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Administration of Justice Course
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AJS 101 
Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 credits
GE category: Social Science
Offered every fall semester
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, and corrections. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities.
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AJS 102
Criminal Law
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Examines the major areas of constitutional law as they relate to the operations
of the subsystems of the criminal justice system. Case law studied will include
but not be limited to free speech, freedom of assembly, right to a speedy trial,
freedom from self-incrimination, etc.
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AJS 103
Criminal Investigation
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
This course covers the fundamentals of criminal investigations. The theory
of criminal investigations, crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing
and basic investigative techniques are examined.
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AJS 115
Basic Peace Officer Academy I
15 credits
Offered upon request
An approved AzPOST Peace Officer Academy designed to train a regular or
reserve officer for State certification. Students must be sponsored by an approved
law enforcement agency, or admitted through open enrollment, in accordance with
all current Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board guidelines. All
students must first be admitted to the academy to enroll in the course. Refer
to the Administration of Justice AAS Degree curriculum for a listing of courses
that, upon academy graduation, are fulfilled toward the Administration of Justice
AAS or AA Degrees.
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AJS 116
Specialty Officer Academy
19 credits
Offered upon request
An approved AZPOST Specialty Officer Academy designed to train a person
for State certification. Students must be employed or sponsored by an approved
law enforcement agency, or admitted through open enrollment, in accordance with
all current Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board guidelines. All
students must first be admitted to the academy to enroll in the course.
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AJS 120
Police Communications
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
This course covers methods of communication used in police work, including
testifying in court, and radio communications, with special emphasis placed
on written communications and police report writing.
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AJS 126
The Juvenile Function
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
An examination of the history and development of juvenile justice theories,
procedures, and institutions.
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AJS 130
The Correction Function
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
This course examines the history and development of correctional theories
and institutions.
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AJS 140
The Traffic Function
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
This course examines the traffic laws of Arizona most commonly used by law
enforcement officers. Included is a study of traffic control procedures along
with the theory and application of vehicle accident investigation.
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AJS 155
Firearms
2 credits
Offered upon request
This course familiarizes students with the handling, care, and use of firearms.
Emphasis is placed upon the moral and legal aspects of using a firearm. Attention
is given to target analysis, range drill procedures, and firearm selection.
Actual shooting of firearms is involved.
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AJS 160
Concealed Weapons
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
An approved course academically designed to meet the Firearms Safety Training
Program requirement for an Arizona Department of Public Safety Concealed Weapon
Permit. Students will be required to sign the three (3) listed forms on the
course outline. Contact the Administration of Justice program coordinator as
to current legal requirements for obtaining a CCW permit.
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AJS 202
Substantive Criminal Law
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
This course covers the philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development
from the common law to modern criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements
of and parties to crimes, general definitions of crime, common defenses utilized,
and includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense.
Special emphasis is given to the Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13 Criminal
Law.
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AJS 203
Advanced Criminal Investigation
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Continuation of AJS 103. It includes the ability to perform advanced crime
scene investigation duties under simulated field conditions. Physical evidence
procedures, interviewing and interrogation, fingerprinting and the investigation
of specific crimes will be covered.
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AJS 215
Basic Peace Officer Academy II
15 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: AJS 115
An approved AzPOST Peace Officer Academy designed to train a regular or
reserve officer for State certification. Students must be sponsored by an approved
law enforcement agency, or admitted through open enrollment, in accordance with
all current Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board guidelines. All
students must first be admitted to the academy to enroll in the course. Refer
to the Administration of Justice AAS Degree curriculum description for a listing
of courses that, upon academy graduation, are fulfilled toward the Administration
of Justice AAS or AA Degrees.
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AJS 220
Procedural Criminal Law
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
A study of court systems and procedures from arrest to final disposition,
with special attention given to the appellate and Supreme Court decisions; due
process of law, and Constitutional Law.
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AJS 225
Criminology
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders.
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AJS 261 
AJS 266
The Police Function
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
This course is a study of basic patrol techniques including stopping, arresting
and handling criminal suspects; methods of police patrol and observation; handling
domestic disputes and crisis intervention; and crimes in progress.
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AJS 270
Evidence
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Rules of evidence in general; including origin, development, philosophy,
and constitutional basis of evidence. Special attention given to rules governing
admissibility of evidence as determined by statute and case law. Specific landmark
decisions will be considered.
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AJS 280
Community Policing
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
The examination, recognition, and understanding of community problems; community
policing; methods of coping with human behavior, conflict, and communication;
ethnic and minority cultures and environments; the community and relationships
with the Criminal Justice System.
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AJS 282
Police Supervision
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
A study of the police first line supervisor’s role and responsibilities
as they relate to leading, directing, and controlling personnel both formally
and informally.
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AJS 297
Workshop
1 to 6 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Administration of Justice.
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