In working closely with Nadir and Izzy, I'm proud to announce that Criminal Justice will be offered at Columtreal University. Successful graduates could receive almost immediate introduction to the HPD. Current HPD officers are also encouraged to attend these classes. I will be teaching 2 classes per semester, 2 classes each day. One afternoon class, one evening class in an attempt to play to all timezones. Classes will be on Wednesday's from 1200-1300 SLT and then another class at 1400-1500 SLT. Those classes will then be offered again Wednesday nights from 1900-2000 SLT and then the other class from 2100-2200 SLT.
Below you will find a list of the classes and brief descriptions as to the eight classes that will comprise the core of the CJ degree.
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
This course will be designed to give a broad overview of the entire Criminal Justice system. Teaches: History, Theory, Evolution and current Criminal Justice practices. Some research will be required by the student, though most material will be introduced by the instructor.
Criminology
This course will be designed to teach the student the science surrounding deliquent and criminal behavior. Again, history and theory will be studied as well as current theories discovered. Again, some research will be required by the student, however, a majority of the material will be introduced by the instructor.
Criminal Investigation
This course will be designed to teach the student how to properly enter a crime scene and the proper steps needed to investigate the scene. Different processes of investigation will be explored. Students will do research and will also complete mock criminal investigations. Extra credit given to those students that do a "ride along" with a HPD officer.
Criminal Evidence
This course will be designed to teach the student how to properly and safely locate, retrieve and handle evidence without compromising the evidence. Methods of search and proper procedure will be discussed and explored. Students will research and will also use knowledge learned in previous classes to collect and handle evidence while following specific protocol as directed by the instructor.
Criminal Law & Procedure
This course will be designed to teach the student how the legal system works in conjunction with the Criminal Justice field. Will explain topics such as: rank of offenses, evidentiary discovery, order of trial and various other topics. Students will do research and will give a small presentation on their view of the legal system. Also, mock trials will be performed with students recreating all aspects of the judicial system. Instructor will act solely as the judge.
Law Enforcement Administration
This course will be designed to teach the student how Law Enforcement agencies are run. Budgets, administration, planning and other various topics will be discussed. Students, using the information provided by the instructor will create their own police department and on a given budget will equip the department as needed.
Criminalistics
This course will be designed to teach the student how to complete various
methods of evidence collection, processing and interpretation. Subjects to be covered: Crime Scene Sketching, Shoe & Tire Impressions, Latent Printing and other various topics to be determined. Entirely interactive course which will engage students during each class to learn the technique and then put the technique to practice.
Ethics and Diverse Cultures
This course will be designed to teach the student of the various cultures
throughout the world and how each differs from the other. The goal of this course is to help the student identify differences in cultures and to use those in consideration when dealing with those of a different ethninticity or culture. Most of the information supplied will be given by instructor.
Those interested may either respond here, PM me or IM me in world at Preston Zapatero. Hope to see and meet you all soon!
