Finger Lakes Community College

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CJC 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3-0) 3 hrs.
This course examines the functions and interrelationships of the component parts of the criminal justice system—the police, courts, and corrections. Relevant constitutional law and Supreme Court decisions are reviewed, and contemporary problems and issues in criminal justice are highlighted. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 105 Criminal Law I (3-0) 3 hrs.
A study of the New York State Penal Law. Sections of the Penal Law will be discussed and analyzed. Specific attention will be given to offenses that are considered to be both serious and frequently committed. Legal definitions, interpretations and classifications of crimes will be examined. General legal principles, recent court decisions and case law will also be considered. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 110 Criminal Law II (3-0) 3 hrs.
A study of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Specific topics include court procedures, laws of arrest and search warrants. Special emphasis will be placed on Constitutional limitations, criminal proceedings, and legal terminology. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 115 Law of Evidence (3-0) 3 hrs.
The law of evidence as it relates to the use of evidence before judicial tribunals; rules excluding evidence and the rules of prescribing the manner of presenting evidence in a Court or an Administrative Proceeding. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 117 Issues in Constitutional Law (3-0) 3 hrs.
A study of Constitutional Law, including constitutional aspects of criminal law and procedure. Special emphasis will be placed on civil liberties, and individual rights guaranteed and protected by the Constitution. Jurisprudence, legal principles, government restraint, and Constitutional limitations will also be examined. Specific attention will be given to Supreme Court cases in order to emphasize the constitutional aspect of criminal justice. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 120 Correctional Procedures (3-0) 3 hrs.
Development of corrections; the correctional client in local, state and federal correctional facilities and court decisions implementing due process and civil rights for correctional clients. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 125 Juvenile Justice (3-0) 3 hrs.
The course examines theories of causation relating to juvenile delinquency. Topics include the role of police, courts, corrections and community programs in delinquency prevention, control and treatment. Specific attention will be given to juvenile violent behavior and constitutional rights of the juvenile. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 130 Probation Administration (3-0) 3 hrs.
Development and historical significance of probation; organization and administration; probation services, preparation of reports, sources of information and family court services. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 200 Cooperative Education (6-0) 6 hrs.
Each full-time student in Criminal Justice is required to take six credit hours in Cooperative Education in an area of career choice. Students will be assigned to an agency or department within the four county Finger Lakes area. This is designed to supplement and expand the theoretical and doctrinal concepts delivered in a classroom environment. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 205 Philosophy of Criminal Investigation (3-0) 3 hrs.
An examination of the methods, skills and basic procedures involved in the investigation of a criminal matter. Topics include interrogation and interviewing, crime scene processing, search and seizure, report writing and crime scene sketches. Special emphasis will be placed on serious crimes, criminal profiling and victimology. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 210 Family Court (3-0) 3 hrs.
A study of the jurisdiction and areas of responsibility of Family Court, functions and proceedings, probate, and parole. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 212 Introduction to Criminalistics (3-0) 3hrs.
Criminalistics examines the application of the physical and biological sciences to the investigation of possible crime and criminal activity. Modern technology will be examined as it applies to crime scene management, the fingerprint science, photography and trace evidence. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between science and law enforcement, with consideration to the legal implication involved in crime scene investigation. Ethical issues surrounding criminalistics will also be addressed and explored in this course. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 215 Current Practices in Corrections (3-0) 3 hrs.
Review of conflicting correctional ideologies, alternatives to incarceration, climate and change in corrections, community corrections, and the role of research. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 220 Contemporary Trends in Probation (3-0) 3 hrs.
Recent trends in probation, community oriented services, group methods, and State and Federal research projects, including an in-depth look at treatment modalities for juvenile and adult offenders in the probation rehabilitation process. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 225 Police Community Relations (3-0) 3 hrs.
The police role in community relations, police professionalism, police responsibility and accountability, police relations with government, and programs and institutions promoting a meaningful police image. B . View Course Syllabus

CJC 231 Environmental Conservation-Outdoor Recreation Law I (3-0) 3 hrs.
This course focuses on current and historical hunting, fishing, land and forest laws of New York State as well as Federal laws that apply within the State. Descriptions of several careers in conservation law enforcement are stressed. In addition, students are given opportunities to apply fish and wildlife laws in real-life situations. Lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, take home projects and an oral presentation from each student are the main methods of instruction. F (Also listed as CON 231) . View Course Syllabus

CJC 232 Environmental Conservation- Outdoor Recreation Law II (3-0) 3 hrs.
This course will cover the main environmental laws and problems that deal with a wide range of conservation-recreation topics such as air pollution, SEQRA, environmental impact statements, water pollution, freshwater wetlands regulations, property rights and landowner liability, hazardous waste, medical waste, pesticide use, storage, and disposal. It is exclusive of the topics covered in CJC 231, although the same text is used. S (Also listed as CON 232) . View Course Syllabus

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