Criminal Justice & Security Services Diploma

This course lays the foundation for a solid understanding of the components, processes, and functions of the justice system in the United States. The focus of the course is an overview of the justice process:u00a0 law enforcement, courts, and corrections.u00a0 Topics include the history, structure, functions and philosophy of the justice system and its relationship to the three branches of government.u00a0 The roles and ethical responsibilities of key players in the justice system are examined, such as judges, juries, attorneys, law enforcement, and corrections officials.

Focusing on the functions of contemporary law enforcement agencies and services, this course provides a comprehensive overview of law enforcement's role in the justice system.u00a0 Topics include the history and scope of American law enforcement; law enforcement cultures, with a focus on effectiveness, accountability, and ethics; and organization and leadership.u00a0 Law enforcement interactions with the community are examined.u00a0 Careers and the hiring process in law enforcement are discussed.

This course focuses on the philosophies governing the corrections system in the United States and the daily operation and administration of facilities.u00a0 The evolution of sentencing, incarceration, community corrections, and special populations are explored.u00a0 Students will discover the range of technology used within corrections.

This course examines practical security and risk management in the 21st century.u00a0 Students will explore a variety of current issues regarding loss prevention, personal safety, and digital security in the private sector.u00a0 Students will be exposed to the various agencies, businesses, and corporations involved in monitoring and managing risk conditions and their relationship with law enforcement.u00a0 Current types of technology that impact security efforts will be examined.u00a0 Assessing and communicating security risks, corporate information, communication systems, operations, and transportation will also be explored.

This course examines delinquency theories, offenders, processing, treatment procedures, and juvenile corrections in the juvenile justice system.u00a0 Complex issues presented in today's juvenile justice system are explored, such as diversion programs, mentoring programs, teen courts, and prevention.u00a0 Students will have an opportunity to discuss approaches to alternative sentencing and judicial waivers as well as the adjudication of juvenile offenders.

This course is an introduction to the writing process and the formulation of appropriate workplace communication, as well as the essentials of essay writing. Instruction in effective academic and career reading strategies are introduced, along with basic information literacy skills to retrieve, evaluate, and appropriately use the ideas of others.

This course introduces students to the basic use of computer hardware and software, electronic communication, and the Internet. Students will develop and utilize their technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in working with office technology in order to efficiently perform tasks and complete projects for contemporary academic, professional, and personal use. Students will apply fundamental theoretical, analytical, and problem solving strategies to advance their understanding of computer literacy.

This course will help students learn and apply concepts relating to various workplace situations. Learners will gain a fundamental understanding of the connectivity across course disciplines that incorporate numerical calculations, ratios, proportions, percent, measurement, algebraic concepts, and the ability to visually communicate numerical information.

This course introduces students to the basic tenets of the communication process and the necessity of effective communication in order to achieve academic, professional (career), social, and personal goals. Students will consider factors which influence the achievement of those goals for academic, professional (career), social, and personal success, as well as for the creation of productive learning communities and students' transformation into agile, lifelong learners.