NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Associate to Bachelor's Degree (ABCJ) in Policing

  • Eligibility Criteria

    High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    84-140

  • Courses Offered

    14

  • Course Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $18,480

Courses Offered

An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU can ensure you into obtaining a steady career path which will help you advance in your respective field. Apart from this, An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU will be recognized internationally by online accreditation bodies.

Introduction To Criminology (CJ-125)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criminology And The Sociological Perspective  
     Public Opinion, The News Media And The Crime Problem  
     The Measurement And Patterning Of Criminal Behavior  
     Victims And Victimization  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Explaining Crime: Emphasis On The Individual  
     Sociological Theories: Emphasis On Social Structure
     Sociological Theories: Emphasis On Social Process
     Sociological Theories: Critical Perspectives
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Violent Crime: Homicide, Assault, And Robbery
     Violence Against Women And Children
     Property Crimes
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     White-Collar And Organized Crime  
     Political Crime
     Consensual Crime  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Policing: Dilemmas Of Crime Control In A Democratic Society
     Prosecution And Punishment  
     Conclusion: How Can We Reduce Crime?  

Sociology (SS-126)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Sociological Perspective
     Sociological Investigation
     Culture
     Society
     Socialization
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Interaction In Everyday Life
     Groups And Organizations
     Sexuality And Society
     Deviance
     Social Stratification
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Class In The United States
     Global Stratification
     Gender Stratification
     Race And Ethnicity
     Aging And The Elderly
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Economy And Work
     Politics And Government
     Families
     Religion
     Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health And Medicine
     Population, Urbanization, And Environment
     Collective Behavior And Social Movements
     Social Change: Traditional, Modern, And Postmodern Societies

Corrections (CJ-448)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The History Of Crime And Corrections  
     Sentencing And The Correctional Process  
     Jails  
     Probation And Intermediate Sanctions  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Prison Systems  
     Parole And Prisoner Reentry  
     The Clients Of Adult Correctional Agencies  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Juvenile Correctional System  
     Special Offenders  
     The Management Of Prisons  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Prison Life For Inmates  
     The World Of Prison Staff  
     Custody And Treatment  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal Issues And The Death Penalty  
     Issues In Corrections  
     Questions Regarding The Future Of Corrections  

Issues In Criminal Justice (CJ-493)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To White-Collar Crime
     Crimes Against Consumers  
     Unsafe Products  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Environmental Crime  
     Institutional Corruption: Mass Media And Religion  
     Securities Fraud  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Corporate Fraud  
     Fiduciary Fraud  
     Crimes By The Government  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Corruption Of Public Officials
     Medical Crime  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Computer Crime  
     Conclusions  

Criminal Procedures (CJ-519)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criminal Procedures In Perspective
     Fundamental Concepts Of Law  
     The Exclusionary Rule  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Police-Citizen Contacts: Consensual Encounters And Detentions  
     Laws And Procedures Of Arrest  
     Miranda: Its Meaning And Application  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Booking And Jail Custody Procedures  
     The Adversary System: Roles Of The Prosecution And Defense  
     The Court Structure And Pretrial Procedures  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Trial Procedures  
     Defense Strategies And Trial Outcomes  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sentencing Procedures And Alternatives  
     Post-Sentencing Procedures  

Investigation (CJ-585)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criminal Investigation: An Overview  
     The Preliminary Investigation      
     Field Notes, Documenting, Reporting The Crime Scene  
     Search And Seizure  
     Identification Of Criminal Suspects  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Criminal Intelligence Function  
     Undercover And Surveillance Operations  
     Making An Arrest    
     Interviews And Interrogation                      
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Development And Management Of Informants  
     Wrongful Death      
     Robbery                              
     Assault And Related Offenses  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sex Offenses    
     Child Abuse And Neglect  
     Burglary  
     Larceny-Theft  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motor Vehicle Theft   
     Arson And Bombings  
     Drug Offenses  
     Preparation For Court  

Introduction to laws (LLS-642)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Paralegal Profession
     Ethics, Regulation And Professional Responsibility
     The Paralegal Workplace
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And The Paralegal
     Sources Of American Law
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Court System And Alternative Dispute Resolution
     Civil Litigation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Administrative Law
     Interviewing And Investigation Skills
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Traditional, Computer And Internet Legal Research
     Legal Writing And Critical Legal Thinking

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (CJ-720)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective  
     Crime, Transnational Crime And Justice  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An American Perspective On Criminal Law  
     Legal Traditions  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Substantive Law And Procedural Law In The Four Legal Traditions  
     An International Perspective On Policing  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective On Courts  
     An International Perspective On Corrections  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective On Juvenile Justice  
     Japan: Examples Of Effectiveness And Borrowing  

Research In Criminal Justice (JUJ-035)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Criminal Justice Research Methods: Theory And Method  
     Ethics In Criminal Justice Research       
     Research Design: The Experimental Model And Its Variations  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Alternative Data-Gathering Strategies And The Special Case Of Uniform Crime Reports  
     Sampling And Survey Research: Questionnaires            
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Survey Research: Interviews And Telephone Surveys  
     Participant Observation And Case Studies  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Unobtrusive Measures, Secondary Analysis, And The Uses Of Official Statistics         
     Validity, Reliability, And Triangulated Strategies  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Scaling And Index Construction  
     Policy Analysis And Evaluation Research  

Police Leadership (POL-400)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responsibility Onedecisions
     Responsibility Two: Values
    
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responsibility Four: Vision.
     Responsibility Fivecommunications
     Responsibility Six: Time Management
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responsibility Seven: Team Leadership
     Responsibility Eight: Empowerment
     Responsibility Nine: Team Training
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responsibility Ten: Vitality.
     Responsibility Eleven: Organizing
     Responsibility Twelve: Performance
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responsibility Thirteenconflict
     Responsibility Fourteen: Community-Oriented And Problem-Oriented Policing.
     Responsibility Fourteen: Anticipation

Introduction To Victimology (POL-534)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction And History Of Victimology             
     Measurement Of Crime And Its Effects                  
     The Criminal Justice System And Victims                       
     The Civil Justice System And Victims  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Consequences Of Victimization                          
     Empowering Victims                 
     Homicide Victims          
     Females As Victims  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Spouses As Victims                 
     Child Victims  
     Elder Victims             
     Hate Crimes  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Special Victim Populations  
     International Victimology                 
     Negligence And Intentional Torts           
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Constitutional And Civil Rights Of Victims  
     Compensation And Restitution Of Victims  
     Victim Impact Statements      

Introduction To Policing (POL-552)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Role Of Police
     Modern Police Systems
     Community-Oriented Policing
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Police Culture, Misconduct, And Deviance
     Legal Issues In Policing
     Police And The Community: Policing A Diverse Society
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Resources: Recruitment And Selection
     Police Training, Development, And Education
     Women And Minorities In Policing: Mirroring Society
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Police Operations
     Police Organization And Management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Critical Issues In Policing
     Policing And Terrorism

Introduction To Community Policing (POL-607)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Evolution Of Policing: Past Wisdom And Future Directions
     Copps: Engaging A Changing Society
     Copps: Problem Oriented Policing
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Crime Prevention: Creating Safe Communities
     Information Technology: Tools For The Task
     From Recruit To Chief: Changing The Agency Culture
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Planning And Implementation: Translating Ideas Into Action
     Evaluation Of Copps Initiatives
     Training For Copps: Approaches And Challenges
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Police In A Diverse Society
     Copps On The Beat: Drugs, Gangs, And Youth Crimes
     More Copps On The Beat: Selected Issues And Problems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Copps: Selected American Approaches
     Copps Abroad: Foreign Venues
     The Future: Bright Or Bleak?

Police Technology (POL-876)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Police Technology  
     Computer Basics  
     Wireless Communications  
     Network Communications  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Geographic Information  
     A Brief History Of Police Technology  
     Communications Dispatch Centers  
     Agency Systems  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Internet And Law Enforcement  
     Information Exchange  
     Crime Analysis  
     Technology In Investigations  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Wiretaps  
     Tracking And Surveillance  
     Hi-Tech Crime  
     Major Incident And Disaster Response Technology  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology In The Street  
     Personnel And Training  
     Implementing And Managing Technology  
     Emerging And Future Police Technologies  

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