C J 115 - Community Relations

5 Credits

Roles, responsibilities and methodologies of criminal justice practitioners and their agencies in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with their communities and members of the public.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Designed to Serve All persons interested in the justice system and administration of justice majors.
Active Date 20210311T08:49:56

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline

Theories of community relations
Community Relations Programming
The Impact of Language and Customs on Community Relations
Positive Interactions in the Community
Role Concepts
Public Speaking
Current Issues in Police-Community Relations
Community-based Justice

Student Learning Outcomes
Explain the importance of positive interactions and relations with the community to criminal justice agencies.

Classify programs and efforts utilized to promote community relations.

Describe emerging issues in police-community relations.

Describe the importance and impact of the media in building positive relations with Criminal Justice agencies and the community.