{ "college": "chaffey-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "CJ", "name": "Criminal Justice", "sourceUrl": "https://chaffey.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/19209/20264/18796/20090/20307", "courses": [ { "code": "CJ 1", "subject": "CJ", "number": "1", "title": "Introduction to the Criminal Justice System", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [ "AJ 110" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principles and approaches. Although justice structure and process is examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure and function of US police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, and sentencing and incarceration policies.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210500" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/cj/#cj-1", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-1" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 6, "open": 3, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/cj/#cj-1", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-1" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-1", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-1" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 2", "subject": "CJ", "number": "2", "title": "Concepts of Criminal Law", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [ "AJ 120" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Historical development of criminal law, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions, definitions, classification of crime and application to the criminal justice system. Legal research, study of case law, methodology, and concepts of law as a social force and its effects on social equity in the criminal justice system.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210500" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/cj/#cj-2", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-2" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/cj/#cj-2", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-2" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 4, "open": 4, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-2", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-2" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 3", "subject": "CJ", "number": "3", "title": "Criminal Court Process", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [ "AJ 122" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Examination of the criminal prosecution process from pre-arrest through final disposition, and the associated court actions taken by the defense and prosecution. Roles and responsibilities of law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections, viewed as both independent and collectively operating segments within the criminal justice system. Review of past and current criminal justice procedures as they relate to social justice inequalities and individual Constitutional and procedural rights.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210500" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/cj/#cj-3", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-3" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-3", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-3" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 4", "subject": "CJ", "number": "4", "title": "Community and the Justice System", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [ "AJ 160" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course examines the relationship between multicultural communities and the justice system. It will explore the interactions between criminal justice practitioners and special populations, including LGBTQIA+, women, the elderly, children, the mentally ill, disabled, and immigrants. Analysis of appropriate actions when responding to special populations will be explored, along with alternatives to the use of force. Social skills, de-escalation tactics, relationship building, and collaborating with community partners will be reviewed.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210500" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/cj/#cj-4", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-4" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-4", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-4" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 5", "subject": "CJ", "number": "5", "title": "Legal Aspects of Evidence", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [ "AJ 124" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Origin, development, philosophy, and the constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search, and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and the rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights; and case studies.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210500" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/cj/#cj-5", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-5" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-5", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-5" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 6", "subject": "CJ", "number": "6", "title": "Juvenile Procedures", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [ "AJ 220" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is an examination of the origin, development, and organization of the Juvenile Justice System as it evolved in the American Justice System. The course explores the theories that focus on Juvenile Law, courts and processes, and the constitutional protections extended to juveniles administered in the American Justice System. This course also includes evaluation of factors that contribute to delinquency, as well as those that aid in its prevention/repression.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210500" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-6", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-6" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 7", "subject": "CJ", "number": "7", "title": "Criminal Investigation", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [ "AJ 140" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course addresses the techniques, procedures, and ethical issues in the investigation of crime, including organization of the investigative process, crime scene searches, interviewing and interrogating, surveillance, source of information, utility of evidence, scientific analysis of evidence and the role of the investigator in the trial process. This course also includes the fundamentals of investigation: collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information, fingerprints, polygraphs, follow-up, and case preparation.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210500" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/cj/#cj-7", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-7" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/cj/#cj-7", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-7" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-7", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-7" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 9", "subject": "CJ", "number": "9", "title": "Crime Scene Management and Forensic Evidence", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [ "AJ 150" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "An introduction to the role of forensics in criminal investigations including methods utilized in the forensic analysis of crime scenes, pattern evidence, instruments, firearms, questioned documents and controlled substances.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: No", "TOP Code: 210540" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CJ 10", "subject": "CJ", "number": "10", "title": "Violence in America", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "The exploration of victimization theories, classification of violent crimes, and perpetrator identification. Evaluation of how crimes in America are affecting victims from marginalized communities. Review of primary, secondary and tertiary victimization, inmate violence, workplace violence, school violence, and terrorism are explored.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: No", "TOP Code: 210510" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-10", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-10" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 51", "subject": "CJ", "number": "51", "title": "Introduction to Corrections", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [ "AJ 200" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Philosophical and practical overview of the history, evolution and current practices of the field of corrections, including extensive examination of the roles and responsibilities of the three prongs of the United States criminal justice system. Critical analysis of five correctional philosophies and their impact on correctional systems, processes, clients, case law, and client's rights. Includes a critical examination of the types of correctional institutions and community based programs, and an examination of contemporary correctional issues. Exploration of the diverse career opportunities available at the city, county, state, and federal levels.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210510" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/cj/#cj-51", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-51" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 2, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/cj/#cj-51", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-51" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-51", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-51" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 53", "subject": "CJ", "number": "53", "title": "Correctional Law", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course covers legal aspects of corrections from conviction/commitment to release. Discussion of laws addressing processes of the correctional system and facilities, including county jails, juvenile halls, state prisons, probation, parole, executions, clemency, commutations, and terms of imprisonment. Policy, procedure and regulations governing escapes, treatment and prison records. Survey of correctional programs at the various levels of government from a legal perspective. Legal and due process rights of offenders. This course covers the responsibility of protecting the rights of offenders and the need to protect society.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210510" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CJ 55", "subject": "CJ", "number": "55", "title": "Crime and Delinquency", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course covers an analysis of theories of crime and delinquency with a focus on sociological factors. Sociological factors such as culture, social class, gender, education level, poverty, systemic racism, and minority status will be explored. The course will review the progression of causation theories attributed to crime and delinquency in the criminal justice system. The origin of crime classification will be examined.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: No", "TOP Code: 210510" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/cj/#cj-55", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-55" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 56", "subject": "CJ", "number": "56", "title": "Correctional Interviewing and Counseling", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Powerful and appropriate interviewing and counseling techniques for use with correctional clients, who may include perpetrators, victims, family members, and witnesses. Strategies for dealing with sidetracking, aversion, and defensive responses. Effective use of encouragement, silence, redirection, non-verbal communication, and rapport in interviews. Intervention, counseling, and appropriate referrals in crisis situations. Ethics, boundary, and confidentiality issues encountered by counselors and caseworkers.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210510" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CJ 57", "subject": "CJ", "number": "57", "title": "Probation and Parole", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Overview of the history and philosophical foundations of probation and parole in the United States. Organization and operations of probation and parole agencies as particular segments of the criminal justice system. Probation as part of the judicial process, and parole as part of the corrections system. Theoretical concerns exemplified in probation and parole supervision, as well as the practical aspects of probation and parole services. Review and evaluation of community-based corrections and the programs included in response to criminal behavior. Issues and problems relating to the pre-sentence investigation report, determinate versus indeterminate sentencing, the vast and diverse roles of the probation officer and parole agent, and case law decisions affecting probation and parole practice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: Yes", "TOP Code: 210520" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/cj/#cj-57", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-57" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/cj/#cj-57", "subject": "CJ", "listedAs": "CJ-57" } ] }, { "code": "CJ 58", "subject": "CJ", "number": "58", "title": "Social Equity and the Criminal Justice System", "units": "3", "hours": "48-54 Lecture", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Explore the social justice issues prevalent in the Criminal Justice System; including use of force, disparity in sentencing, civil unrest, mass incarceration, decriminalization of mental illness and drug users, systemic racism, prejudicial biases and other systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Explanation of the impact and effect of stereotypes and prejudice within the system and how it affects its decision makers. Examination of social stratification and perspectives based on race, ethnicity, social and economic class, gender and gender identity as they relate to crime and justice in America. Identification of cultural traditions that may affect the rehabilitation process of the correctional client.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade", "Credit for Prior Learning: No", "TOP Code: 210510" ], "offered": [] } ] }