CJ 217 - Criminal Justice Communications

5 Credits

This class covers different types of communications, relevant to Criminal Justice professionals. Topics include in-person communication strategies for de-escalation, active listening, non-verbal communication, and regulating one’s own emotional response as well as report writing. Emphasis will be given to intercultural communication, communicating in crisis and trauma-informed care.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Students who intend to work in the Criminal Justice field.
Active Date 20250401T11:44:26

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Importance of Communication for CJ Professionals
Communication Process
Verbal Communication and Listening
Nonverbal Communication
Report Writing
Testifying in Court and Public Speaking
Conflict Resolution
Communicating with Diverse Populations

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate intercultural communication competence, including active listening and culturally-sensitive communication.

Produce professional incident reports, consistent with industry standards.

Demonstrate effective trauma-informed communication techniques for de-escalating situations and communicating with people in crisis.

Describe techniques for regulating one's emotion in high stress situations that showcase self-awareness.