ACADEMICS
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 ethical 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 topics.
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.
(Formerly CS 2712)
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. (Formerly CJ 2133)
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. (Formerly CJ 3024)
CJ 3113 CLEET II
A practicum of proprietary law enforcement concepts, skills, and
techniques for advanced patrol and traffic administration.
Prerequisites: CJ 2563, CJ 3013, good standing in COP Option,
and COP Director's permission.
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