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CJ-600

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CJ-600: Substantive and Procedural Criminal Law

Duration: Self-Paced
Credits: 3 Credits (126 Clock Hours)

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Description

Every Criminal Justice professional should possess a fundamental understanding of the classic theories of the American criminal law. This overview course reviews the basic concepts of both substantive and procedural criminal law. The course is based on leading criminal law courses taught at major law schools, but condensed into a lively four-week session designed for the criminal justice professional. In addition to an overview of the critical concepts, the student is presented with thought-provoking examples from the annals of the criminal justice system. Crimes against the person, crimes against property, legal defenses (such as the insanity defense), as well as the theory and history of criminal justice are presented together with a practical skills exploration of the criminal justice process.

Earn Your Certificate Online

Upon completion of this individual course, students will be awarded a certificate from Washington Technical Institute.

Certification from the accredited Washington Technical Institute will signify the student's achievement in both knowledge and competence.

This certificate is valid in all 50 States.

Course Format: Instructor Led Online Course

Students are required to complete weekly reading assignments both from the textbook and other supplemental materials. Students must also participate in discussions with the course instructor and fellow students. Discussion forums are provided in the WTI online classroom.

Online tests are conducted at the end of each course.

Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings. Log in at your convenience to attend school.

Features

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

At Washington Tech we understand that you have a busy schedule, and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle.

We start new sessions every four weeks, and since there is no physical classroom to attend, you can do your coursework whenever and wherever you like, 24/7, via the Internet.

New Monthly Sessions

Sessions start every four weeks. Check here for dates of upcoming sessions.

Includes CPT, ICD9, and ICD10 Coding Systems

Tuition includes full access to our interactive online classroom, instructor-led courses and a wealth of reference materials, quizzes, learning exercises and other tools to ensure you get an outstanding education.

Lifetime Career Development Guidance

As a WTI Graduate, you will receive one-on-one guidance from a dedicated career development counselor who will help you to find the perfect job. This process will begin before you have actually finished your studies.

Your dedicated counselor will help you with the following:

  • Craft a world-class resume that is certain to impress potential employers.
  • Develop strategies for your job search that are specifically tailored to your needs and that are focused on your career goals.
  • Learn how to find job listings in your area.
  • Provide important advice and encouragement throughout your job search.

Lifetime Career Development Guidance

As a WTI Graduate, you will receive one-on-one guidance from a dedicated career development counselor who will help you to find the perfect job. This process will begin before you have actually finished your studies.

Your dedicated counselor will help you with the following:

  • Craft a world-class resume that is certain to impress potential employers.
  • Develop strategies for your job search that are specifically tailored to your needs and that are focused on your career goals.
  • Learn how to find job listings in your area.
  • Provide important advice and encouragement throughout your job search.

Faculty & Staff

All instructors at WTI are credentialed professionals with extensive knowledge in the subjects they teach.

WTI students also receive outstanding service from our friendly Student Affairs staff. Contact us at any time by email or phone.

Earn up to 30 institution credits

The Washington Technical Institute is pleased to announce that we have entered into an articulation agreement with the University of Phoenix, one of the country's leading providers of online degrees. Under this agreement, students who take online courses at Washington Tech may earn up to 30 institution credits, transferable to the University of Phoenix

Interest Free Installment Plans

At WTI, we understand that times can be tough financially so we offer all of our students the opportunity to utilize an interest free payment plan. To find out more information check out the tuition page

Tuition

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Tuition Includes:

  • 24/7 Access to WTI Interactive Online Classroom
  • Hands-on Instruction by qualified instructors
  • Audio Lectures (downloadable)
  • Lifetime Career Development Guidance
  • No Interest Installment Plans

Total Tuition: $599

Available Payment Options & Financing

Full Payment: $599
Payment Plan: $299.50 over 2 payments

Available Payment Options & Financing

Certain restrictions apply for students who pay for tuition via a third party, such as WIA, Vocational Rehabilitation and other funding sources. Please see the Financial Assistance page for details and other information.

Curriculum

CJ-600 reflects the latest laws, regulations, and practices in the field, delivering extensive coverage of every aspect of the law and detailing the duties a paralegal is expected to perform. This course combines high-level, comprehensive coverage of both criminal law and criminal procedure with recent developments, foundational concepts, and emerging trends such as terrorism, treason, and national security crimes; cyber stalking; virtual child pornography; corporate crime; and racial profiling. Case excerpts promote case analysis skills, while learning aids help sharpen students' problem solving and analytical skills.

Course Objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

  • Describe the basic constitutional structure of state and federal governments with an emphasis on how structure affects criminal law and criminal justice administration.
  • Identify and describe the objectives and sources of criminal law.
  • Identify and define the two basic elements of most crimes, mens rea and actus reus.
  • Explain, and compare the elements of common law and contemporary crimes.
  • Understand specific rights, such as freedom from double jeopardy, to speak, to practice one’s religion, to privacy, to be treated equally, substantive and procedural due process.
  • Identify and explain the landmark Supreme Court cases.

Contents:

  1. Ch 1: Legal System of the United States
  2. Ch 2: Introduction to Criminal Law
  3. Ch 3: The Two Essential Elements
  4. Ch 4: Crimes Against the Person
  5. Ch 5: Crimes Against Property and Habitation
  6. Ch 6: Crimes Against the Public
  7. Ch 7: Parties and Inchoate Offenses
  8. Ch 8: Factual and Statutory Defenses
  9. Ch 9: Constitutional Defenses
  10. Ch 10: Introduction and Participants
  11. Ch 11: Constitutional Aspects of Procedure
  12. Ch 12: Searches, Seizures, and Arrests
  13. Ch 13: Interrogation and Other Practices
  14. Ch 14: The Pretrial Process
  15. Ch 15: Trial
  16. Ch 16: Sentencing and Appeal

Grading Scale

A = 95-100%
B = 88-94.9%
C = 80-87.9%
D = 70-79.9%
F = Below 70%

Grade Weighting

Chapter Quizzes.................70%
Final Exam..........................30%

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