Criminal Justice Courses & Descriptions
Criminal Justice offers a diverse curriculum including a degree, certificate or concentration for students interested in the American Criminal Justice System in relation to the role and function performed by modern law enforcement personnel.
CJ& 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 101 Survey of Law Enforcement & Administration
Surveys the criminal justice process from arrest through release. Students examine the relationships and responsibilities of and among police, prosecutors, courts, and probation and parole systems
CJ 102 Survey of Police Organization & Administration • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 102
Presents organizational structure and concepts of staff and line, chain of command, and hierarchy. Students examine advantages and limitations of organizational models for agencies of varying sizes.
CJ 103 Criminal Justice Report Writing • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 103
Presents the fundamentals of written communication, using study guides and practice in mechanics and processes. Activities concentrate on preparing professional documents with appropriate sentence and paragraph structure. Writing models are used to demonstrate effective rhetorical strategies and stylistic options.
CJ 106 Introduction to the American Corrections System • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 106
Introduces basic concepts, theories, principles and an historical overview of the system as it pertains to the institutional control and supervision of adult offenders
CJ 107 Police Photography • 5 CR
Covers film and digital SLR camera operation, photographic theory and practical application as it relates to law enforcement photography.
CJ 109 Introduction to Juvenile Justice System • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 109
Introduces basic concepts, theories, principles and historical overview of the criminal process as they relate to the formal and informal adjudication of violent, serious, and chronic juvenile offenders.
CJ& 110 Criminal Law • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 104 Introduction to Criminal Law
Surveys theories and concepts of law pertaining to the criminal justice system. Topics include the Revised Code of Washington and specific state and federal constitutional amendments.
CJ 111 Principles of Criminal Interrogation • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 111
Reviews principles and techniques of interviewing in a crime-related situation. Students learn to work with victims, witnesses, and suspects and to detect deception. Topics include constitutional amendments that apply to individuals charged with criminal offenses.
CJ& 112 Introduction to Criminology • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 271
Surveys the study of crime, causation, and criminals. Topics include types and characteristics of offenders and criminal behaviors, recidivism, environmental influences, diagnostic methods, prediction, prevention, and social policy.
CJ 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in Criminal Justice • V1-10 CR
Previously ADMCJ 194/195/196/197
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
CJ 198 Seminar in Criminal Justice • V1-10 CR
Previously ADMCJ 198
Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.
CJ 199 Individual Studies in Criminal Justice • V1-10 CR
Previously ADMCJ 199
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
CJ 200 Criminal Evidence & Procedures-Police Officer • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 200
Surveys the steps in collecting evidence, both real and circumstantial, in a criminal case. Students examine the legal processes from investigation through the trial process.
CJ 202 Principles of Criminal Investigation • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 202
Presents fundamental investigative techniques used within the criminal justice system. Topics include discovery, preservation, and presentation of evidence, methods of obtaining information and developing sources, and functions of a criminal laboratory.
CJ 204 Introduction to Constitutional Law • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 204
Studies the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the U. S. Constitution and their impact on contemporary police practices. Students analyze Supreme Court decisions concerning arrests, searches, seizures, self-incrimination, and post-indictment right to counsel.
CJ 206 Community-Oriented Policing • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 206
Analyzes the philosophy and strategies essential to community-oriented policing. Students examine the role of the police in American society and the dynamics of the interaction between the police and their constituents.
CJ 207 Introduction to Forensics • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 207
Introduces the basic procedures employed by forensic anthropologists during the recovery and analysis of human remains and associated materials of legal interest. Explores how biological anthropologist apply expertise in osteology, skeletal variation and plasticity, skeletal pathology, archaeological recovery of evidence, an body decomposition to medical/legal investigations. Same as ANTH 207. Either CJ 207 (prev ADMCJ 207) or ANTH 207 may be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: ANTH& 204 (prev ANTH 105) or ANTH& 205 (prev ANTH 201) recommended.
CJ 230 Women in Criminal Justice • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 230
Surveys historical and social changes in the roles women play in criminal justice agencies. Major topics are the role of women as victims, offenders, and professionals in the criminal justice system. Recommended: CJ& 101 (prev ADMCJ 101) and CJ 242 (prev ADMCJ 242).
CJ 242 Law & the Police in a Multicultural Society • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 242
Examines the strengths and weaknesses of the police carrying out their mission in a culturally diverse society. Students develop an understanding of the influences of culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class on the legal process and within society.
CJ 244 Defensive Tactics for Criminal Justice • 3 CR
Previously ADMCJ 244
Develops physical conditioning and an understanding of “use of force” principles in law enforcement. Students practice level-one arrest and control techniques such as escorts, takedowns, control, and handcuffing, as well as level-two self-defense techniques for dealing with aggressive subjects. Same as PE 244. Either CJ 244 (prev ADMCJ 244) or PE 244 may be taken for credit, not both.
CJ 248 Ethics in Criminal Justice • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 248
Examines the philosophical, moral, and ethical bases of human behavior from a criminal justice perspective. Students discuss justice, law, and punishment, moral decision-making; and ethical and legal dilemmas in law enforcement. Same as PHIL 248. Either CJ 248 (prev ADMCJ 248) or PHIL 248 may be taken for credit, not both.
CJ 249 Intermediate Defensive Tactics-Criminal Justice • 3 CR
Previously ADMCJ 249
Continues CJ 244 (prev ADMCJ 244), with further development of basic arrest-and-control and self-defense skills. Students also learn the use of the straight baton and OC spray. Same as PE 249. Either CJ 249 (prev ADMCJ 249) or PE 249 may be taken for credit, not both.
CJ 253 Drug Use & the Law in American Society • 5 CR
Previously ADMCJ 253
Studies the unique demands that alcohol and drug offenses place on the criminal justice system. Students learn how the procedures of investigation, information management, and prosecution differs between alcohol and drug crimes and other criminal offenses.
CJ 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Criminal Justice • V1-10 CR
Previously ADMCJ 294/295/296/297
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
CJ 298 Seminar in Criminal Justice • V1-10 CR
Previously ADMCJ 298
Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.
CJ 299 Individual Studies in Criminal Justice • V1-10 CR
Previously ADMCJ 299
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.