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AJS100: Police Academy Preparation
– 2 credits
Preparation for individuals entering a police academy as well for those who are in the beginning stages of preparing for a career in law enforcement. Includes principles of policing and job responsibilities. Covers expectations of recruits in the areas of academics, physical fitness, mental and emotional preparation. Emphasis on professional and ethical behavior. Prerequisites: None.
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12514
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- L. Liuzzo
Open
7 of 7 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Six (6) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
– 3 credits
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
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12520
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Palmer
Open
23 of 25 seats available
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- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS107: Patrol Procedures
– 3 credits
Specialized areas of the patrol function, including responding to crowds, riots, bomb threats, intoxication, hazardous materials, fires, and domestic disputes. Prerequisites: None.
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12538
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Smith
Open
11 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS109: Substantive Criminal Law
– 3 credits
Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the common law to modern American criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definition of crimes, common defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense.
Prerequisites: None.
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12522
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Loeffler
Open
22 of 25 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS113: Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices
– 3 credits
Focus on changing the distribution of crime opportunities rather than offender motivation. Topics include application of situational crime prevention strategies, problem-oriented crime control approaches, hot spots policing, and crime prevention through environmental design.
Prerequisites: None.
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12637
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- B. Bewley
Open
22 of 25 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS123: Ethics and the Administration of Justice
– 3 credits
Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Explores issues of how media/social media shape ethics. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: HU
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12565
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Janoff-Faust
Open
13 of 25 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS139: Emergency Response to Terrorism
– 3 credits
Fundamentals of emergency response to suspected terrorist events. Historical perspective of terrorist activities and methods by which responders can identify and protect themselves and the public from these threats. Coordination of responding agencies. Prerequisites: None.
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12641
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Eisen
Open
25 of 25 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS147: Emergency Preparedness
– 3 credits
Emergency preparedness related to natural and man-made disasters. Planning concepts and the planning process; awareness and education programs and strategies for the general community as well as business and industries. Prerequisites: None.
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13129
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Hamas
Open
6 of 7 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS148: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
– 3 credits
Emergency management systems including career opportunities, function, tasks and responsibilities of the emergency management program manager, role of the emergency manager in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Past civil defense and current emergency management systems since evolution from World War II. Prerequisites: None.
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12629
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Heckard
Open
7 of 7 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS149: Hazard Mitigation
– 3 credits
Knowledge and skills required to develop programs to reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards. Prerequisites: None.
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13280
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Hamas
Open
6 of 7 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS162: Domestic Violence
– 3 credits
Explores domestic violence as a social problem within the United States from historical, cultural, political, legal, and law enforcement perspectives. Provides an overview of theories, definitions and causes of, and interventions for domestic violence involving spousal, elder and child abuse along with teen dating violence. Examines the dynamics and effects of domestic violence. Addresses research issues and contemporary domestic violence policy. Prerequisites: None.
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13131
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- D. Sanchez
Open
13 of 15 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS192: Serial Killers and Mass Murderers
– 3 credits
The study of serial killers, mass murderers and their victims. Examines the history and frequency of these crimes, profiles the killers and their victims, explores theories of causation, and discusses the problems and techniques of investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention. Prerequisites: None.
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12649
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Longman
Open
20 of 25 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS195: International and Domestic Terrorism
– 3 credits
An overview of the history, structure, goals, and activities of domestic and international terrorist groups. Explores theories explaining terrorism and reviews methods used to combat it. Prerequisites: None.
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12635
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- Y. Normandin
Open
11 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS200: Current Issues In Criminal Justice
– 3 credits
Examines current issues, techniques and trends in the Criminal Justice System. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
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12197
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- T. Meadows
Open
3 of 3 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS201: Rules of Evidence
– 3 credits
A practical insight into the rules of evidence to include how to recognize evidence: the general rules governing admissibility of evidence; the hearsay rule and its exceptions; the use of documentary evidence, written memoranda, photographs, recordings and electronic surveillance; corpus delicti; opinion evidence, circumstantial evidence, evidential privileges. Prerequisites: None.
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12643
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Smith
Open
8 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS205: Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice
– 3 credits
Overview of effective communication for criminal justice agencies. Covers the communication process and flow. Written communication emphasized with report writing, including characteristics of reports and field notes, and the importance and uses of each. Form, style, and procedures for writing various reports, including elements of composition, required substance, proper and improper conclusions, and descriptions of persons and property. Prerequisites: None.
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12524
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Janoff-Faust
Open
9 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS210: Constitutional Law
– 3 credits
An examination of the U.S. Constitution as it relates to the law enforcement function. Includes statutory law and judicial decisions governing the areas of arrest, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination and other constitutional guarantees. Required in AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.
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12530
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- K. Swafford
Open
22 of 25 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS212: Juvenile Justice Procedures
– 3 credits
Examines the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency to the present. Including but not limited to the history, jurisdictions, terminology, procedures, and institutions of the juvenile justice system. Prerequisites: None.
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12644
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Loeffler
Open
9 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS213: Evidence Technology: Fingerprints
– 3 credits
Covers the fundamental principles of fingerprints, including the history of fingerprint classification, the biology of friction ridge skin, pattern analysis, comparison, and identification as well as their application in significant court cases. Also includes techniques for obtaining inked prints and developing and preserving latent prints. Prerequisites: None.
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13805
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Mathews
Open
5 of 7 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS214: Evidence Technology/Photography
– 3 credits
The use of photography and other aids in identification and preservation of evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, and impressions. Techniques in crime scene and traffic accident photography. Prerequisites: None.
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13724
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Mathews
Open
4 of 7 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
A DSLR Camera is helpful but not required.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS225: Criminology
– 3 credits
Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders. Required in the AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
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12532
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Janoff-Faust
Open
8 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS230: The Police Function
– 3 credits
An examination of the history, organization, procedures, and methods of operation of public policing in the United States. Career opportunities and current challenges in law enforcement presented. Prerequisites: None.
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12544
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- R. Johnson
Open
9 of 15 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS240: The Correction Function
– 3 credits
Examines the history and development of correctional theories and institutions. Prerequisites: None.
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12550
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Smith
Open
10 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS255: Mental Health Conditions and the Criminal Justice System
– 3 credits
An introduction to methods police, court, and correctional personnel employ specific to those with mental health conditions. Covers various types of mental health conditions and police emergency responses to persons in crisis. Examines how criminal and civil courts intersect with persons diagnosed with mental disorders; includes diversion programs and the correctional response both within the community and under confinement. Prerequisites: None.
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12639
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- L. Judd
Open
5 of 7 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS258: Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety
– 3 credits
Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention and management, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes violent crimes, sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, developing effective coping skills of victims and responders, appropriate community resources, and the cultural responsiveness of the justice system.
General Education Designations: C, SB
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12552
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- D. Sanchez
Open
5 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS260: Procedural Criminal Law
– 3 credits
Concerned with the understanding of procedural criminal law. Examines the processes and procedures followed by law enforcement, attorneys, and the courts in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders. Examines the rationale underlying major court holdings impacting the criminal justice process, the procedural requirements that stem from these holdings and their effect on the daily operations of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: None.
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12528
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- R. Johnson
Open
5 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS270: Community Relations
– 3 credits
Examination, recognition and understanding of community problems; community action programs; methods of coping with human behavior, victimology, conflict and communication; ethnic and minority cultures and environments; the community and relationships with the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
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12534
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- T. Meadows
Open
2 of 3 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS275: Criminal Investigation I
– 3 credits
Introduction to the theory of criminal investigation. Examines crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing, and basic investigative techniques. Prerequisites: None.
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12536
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- N. Ojeda
Open
9 of 15 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS290BN: Courtroom Testimony Seminar
– 1 credit
Courtroom demeanor and protocol. Role and primary functions of witness and legal counsels. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
16743
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Mathews
Open
8 of 11 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Four (4) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AJS100: Police Academy Preparation – 2 credits
Preparation for individuals entering a police academy as well for those who are in the beginning stages of preparing for a career in law enforcement. Includes principles of policing and job responsibilities. Covers expectations of recruits in the areas of academics, physical fitness, mental and emotional preparation. Emphasis on professional and ethical behavior. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12514
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Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
7 of 7 seats available |
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AJS101: Introduction to Criminal Justice – 3 credits
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12520
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Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
23 of 25 seats available |
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AJS107: Patrol Procedures – 3 credits
Specialized areas of the patrol function, including responding to crowds, riots, bomb threats, intoxication, hazardous materials, fires, and domestic disputes. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12538
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
11 of 11 seats available |
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AJS109: Substantive Criminal Law – 3 credits
Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the common law to modern American criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definition of crimes, common defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense.
Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12522
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
22 of 25 seats available |
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AJS113: Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices – 3 credits
Focus on changing the distribution of crime opportunities rather than offender motivation. Topics include application of situational crime prevention strategies, problem-oriented crime control approaches, hot spots policing, and crime prevention through environmental design.
Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12637
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
22 of 25 seats available |
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AJS123: Ethics and the Administration of Justice – 3 credits
Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Explores issues of how media/social media shape ethics. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: HU
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12565
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
13 of 25 seats available |
|
AJS139: Emergency Response to Terrorism – 3 credits
Fundamentals of emergency response to suspected terrorist events. Historical perspective of terrorist activities and methods by which responders can identify and protect themselves and the public from these threats. Coordination of responding agencies. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12641
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
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AJS147: Emergency Preparedness – 3 credits
Emergency preparedness related to natural and man-made disasters. Planning concepts and the planning process; awareness and education programs and strategies for the general community as well as business and industries. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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13129
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
6 of 7 seats available |
|
AJS148: Fundamentals of Emergency Management – 3 credits
Emergency management systems including career opportunities, function, tasks and responsibilities of the emergency management program manager, role of the emergency manager in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Past civil defense and current emergency management systems since evolution from World War II. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12629
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
7 of 7 seats available |
|
AJS149: Hazard Mitigation – 3 credits
Knowledge and skills required to develop programs to reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13280
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
6 of 7 seats available |
|
AJS162: Domestic Violence – 3 credits
Explores domestic violence as a social problem within the United States from historical, cultural, political, legal, and law enforcement perspectives. Provides an overview of theories, definitions and causes of, and interventions for domestic violence involving spousal, elder and child abuse along with teen dating violence. Examines the dynamics and effects of domestic violence. Addresses research issues and contemporary domestic violence policy. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13131
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
13 of 15 seats available |
|
AJS192: Serial Killers and Mass Murderers – 3 credits
The study of serial killers, mass murderers and their victims. Examines the history and frequency of these crimes, profiles the killers and their victims, explores theories of causation, and discusses the problems and techniques of investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12649
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
20 of 25 seats available |
|
AJS195: International and Domestic Terrorism – 3 credits
An overview of the history, structure, goals, and activities of domestic and international terrorist groups. Explores theories explaining terrorism and reviews methods used to combat it. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12635
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
11 of 11 seats available |
|
AJS200: Current Issues In Criminal Justice – 3 credits
Examines current issues, techniques and trends in the Criminal Justice System. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12197
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
3 of 3 seats available |
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AJS201: Rules of Evidence – 3 credits
A practical insight into the rules of evidence to include how to recognize evidence: the general rules governing admissibility of evidence; the hearsay rule and its exceptions; the use of documentary evidence, written memoranda, photographs, recordings and electronic surveillance; corpus delicti; opinion evidence, circumstantial evidence, evidential privileges. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12643
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 11 seats available |
|
AJS205: Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice – 3 credits
Overview of effective communication for criminal justice agencies. Covers the communication process and flow. Written communication emphasized with report writing, including characteristics of reports and field notes, and the importance and uses of each. Form, style, and procedures for writing various reports, including elements of composition, required substance, proper and improper conclusions, and descriptions of persons and property. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12524
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 11 seats available |
|
AJS210: Constitutional Law – 3 credits
An examination of the U.S. Constitution as it relates to the law enforcement function. Includes statutory law and judicial decisions governing the areas of arrest, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination and other constitutional guarantees. Required in AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12530
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
22 of 25 seats available |
|
AJS212: Juvenile Justice Procedures – 3 credits
Examines the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency to the present. Including but not limited to the history, jurisdictions, terminology, procedures, and institutions of the juvenile justice system. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12644
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 11 seats available |
|
AJS213: Evidence Technology: Fingerprints – 3 credits
Covers the fundamental principles of fingerprints, including the history of fingerprint classification, the biology of friction ridge skin, pattern analysis, comparison, and identification as well as their application in significant court cases. Also includes techniques for obtaining inked prints and developing and preserving latent prints. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13805
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
5 of 7 seats available |
|
AJS214: Evidence Technology/Photography – 3 credits
The use of photography and other aids in identification and preservation of evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, and impressions. Techniques in crime scene and traffic accident photography. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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13724
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
4 of 7 seats available |
|
AJS225: Criminology – 3 credits
Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders. Required in the AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12532
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 11 seats available |
|
AJS230: The Police Function – 3 credits
An examination of the history, organization, procedures, and methods of operation of public policing in the United States. Career opportunities and current challenges in law enforcement presented. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12544
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 15 seats available |
|
AJS240: The Correction Function – 3 credits
Examines the history and development of correctional theories and institutions. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12550
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
10 of 11 seats available |
|
AJS255: Mental Health Conditions and the Criminal Justice System – 3 credits
An introduction to methods police, court, and correctional personnel employ specific to those with mental health conditions. Covers various types of mental health conditions and police emergency responses to persons in crisis. Examines how criminal and civil courts intersect with persons diagnosed with mental disorders; includes diversion programs and the correctional response both within the community and under confinement. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12639
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
5 of 7 seats available |
|
AJS258: Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety – 3 credits
Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention and management, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes violent crimes, sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, developing effective coping skills of victims and responders, appropriate community resources, and the cultural responsiveness of the justice system.
General Education Designations: C, SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12552
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
5 of 11 seats available |
|
AJS260: Procedural Criminal Law – 3 credits
Concerned with the understanding of procedural criminal law. Examines the processes and procedures followed by law enforcement, attorneys, and the courts in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders. Examines the rationale underlying major court holdings impacting the criminal justice process, the procedural requirements that stem from these holdings and their effect on the daily operations of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12528
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
5 of 11 seats available |
|
AJS270: Community Relations – 3 credits
Examination, recognition and understanding of community problems; community action programs; methods of coping with human behavior, victimology, conflict and communication; ethnic and minority cultures and environments; the community and relationships with the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12534
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
2 of 3 seats available |
|
AJS275: Criminal Investigation I – 3 credits
Introduction to the theory of criminal investigation. Examines crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing, and basic investigative techniques. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12536
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 15 seats available |
|
AJS290BN: Courtroom Testimony Seminar – 1 credit
Courtroom demeanor and protocol. Role and primary functions of witness and legal counsels. Prerequisites: None.
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16743
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
07/07 –
08/11
Summer 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 11 seats available |
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