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Classes Taught
Fall 2022
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 Credits | ||||
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| 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 fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course unless noted. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30215 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 10/14/2022 |
Class Started |
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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. |
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| AJS225 | Criminology | 3 Credits | ||||
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| 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. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course, unless otherwise indicated |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28251 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 10/14/2022 |
Class Started |
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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. |
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| AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 Credits | ||||
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| 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 fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28232 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Class Started |
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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. |
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| AJS258 | Victimology and Crisis Management | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, effective coping skills, appropriate community resources and the responsiveness of the justice system. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course, unless otherwise indicated |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28248 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Sa |
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Introduction to the theory of criminal investigation. Examines crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing, and basic investigative techniques. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course, unless otherwise indicated |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28246 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. |
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Winter Intersession 2022
| AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | 3 Credits | ||||
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| 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: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29995 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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12/19/2022 - 01/13/2023 |
Open 24 of 25 |
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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. |
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| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Introduction to the theory of criminal investigation. Examines crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing, and basic investigative techniques. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30921 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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12/19/2022 - 01/13/2023 |
Open 22 of 25 |
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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. |
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Spring 2023
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 Credits | ||||
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| 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 fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28197 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Open 25 of 25 |
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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. |
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| AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | 3 Credits | ||||
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| 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: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28203 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Open 24 of 25 |
28199 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Open 27 of 30 |
| AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 Credits | ||||
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| 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 fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28206 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 25 of 25 |
| AJS240 | The Correction Function | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Examines the history and development of correctional theories and institutions. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28217 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 30 of 30 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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