AJUS 101. Law Enforcement Training Academy I. The fall semester portion of a program covering training topics and skills which must be mastered in order to become eligible for certification as a police officer in the State of New Mexico. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. (12)Fall
AJUS 102. Law Enforcement Training Academy II. The spring semester portion of a program covering training topics and skills which must be mastered in order to become eligible for certification as a police officer in the State of New Mexico. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. (12) Spring
AJUS 120. Introduction to the Criminal Justice System. An examination of the structural framework of the criminal justice system in the United States. The function, role, and practices of the police, the courts, and corrections will be explained and career opportunities in the administration of justice explored. (3) Fall
AJUS 140. Criminal Law. An introductory study of criminal law that addresses the classification of crime, the elements and parties to a crime, defenses against criminal responsibility, concepts related to jurisdiction, and pertinent judicial decisions. Crimes against persons and property will be analyzed. (3) Fall
AJUS 160. Juvenile Delinquency. A study of the historical, philosophical, and practical aspects of juvenile justice administration in the United States. An interdisciplinary focus on factors and theories of delinquency, concepts of treatment, and programs aimed at delinquency prevention are offered. (3) Spring and occasionally Fall
AJUS 181. Corrections in America. An examination of the history, philosophy, and practices associated with the correction of persons convicted of crimes in the United States. Criminal sentencing, probation, incarceration, parole and community-based corrections will be explored and critical issues discussed. (3) Fall
AJUS 190. Field Study I. A field work course of variable units to provide the student with a variety of experiences to complement the program of study; designed for students pursuing an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice. (1-3) Fall and Spring
AJUS 221. American Judicial Process. A theoretical and practical examination of America’s court system as one of several different methods of resolving disputes in society. Considerable emphasis will be placed on courtroom procedures and concepts of evidence. The functions and roles of prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and police and probation officers will be examined. (3) Fall
AJUS 222. Constitutional Criminal Procedure. An examination of the constitutional principles relating to the investigation of crimes, arrest, confessions, and pre-trial processing of offenders. The focus will be on individual rights found in the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and the comparable of provisions of the New Mexico Constitution. (3) Spring
AJUS 232. Criminal Investigation. An introduction to the investigative process and techniques associated with crime scene searches, development of information, interviewing and interrogation, proactive investigation, and case reporting and courtroom preparation. Principles of evidence and investigative steps associated with specific crimes will be addressed. (3) Spring
AJUS 242. Police in America. A comprehensive look at police in America ranging from the historical evolution of police systems to an analysis of the work of police officers. Law enforcement jurisdiction will be explored along with issues related to police discretion, deviance, use of force, selection, socialization, and stress. (3) Spring
AJUS 251. Institutional Corrections. A detailed exposure to correctional facilities used for the punishment of those convicted of crimes. The evolution of the penal institution, levels of custodial security, and issues relating to custody, treatment, and programs within penal institutions will be explored. Field trips to correctional facilities will be included in this course. Prerequisite: AJUS 181. (3) Spring
AJUS 311. Police Administration and Management. A survey of the complexities of organizing and managing a police agency. A variety of topics are covered including principles of organizing and operating police agencies, leadership, policy formulation, and human resource management. Traditional and non-traditional management principles are addressed. Prerequisites: AJUS 242 or permission of the instructor. (3) Fall
AJUS 321. Criminal Justice and Minorities. The relationship of minorities, crime, and criminal justice administration is analyzed by focusing on minorities as employees of the criminal justice system, as crime victims, and as accused and convicted criminals. Improved understanding and cooperation between minorities and criminal justice practitioners is explored by analyzing selected minority groups. Prerequisites: AJUS 120. (3) Fall and occasionally Spring
AJUS 322. Substance Abuse and Crime. An assessment of the relationship of substance abuse to crime and criminal justice administration. While emphasizing illicit drugs and alcohol, coverage will include a review of drug legislation, drug effects, theories of drug abuse, options for treatment and prevention of drug abuse, enforcement strategies, and analysis of controlled substance policy. (3) Spring or Summer
AJUS 331. Corrections Law. An analysis of the legal principles related to the rights and status of persons convicted of crimes in the United States. Constitutional principles related to sentencing probation, incarceration, and parole will be addressed along with legal obligations and liabilities of corrections agencies and their employees. Prerequisite: AJUS 251 or permission of the instructor. (3) Fall alternate years
AJUS 342. Community Policing. While emphasizing the need for a strong police-community partnership, this progressive and proactive approach to policing society will emphasize problem solving in communities, alternative policing methods, policing special populations, and implications for traditional assumptions about the police role. Prerequisite: AJUS 242 or permission of the instructor. (3) Spring alternate years
AJUS 352. Corrections Administration and Management. A survey of theory and practice in corrections management. Principles of organization and operation of correctional centers will be addressed with emphasis on program development, leadership and supervision, decision-making, policy formulation, planned change, and human resource management. Prerequisites: AJUS 181 and AJUS 251. (3) Fall alternate years
AJUS 361. Community Based Corrections. A detailed analysis of community corrections with particular emphasis on the theory and practice of probation and parole. The philosophical basis of community corrections will be explored in the context of diversion, pretrial release programs, restitution and community service, halfway houses and programs for juveniles. Prerequisites: AJUS 181. (3) Spring alternate years
AJUS 362. Community Resources in Correction. Exposure to existent resources useful in developing corrections programming along with practical application of resource development skills. Stress is placed on developing an inventory of services useful in corrections, identifying offender needs, and referring offenders to services. Prerequisites: AJUS 181. (3) Occasionally
AJUS 422. Victimology. An introduction to the extent and nature of victimization, victim characteristics, theories of victimization, and governmental response. This will include an examination of the literature to acquaint the student with the history and philosophy of the study of victimization. Prerequisite: AJUS 120 and AJUS 221, or permission of the instructor. (3) Spring or Summer
AJUS 431. Ethics and Liability. The course examines various ethical systems and their application to ethical choices faced by criminal justice professionals. Decision-making is assessed further by examination of criminal and civil liability of improper conduct. Prerequisites: AJUS 222 or 331 or permission of the instructor. (3) Spring alternate years
AJUS 432. American Crime Policy. A critical review of crime policy in the United States that analyzes both conservative and liberal prescriptions for crime control and the administration of justice. Through the encouragement of thinking and debate on issues, and with general guidance offered, the process of policy development and implementation is realized. Prerequisites: AJUS 120. (3) Fall
AJUS 441. Organized Crime. A detailed look at organized crime in the United States from both the traditional and non-traditional perspective. Criminal syndicates ranging from the Mafia and drug trafficking syndicates to motorcycle gangs will be analyzed along with enforcement strategies and public crime policy with respect to this form of criminal behavior. Prerequisites: AJUS 120. (3) Fall alternate years
AJUS 462. Corrections Methods and Procedures. Indoctrination in corrections procedures and techniques useful in providing treatment and programming for offenders. Investigative approaches, interviewing strategies, offender assessment and treatment plans, classification models, counseling models, case management issues, and prediction tools are introduced and utilized. Prerequisites: AJUS 181. (3) Spring or Summer
AJUS 481. Internship in Administration of Justice. A planned program of observation and practical experience in a selected agency which is directly or indirectly involved in the administration of criminal justice. Emphasis is on providing the student with the opportunity to obtain work experience and to apply criminal justice concepts and theory in practice. Prerequisites: Minimum of 75 credit hours completed including at least 15 credit hours in administration of justice and permission of the internship coordinator. (3-6) Fall, Spring and Summer
AJUS 485. Directed Study in Administration of Justice. An opportunity for the student to study selected topics, issues and/or problems related to the administration of justice. The area of concentration will be chosen by the student with the approval of the coordinating instructor. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. (3) Occasionally
AJUS 499. Seminar in Administration of Justice. A special offering that addresses an area of criminal justice administration. Courses offered will be taught by visiting lecturers and regular faculty, and will focus on topics of special concern to those administering criminal justice in communities. Prerequisites: Established as needed. 6 credits maximum applicable to AJUS program requirements. (1-3) Occasionally