We offer distance learning courses that are recommended for college credit by the NCCRS in the following subjects:
Criminal Justice and Law
Criminal Behavior
(JUS-395)
$249.00Location:
Various; distance learning format.
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Dates:
March 2021 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: explain and analyze various psychological and developmental factors that contribute to criminal behavior; recognize the various types of crime and typologies; apply research and theory to understanding concepts; critically analyze the relationship between criminal behavior and mental health; and describe the sources of information and measurements of crime, including their limitations.
Criminal Behavior (JUS-395) is designed to provide an understanding of criminal behavior and antisocial behavior from a psychological perspective. Contemporary research, theory, and practice concerning the psychology of crime will be explored. Students will learn about the factors associated with the onset and maintenance of antisocial and criminal behavior.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice or Criminal Behavior (5/21).
Criminal Evidence
(JUS-305)
$249.00Location:
Various; distance learning format.
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Dates:
May 2023 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: explain the basic rules of evidence applicable to criminal cases; discuss various methods for impeaching witness testimony; describe the hearsay rule and its exceptions in detail; conceptualize how documentary and physical evidence is admitted at trial; and summarize the rationale for various evidentiary rules.
Criminal Evidence provides students with an overview of the rules of evidence applicable in criminal cases. Major topics include an overview of the criminal trial process; basic evidence concepts, with particular emphasis placed upon the Federal Rules of Evidence, evidence concepts including, but not limited to witness competency and impeachment, hearsay, admissions and confessions, circumstantial evidence, documentary and physical evidence and the exclusionary rule.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or Pre-Law (5/23)
Criminology
(JUS-185)
$249.00Location:
Various; distance learning format.
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Dates:
March 2021 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: analyze and interpret the diversity of social experience associated with criminology and social justice issues, especially as they relate to race, class, gender, age sexual preference, religion and nationality; assess competing theoretical approaches to criminology and social justice issues of publics with differing and multiple interests; specify structural or institutional sources of these criminology and social justice issues; and, propose and assess policies, interventions and/or modes of advocacy that will enact positive change; articulate the applicability of and demonstrate ability to employ a range of research strategies; and articulate the ethical and social justice implications of criminology and justice studies.
Criminology (JUS-185) provides an introduction to the field of criminology, providing an overview of the issues involved in defining, measuring, and explaining crime. Students will learn about the field of criminology, examine general characteristics of crime and criminals, review early and contemporary theories which attempt to explain criminal behavior, and discuss crime in the modern world.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminology, or Criminal Justice (5/21).
Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice
(JUS-250)
$249.00Location:
Various: distance learning format
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced)
Dates:
March 2021 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: categorize the different types of drugs and their impact on individuals; describe the social implications of drug use in society; analyze the effectiveness of drug control strategies and policies; and differentiate drug types, treatment, and interventions used in the Criminal Justice System.
Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice (JUS-250 ) is a study of substance abuse and crime. Topics include the history and classification of drug abuse, the impact of drugs on offense, and criminal justice strategies to manage drug abuse. Upon completion, students should identify various types of drugs and their effect on human behavior and society, treatment modalities within the criminal justice system, and the impact of drug policy on society.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Justice, or Criminal Justice Administration (5/21).
Homeland Security & Terrorism
(JUS-275)
$249.00Location:
Various: distance learning format
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced)
Dates:
March 2021 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the fundamental homeland security management theories; discuss the basic terminology and definitions related to homeland security understanding of emergency management in the United States; demonstrate an understanding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the laws that provide DHS with its authority, including the U.S.A. Patriot Act; compare the critical components of safety and security for homeland security and emergency management; demonstrate an understanding of the homeland security advisory system and crisis communications; and explore technology and science efforts in homeland security.
Homeland Security & Terrorism (JUS-275) covers the historical and contemporary issues interrelating terrorism, intelligence, and homeland security. The course represents not only a robust scholarly approach to the study of terrorism but also incorporates the real-world experience of federal agents, police officers, and soldiers tasked with preventing the next terrorist attack on our country. It is designed to help students develop a working knowledge of people, ideas, organizations, and current issues in the field. This course’s approach provides students with a unified and cutting-edge understanding of terrorism, intelligence, and homeland security and their interrelationship.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Homeland Security (5/21).
Introduction to Criminal Justice
(JUS-175)
$249.00Location:
Various: distance learning format
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced)
Dates:
March 2021 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the history and philosophy of the American criminal justice system; discuss the nature and extent of crime in America; analyze the impact and consequences of crime; evaluate the development, concepts, and functions of law in the criminal justice system; and describe the structure of contemporary federal, state, and local justice agencies and processes.
Introduction to Criminal Justice (JUS-175) is designed to provide an introduction to the criminal justice system. This course’s primary goal is to develop a general understanding of the criminal justice system and its response to crime in society today. Students will consider crime in the United States, explore the criminal justice system (policing, courts, and corrections), and examine several special issues relevant to criminal justice today.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice, Police Administration, Forensic Investigations, Financial Crimes Investigations, Cybersecurity, Criminal Intelligence Analysis (5/21).
Introduction to Forensic Science
(JUS-177)
$249.00Location:
Various: distance learning format
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced)
Dates:
March 2021 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the history and development of forensic science; outline the proper procedures for securing, assessing, and processing crime scenes; describe the proper handling, value, and capabilities of DNA evidence; compare the various types and analysis methods of physical and trace evidence; explain the fundamental analysis of ballistic evidence, tool mark, and other impressions; and discuss the importance of Serology and blood spatter analysis.
Introduction to Forensic Science (JUS-177) examines the principles, theories, and practices of forensic science utilized within the law enforcement community and the American legal system. Forensic science is the study and application of science to the process of law and involves the collection, examination, evaluation and interpretation of evidence. Students will gain a basic understanding of the scientific and analytical approach to determining the evidence’s value related to the court of law.
In the associate degree / certificate category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Forensics, Law, or Forensic Biologic Science (5/21).
Justice Administration
(LAW-275)
$249.00Location:
Various; distance learning format.
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Dates:
March 2021 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: outline the core issues and principles governing the operations of the criminal justice system; evaluate the theoretical formulations that explain crime, its prevention and control, as well as the operations of the criminal justice agencies; develop in-depth knowledge of justice administration; describe the practices and principles of organization and administration of criminal justice organizations; outline the roles and functions of criminal justice personnel; contrast the ethical issues in criminal justice; and list the rights of criminal justice employees.
Justice Administration (LAW-275) is designed to familiarize the student with the theoretical and practical management perspectives embraced by the American criminal justice system. This will include the nature of criminal justice organizations, individual and group behavior within those organizations, processes inherent in those organizations, and areas of criminal justice reform.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Justice Administration (5/21).
Law Enforcement in the 21st Century
( LAW-250)
$249.00Location:
Various; distance learning format.
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Dates:
March 2021 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the origins and development of law enforcement; define traditional policing and police professionalization; provide a fundamental understanding of law enforcement and the law; compare and contrast basic policing functions and units; recognize basic responsibilities of patrol and traffic; apply the laws of search and seizure, arrest, and interrogation; apply the principles of investigation and evidence collection; outline police discretion and behavior; examine policing in multicultural communities; describe the concept of policing the police; examine the concepts of community policing and problem solving; analyze the advances in policing and new technologies; and recognize the standards required for police recruitment and retention.
Law Enforcement in the 21st Century (LAW-250) examines the many difficult decisions that criminal justice professionals and agencies make in an environment of competing interests. The decision making of criminal justice professionals is often impacted by their internal as well as external forces. Emphasis is placed on addressing issues and concerns of our justice process in personal, agencies, social, and criminal justice contexts.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science, or Police Administration (5/21).
Multicultural Law Enforcement
(JUS-210)
$249.00Location:
Various; distance learning format.
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Dates:
March 2021 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: communicate with individuals using verbal and non-verbal methods that recognize diverse cultures, ethnic groups and non-traditional populations; assess social problems and their dynamics within a multicultural context using critical thinking skills; perform functions in a criminal justice profession with respect for diversity and the negative impact of racial problems.
Multicultural Law Enforcement (JUS-210) is designed to provide a comprehensive familiarization with communication styles, customs, language and behavior patterns of various cultures, ethnic groups, and non-traditional populations as employed by and encountered by criminal justice professions; including police, corrections, parole and probation, juvenile and adult caseworkers, private security, loss prevention, private investigators and 911 communications.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or Police Administration (5/21).
Philosophy of Law
(REL-450)
$249.00Location:
Various: distance learning format
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced)
Dates:
June 2024 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Philosophy
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: develop the ability to critically evaluate and compare various legal theories, including natural law, legal positivism, and critical legal studies, and understand their implications for contemporary legal practices; investigate the complex relationship between law and morality, assessing how different philosophical perspectives address issues such as justice, rights, and ethical obligations within legal contexts; enhance skills in interpreting key legal concepts such as justice, rights, duties, and legal reasoning, and apply these concepts to real-world legal issues and case studies; critically examine the structure and functioning of legal institutions, exploring how philosophical principles can inform critiques of legal systems and practices, and proposing potential reforms; and synthesize diverse philosophical perspectives on law to develop a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of legal systems, considering historical, cultural, and social contexts in the analysis.
Philosophy of Law is an undergraduate course that focuses on the fundamental questions and theories surrounding the nature, purpose, and functioning of laws. Students explore the philosophical foundations of legal systems, the relationship between law and morality, and the concepts of justice, rights, and duties. Through critical analysis of classical and contemporary texts, students examine various schools of thought, including natural law theory, legal Positivism, and critical legal studies. Key topics include the definition and purpose of the law; the distinction between law and morality; the nature of legal reasoning and interpretation; the concept of justice and its application in legal contexts; the role of rights and duties in legal frameworks and the critique of legal institutions and practices.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Philosophy, Law, Criminal Justice, or Sociology (6/24).
Police Field Operations
(JUS-333)
$249.00Location:
Various; distance learning format.
Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Dates:
January 2025 - Present.
Instructional Delivery Format:
Online/distance learning
Category:
Criminal Justice and Law
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe the primary roles and responsibilities of patrol officers in law enforcement, including crime prevention, community engagement, and emergency response; analyze various patrol strategies and techniques, such as preventive patrol, directed patrol, and community-oriented policing, and evaluate their effectiveness in different scenarios; discuss the ethical principles and the decision-making processes in police field operations, with an emphasis on professional accountability and public trust; apply principles of effective communication and de-escalation techniques during encounters with diverse individuals and groups, including those in crisis situations; explain the protocols for responding to emergencies, including traffic accidents, natural disasters, and active threat scenarios, and discuss the role of coordination with other first responders; summarize procedures for conducting preliminary investigations, gathering evidence, and documenting incidents in accordance with legal standards and best practices; evaluate the use of force continuum and describe the policies, laws, and ethical considerations guiding its application in field operations; discuss the importance of cultural competence and sensitivity when interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring equitable and respectful treatment; and examine officer safety techniques, including situational awareness, tactical positioning, and stress management, to ensure personal and public safety.
Police Field Operations is an undergraduate course that provides an in-depth exploration of police field operations, focusing on the practical application of law enforcement techniques and strategies. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of patrol officers, including crime prevention, law enforcement, community engagement, and crisis management. The course emphasizes the importance of decision-making, effective communication, and ethical behavior in dynamic and high-stakes environments. Topics include patrol strategies, traffic enforcement, response to emergency situations, investigative techniques, use of force protocols, officer safety, and cultural competence in policing. Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective police field operations and the importance of building trust and collaboration with the communities they serve.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice, Police Field Operations, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or Intelligence Studies (1/25).