FALL 2023 COURSES Courses are offered in multiple modalities, such as in-person, online, and hybrid, and multiple formats, such as full-term courses and short-term courses. For the most current class information, scan the QR code for the searchable online class schedule at www.chabotcollege.edu/courses ACCOUNTING* (See course listing under Business) ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE We offer both Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS-T) degree programs that prepares students interested in a career in: • Law enforcement • Police, community or corrections officer • Pre-law • Criminal justice Our program is taught using well-established academic theories in the social sciences and from the perspective of the practitioner. With this, our students are aware and understands what administration of justice professionals do as well as an appreciation of the political, social, cultural, and philosophical forces that shape policies and practices in the administration of justice system. Our two-year program combines instruction in corrections, law enforcement, and security with general education courses. The program has been authorized by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and the Board of Corrections to offer certain technical and specialized courses. Chabot College has been a proud participant in the 2+2+3 Pathway to Law School Initiative since its inception. We are currently updating our program and will resume our participation upon completion. Please check back soon for additional information! ADMJ 41 LEGAL PERSUASION & ARGUMENT 3 Units Students will learn strategies for recognizing and evaluating the conflicting statements of others, including victims, witnesses, experts, and other professionals within the field of administration of justice. Upon completion of this course students will be able to think independently and support their own arguments with research and logic. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) ADMJ 42 LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY 3 Units This course will examine the impact of leadership, effective communication and organizational integrity in establishing trust in the administration of justice system. Beginning with initial contact with citizens to adjudication and punishment, this course will analyze the challenges of the complex procedures and processes that impact the legal system and the lives of people. The course will emphasize the importance of ethical behavior and ethical leadership by individuals and organizations as a philosophy. ADMJ 50 INTRODUCTION TO ADMIN OF JUSTICE 3 Units This course covers the history, theory, and philosophy of administration of justice in the United States. Particular emphasis is placed on the principles, operational practices, and structure of the police, courts, and corrections agencies. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal processes, and sentencing and incarceration policies. Students examine the methods of crime measurement, explanations of crime, and the challenges and opportunities for law enforcement in a diverse society. ADMJ 55 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONAL SCIENCE 3 Units This course focuses on the major programs within the corrections component of the criminal justice system. It includes analysis of probation, institutional treatment, parole, and community corrections programs. Development of corrections philosophy, theory, and practice will be presented with emphasis on constitutional rights of offenders. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 ADMJ 60 CRIMINAL LAW 3 Units This course offers an analysis of the doctrine of criminal liability in the United States and classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, elements of particular crimes, and defenses to crime. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. ADMJ 61 EVIDENCE 3 Units This course examines the origins, development, philosophy and the constitutional basis for the rules of evidence. During the course of the semester, we will explore the rules and policies governing the kinds of information which can be received at trial, how evidence can be properly developed and obtained by law enforcement officers, and how evidence may be considered by the judge and/or jury. Topics are considered from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 , ADMJ 60 ADMJ 63 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 3 Units This course addresses the techniques, procedures, and ethical issues in the investigation of crime, including organization of the investigative process, crime scene searches, interviewing and interrogating, surveillance, source of information, utility of evidence, scientific analysis of evidence and the role of the investigator in the trial process. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 and , ADMJ 60 ADMJ 70 COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3 Units 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 covered include crime prevention, restorative justice, conflict resolution, religion, law ethics, and current best practices to enhance public safety while building trust. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 ADMJ 80 CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS 3 Units This course examines due process and the constitutional, statutory and rule-based issues that arise in the formal processing of a criminal case from pre-arrest through that and appeal. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 , ADMJ 60 ADMJ 85 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSICS 3 Units This course provides an introduction to the role of forensics in criminal investigations. It examines the methods utilized in the forensic analysis of crime scenes, pattern evidence, instruments, firearms, documents and controlled substances. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50 ANTHROPOLOGY Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity across time and space, concerned with human behavior, human biology, societies, and past human species. The human species is too complex to be studied using one focus; therefore, Anthropology is divided into four major subfields: Linguistics The study of human communication. Archaeology The study of human material remains to understand behavior Biological Studies human biology and behavior Sociocultural The study of human culture and society Chabot College • Summer and Fall 2024 Class Schedule 53 510.723.6600 • www.chabotcollege.edu/welcome24
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