The criminal justice field is growing rapidly. Because of this growth, many jobs are being created at the local, state and federal level. This desirable field attracts many to its diverse job offerings, and those having college training have the best opportunities. WNC is providing ready employment opportunities to its students with a broad-based Criminal Justice program, including associate degrees and certificates of achievement in law enforcement, paralegal studies, 9-1-1 Dispatch Telecommunications and a Criminal Justice transfer program for those seeking a baccalaureate degree.
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| CRJ |
101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice I |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Surveys the history, philosophy and functions of criminal justice system, law enforcement, criminal law and constitutional rights as they affect system functioning. |
| CRJ |
102 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice II |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Surveys the adjudicatory process, adult and juvenile corrections functions within the criminal justice system. |
| CRJ |
103 |
Communication Within the Criminal Justice Field |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101
Prepares the student to be able to communicate within the criminal justice field by introducing him/her to the five basic communication skills: report writing, non-verbal communication, basic public speaking, interviewing and interrogation skills, and courtroom testimony. |
| CRJ |
106 |
Introduction to Corrections |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101
Studies the history and development of correctional agencies, particularly prisons. Examines ideas influencing contemporary correctional institutions. Explores the relationship of the Department of Corrections to other criminal justice system components. |
| CRJ |
109B |
Self-defense |
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Credits: 1–3. Prerequisites: none
Provides a course designed with the civilian in mind. Will allow all who complete it and follow its techniques to feel safe in most environments. |
| CRJ |
120 |
Community Relations |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101
Analyzes the reasons and techniques for developing communication and understanding between the criminal justice system and various segments of the community. |
| CRJ |
140 |
Elements of Supervision |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CRJ 101
Addresses current trends in contemporary supervision within the criminal justice field. Covers the rights, obligations, and duties of line supervisors. Assesses the first line supervisor's role within the law enforcement agency. |
| CRJ |
155 |
Juvenile Justice System |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101
Introduces the field of police work with juveniles. Focuses on juvenile crime problems and their causes, detention and processing of the juvenile offender, practices of the juvenile court, and case disposition. |
| CRJ |
164 |
Principles of Investigation |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CRJ 101
Examines the fundamentals of investigation: crime scene search and recording of information, collection and presentation of physical evidence, sources of information, scientific aids, case preparation, and interviews and interrogation procedures. |
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205B |
L.E./P.O.S.T. Instructor Development |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Covers the fundamental skills needed for effective instruction in the law enforcement field. Learning methods, establishing training needs and objectives, overcoming stage-fright, non-verbal communication and methods of instruction will be presented. This course is primarily offered to police instructors, managers of law enforcement training and other personnel involved with any aspect of the training effort. |
| CRJ |
211 |
Police in America |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101
Explores the historical development, roles, socialization, and problems of police work. |
| CRJ |
214 |
Principles of Police Patrol Techniques |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101
Identifies community problems which require prevention, suppression or control using the basic methods of police patrol. A history of police patrol and survey of modern patrol tactics will be surveyed. |
| CRJ |
215 |
Probation & Parole I |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101 & CRJ 106
Surveys the probation and parole system of the U.S. through its evolution to the present. Shows different systems within the U.S. and focuses on executive clemency, parole, rights of prisoners, probationers and parolees, and strategies for treatment. |
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220 |
Criminal Procedures |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CRJ 101
Examines the origin, development, and rationale of the structure and procedures of the American criminal justice system. Emphasizes arrest, search and seizure, confessions, and other related legal issues. |
| CRJ |
222 |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CRJ 101 or consent of instructor
Provides an integrated overview of the elements of substantive criminal law and the fundamental concepts of due process and fairness underlying American criminal procedures. |
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225 |
Criminal Evidence |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101 or LAW 101
Examines the origin, development, philosophy, and constitutional basis of evidence. Covers constitutional and procedural considerations which affect arrest, search, and seizure. |
| CRJ |
226 |
Prevention & Control of Delinquency |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CRJ 155 . Recommended: CRJ 101
Surveys and evaluates police programs designed to prevent juvenile delinquency. Covers techniques of enforcement related to control of delinquency, investigation procedures in individual delinquency cases, and methods of referral to related agencies. |
| CRJ |
230 |
Criminal Law |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CRJ 101 or LAW 101 . Recommended: CRJ 220
Examines substantive criminal law with particular attention to crime, intent, attempts, search and seizure, and the laws of arrest. Relates criminal law to the working police officer. Covers rights and duties of citizen and officer under criminal law. |
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260B |
911 Dispatch Emergency Telecommunicator Academy |
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Credits: 12. Prerequisites: 4 hour sit-in in Dispatch Center (prior to class start date)
Focuses on the skills needed to become a dispatcher with law enforcement agencies, fire centers, trucking firms, taxicab companies, etc. During the 12-credit semester-long course, students will be required to spend 44 hours job shadowing dispatchers, fire fighters and law enforcement officers. They will attend law classes, build their communication and typing skills, and participate in practical scenarios. |
| CRJ |
265 |
Introduction to Physical Evidence |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101 & CRJ 164
Surveys the forensic sciences to show their role in the use of physical evidence in matters of criminal and/or civil law. Focuses on the value of modern scientific investigations. |
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266B |
Western Nevada State Peace Officer Academy |
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Credits: 27. Prerequisites: none
Offers an academy which meets all Nevada requirements and is POST certified. Cadets who successfully complete the 30-week program will enhance their employability in attaining positions that require Category I certification (police, sheriffs, etc.); Category II certification (bailiffs, fire investigators, juvenile probation, etc.); and Category III certification (corrections, jailers, etc.). The 800-hour program includes classroom, practical application and physical training. The cadets will attend numerous law related classes, participate in defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations course, DUI investigations, accident investigations and fingerprinting. In addition, cadets will learn basic searching techniques, handcuffing methods, baton and firearms. |
| CRJ |
267 |
Medicolegal Death Investigation |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CRJ 164 or CRJ 265 or consent of instructor
Explores the intricacies of investigating suspected homicidal, suicidal or accidental death, sudden unexpected natural deaths, deaths of concern of public health, and other matters coming under the jurisdiction of the coroner. Students may be required to witness and/or participate in a forensic autopsy. |
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270 |
Introduction to Criminology |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: CRJ 101
Examines how society interacts with crime and delinquency through the use of the criminal justice system. Studies effective interaction and communication between the general public and members of the criminal justice system. Emphasizes the understanding of criminal behavior from a sociological and psychological perspective. |
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295 |
Work Experience - Corrections |
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Credits: 1–6. Prerequisites: CRJ 101 or consent of instructor
Provides the student with on-the job, supervised and educationally directed work experience. |
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296 |
Work Experience - Juvenile Justice |
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Credits: 1–6. Prerequisites: CRJ 101 or consent of instructor
Provides the student with on-the job, supervised and educationally directed work experience. |
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297 |
Work Experience - Law Enforcement |
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Credits: 1–6. Prerequisites: CRJ 101 or consent of instructor
Provides the student with on-the-job, supervised and educationally directed work experience. |
| CRJ |
298 |
Work Experience - Probation and Parole |
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Credits: 1–6. Prerequisites: CRJ 101 or consent of instructor
Provides the student with on-the-job, supervised and educationally directed work experience. |
