Courses of Instruction student will rotate between placements with law enforcement, detention, corrections, and communications. The schedules will be variable and depend upon availability at each site. Approximately 8-10 hours per week at the assigned site will be required, as will weekly meetings with the instructor. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice major, sophomore standing, approval of criminal justice agencies.
2420 Juvenile Justice (3L, 3CR):
This course is designed as an introduction to the field of juvenile justice. It will cover all the aspects of the juvenile justice system, from early history reform schools to the progressive development centers of today, along with alternatives to incarceration. This course will follow the evolution of the courts and the laws pertaining to the juvenile. Prerequisites: CRMJ 2120 with a grade of “C” or better.
2781 Use of Force I (2L, 2LB, 3CR):
Introduces the criminal justice major to the use of force. Non-lethal force and the escalation of force is covered, as are legal and ethical concerns. Instruction is provided in the use and care of police sidearms including the service revolver and semiautomatic pistol. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice major.
2550 Criminal Investigation I (3L, 3CR):
A course relating to the fundamentals of investigation. Included are crime scene search, sketching and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, sources of information, interviewing and interrogation, modus operandi, and case preparation.
2791 Use of Force II (2L, 2LB, 3CR):
This is the second course in the use of force sequence. It includes continued use of the police sidearm with the goal of increasing proficiency. It also introduces the student to the use of the police rifle, shotgun, and special weapons and tactics such as the use of tear gas and explosive devices. Prerequisite: CRMJ 2120 (Introduction to Criminal Justice) and CRMJ 2781 (Use of Force I) with a grade of “C” or better.
2560 Criminal Investigation II (3L, 3CR):
The study of various crimes and investigative techniques from the initial report through the final disposition of the case. Prerequisite: CRMJ 2550 with a grade of “C” or better. 2570 Criminalistics (Forensics) (2L, 2LB, 3CR):
Introduces the student to the collection, preservation and analysis of biological, chemical, physical and other forensic evidence from the crime scene. Also includes work with trace evidence including hair, fibers, etc. Instruction will encompass crime scene management and evidence collection as well as laboratory analysis procedures. Prerequisite: BIOL 1000 or BIOL 1010, CRMJ 2120 and CRMJ 2550 with a grade of “C” or better.
2895 Criminal Justice Capstone Project (1L, 1CR):
This course is designed as a review for the Criminal Justice major. Syllabi from all CJ classes will be reviewed and all objectives will be discussed and tied together showing the interaction and interconnectiveness of the Criminal Justice System. This course is offered for S/U grade only. Prerequisite: Sophomore status as Criminal Justice major set to graduate at the end of same semester.
2590 Drugs & Criminal Justice (3L, 3CR):
This course covers the physiology and chemistry of abused substances. Also addressed are the history and evolution of drug regulations including the current status of the Controlled Substance Act. Detection, identification, and drug enforcement are also covered. Prerequisite: CRMJ 2120 (Introduction to Criminal Justice) or permission of instructor.
Additional criminal justice courses will be offered at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy. Course descriptions are available from the office of the Vice President for Learning.
2690 Supervised Lab Experience (1L, 4LB, 3CR):
This course exposes the criminal justice major to the various work settings in the field. The
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