COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RASMUSSEN COLLEGE CJE 1251 Crime Scene to Conviction: Critical Skills in Documentation 40 hours, 4 credits Students will master the skills of both oral and written communication. They will examine grammar and the mechanics of writing. They will also explore special communication issues, such as communicating with crime victims. They will develop skills for proper report writing, including such documents as search warrants, police reports, and case documents. Students will evaluate the impact of proper report writing, communication, and documentation on the outcome of legal proceedings, and review the importance of effectively translating written work into courtroom testimony. Prerequisite: Policing in America CJE 2172 Juvenile Justice: Delinquency, Dependency, and Diversion 40 hours, 4 credits An overview of the juvenile justice system including the nature and extent of delinquency, explanatory models and theories, the juvenile justice system, juvenile court practices and procedures. The role of law enforcement and juvenile correctional officer will be explored as well as juvenile training schools, probation and aftercare treatment. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice or Introduction to Human Services CJE 2702 Practical Psychology for Law Enforcement 40 hours, 4 credits Students will examine how principles of psychology relate to law enforcement work. They will explore fundamental concepts from a policing perspective, focusing on the real-world effects these principles produce on peace officers, their families, and the citizens they serve. Students will apply ideas from psychology to create effective victim- and witness-interviewing strategies, offender behavior-modification approaches, and officer coping methods. They will review the short- and long-term physiological and psychological effects of stress, trauma, and occupational experiences unique to the profession. Prerequisite: Policing in America CJE 4444 Crime Prevention 40 hours, 4 credits This course will explore the goals and types of various crime-prevention strategies. Physical environments and crime, neighborhood crime prevention, the media, and crime displacement will be explored. The course will examine persons and conditions associated with high rates of deviance. Prerequisites: Research Methods in Criminal Justice CJK 2081 Traffic Enforcement: Managing Traffic Violators 40 hours, 3 credits Students will learn the skills for legal, effective, and safe traffic enforcement on city streets and major thoroughfares. They will examine implications of traffic codes and relevant court decisions through practical application. They will explore criminal and drug interdiction strategies through effective traffic enforcement, and special considerations in impaired driver enforcement. They will learn to operate enforcement tools such as speed detection devices and alcohol sensory equipment. Students will examine the writing and articulation of enforcement decisions, and potential court outcomes of enforcement actions. Prerequisites: Ethics Around the Globe; Practical Psychology for Law Enforcement or enrolled in certificate CJK 2124 Firearms I: Fundamentals of Armed Police Response 40 hours, 2 credits Students will learn the fundamental principles of marksmanship for firearms competency, and will progress to police-specific skills needed for proficiency in firearms use. They will practice the care and maintenance of firearms. Prerequisites: Ethics Around the Globe; Practical Psychology for Law Enforcement or enrolled in certificate CJK 2247 Firearms II: Tactics for Combat Gunfighting 40 hours, 2 credits Students will build upon fundamental principles of marksmanship to gain firearms skills unique to law enforcement and officer survival. They will examine considerations related to use of force and deadly force, focusing on decision-making in force levels and articulation of force decisions. They will implement tactical considerations throughout training, including combat firearms skills and mental preparation for use of deadly force. Students will experience scenario-based and simulation training to help them synthesize shooting skills with proper use-of-force decisions in real-time situations. Prerequisite: Firearms I: Fundamentals of Armed Police Response CJK 2339 Use of Force I: From Empty Hands to TASERs 2 40 hours, 2 credits Students will learn fundamental fighting principles, including technical and psychological aspects of physical combat. They will use tactical positioning, command presence, verbalization skills, and interpretation of body language in confrontational situations. Compliance and control techniques will be taught, ranging from empty-hand techniques, ground defense, and weapon retention to application of common police officer tools such as handcuffs, chemicals, batons, and electronic control devices. They will explore concepts of physical fitness and mental survival. Prerequisites: Ethics Around the Globe; Practical Psychology for Law Enforcement or enrolled in certificate CJK 2406 Use of Force II: Winning Violent Confrontations 40 hours, 2 credits Students will build on fundamental police defensive tactics to synthesize physical knowledge with use- of-force decision-making. They will learn decision- making skills in ambiguous use-of-force incidents, demonstrating their ability to assess situations, respond appropriately, apply reasonable force, and articulate their reasoning. They will use practical application exercises and scenario- based training to maximize training effects. Prerequisite: Use of Force I: From Empty Hands to TASERS CJK 2563 Crime Scene Response: The Real CSI 60 hours, 3 credits Students will examine the investigation processes for crime scenes and crashes. They will explore issues of scene security, evidence collection, handling, and processing, and documentation. They will discuss legal issues of crime scene processing, and review basic investigation and reporting forms and the reporting requirements established by statute and policy. Prerequisites: Ethics Around the Globe; Practical Psychology for Law Enforcement or enrolled in certificate CJK 2640 Minnesota Traffic Code 20 hours, 2 credits Students will explore motor vehicle laws and statutes related to traffic enforcement in Minnesota. They will examine rules pertaining to driving, equipment, motor vehicle insurance, and driver licensing. They will identify unique circumstances and vehicles in traffic law, including commercial motor vehicles, implements of husbandry, boats, and all-terrain vehicles. Students will also review alcohol and drugs impairments to driving, and enforcement of related laws. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice or enrolled in certificate CJK 2724 Minnesota Criminal Code 20 hours, 2 credits Students will examine Minnesota criminal code and related statutes to gain a thorough understanding of peace officer responsibilities under Minnesota law. They will review specific Minnesota crimes and their elements, levels of offense, and the proper handling of suspects involved in various crimes. Charging, defenses, and sentencing will also be explored. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice or enrolled in certificate CJK 2881 Patrol Practicals: Handling Calls in Progress 80 hours, 4 credits Students will synthesize learning from all areas of training. They will respond to realistic calls for service and apply their knowledge of law enforcement to achieve resolution of a variety of common policing scenarios. They will discuss fire, arson, and explosives response. They will learn principles of good judgment and decision-making, and will articulate their enforcement choices and the potential legal implications of each. Students will also learn fundamental driving principles for routine and high-speed pursuit driving, and will apply these principles in laboratory exercises. They will discuss the legal and policy aspects of police pursuits and effective call response. Prerequisites: Use of Force I: From Empty Hands to TASERS; Firearms I: Fundamentals of Armed Police Response; Traffic Enforcement: Managing Traffic Violators; Crime Scene Response: The Real CSI; or enrolled in certificate CJK 2995 Law Enforcement Capstone 20 hours, 2 credits Students will examine the future of law enforcement by reviewing the topical areas of law enforcement required for success in the field. They will discuss current employment opportunities, certification requirements, and application and hiring processes. They will review specialty areas for successful certification and licensing, and discuss the potential ethical, legal, social, and political ramifications for the future. Prerequisites: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed CJL 1381 Criminal Law and Procedures: Crime and the Courtroom 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an examination of substantive and procedural criminal law. Students are introduced to the Federal and State courts systems. The concepts of evidence sufficiency, standards of proof, and due process are explored. Statutory defenses, mitigating factors and circumstances which may excuse criminal responsibility, and common law principles are examined. For residential only, this course includes a fieldwork assignment. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice or Introduction to Law and the Legal System CJL 1552 Introduction to Criminal Law 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students are introduced to the federal and state court systems. This course examines substantive criminal, definitions of crime, and principles of criminal responsibility. The course will use case studies for application of general principles to the law. Statutory defenses, mitigating factors, and circumstances which may excuse criminal responsibility and common law principles are examined. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice CJL 1747 Applied Criminal Procedures 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an examination of procedural requirements for the judicial processing of criminal offenders. The concepts of evidence sufficiency, standards of proof, and due process are explored. Students will examine the Bill of the Rights and its applicability to the criminal justice process. Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Law CJL 3297 Constitutional Law 40 hours, 4 credits This course challenges students to examine the complexities of the Bill of Rights and the application of those rights to the criminal justice system. The analysis of case studies will allow students to apply criminal law and procedure to fieldwork examination of criminal justice issues. Prerequisite: None CNT 1244C Introduction to Networks 40 hours, 3 credits This course introduces the foundation to understanding computer networks, including structure and function, components, and models of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and the Internet. Students will learn the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts like IP addressing, protocols, hardware, and network topologies. Students will learn basic configuration of network devices and apply basic troubleshooting techniques. A variety of hands-on activities and simulations will be used. This course introduces some of the concepts covered in the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) certification exam. CCENT education continues in the N201 Cisco Routing and Switching course. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Hardware and Software I CNT 3126 Advanced Networking 50 hours, 4 credits This course offers an in-depth study of current networking technologies. Topics include OSI model, communication protocols, routing protocols, WAN architecture (ATM, VPN, MPLS, and hybrid networks), wireless and QoS. Additionally, students will learn about implementing a defined network architecture with basic network security. This course will cover how to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network devices using appropriate network tools and understand the features and purpose of network technologies. The course includes basic solution recommendations, analyzing network traffic, and becoming familiar with common protocols and media types. Prerequisite: Introduction to Networks CNT 3229 Asset Management 30 hours, 3 credits This course is designed to teach students best practices in inventory management. Topics include hardware and software audits, asset tracking systems, software licensing, and service contracts management. Prerequisite: Project Management for IT 72 rasmussen.edu
