138 Chabot College 2024-2026 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, ADMJ 50 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 Units This is an introductory course that examines the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. The course covers the history, theory, and philosophy of administration of justice and the evolution of the principles, operational practices, and structure of the police, courts, and corrections agencies. Particular emphasis is placed on crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, and the challenges and opportunities for law enforcement in an increasingly diverse society. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal processes, and sentencing and incarceration policies. Lecture: 54 hours 54 Investigative Reporting 3 Units Investigative reports with emphasis upon accuracy and necessary details. Includes arrest reports, incident reports and miscellaneous field reports. Techniques and methods used to cover information; how to analyze and present information in a clear and concise report. Lecture: 54 hours 55 Introduction to Correctional Science 3 Units This course focuses on the major programs within the corrections component of the criminal justice system. It includes analysis of probation, institutional treatment, parole, and community corrections programs. Development of corrections philosophy, theory, and practice will be presented with emphasis on constitutional rights of offenders. Exploration also includes alternatives to punishment, rates of recidivism, types of correctional institutions, and impact on the criminal justice system. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 60 Criminal Law 3 Units This course offers an analysis of the doctrine of criminal liability in the United States and classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, elements of particular crimes, and defenses to crime. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law and will include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crime. Lecture: 54 hours 61 Evidence 3 Units This course examines the origins, development, philosophy and the constitutional basis for the rules of evidence. During the course of the semester, we will explore the rules and policies governing the kinds of information which can be received at trial, how evidence can be properly developed and obtained by law enforcement officers, and how evidence may be considered by the judge and/or jury. Topics are considered from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50, ADMJ 60 63 Criminal Investigation 3 Units 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. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 and ADMJ 60 70 Community Relations 3 Units This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. Topics include crime prevention, restorative justice, conflict resolution, ethics, and current best practices to enhance public safety while building trust. Students will also engage in analysis of strategies that affect agency culture, policy, administrative process, transparency, community engagement, and interactions with various populations. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 74 Gangs and Drugs 2 Units Definition of a gang and gang activity. Historical and cultural aspects. Inter-relationships among local, national and international gangs, including prison gangs. Gang activity in relation to drug trafficking. Lecture: 36 hours 79 Homicide Investigation 3 Units Analysis of the death case in order to arrive at the true cause and manner of the death, whether it be murder, suicide, accidental or natural. Emphasis on importance to investigation of the death scene. Lecture: 54 hours 80 Criminal Court Process 3 Units This course examines due process and the constitutional, statutory and rule-based issues that arise in the formal processing of a criminal case from pre-arrest through trial and appeal. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50, ADMJ 60 85 Introduction to Forensics 3 Units This course provides an introduction to the role of forensics in criminal investigations. It examines the methods utilized in the forensic analysis of crime scenes, pattern evidence, instruments, firearms, documents and controlled substances. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 89 Family Violence 3 Units Origins of violence in the family including child abuse from the administration of justice perspective. Specific types of violent interactions and abuse among family members and responsible adults. Emphasis on techniques for use by peace officers and other social service professionals to intervene effectively. Lecture: 54 hours
