Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

187 Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog Counseling - Criminology 282 PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS FOR LIFE 1 unit, 1 lecture hour, pass/no pass This is a basic course in money management. Each student will be introduced to the benefits of budgeting and financial planning. Students will become familiar with how to best utilize their financial resources and identify the benefits and disadvantages of using credit. Students will learn the various types of checking and savings accounts, identify various consumer scams, and learn how to protect themselves from identity theft. 283 PARENTING STRATEGIES AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 1 unit, 1 lecture hour, pass/no pass only This course examines the importance of family relationships and helps identify strategies that can lead to positive changes within the family. Students will learn strategies for effective parenting, effective communication, stress and anger management, domestic violence resolution, and personal boundary maintenance. CRIMINOLOGY (CRIM) 1 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A. This course introduces students to the history and philosophy of the United States criminal justice system. It also analyzes theories of crime and crime causation in conjunction with how law is developed. Additionally, the course examines sentencing and incarceration processes. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID C-ID AJ 110) 3 LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course examines categories of evidence and legal rules which govern their admissibility or exclusion in a United States court of law. (A, CSU) (C-ID AJ 124) 4 PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course analyzes criminal law and its relationship to court proceedings in the United States. Additionally, the class introduces students to concepts such as: procedural rules, jurisdiction, classification and elements of crimes. It also focuses on the legal issues and constitutional interpretations involving extradition, arrest, search and seizure laws, admissions and confessions and other directives provided to law enforcement agencies. (A, CSU) (C-ID AJ 122) 5 COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A. 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 may include the consensus and conflicting values in culture, religion, and law. (A, CSU, UC) 6 CRIMINAL LAW (FORMERLY CRIM 6A) 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. Criminal Law offers an analysis of the history and the philosophy of criminal liability in the United States, as well as an understanding of the classification of crimes against property and persons. This course discusses the most frequently used criminal statutes in the United States as well as those most used in the state of California. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID AJ 120) 7 POLICE OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES (FORMERLY CRIM 7A) 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course explores the theories, philosophies, and concepts related to the line law enforcement officer. Additionally, the course places special emphasis on patrol, traffic, and public service responsibilities and their relationship to the criminal justice system. (A, CSU)