Office Hours
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Classes Taught
Fall 2024
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. |
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Course Notes: 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: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14758 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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13225 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Closed |
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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. |
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Course Notes: 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 |
13221 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Closed |
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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 in Public Safety | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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Course Notes: 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 |
14637 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Class Started |
Book Information |
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. |
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Course Notes: 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 |
13228 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
Book Information |
Fall Flex Start 2024
AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 Credits | ||||
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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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Course Notes: 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 |
13231 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/14/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 1 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 2025
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. |
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Course Notes: 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 |
26054 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 22 of 25 |
Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course unless noted. |
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. |
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General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26059 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 22 of 25 |
Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course unless noted. |
AJS205 | Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice | 3 Credits | ||||
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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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Course Notes: 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 |
27158 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
Open 23 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. |
AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 Credits | ||||
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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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Course Notes: 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 |
26065 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 23 of 25 |
Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course unless noted. |
AJS240 | The Correction Function | 3 Credits | ||||
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Examines the history and development of correctional theories and institutions. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: 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 |
26071 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
Open 17 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. |
AJS258 | Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course. |
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General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26056 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
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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