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LECJ-100 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURES 1  3 credits

To familiarize the student planning a career in law enforcement with the constitutional requirements and safeguards attendant throughout the criminal process, from investigation through arrest, interrogation, indictment, trial, and sentencing. Included is an in-depth review of the bill of rights and its influence in modern society. Heavy emphasis is placed on actual case study and review of recent Supreme Court decisions, especially as related to practical situations and problems confronting law enforcement personnel. Selected readings focus on practical application of constitutional principles to practical situations.

LECJ-110 - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE  3 credits

An introduction and basic survey of criminal justice and the court systems, both state and federal. The course explores the concept of bail, the functions and roles of the judge, prosecutor, grand jury, defense attorney, and public defenders, and sentencing in the courts. Also examined are the functions and objectives of the probation officer and parole officer, especially as related to rehabilitation of the offender. The role of the policeman in modern society is discussed and explored in detail.

LECJ-120 - CRIMINOLOGY  3 credits

This course explores the study of crime. This includes the concepts of crime, law and criminology. Major emphasis is given to the theorists and their theories or crime causation. The history of criminology is explored in detail. Crime Typologies are covered. The agencies of the criminal justice system and their effect on the study of criminology are also explored.

LECJ-200 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURES 2  3 credits

Continuation of Criminal Procedures 1 LECJ-100. PREREQUISITE: Criminal Procedures 1 LECJ-100.

LECJ-230 - CRIMINAL EVIDENCE  3 credits

An analytical study of the rules of evidence, including such general areas as relevancy and materiality, hearsay evidence, introduction of writings, competency and privilege, and parole evidence rule. Probative matter legally presented at the trial of a criminal case is given special attention. Also examined are rules concerning the admission of evidence in such specific areas as search and seizure, pre-trial identification, admission of confessions, electronic surveillance, presumptions and privileges. PREREQUISITES: Intro. to Criminal Justice LECJ-110 or permission of Department Chairperson.

LECJ-240 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE  3 credits

This course examines the dynamics of professional and interpersonal communications within the field of criminal justice.

LECJ-300 - CRIMINAL LAW 1  3 credits

This course explores and examines the substantive law of crimes, including the general and special areas of criminal laws. Of special interest is a survey of crimes against the person, crimes against property, parties to crimes, defenses based on justification, and the nature of the criminal act and conduct. Emphasis is placed on analysis of elements of particular crimes, offenses, and punishments through an examination of the statutes and case example. PREREQUISITE: LECJ-100, LECJ-110, and LECJ-200 or permission of the Department Chairperson.

LECJ-340 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION  3 credits

An introduction to field investigation, including conduct at the scene of the crime, interviewing and interrogation of witnesses and suspects, the use of informants, and techniques of surveillance. Emphasis is placed on special investigative techniques and on court procedures of the police case.

LECJ-400 - CRIMINAL LAW 2  3 credits

Continuation of Criminal Law 1 LECJ-300. PREREQUISITES: Criminal Law 1 LECJ-300 and Intro. to Criminal Justice LECJ-110 or permission of Department Chairperson.

LECJ-411 - JUVENILE PROCEDURES  3 credits

This course examines the role of the police in delinquency prevention and the make-up of youth service division within the police department. Emphasis is on theory, administration, control, treatment, confinement, community resources, relationships with the public and the juvenile court.

LECJ-413 - PAROLE, PROBATION AND REHABILITATION  3 credits

This course familiarizes the student planning a career in law enforcement with laws, rules, and regulations attendant with probation and parole and corrections, as well as with the basic concepts and mechanics of each. The course also examines the organizational structure of probation, the parole board, and the Department of Correction in Massachusetts. Theories employed in the sentencing and rehabilitation of different kinds of offenders will be studied, along with an analysis of rehabilitation of the offender in the community versus in penal institutions. Utilization and effectiveness of work-release programs, halfway houses and treatment centers for drug offenders and alcoholics will be considered.

LECJ-450 - LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT & PLANNING  3 credits

Consideration of police problems at the administrative level, including coordination of all branches of a police department. An evaluation of line, staff, and auxiliary functions and the interrelationship of each. The purpose, need, and scope of planning in the police operation, including staffing, correction of data and use of data processing.

LECJ-475 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SEMINAR  3 credits

This course reviews and correlates all major areas of study covered in the law enforcement/criminal justice curriculum. Through general discussion and selected readings, the course explores and re-examines all major areas in law enforcement with the aim of consolidating previously attained knowledge and skills. The course seeks to provide the student with a distinct perception, overview and evaluation of the criminal justice process, including the basic trial format and courtroom procedure.

LECJ-900 - DIRECTED STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE  

Semester hour credit will vary from one to three, depending upon the written, agreed-upon approved, student-professor contracts.