United Tribes Technical College

Criminal Justice Courses

 

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CJ 101 Introduction to Law Enforcement - 3 credits
A course that provides an understanding of the "dual system of justice" in the United States and an overview of the criminal justice process from arrest to parole.  The last four units covered are a review of the Tribal Court system.

 

CJ 102 Accident Investigation - 3 credits
The circumstances encountered in accident investigation and the recommended procedure to complete a thorough investigation; field training included.

 

CJ 103 Police Report Writing - 3 credits
The study of reports used in law enforcement, filing techniques, and procedures.

 

CJ 104 Traffic Law - 3 credits
Introduction to traffic control, traffic laws, driver/pedestrian behavior, methods and techniques used in violator detection for accident reduction.

 

CJ 105 Criminal Investigation - 3 credits
This course covers the rules of evidence, preservation of evidence, and investigative techniques.

 

CJ 150 Patrol Procedures - 3 credits
The fundamentals behind policing, the personal side of law enforcement, and the actual operations.  Students must have a valid driver's license.  Criminal Justice students only.

 

CJ 160 Weapons/Physical Fitness Training - 3 credits
The study and practice in the use of a .357, 9mm, and .40 caliber handguns, police shotgun and rifle leading to proficiency; fitness training needed to pass the Physical Fitness Training test used by police departments. Lab fee: $60

 

CJ 208 Police Photography - 3 credits
The use and operation of a 35mm camera, the developing process, and the use of photography in law enforcement.

 

CJ 215 Police/Community Relations - 3 credits
An examination of the attitude of the police and community toward each other; an exploration into those factors that help develop mutual understanding and support between the police and the public.

 

CJ 222 Police Administration - 3 credits
Administration of police line operations including patrol, investigation, juvenile, traffic, and special operational units.

 

CJ 230 Criminal Law - 3 credits
Study of the general classification of crimes with emphasis on the fourteen major crimes and their elements as listed in the State Century Code.

 

CJ 235 Internship - 1-3 credits
Supervised opportunity for qualified students to explore certain areas of law enforcement; limited openings; CJ elective.

 

CJ 254 Juvenile Justice - 3 credits
The juvenile justice system: history, diversion, officer contact, court process, question of delinquency, measurement and theory.

 



 
 

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United Tribes Technical College is a nonprofit corporation owned and operated by the five tribes located wholly or in part in North Dakota. Tribal owners: Three Affiliated Tribes of Ft. Berthold, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.