Course Descriptions

Criminal Justice

CJ 1113 Introduction to Criminal Justice

An introduction to the primary components of the criminal justice system - law enforcement, the court system, and corrections - and their general operating processes and responsibilities; the legal, social, and ethnical issues influencing criminal justice; and, the availability of criminal case file information to the public.

CJ 1213 Introduction to Corrections

A survey of corrections including a review of the history and development of the system; roles and functions of participants; and prevention, treatment, and supervision programs for offenders.

CJ 2013 Criminal Law I

The study of criminal laws including the classification of criminal offenses, elements of crimes, ranges of punishment and basic defenses to criminal charges. Prerequisite: CJ 1113.

CJ 2023 Criminal Law II

A study of Oklahoma substantive criminal law and procedure with an emphasis on its application in law enforcement operations.

CJ 2140 Law Enforcement Internship

On-the-job learning experience in a law enforcement or security organization. Must have completed a minimum of 12 college credit hours in criminal justice. Internship limited to one semester. Self-instruction sheet will outline procedures. (1-4 credit hours.) Prerequisite: Permission of the program coordinator.

CJ 2150 Criminal Justice Seminar

The study of law enforcement procedures, problems, and top-ics. May be repeated for a total of 12 credit hours. (1-4 credit hours.)

CJ 2343 Community Relations

An examination of the relationship between law enforcement and the community, including programs in community policing, human relations, and crime prevention. The course will examine ethics, conflict resolution, cultural diversity, and professionalism.

CJ 2523 Interrogation Seminar

Basic fundamentals and proper techniques of interviewing and interrogating witnesses and suspects in law enforcement situations.

CJ 2533 Patrol Techniques Seminar

The role, responsibilities, and duties of a local police patrol officer; an examination of the police patrol function; and crime prevention and suppression methods.

CJ 2553 Traffic Administration and Investigation

A study of traffic enforcement, education, and engineering; traffic accident investigation, analysis, and reconstruction; and traffic enforcement methods and techniques.

CJ 2563 CLEET I

A practicum of proprietary law enforcement concepts, skills, and techniques for community relations, patrol, CPR, and first aid. Prerequisite: CJ 2013, completion of at least one-half of the General Education requirements (21 hours), acceptance into the CLEET Collegiate Officer Program, and COP Director's permission.

CJ 2711 CLEET Firearms

The Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training basic police firearms training course. Restricted to Collegiate Officer Program students. Prerequisite: COP Director's permission.

CJ 2721 CLEET Custody and Control

The Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training basic police custody and control training course. Restricted to Collegiate Officer Program students. Prerequisite: COP Director's permission.

CJ 2731 CLEET Law Enforcement Vehicle Operation

The Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for basic police law enforcement vehicle operation training course. Restricted to Collegiate Officer Program students. Prerequisite: COP Director's permission.

CJ 3003 Criminalistics

The fundamentals of criminal investigations encompassing the search, recognition, collection, transportation, and presentation of physical evidence in criminal proceedings and the evidentiary rules governing admissibility during criminal legal proceedings. Prerequisite: CJ 2013.

CJ 3013 Criminal Procedures

An analysis of the constitutional protections most frequently implicated by routine police conduct, the primary United States Supreme Court decisions interpreting the constitutional validity of police action with special emphasis on arrest, search and seizure, right to counsel, consent, and out-of-court identification; and the Federal statutes imposing civil liability of police and correctional officers for unconstitutional conduct. Prerequisite: CJ 2013.

CJ 3023 Communications for Justice Professionals

Development of advanced communication skills, both written and oral, with emphasis on writing formats used by justice professionals. Formats will include investigative reports, affidavits for search & arrest warrants, and the development of strategic plans. Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 and (ENGL 2333 or SPCH 1113).

CJ 3113 CLEET II

A practicum of proprietary law enforcement concepts, skills, and techniques for advanced patrol and traffic administration. Prerequisite: CJ 2563, CJ 3013, good standing in COP Option, and COP Director's permission.