Law Enforcement Course Descriptions

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Knowledge Skills and Liberal Education Core

POL 101 Introduction to the American Political Process (3 hours)

A survey course that covers the American democratic process and the distribution of authority and responsibility between the federal, state, and local levels. Offered Fall, Spring

COM204 Visual Communication, Graphics and Presentational Strategies

This course explores visual design, graphics and presentational strategies by introducing students to digital photography and layout and design skills. Students will learn digital and graphic design techniques using the leading industry software applications for desktop publishing and graphics illustration. Students will incorporate visual expression techniques and presentational strategies to produce brochures and newsletters.

COM241 Introduction to Mass Communication

A survey course examining the various media (i.e., newspaper, radio, television, film, etc.) comprising the mass media in contemporary American society. Emphasis is given to the history, structure, and potential effects of each medium.

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)

Introduction to psychology as a behavioral science, including historical background, human development (genetic and physical) from birth through death, the senses and perception, intelligence and creativity, and the principles of conditioning, learning, memory, and forgetting. Offered Fall, Spring

ENG 141 Expository and Research Writing (3 hours)

This is a course in written communication. Emphasis is placed on development, structure, and writing of abstracts, summaries, and critiques. Literary devices such as pro/con, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion/argumentation essays and research/synthesis skills are used through a research paper. Must receive a grade of "C" or better to enroll in ENG142. Prerequisite: ENG140 ("C" or better) or Placement. Offered Fall, Spring

ENG 142 Introduction to Literature and Criticism (3 hours)

This course presents literature—drama, short stories, novel, poetry and critical essays – from literary critical perspectives. Through reading, discussion, and critical writing, students become familiar with representative genres in literature as well as authentic criti­cal approaches. Prerequisite: ENG141 ("C" or better) Offered Fall, Spring

FRE 100 Freshman Seminar (1 hour)

The course is a continuation of the Freshman Institute and will provide an in-depth introduction to college life, college realities, college expectations, study skills and time management. All students enrolled in their first semester of college will participate in this course.

CIT 105 Introduction to Information Technology and PC Applications(3 hours)

A survey of beginning basics; concepts and common Microsoft Office applications, responsible use of software and technology, file management techniques, and sound information consumption practices will be covered. This course is designed for beginners with little or no experience using MS Word. Other software will include Excel and PowerPoint. This is a hands-on skills and a conceptual course. Participants will be required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab, as well as, through objective written tests. Students receiving credit for this course are not eligible to enroll in CIT111. Lab Fee of $45. Offered Fall, Spring

MAT 174 Finite Mathematics (3 hours)

A course with emphasis in business applications that involves the study of topics including linear functions, applications using linear equations in two variables, counting methods, probability, finance applications, interpretation of date presented graphically, computation of mean, median, standard deviation, normal distribution curve, and z scores. Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement. Offered Fall, Spring

MAT 181 College Algebra (3 hours)

This course focuses on developing a conceptual understanding of college algebra and problem solving skills. The topics include functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and combinorics and probability. Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement. Offered Fall, Spring

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Academic Major Requirements: Law Enforcement Major

COR 131 Juvenile Justice Systems (3 hours)

The history, concepts, and scope of the juvenile justice system and its contrast with the adult system of justice. Includes an analysis of the juvenile justice process from initial intervention of delinquency and status offenses by law enforcement personnel and others through release from intervention. Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Spring

ENF 150 Police and Society (3 hours)

A study of the various response methodologies available to the patrol officer in assisting the citizen’s request for police service. Discusses traffic enforcement from the stop of the violator through traffic accident investigation. Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Spring

ENF 234 Computers in Law Enforcement (3 hours)

The course is a survey of the use and potential of computers in law enforcement agencies. The ethical and legal problems confronting society and police agencies occasioned by the use of computers as information gathering and storage instruments are examined, as well as the advantage of using computers in research and agency operations. Students will know how to use computers for link network analysis, crime mapping, traffic analysis and accident plotting, crime analysis and other functions relating to the administration/operation of a law enforcement agency. Prerequisites: CIT105, 111 or 205, ENF150, or permission of Instructor. Offered Fall

ENF 237 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation (3 hours)

Fundamentals of criminal investigative techniques including initial response to the crime scene, location and recognition of evi­dence, interviewing, sketching, collection and transpiration of evidence, report writing and court testimony. Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Fall

ENF 239 Applied Criminal Investigation and Criminalistics (3 hours)

Emphasis on the investigation of specific crimes including, but not limited to, Homicide, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Auto Theft and Arson. Students will be required to investigate a "mock" crime scene, collect and analyze evidence obtained and present their investigation in a "moot" court. Prerequisite: ENF237. Offered Spring

COR 230 Agency Management (3 hours)

This course analyzes some of the distinct differences between public and private management. The theory of controlling, organiz­ing, planning, directing and assembling resources is covered. Students will develop a course project designed to cover the concepts explored in this course. Prerequisites: JUS110, MGT201. Offered Spring

JUS 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours)

A survey of the Criminal Justice System and of its major subsystems: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Emphasis will be not only on structure and functions of the various components, but also their interactions. The course will also introduce the student to the basics of criminal justice research through the use of the collection of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service and other professional sources of information. Offered Fall, Spring

JUS 201 Criminal Law (3 hours)

An analysis of criminal laws from their development under common law to their present day applicability under constitutional and statutory standards with special emphasis on practice with the Ohio Revised Code. Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Fall

JUS 202 Criminal Procedures (3 hours)

An understanding of the constitutional and other legal ramifications affecting the procedure of criminal arrest, search, seizure, and evidence. Prerequisite: JUS201 Offered Spring

SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3 hours)

Introduction to the basic concepts of sociological study, elements of social life, social patterns and institutions, and the process of maintenance and change in society. Offered Fall, Spring