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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS / COLLEGE CREDIT
CJD 1468*
Youthful Offenders, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
A course designed to provide the student with an overview
and awareness of Florida youthful offender programs to include; facilities and
specialized programs, staff-inmate relations, one-way/two-way communications
and effective communications and effective communications skills, positive
characteristics for staff working with youthful offenders; the helping
relationship inventory, local treatment programs, opportunities and
alternatives, treatment problem solving and other techniques relating to
youthful offenders.
CJD 1501*
Criminal Justice Instructor Techniques, 5 semester hours, 60 lec., 20
lab. (Offered as needed)
A basic course in instrumental principles designed to
equip the law enforcement specialist with techniques of classroom and field
training methods.
CJD 1602*
Drug Awareness, 3 credits, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
This course is a part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
approved Advanced Training Program. It is designed to familiarize students with
common drug abuse terms, classes of drugs, pharmacological information relating
to commonly used and abused chemicals and their effects, an overview on use
patterns and characteristics of drug abusers, how to troubleshoot and deal with
problems that develop among abusers and effective presentation skills.
CJD 1610*
Criminal Investigative Techniques, 3 semester hours, 34 lec. (Offered
as needed)
A course designed to provide the student with instruction in Florida
investigative concepts and techniques, use of evidence and related matters.
CJD 1615*
Police Radar Operator, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
This course is sanctioned by the Florida Police Standards and Training
Commission and meets requirements of Chapter 943.14(10(a), Florida Statutes. It
is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the basic knowledge and
skills needed for proper operation of radar speed measurement devices.
CJD 1617*
Basic Laser Certification, 3 semester hours, 45 lec., 45 lab.
(Offered as needed)
This course is designed to qualify students and especially
in-service law enforcement officers in the use, principles, and overviews of
using a Laser Speed Measurement Device. It will include instruction on the
relationships of speed offenses and motor vehicle crashes, the principles of
laser based speed measurements, as well as courtroom testimony, case law, and a
classroom practicum. Prerequisite: Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
CJD 1618*
Radar to Laser Operations, 1 semester hours, 15 lec., 15 lab.
(Offered as needed)
This is a course for radar certified law enforcement
officers in the use, principles, and overviews of a Laser Speed Measurement
Device. It will include instruction on the relationship of speed offenses and
motor vehicle crashes, the principles of laser based speed measurements, as
well as courtroom testimony, case law, and classroom practice. Prerequisite:
CJD 1615 Police Radar Operator or equivalent.
CJD 1621*
Officer Survival Techniques, 2 semester hours, 30 lec. (Offered as
needed)
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission specialized Training Program. It is designed to prepare law
enforcement officers for police operations involving street survival techniques
and procedures to include (but not limited to) firearms training, hostage
situations, raids, individual survival techniques, special survival exercises.
CJD 1625*
Special Tactical Problems for Law Enforcement, 3 semester hours, 45
lec. (Offered as needed)
This course is a part of the Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Commission Advanced Training Program. It is designed to
prepare law enforcement officers for police operations which involve special
tactical situations and will include; importance of physical well-being in the
Criminal Justice setting, an overview of Florida local disaster procedures,
civil disorder patterns, special task force unit operations, special crime
areas and practical exercises.
CJD 1680*
Florida Criminal Law, 5 semester hours, 80 lec. (Offered as needed)
A
course designed to provide the student with an overview of criminal law, laws
of arrest, rules of evidence, etc. concerning Florida law.
CJD 1700*
Criminal Justice Legal I, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
Criminal Justice Legal I provides an introductory overview of the
Criminal Justice System and a history of law. The foundation and basic
components of law are studied with specific focus upon officer application.
Court procedure and testimony are examined. Objectives are addressed as
specified by the Criminal Justice Standards Training Commission.
CJD 1701*
Criminal Justice Legal II, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
Constitutional Law and its application to the public and officers are
examined. Law - including evidence procedures, arrest laws, search and seizure,
and various statutory laws that are common to Police and Correctional officers
- are studied. Emphasis is given to elements of various crimes. Various civil
law applications are covered. Civil and criminal liability of officers is
studied. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice
Standards and Training commission.
CJD 1702*
Criminal Justice Communications, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered
as needed)
The report-writing process - from the interview, statement taking,
and note-taking, through the final report product - is covered with practical
exercises included. The differences between interviewing and interrogation are
explored. Interpersonal skills in communication are covered along with radio
and telephone procedures. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal
Justice Standards and Training Commission.
CJD 1703*
Criminal Justice Interpersonal Skills I, 3 semester hours, 45 lec.
(Offered as needed)
Community relations techniques and courtesy are addressed
with emphasis given to crime prevention. The needs of various groups within
society are addressed including: juveniles, the elderly, ethnic and cultural
groups, the mentally ill and retarded, the physically handicapped, and
substance abusers. Intervention techniques for various situations including:
suicide, domestic violence, and other crises are studied, with practical
exercises. Stress recognition and reduction are included. Objectives are
addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission.
CJD 1704*
Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics, 4 semester hours, 45 lec., 30
lab. (Offered as needed)
Instruction includes the techniques used for an
officer's personal safety and those necessary to subdue, search, and then
transport resisting individuals. The use of restraining devices, impact
weapons, and pressure points are covered. Objectives are addressed as specified
by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
CJD 1705A*
Criminal Justice Weapons, 3 semester hours, 30 lec., 30 lab.
(Offered as needed)
Criminal Justice Weapons includes instruction in the use of
officer firearms including handguns and shotguns. Safety procedures and
ammunition use are covered in lecture. Instruction includes the use of chemical
agents, with practical exercises included. Objectives are addressed as
specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
CJD 1721*
Law Enforcement Patrol, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
Law Enforcement Patrol addresses the skills and techniques that are needed by
officers daily to do patrol tactics and respond to various types of calls.
Methods of approach to various high-risk situations are explored, with
practical exercises included. Unusual occurrence events, including
fire-fighting and crowd control are addressed. Objectives are addressed as
specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
CJD 1722*
Law Enforcement Traffic, 3 semester hours, 5 lec. (Offered as needed)
Law Enforcement Traffic studies traffic enforcement and control, with the
inclusion of DUI offenses and enforcement. Traffic accident investigation,
scene management, and reporting procedures are studied. Objectives are
addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission.
CJD 1723*
Law Enforcement Vehicle Operation, 3 semester hours, 30 lec., 15 lab.
(Offered as needed)
The components of the police driving environment are
explored, and practical exercises on the driving range are conducted.
Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission.
CJD 1724*
Law Enforcement Investigations, 4 semester hours, 60 lec. (Offered as
needed)
Law Enforcement Investigations addresses investigation of various
crimes, including property crimes, persons crimes, narcotics offenses, vice,
organized crime, terrorist activity, bombing incidents, and death
investigations. Techniques are developed from the initial observation methods
through the processing of the crime scene and case preparation. Florida's
computer network is studied as an information source. Objectives are addressed
as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
CJD 1740*
Criminal Justice Interpersonal Skills II, 3 semester hours, 45 lec.
(Offered as needed)
The interpersonal skills needed by officers to understand
the incarcerated society are explored, with emphasis upon supervision methods.
Inmate adjustment and the various segments of the society are studied. The
course includes the study of homosexuality, female inmates, deception and
manipulation by inmates, and institutional criminalities. Objectives are
addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission.
CJD 1741*
Correctional Emergency Preparedness, 2 semester hours, 30 lec.
(Offered as needed)
Skills needed for riot and disturbance control and
fire-fighting are studied and practiced. Lecture includes methods of riot
prevention, handling of unusual occurrences, what to do if taken hostage, and
emergency procedures. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal
Justice Standards and Training Commission.
CJD 1742*
Correctional Operations, 4 semester hours, 60 lec. (Offered as
needed)
The operation of correctional facilities is studied - including the
intake of new inmates, all aspects of their daily care, institutional
procedures, and techniques utilized by officers to do daily tasks. Objectives
are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission.
CJD 1930
Human Diversity Workshop, 2 semester hours, 30 lec. (Offered as
needed)
This course is designed to enhance the participant's awareness of their
own cultural rules and predispositions and how these cultural influences come
into play in common interactions with others. This awareness is used to develop
the participants' understanding of issues related to human diversity: gender,
race, ethnicity, etc. The program also presents basic skills and knowledge
related to interacting with diverse individuals and groups.
CJD 1956
Post Pursuit Tactics, 3 semester hours, 30 lec., 15 lab. (Offered as
needed)
Course is designed to instruct public safety professionals how to
combat post pursuit stress syndrome and to effectively channel stress in a
positive manner at the termination of a high speed pursuit. Prerequisite: Must
be a certified law enforcement officer.
CJD 1957
Post Pursuit Trainer Techniques, 1 semester hour, 15 lec. (Offered as
needed)
Course is designed to instruct public safety professionals how to teach
methods to combat post-pursuit stress syndrome and to effective channel stress
in a positive manner at the termination of a high speed pursuit. Prerequisite:
Must be a certified law enforcement officer.
CJD 2254*
First Responder for Law Enforcement, 3 semester hours, 45 lec.
(Offered as needed)
This course is designed primarily to qualify in-service law
enforcement and correctional officers in the area of first responder to medical
emergencies to include: introduction to first responder training, overview of
the human body, diagnostic signs of patient examination, airway care &
pulmonary resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, shock, bleeding,
primary patient care and injuries.
CJD 2301
Ethics in Criminal Justice, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
An overview of ethical considerations applied to the criminal justice
profession.
CJD 2310*
Criminal Justice Supervision, 5 semester hours, 80 lec. (Offered as
needed)
A career development course for full time police officers designed to
train the line supervisor.
CJD 2320*
Criminal Justice Management, 5 credits, 80 lec. (Offered as needed)
An advanced course designed to train criminal justice supervisors in the
techniques and procedures necessary for middle managers.
CJD 2470*
Emergency Preparedness for Correctional, 3 semester hours, 45 lec.
(Offered as needed)
This course is designed to qualify in-service correctional
officers and correctional support personnel in the area of emergency
preparedness, to include; emergency plans, specifics on disturbances and
disorder planning, hostage plans and situations, factors affecting emergency
planning and management and leadership.
CJD 2603*
Sex Crimes, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and expertise
to effectively deal with various sex offenders. It deals with the magnitude of
the problem, investigation and physical evidence. It also addresses victim
considerations and legal aspects through court presentation. Prerequisite:
Certified Law Enforcement or Corrections Officer.
CJD 2605
Traffic Homicide Investigation, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
Course content covers traffic homicide investigation skills to include
reconstruction, meets Florida Justice Standards and training certification
requirements for career development.
CJD 2626*
Hostage Negotiations for Criminal Justice, 3 semester hours, 45 lec.
(Offered as needed)
This course is designed to qualify in-service law
enforcement and correctional officers and support personnel in the area of
hostage negotiations, to include; introduction to the problem, types of hostage
negotiations principles, communications principles, intelligence gathering,
abnormal behavior and participant performance exercises.
CJD 2630*
Firearms Instructor, 2 semester hours, 15 lec./30 lab (Offered as
needed)
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and
expertise to instruct untrained students in the proper use of firearms, range
safety, and weapon maintenance. The student shall also be instructed in legal
aspects and range management. Prerequisite: CJD 1501 Instructor Techniques or
equivalent.
CJD 2632*
Field Training Officer Techniques, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered
as needed)
Designed to introduce the criminal justice student (law enforcement
and corrections) to all aspects of field training and evaluation programs to
include adult learning and instruction, evaluation, role responsibilities and
characteristics of the Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) communications
techniques, counseling techniques, legal and ethical issues and human
motivation. This is course number 51 in the series approved by the Florida
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Advanced Courses.
CJD 2670*
Confidential Informants, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
This course is designed for in-service law enforcement, correctional
officers and support personnel to qualify them in the area of development of
confidential informants and other sources of information, to include;
definition and management of an informant program, legal aspects of dealing
with informants, and the development of other sources of investigative
information.
CJD 2681*
Court Case Preparation and Court Presentation, 3 semester hours, 45
lec. (Offered as needed)
Fundamentals of criminal case preparation and court
presentation for the law enforcement and/or correctional officer to include
case files, pre-trial discovery, depositions, plea bargaining, court testimony,
moot court, post adjudication responsibilities, case studies and a practical
exercise. This is course number 20 in the series approved by the Florida
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Advanced Courses.
CJD 2691*
Stress Awareness and Resolution, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered
as needed)
A course designed to provide the student with an overview and
awareness of stress and its resolution, to include: identification of various
types of stress, the results of stress, psychological methods of controlling
stress, case study analysis, and spouse awareness and involvement. This is
course number 50 in the series approved by the Florida Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Commission Advanced Courses.
CJD 2720*
Law Enforcement Legal III, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
Various criminal laws and their elements are studied. Emphasis is
placed upon those laws specific to police application. Traffic and driver's
license laws are studied. Legal considerations of officer vehicle operation are
addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission.
CJT 1120
Crime Scene Procedures, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
Course emphasizes preliminary investigation techniques, crime scene protection,
recording, processing, collection and preservation of evidence, fingerprint
technology and legal aspects of evidence.
CJT1230*
Chemical Tests for Intoxication, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
Background and history of alcohol on motor coordination; operation and
maintenance of breathalizer equipment; court testimony; legal aspects of laws
governing DUI. Required course for state certification.
CJT 2100
Criminal Investigation, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
Fundamentals of investigation; duties and responsibilities of the detective's
interrogation techniques; search and techniques of protecting the crime scene;
collection and preservation of evidence; modus operandi systems; scientific
aids and other sources of information; court preparation and case followup.
CJT 2140
Introduction to Criminalistics, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Fall,
Spring)
The scientific aspects of investigation and crime scene technology,
crime laboratory functions, ballistics, dactyloscopy and latent print
development, scientific methods of criminal identification.
CJT 2220*
Law Enforcement Photography, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
A basic course in police photography techniques to include photographic
principles, illumination, composition, identification, fingerprint, crime
scene, traffic accident, courtroom technician darkroom and film processing,
enlarging, printing and field application. By permission of instructor.
Prerequisite: CJT 2100 or XXX 6851 or CJT 2340.
CJT 2340
Police Operations, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Fall, Spring)
Responsibilities, powers, and duties of the uniformed patrolman; patrol
techniques and procedures; field interrogation and note-taking; mechanics of
arrest and search; handling of the mentally ill; transportation of prisoners;
elements of property protection; fundamentals of community relations; mob and
riot control, traffic enforcement programs and techniques.
CJT 2350*
Writing and Reviewing Reports, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
Designed to give students a broad understanding of writing and
reviewing criminal justice reports. Specifically designed for correctional and
law enforcement officers.
CLP 1002
Personal Adjustment, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Psychology of adjustment, application of psychological theory for problem
solving and better mental health. An examination of psychological defense
mechanisms and adaptive behavior.
CLP 2140
Abnormal Psychology, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
A study of the different problems in psychopathology, including anxiety,
depression, social deviance, psychosis, schizophrenia, both child and adult,
mental retardation and general brain dysfunction, with emphasis on descriptive
etiology, known causes, and treatments.
COA 2100
Consumer Education, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
A study of the role of the consumer and consumer goods and services related to
the home. The course will encourage wise planning and use of family resources.
COP 2210
Programming in Pascal, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
Designed for data processing majors, uses top-down design, structure logic, and
a higher level language to solve problems on a computer. Stresses proper
documentation of programs to be used in a computer center. Prerequisite: CIS
1000 or equivalent and proficiency in basic algebra required.
COP 2120
COBOL Programming, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
A survey of an introduction to COBOL programming. Historical development,
general concepts and state of the art. COBOL is introduced with emphasis on
problem solving. Emphasis on methods of analyzing business problems for
computer adaptation.
COP 2200
FORTRAN Programming, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
An introduction to the computer programming language of FORTRAN. Includes
general introduction to computer programming, general programming concepts,
elementary problem solving and flowcharting. Involves actual problem solving by
the use of the FORTRAN language on the computer.
COP 2220
Programming in C, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
An introduction to ANSI compatible C programming using microcomputers.
Prerequisite: CIS 1000 or equivalent.
COP 2224
Programming in C++, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
An introduction to C++ programming using microcomputers. Prerequisite: CIS 1000
or equivalent. Recommended: Previous programming experience.
COP 2400
IBM Assembler Language, 3 credit hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
An introduction to assembler language programming for the IBM System/370 family
of computers. Prerequisites: CIS 1000 or equivalent.
CRW 2000
Creative Writing I, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
Instruction and practice in writing various forms of poetry, short story,
drama, and/or other modes and in submitting for publication.
CRW 2002
Creative Writing II, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as needed)
Advanced work in poetry and prose modes. Prerequisite: CRW 2000 or equivalent,
or demonstrated publication at equivalent or higher level.
CRW 2100
Introduction to Fiction Writing, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
This course offers extensive practice writing fiction. Students will
develop a body of original creative work under the supervision of the
instructor and will submit works for publication. Upon agreement with the
instructor, students may elect to develop either individual short stories or
novel chapters with synopsis. Prerequisites: None, but CRW 2000 and CRW 2002
recommended.
CRW 2300
Introduction to Poetry Writing, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered as
needed)
This course offers extensive practice writing poetry. Students will
develop a body of original creative work under the supervision of the
instructor and will submit works for publication. Prerequisites: None, but CRW
2000 and CRW 2002 recommended.
CTE 1204
Wardrobe Imaging for Professionals, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Offered
as needed)
This course provides for the development of competency in planning
individual and family wardrobes. Attention will be given to the effectiveness
of clothing choices in professional situations. Factors to consider in
purchasing wardrobe items are stressed as well as the care, maintenance and
updating of various wardrobe components. Emphasis will be placed on the
psychological and social factors influencing dress and the relationship of
physical appearance to clothing selection.
CTE 1310
Clothing Selection and Construction I, 3 semester hours, 30 lec., 30
lab. (Fall and as needed)
A basic course in clothing construction stressing
judgment in the selection and use of commercial patterns, development of skill
and understanding of construction techniques and fitting. A consideration of
art principles as related to clothing.
CTE 1340
Clothing II, 3 semester hours, 30 lec., 30 lab. (Spring and as needed)
Advanced problems and techniques of clothing construction and alterations.
Prerequisite: CTE 1310 or equivalent.
CTE 1401
Textiles, 3 semester hours, 45 lec. (Fall)
The study of fabrics used
in clothing and home furnishings with emphasis on fibers, yarns, construction
procedures, designs, and finishes that determine the qualities, performance,
and care of fabrics.
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* Occupational course that may not be applied toward the A.A. Degree.
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