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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Criminal Evidence CRJ 225 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search
and seizure; kinds of degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting rights and case studies.
Preventions and Control of Delinquency CRJ 226 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Survey and evaluation of police programs designed to prevent juvenile delinquency. Techniques of enforcement relative to the control of
delinquency; investigation procedures in individual cases of delinquency and methods of referral to related agencies.
Research Methods in Criminal Justice CRJ 229 3.00
Prerequisite: CRJ 101 and 102.
Must take APST 207 prior to or concurrently. Techniques commonly utilized in criminal justice research, emphasis on research design,
methods of data collection, measurement of variables, and validity and reliability. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree
of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Defensive Tactics CRJ 229R 1.00 - 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Protection against persons armed with dangerous and/or deadly weapons; demonstration and drill in a limited number of holds and come
alongs; restraint of prisoners and the mentally ill; fundamental use of baton.
Introduction to Physical Evidence CRJ 265 3.00 - 4.00
Prerequisite: None
An overview of the forensic sciences. The role of science in the utilization of physical evidence in matters of criminal and civil law.
Emphasis is placed on the value and assistance of modern scientific knowledge to the investigation. Includes laboratory demonstrations
and direct experience examining physical evidence. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.
Introduction to Criminology CRJ 270 3.00
Prerequisite: None
The course includes a brief history of the theories of criminology, the police, and the offender, with particular emphasis given to criminal
career perspectives, detailing from a sociological standpoint, types of offenders who commit specific offenses.
Selected Topics in Criminal Justice CRJ 285 1.00 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
Selected topics in criminal justice. A course intended to provide flexibility in the criminal justice/correction program. Course subject will
vary and cover critical and current issues in criminal justice. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within
the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Law and Justice CRJ 289 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Survey of law and justice from a multi-disciplinary perspective with special emphasis on comparative justice systems, race, ethnicity, and
gender.
Internship in Criminal Justice CRJ 290 1.00 - 8.00
Prerequisite: None
Work with selected law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies, or security organizations; scheduling to occur during the final
semester for the student in the program. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in
the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Special Topics CRJ 299 1.00 - 3.00
Prerequisite: CRJ 101 and 102.
Introduction to a selected major topic or issue of importance for students in law enforcement, courts or corrections.
CULINARY ARTS
Sanitation/HACCP CUL 100 2.00
Prerequisite: None
Course covers all aspects of food service sanitation, but focuses on causes and prevention of food-borne illness and the implementation of
HACCP quality assurance systems. Instruction includes lecture, demonstrations and special projects. Each student takes the National
Registry Food Service Manager Certification exam. Passing this confers both NRA (Nevada Restaurant Association) and Washoe County
Food Service Manager certification.
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.