CRJ 140 - Defensive Tactics for Criminal Justice

Description:CRJ 140 covers aspects of self-defense as related to the field of criminal justice. Emphasis will be placed on defense against common types of attacks that officers may encounter during the course of their work and also will include defense against knife and handgun attacks. This course will also cover when such force is legally acceptable and discusses the court requirements for any such force by an officer.
Credit hours:3-0-3
Prerequisite(s):eligibility for ENGL 101 and completion of CRJ 110 and approval of Criminal Justice Coordinator
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - Not Applicable
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Not Applicable
Offered:Offered in Fall.

Criminal Justice Courses

NumberTitleHours
CRJ 110Criminal Justice Fundamentals3-0-3
CRJ 112Investigative Report Writing3-0-3
CRJ 113Fundamentals of Investigations and Investigative Reporting3-0-3
CRJ 114Criminal Law3-0-3
CRJ 116Probation/Parole3-0-3
CRJ 125Patrol Procedures3-0-3
CRJ 126Emergency Telecommunications3-0-3
CRJ 128Corrections Fundamentals3-0-3
CRJ 130Juvenile Delinquency3-0-3
CRJ 132Institutional Behavior in Corrections3-0-3
CRJ 134Correctional Counseling & Treatment0-0-3
CRJ 140Defensive Tactics for Criminal Justice3-0-3
CRJ 200Youth, The Law and Police Intervention3-0-3
CRJ 210Law Enforcement and Community Relations3-0-3
CRJ 290Work Experience Practicum & Seminar1-1-3
CRJ 295Special Projects1-1-3