rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CJE 2422 Communication and Problem- solving in Law Enforcement 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore the various communication and problem-solving skills required to be successful in law enforcement. They will examine effective interpersonal skills, written skills, and communication techniques appropriate for the incident or audience. Topics covered in this course are crisis intervention and crisis management techniques, the importance of effective listening, and interviewing skills. Students will demonstrate proper report writing skills as they prepare a variety of law enforcement-related documents and explore use of technology by law enforcement officers. Prerequisite: Special Populations: Law Enforcement Response CJE 2566 Ethics and Psychology for Law Enforcement Professionals 30 hours, 3 credits This course will examine the ethical dilemmas encountered by law enforcement professionals. Students will analyze the roles of discretion, bias, and professionalism in the field. The course will also examine sources and effects of stress in law enforcement and explore preparation for and management of stress. Prerequisite: CJL 1381 Criminal Law and Procedures: Crime and the Courtroom CJE 2990 Capstone for Law Enforcement 20 hours, 2 credits This course will focus on demonstrating mastery of the knowledge and skills needed for a successful law enforcement career. Students will evaluate criminal laws, procedures, and professional standards, and will reexamine learning about diverse community populations. Students will also review licensing requirements, and the application and hiring processes to prepare for their future career. Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Law Enforcement program and in their last or second to last quarter. 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: None 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: CJE 2566 Ethics and Psychology for Law Enforcement Professionals; 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: CJE 2566 Ethics and Psychology for Law Enforcement Professionals; 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 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: CJE 2566 Ethics and Psychology for Law Enforcement Professionals; 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: CJE 2566 Ethics and Psychology for Law Enforcement Professionals; 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 drug 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 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 court 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 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: CJL 1381 Criminal Law and Procedures: Crime and the Courtroom or CJL 1747 Applied Criminal Procedures 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. Pre- or co-requisite: Hardware & Software II Prerequisite: None CNT 3003 Advanced Network Security 50 hours, 4 credits This course offers an in-depth study of current network security technologies that help maximize investment in foundational network security strategies. This course also aligns to the Cisco CCNA certification objectives, covering protocols used to implement network security services, firewall security using ASA ACL and Modular Policy Framework, and on- and off-site secure communications protocols. In addition, this course takes an in-depth look at network defense concepts and techniques. Students will examine the tools, techniques, and technologies used in the securing of information assets. Topics covered include intrusion detection, virtual private networks (VPN), incident response strategies and planning, wireless network security, and securing data in a cloud. Prerequisite: CET 2522C Cisco Network Routing and Switching (or CCENT 100-105 ICND1 ver. 3 certification) 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. Topics include enterprise network needs to deliver business objectives, layered security defense configuration, advanced routing technologies, threat intelligence platforms, hardening server operating systems, and business systems. Prerequisite in the Cyber Security Bachelor’s Degree: Introduction to Networks Prerequisite in the Cyber Security Bachelor’s Degree: Windows Directory Services (or MCSA 70-741 certification) 98 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM I mn if no ir sm ra at ti io o t n T e A d C t O o m p p c sh on co il ao tg ey ’, as n A u ion : t s e r S ci e nc e n D d N e B t eg r a w : o r ee s che l o r - C o k S y s t e m m s pl e t e r E n t r a nc e
