverbal communication is also
JADM403 Cybercrime
This course examines criminal activity that uses or threatens computers or networks, including prevention of and controlling high-tech crime. The discipline of information technology, the sociology/anthropology of cyberspace, computer security, deviancy, law, criminal justice, risk management and strategic thinking are explored.
JADM407 Criminal Investigation
This course introduces approaches and procedures used to identify and document criminal cases through collecting information about criminal offenses and preparing expert testimony. Topics include dealing with complaints, collecting evidence, recognizing jurisdiction of crimes, following up on clues and witnesses, and suspect and perpetrator identification and apprehension.
JADM410 Issues in Policing
This course examines current issues in policing tactics, systems and communities, as well as societal changes in relation to crime, ethics and potential future considerations. Students identify and use effective problem-solving methodologies and reliable sources of data.
JADM420 White Collar Crime
This course covers crimes that are typically nonviolent and committed for financial gain in a business or organizational environment. Detecting such crimes, particularly through financial investigation, and procedures for prosecuting, defending and adjudicating them, are studied. The overlap with corporate crime and organized crime is examined.
JADM423 Terrorism Investigation
This course focuses on techniques law enforcement professionals employ in investigating terrorism. Strategic, political, social and religious underpinnings of terrorism are examined, as are current challenges, laws and policies in defense of the U.S.
JADM250 Police Report Writing
This course covers the most common types of writing required of law enforcement personnel, including narrative reports, proposals, memos, short reports, letters and email, emphasizing clarity and professionalism in communications. Coursework examines how computers and technology are used in the process.
JADM260 Community Policing
This course covers the concept and philosophy of community policing, including its historical origins. Practical strategies and essential skills needed to implement realistic, workable problem solving within communities are introduced. Prisoner reentry into the community, homeland security initiatives, racial/ethnic diversity in communities, police ethics, the immigration dilemma and prevention of identity theft are considered.
This course covers the purpose, nature and nomenclature of criminal law, including consequences of on compliance, elements of a crime, categories of crime, criminal procedures defined by the law, and principles of criminal cases. Constitutional limitations in criminal law are also studied.
JADM210 Introduction to Corrections
This course introduces corrections, including its history. An overview of policy and the goals and operations of the jail, prison, and parole and probation systems are examined, as are current trends in corrections.
JADM220 Introduction to Ethics and Criminal Justice
This course prepares students for ethical situations encountered in the criminal justice arena. Constitutional and religious ethics, along with the more traditional topics of philosophical and professional ethics, are covered. Ethical choices in relation to the “war on terror” are also analyzed.
JADM240 Introduction to the Criminal Courts
This course provides an overview of the American courts and criminal justice system. Coursework examines the courtroom work group, as well as the trial process and challenges to the process, and also reviews the juvenile court system.
JADM300 Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice Systems
This course covers topics and issues concerning diversity and multiculturalism in today’s policing environment. Common situations are studied from the perspectives of culture, race and ethnicity
JADM310 Drugs and Society
This course examines the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on society, justice institutions and related legislation. Drugs and their effects on the body, current means of treatment, education, and rehabilitation, prevention of abuse, theories of use, the drug business and drug law enforcement are also covered.
JADM320 Criminal Procedure
This course addresses individuals’ rights under the U.S. Constitution during criminal litigation. The workings of the criminal courts are examined, including investigations, charges and incitements, the grand jury, bail, trial procedures, post-trial and conviction processes. Specific procedures such as acquiring and serving warrants, managing the chain of evidence and securing confessions
JADM330 Victim ology
This course focuses on victimization, including the relationship between criminal offenders and their victims, and treatment of victims in the justice system by police and the courts. Issues of law and protection of victims are covered, as are societal perceptions of victims.
JADM340 Criminal Evidence
This course examines the rules of evidence associated with trials and administrative procedures. The legal boundaries essential to the collection and seizure of admissible evidence and legal interrogation are also covered.
JADM350 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Current research in criminal justice is examined for methodological approaches, design and analysis, as well as relevance to the field of justice administration. Use of statistics in research is covered.
JADM400 Interviewing and Interrogation
This course covers protocols and techniques used in criminal justice interviews and interrogations, including standards and laws relevant to obtaining statements, admissions and confessions. Integrity of verbal and nonverbal communication is also
JADM403 Cybercrime
This course examines criminal activity that uses or threatens computers or networks, including prevention of and controlling high-tech crime. The discipline of information technology, the sociology/anthropology of cyberspace, computer security, deviancy, law, criminal justice, risk management and strategic thinking are explored.
JADM407 Criminal Investigation
This course introduces approaches and procedures used to identify and document criminal cases through collecting information about criminal offenses and preparing expert testimony. Topics include dealing with complaints, collecting evidence, recognizing jurisdiction of crimes, following up on clues and witnesses, and suspect and perpetrator identification and apprehension.
JADM410 Issues in Policing
This course examines current issues in policing tactics, systems and communities, as well as societal changes in relation to crime, ethics and potential future considerations. Students identify and use effective problem-solving methodologies and reliable sources of data.
JADM420 White Collar Crime
This course covers crimes that are typically nonviolent and committed for financial gain in a business or organizational environment. Detecting such crimes, particularly through financial investigation, and procedures for prosecuting, defending and adjudicating them, are studied. The overlap with corporate crime and organized crime is examined.
JADM423 Terrorism Investigation
This course focuses on techniques law enforcement professionals employ in investigating terrorism. Strategic, political, social and religious underpinnings of terrorism are examined, as are current challenges, laws and policies in defense of the U.S.
JADM250 Police Report Writing
This course covers the most common types of writing required of law enforcement personnel, including narrative reports, proposals, memos, short reports, letters and email, emphasizing clarity and professionalism in communications. Coursework examines how computers and technology are used in the process.
JADM260 Community Policing
This course covers the concept and philosophy of community policing, including its historical origins. Practical strategies and essential skills needed to implement realistic, workable problem solving within communities are introduced. Prisoner reentry into the community, homeland security initiatives, racial/ethnic diversity in communities, police ethics, the immigration dilemma and prevention of identity theft are considered.