Criminal Justice

The following Criminal Justice courses will be offered at Seymour High School. All asynchronously courses offered through Post University have two pre-requisites which are offered at Seymour High School and are articulated with Post University. The two courses are Motivation, Goals and Study Skills Seminar- 223 and Writing the Academic Essay 149. Upon completion, students will then be able to take the following courses in sequence CRJ101, CRJ 102, CRJ 200, CRJ 211. The cost for each course is $300 and students who meet the requirements will be granted dual credit both at Seymour High School and Post University. Financial aid is available for students demonstrating a financial need. The financial aid is being provided by the Seymour Police Commissioners and private donations. A minimum enrollment of 10 students will be required for the asynchronous Post University courses to run.

Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJ 101

1.0 Credit

Pre-requisite(s) Writing the Academic Essay and Motivation, Goals and Study Skills

Asynchronous through Post University

Cost $300

The student will be introduced to the American Criminal Justice System from the perspective of the criminal justice professional. The course examines the historical development and role of the police, prosecution, corrections, probation, parole, and rehabilitation. 

Introduction to Law Enforcement CRJ 102

1.0 Credit

Pre-requisite(s) Writing the Academic Essay, and Motivation, Goals and Study Skills and Introduction to Criminal Justice

Asynchronous through Post University

Cost $300

This course studies the role of police in society with attention to the history of law enforcement, the organization of police forces, centralized police power, community policing, and the recruitment and training of police officers. 

Race Ethnicity and Crime CRJ 200

1.0 Credit

Pre-requisite(s) Writing the Academic Essay, and Motivation, Goals and Study Skills, Introduction to Criminal Justice and Introduction to Law Enforcement

Asynchronous through Post University

Cost $300

The student is introduced to the intersection between race, ethnicity, and crime in America. The myths and realities of how race and ethnicity relate to and impact various aspects of crime will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the criminal justice response from arrest, to pre-trial discussion, sentencing, and through incarceration of an individual. Additional emphasis will be made on case law, and how it impacts minority youth.

Criminal Investigations CRJ 211

1.0 Credit

Pre-requisite(s) Writing the Academic Essay, and Motivation, Goals and Study Skills, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Law Enforcement and Race Ethnicity and Crime

Asynchronous through Post University

Cost $300

The student is introduced to the principles of criminal investigation. These include techniques and methods used in searching the crime scene, locating and interviewing witnesses, interrogating witnesses, and developing suspects. Attention is given to the basics of forensic science, including photography.