15 Week Session

The historical, philosophical, and ethical issues that pertain to the amendments of the United States Constitutions, its intentions, source of authority, the rights under the Bill of Rights, and its applicable contributions to the procedural due process. Major emphasis will focus on landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions interpreting constitutional provisions, phrases and protections guarantees primarily with regards to the amendments. (Note: 3 lecture credits)


This course focuses on the victim’s rights, treatment of victims by the criminal justice system and social services agencies, and how society views them. Students will use theories to examine the contributing factors to victimization and its relationship to society. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

The study of Criminal Justice administration and organization, nature, function, and processes among the criminal justice agencies. The course covers an overview of principles of organization and management, and specific aspects of organization--communications, leadership, personnel, budgeting, planning, information management and more. (Note: 3 lecture credits)


This course is designed to illustrate the use of modern technology as a tool to commit different types of cybercrime and criminal activities. Students will gain knowledge in theoretical approaches, law enforcement, and investigation of cybercrimes. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

This course covers the interrelationships and role expectation between the police department, various government agencies, the private sector, and the community in regard to cooperation among these entities and the police. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

This course focuses on ethics as an element of leadership and professionalism in different agencies in the criminal justice system. Students use social trends and political challenges to analyze and address ethical and social justice that impacts the code of ethics in criminal justice. (Note: 3 lecture credits)