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AJS100 (2 Credits)
Preparation for individuals entering a police academy as well for those who are in the beginning stages of preparing for a career in law enforcement. Includes principles of policing and job responsibilities. Covers expectations of recruits in the areas of academics, physical fitness, mental and emotional preparation. Emphasis on professional and ethical behavior. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 6
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 9/21
AJS101 (3 Credits)
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- IAM, SB
- Next Start
- 9/21
AJS109 (3 Credits)
Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the common law to modern American criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definition of crimes, common defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 9/21
AJS113 (3 Credits)
Focus on changing the distribution of crime opportunities rather than offender motivation. Topics include application of situational crime prevention strategies, problem-oriented crime control approaches, hot spots policing, and crime prevention through environmental design. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 9/21
AJS123 (3 Credits)
Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Explores issues of how media/social media shape ethics. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- AHM, HU
- Next Start
- 9/21
AJS139 (3 Credits)
Fundamentals of emergency response to suspected terrorist events. Historical perspective of terrorist activities and methods by which responders can identify and protect themselves and the public from these threats. Coordination of responding agencies. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 9/21
AJS147 (3 Credits)
Emergency preparedness related to natural and man-made disasters. Planning concepts and the planning process; awareness and education programs and strategies for the general community as well as business and industries. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 9/21
AJS148 (3 Credits)
Emergency management systems including career opportunities, function, tasks and responsibilities of the emergency management program manager, role of the emergency manager in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Past civil defense and current emergency management systems since evolution from World War II. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 9/21
AJS149 (3 Credits)
Knowledge and skills required to develop programs to reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 9/21
AJS162 (3 Credits)
Explores domestic violence as a social problem within the United States from historical, cultural, political, legal, and law enforcement perspectives. Provides an overview of theories, definitions and causes of, and interventions for domestic violence involving spousal, elder and child abuse along with teen dating violence. Examines the dynamics and effects of domestic violence. Addresses research issues and contemporary domestic violence policy. Prerequisites: None.
- Term
- Fall 2026
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 9/21