Credit Course Schedules

This is a specialized physical education program for criminal justice students and will emphasize an understanding of physical fitness and its direct application to the criminal justice profession. Specific instructions will cover wellness, physical fitness, and self-evaluation. The general requirements for the police physical agility portion of the civil service examination are explained and incorporated into this course. Prerequisite: criminal justice majors or permission of the instructor. Institutional Course Syllabus

Starting with the origins of American law enforcement, this course concentrates on contemporary law enforcement agencies and their function within the criminal justice system. Students will study police agencies at the local, county, state, and federal levels, and their operational techniques, as well as goals and objectives within specific units of each agency. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CRI 1510. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course provides a base of knowledge from which to prepare students for the use of breath analysis equipment currently utilized within New York State law enforcement agencies. Instruction will include such topics as: pharmacology of alcohol, alcohol properties, legal issues, current case law, Henry's Law, Infrared Theory, Datamaster nomenclature and operation, court preparation, and lab exercises. Prerequisite: student must be a certified police officer of a recognized law enforcement agency, or by permission of academy director. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary for concise, effective, and accurate report writing. The importance of the narratives required in reports generated by law enforcement personnel and other criminal justice vocations is emphasized. Prerequisite: ENG 1510, CRI 1510. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

An interdisciplinary survey of the American criminal justice system with specific topical emphasis on crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students must learn and discuss cogently the significance of legal and behavioral aspects of crime, the process of justice, various law enforcement entities within the United States, the need for various court structures, and various penal systems. For criminal justice students and those interested in social sciences. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports.J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to the discipline of intelligence and gain understanding of how intelligence systems function, how they fit within the policymaking systems of free societies, and how they are managed and controlled. Students will learn terms and concepts unique to this field and become acquainted with entities within the intelligence community. Students will engage in a historical overview of national security and intelligence policies and strategies from WWII to present. Prerequisite: ENG 1510. J fall; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn about the interaction of law enforcement personnel and citizens during traffic stops. The proper procedures applied during misdemeanor and felony motor vehicle stops are also examined. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CRI 1510. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course focuses on the etiology and typologies of the phenomenon of a serial killer, what makes a serial killer, and what impact a serial killer has on society. A cross-section of serial killers is explored, identifying what is believed to have caused these individuals to kill. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

New York State mandates training in the criminal justice system and provides an in-depth academic and practical law enforcement experience. Students are required to learn, understand, and apply the requisite functions of a recruit police officer as stated by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Municipal Police Training Council. Eligibility: student must be current Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy recruit. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Analyzes the basic procedures used in the investigation of a criminal matter. Students are required to demonstrate proper crime scene investigation techniques via photographing, sketching, and evidence collection for crimes against property and crimes against a person as well as study interview and interrogation techniques and courtroom demeanor and testimony. Prerequisites: CRI 1510; Prerequisite (or Corequisite): ENG 1530. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop knowledge about how drugs impair human functions. Students will gain practical skills in administering standardized field sobriety testing as well as investigative skills in relation to intoxicated drivers. Eligibility: student must be current Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy recruit or New York state certified police/peace officer. Institutional Course Syllabus

This experiential format places the student in the field for on-the-job training. Students will apply their academic learning in real settings and are assigned to certified field instructors who will evaluate the individual on a daily basis. Evaluations are based primarily on knowledge of the law, interpersonal skills and initiative, familiarity with forms, and the overall quality of demeanor expected of law enforcement officers. Corequisites: CRI 2250, CRI 2380, CRI 2460, and compliance with New York state regulations. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will explore many of the ethical problems confronting legal system personnel, including police, lawyers, judges, and corrections personnel. Course materials will focus on ethical systems, the concepts of law and justice, and various real life ethical dilemmas. Prerequisite: ENG 1510, CRI 1510. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Offers a classroom seminar and an assignment with a specific criminal justice agency or office matching an individual student's academic study and/or career goal. Students must relate theoretical concepts to the pragmatic operations of their placement agency and present those experiences in a seminar format. Prerequisite: CRI 1510; Prerequisites/Corequisite: ENG 1530; GPA 2.5 or better and permission of the instructor. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus