David Pulido

Residential Faculty - Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice Studies

Office: SC 14 - Room: 15A

831-524-6016 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM8:00 AM - 10:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
  1:30 PM - 3:30 PM  
By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment 

Classes Taught

Summer 2023

AJS230 The Police Function 3 Credits

Theories of procedures and methods of operations of public police with emphasis on discretionary powers available to the working police officer. Career opportunities and current trends in law enforcement presented. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17166

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
07/03/2023 - 08/03/2023

Open

16 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 17166 Students may contact instructor at david.pulido@mesacc.edu

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.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15938

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
07/03/2023 - 08/03/2023

Open

13 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 15938 Students may contact instructor at david.pulido@mesacc.edu

Fall 2023

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.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33829
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

21 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course, unless otherwise indicated

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17161
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

16 of 28
Seats Available

17162

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

16 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 17162 Students may contact instructor at: david.pulido@mesacc.edu

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.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17177

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

16 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 17177 Students may contact instructor at: david.pulido@mesacc.edu

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.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course, unless otherwise indicated

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18753
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Open

21 of 30
Seats Available

Fall Flex Start 2023

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.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course unless noted.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17156

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

17 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at david.pulido@mesacc.edu

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