Ozarks Technical 
Community College

This is an introductory course in the philosophical and historical background of the American criminal justice system and its primary components: law enforcement, courts and corrections. Students will examine the organization, purpose and functions of law enforcement and other agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice.

This course presents an overview of the changing concepts of justice in American society. A study of the purposes of punishment, deterrence, restorative justice and the effect of punishment on victims is presented. Methods of punishment from colonial times to the present are discussed.

This course focuses on the structure, role, and function of policing within the community and the American Society.  Types of policing and police-community  relations will be explored.  Students will focus on developing communication skills, working with special populations, conflict management, utilizing technology and the importance of professionalism as a criminal justice practitioner.

This course presents the various aspects of the juvenile justice system. It studies the difference between juvenile and adult systems, delinquent acts, juvenile treatment as adults and the role and function of probation, youth corrections, family services and the community.

This is an introductory course in criminal procedure which provides a basic understanding of the rules under which criminal justice professionals must operate when dealing with citizens in the criminal justice field. The Bill of Rights and its application to the accused and convicted will be explored thoroughly through the study of case law and federal regulations. This course is designed for students planning to pursue careers in all areas of criminal justice.

This is an introductory course in the philosophical and historical background of crime, criminal law, and criminal procedure for the criminal justice professional.

This is a survey course designed to provide an understanding of theories explaining why people violate the law.

This course investigates ethical problems confronting criminal justice professionals and discusses moral and ethical behavior from personal, social and criminal justice perspectives. The focus is placed on the philosophical and practical dilemmas facing those working in the criminal justice system to include law enforcement, the courts and corrections. The course examines various value systems, morality and historical and contemporary theories concerning the ethics of law, justice and punishment.