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Incident Management EPT-150Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication…
This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command and control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System.
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Inspections and Codes FIP-136Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include…
This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include review of fire and building codes, writing inspection reports, identifying hazards, plan reviews, site sketches, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a fire code compliance inspection and produce a written report.
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Interviews/Interrogations CJC-120Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 2
This course covers basic and special techniques employed in criminal justice interviews and interrogations. Emphasis is placed on the interview/interrogation…
This course covers basic and special techniques employed in criminal justice interviews and interrogations. Emphasis is placed on the interview/interrogation process, including interpretation of verbal and physical behavior and legal perspectives. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct interviews/interrogations in a legal, efficient, and professional manner and obtain the truth from suspects, witnesses, and victims.
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Introduction to Criminal Justice CJC-111Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy…
This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options.
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Introduction to Fire Protection FIP-120Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history,…
This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, curriculum, and related subjects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the fire protection field.
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Introduction to Loss Prevention CJC-151Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the concepts and methods related to commercial and private security systems. Topics include the historical, philosophical,…
This course introduces the concepts and methods related to commercial and private security systems. Topics include the historical, philosophical, and legal basis of security, with emphasis on security surveys, risk analysis, and associated functions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and understand security systems, risk management, and the laws relative to loss prevention.
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Investigative Photography CJC-114Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 2
This course covers the operation of digital photographic equipment and its application to criminal justice. Topics include the use of digital cameras,…
This course covers the operation of digital photographic equipment and its application to criminal justice. Topics include the use of digital cameras, storage of digital images, the retrieval of digital images and preparation of digital images as evidence. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and explain the role and use of digital photography, image storage and retrieval in criminal investigations.
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Investigative Principles CJC-221Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 4
This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering…
This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report preparation, and courtroom presentation.
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Juvenile Justice CJC-113Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice system, treatment…
This course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice system, treatment and prevention programs, special areas and laws unique to juveniles, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/procedures, function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, processing/detention of juveniles, and case disposition.
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Law Enforcement Operations CJC-121Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related…
This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law enforcement operations.
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Local Government Finance FIP-228Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies,…
This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department.
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Managing Fire Services FIP-276APublic Safety Services Credit Hours: 2
This course provides an overview of fire department operative services. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management…
This course provides an overview of fire department operative services. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles, meeting NFPA 1021.
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Mitigation & Preparedness EPT-130Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the mitigation and preparation techniques and methods necessary to minimize the impact of natural, technological, and man-made…
This course introduces the mitigation and preparation techniques and methods necessary to minimize the impact of natural, technological, and man-made disasters. Topics include hazard identification and mapping, design and construction applications, financial incentives, insurance, structural controls, preparation, planning, assessment, implementation, and exercises. Upon completion students should be able to develop a mitigation and preparedness plan.
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Organization & Administration CJC-215Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the components and functions of organization and administration as it applies to the agencies of the criminal justice system.…
This course introduces the components and functions of organization and administration as it applies to the agencies of the criminal justice system. Topics include operations/functions of organizations; recruiting, training, and retention of personnel; funding and budgeting; communications; span of control and discretion; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss the basic components and functions of a criminal justice organization and its administrative operations.
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Response & Recovery EPT-210Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in response and recovery efforts to major disasters.…
This course introduces the basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in response and recovery efforts to major disasters. Topics include federal, state, and local roles and responsibilities in major disaster, response, and recovery work, with an emphasis on governmental coordination. Upon completion, students should be able to implement a disaster response plan and assess the needs of those involved in a major disaster.
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Sociology of Disaster EPT-120Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and…
This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and organizational behaviors, long disaster impact on communities, disaster warning, and evacuation considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and predict the impact of disaster-related human behavior.
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Substance Abuse CJC-213Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course is a study of substance abuse in our society. Topics include the history and classifications of drug abuse and the social, physical,…
This course is a study of substance abuse in our society. Topics include the history and classifications of drug abuse and the social, physical, and psychological impact of drug abuse. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various types of drugs, their effects on human behavior and society, and treatment modalities.
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Terrorism and Emergency Management EPT-220Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course covers preparing for, responding to, and safely mitigating terrorism incidents. Topics include the history of terrorism, scene hazards,…
This course covers preparing for, responding to, and safely mitigating terrorism incidents. Topics include the history of terrorism, scene hazards, evidence preservation, risk assessment, roles and responsibilities, explosive recognition, and terrorism planning. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the threat of terrorism and operate within the emergency management framework at a terrorism incident.
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Trace Evidence CJC-146Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a study of trace evidence as it relates to forensic science. Topics include collection, packaging, and preservation of trace…
This course provides a study of trace evidence as it relates to forensic science. Topics include collection, packaging, and preservation of trace evidence from crime scenes such as bombings, fires and other scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of trace evidence collection, preservation and submission to the crime laboratory.
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Victimology CJC-214Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the study of victims. Emphasis is placed on roles/characteristics of victims, victim interaction with the criminal justice…
This course introduces the study of victims. Emphasis is placed on roles/characteristics of victims, victim interaction with the criminal justice system and society, current victim assistance programs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and identify victims, the uniqueness of victims’ roles, and current victim assistance programs.