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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a survey of constitutional law and its relationship to the criminal justice system. Students will analyze the laws of arrest, search and seizure, confessions and signed statements; they will also study and evaluate evidence and proof. Particular attention is given to application of Wyoming requirements. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Careers in law enforcement present unique psychological and social challenges. In this course, the student will explore the societal, organizational, systemic, operational, and personal stressors faced by many who work in law enforcement. The student will examine the effects of both chronic and acute stressors, including challenges to interpersonal relationships, substance use disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The student will also explore both maladaptive coping strategies, which can impair psychological and physiological health, and adaptive coping strategies, which can promote wellness and increase resiliency for themselves, their families, coworkers, and the law-enforcement community. A student earning credit in this course may not earn credit in PSYC 2320. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines the philosophical and historical foundations of punishment and corrections. It further explores developments in American penology as well as present and future correctional issues and trends. A critical examination is done of the role of the inmate, correctional officer, detention facilities, probation, parole, pardons, and society's involvement and responses. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines the philosophical and historical foundations of punishment and corrections. It further explores developments in American penology as well as present and future correctional issues and trends. A critical examination is done of the role of the inmate, correctional officer, detention facilities, probation, parole, pardons, and society's involvement and responses. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores and analyzes the philosophical foundations and practical applications of community based corrections and the social, legal and political forces that shape these philosophies and practices. The focus is on probation, parole and other community based strategies for dealing with the criminal offender and the ramifications of community based correctional programs, including economic, legal and societal. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores and analyzes the philosophical foundations and practical applications of community based corrections and the social, legal and political forces that shape these philosophies and practices. The focus is on probation, parole and other community based strategies for dealing with the criminal offender and the ramifications of community based correctional programs, including economic, legal and societal. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides a survey of the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, together with the major approaches to causation, apprehension, control and treatment. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents the history, philosophy and function of the juvenile court system, juvenile court procedures and laws, as well as theories of delinquency causation, and intervention strategies for juveniles. It includes an evaluation and analysis of law, institutions, policies, and practices of the juvenile justice system in the United States since its inception. In addition, a blend of theoretical questions, practical applications and possible solutions will be provided and discussed. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents the history, philosophy and function of the juvenile court system, juvenile court procedures and laws, as well as theories of delinquency causation, and intervention strategies for juveniles. It includes an evaluation and analysis of law, institutions, policies, and practices of the juvenile justice system in the United States since its inception. In addition, a blend of theoretical questions, practical applications and possible solutions will be provided and discussed. (3 lect.)
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course is a continuation of Intermediate Virtual Firearms Training (CRMJ 1505), and furthers the study of issues that may apply when responding to emergency situations and evaluating possible alternatives and options using the Virtual Firearms Training Software. Training in stressful situations will challenge the student to perform and exhibit critical, judgmental, creative thinking, and communication skills under simulated real-life conditions. The student is required to perform via simulation in "as real as possible" situations and to evaluate and discuss decision-making techniques focusing on continuum of force decisions. Students enrolling in this course are required to have knowledge in the use of virtual firearm weapons and apply this knowledge to use of force and continuum of force situations. The focus of this course is not on firearms skills, handling of firearms, or proficiency with firearms. This course is not intended to, nor does it, qualify the student to meet any certification, licensing, or any other requirement for weapon ownership, possession, use or safety. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Virtual Firearms Training (CRMJ 1505) or concurrent enrollment. (1 lect.)