CJ 105 - 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
Winter Day

Designed to Serve All persons interested in the justice system and administration of justice majors.
Active Date 2013-08-27

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Theories of community relations 2. Community Relations Programming 3. The Impact of Language and Customs on Community Relations 4. Positive Interactions in the Community 5. Role Concepts 6. Public Speaking 7. Current Issues in Police-Community Relations 8. 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.

Demonstrate community-based programs as a volunteer.