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2017-2019 Catalog Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

This section includes a brief description of each credit class offered on a regular basis at Green River College. Classes are arranged in alphabetical order according to the college department that offers the class.

Each listing includes a course number (prefix & code/number), course title, number of credits awarded, prerequisite and academic transfer distributions are also designated where applicable. Common course numbers are identified by an “&” symbol at the end of the department abbreviation.

Course numbers 100-299 are designated for Green River College programs and courses that transfer to senior institutions (transfer is sometimes limited). The 100 series is ordinarily for first-year students and the 200 series for second-year students, but this distinct varies because of differing requirements at other colleges and universities. The 300 and 400 level series are for third- and fourth-year students.

Consult the “Programs of Study ” section of this catalog and your faculty advisor for specific information about each class and about which classes will meet your requirements.
 

Criminal Justice
  

  • CJ& 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Credits: 5
    Students learn about current events in crime, criminal justice agencies and the response of correctional institutions to criminal offenders. Includes detailed descriptions of the duties and functions of specific actors in the system including victim, offender, police, prosecuting and defense attorneys, courts and corrections.

    Satisfies Requirement: Social Science
  

  • CJ& 105 - Introduction to Corrections

    Credits: 5
    Examines the progression of correctional practices from the colonial period to the 21st century. Other topics include the role of inmates, correctional officers, and administration.

    Prerequisite: CJ& 101  and ENGL& 101  or higher; or instructor’s permission.
    Satisfies Requirement: Social Science
  

  • CJ& 110 - Criminal Law

    Credits: 5
    Examines criminal laws such as federal, state, and county laws. Focuses on criminal laws and their impact through selective enforcement by criminal justice officials. Gives special attention to substantive criminal law.

    Prerequisite: CJ& 101  and ENGL& 101  or higher; or instructor’s permission.
    Satisfies Requirement: Social Science
  

  • CJ 115 - Fingerprint Science

    Credits: 5
    Examines fingerprint classification and latent fingerprinting. Intended for anyone interested in the field and as preparation for the “fingerprint technician” position. Basic skills include preparing students for direct entry into the workforce.

  

  • CJ 120 - Criminal Justice Professions

    Credits: 5
    Provides an introduction to the potential career opportunities and professional positions available in the criminal justice field, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections, at municipal, state, and federal levels. Intended to help students explore criminal justice professions they might not be aware of and get an overview of potential jobs in criminal justice, including research into current employment trends. Students focus on particular positions of interest, including the educational and training requirements and job-finding and hiring strategies.

  

  • CJ 177 - Criminal Justice Work Experience 1

    Credits: 1-5
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.
  

  • CJ 178 - Criminal Justice Work Experience 2

    Credits: 1-5
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.
  

  • CJ 179 - Criminal Justice Work Experience 3

    Credits: 1-5
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.
  

  • CJ 200 - Individual Rights in Criminal Justice

    Credits: 5
    Covers the historic, legal and political basis of individual rights in the United States. Analyzes search and seizure, freedom of expression, pornography, sexual harassment, arrest, and workings of the United States Supreme Court.

    Prerequisite: CJ& 101  and ENGL& 101  or higher; or instructor’s permission.
  

  • CJ 205 - Criminal Evidence

    Credits: 5
    Covers basic rules of guidance applicable to criminal and other related police duties. Examines evidence and theories of proof including hearsay, documentary proof, self-incrimination, relevance, and presumptions. Emphasizes the exclusionary rule and search and seizure aspects of the Fourth Amendment.

    Prerequisite: CJ& 101  and ENGL& 101  or higher; or instructor’s permission.
  

  • CJ 220 - Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice

    Credits: 5
    Addresses the beauty and richness of a culturally diverse population. Discusses uniqueness, diversity, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination in relation to criminal justice professionals.

    Prerequisite: CJ& 101  and ENGL& 101  or higher; or instructor’s permission.
    Satisfies Requirement: Diversity
  

  • CJ 236 - Community Oriented Policing

    Credits: 5
    Examines placement of police officers into the community to enhance the relationship between society and law enforcement. In the 21st century, police have found they need to better communicate with citizens. Community oriented policing engages the officer to work with individuals in the community to resolve community crime.

    Prerequisite: CJ& 101  and ENGL& 101  or higher; or instructor’s permission.
  

  • CJ& 240 - Introduction to Forensic Science

    Credits: 5
    Covers many different areas of forensic science that are used today, including the latest methods and technologies used to solve crimes. Class is taught through lecture and expert speakers on topics such as autopsy procedures, arson investigation, explosives, ballistics and tool-marks, and DNA.

    Prerequisite: CJ& 101  and ENGL& 101  or higher; or instructor’s permission.
    Satisfies Requirement: Social Science
  

  • CJ 294 - Special Topics-Criminal Justice

    Credits: 5
    Consists of current topics in the criminal justice field and may focus on areas in policing, corrections and other topics relevant to current trends and interests.

  

  • CJ 299 - Independent Study-Criminal Justice

    Credits: 1-5
    Encourages students to study independently in a field they find most useful to their academic or career aspirations. Students choose an area in criminal justice and work in conjunction with instructor to study and conduct research independently.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.