A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
DOC 110 ORIENTATION TO
CORRECTIONS
This course will
examine current practices in juvenile and adult correctional facilities. Emphasis will be placed on the organizational
dynamics of correctional models in Illinois.
Credit:
3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 111 SECURITY
PROCEDURES I
This course will
explores basic security methods and techniques used to carry out prevention,
protection, enforcement, inspection, detection, investigation, emergency
service, deterrence, reporting and general services functions. Emphasis is placed on the specific role each
function has in maintaining a desired level of security.
Credit:
3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 112 SECURITY
PROCEDURES II
This course is a
continuation of studying the career of security and corrections. Emphasis is placed on the contemporary
problems or protective services and corrections.
Credit:
3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 113 CRISIS MANAGEMENT
This course is an
introduction to interpersonal skills and methods of handling a variety of
security situations. Emphasis will be
placed on the analysis of the problem, research of solutions, and correct
choice of solution. Crises intervention
techniques and stress management techniques are also included.
Credit:
3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 114 WEAPONS
PROFICIENCY
Presents the
physical, legal and moral hazards associated with the misuse of firearms. Emphasizes general and
specific safety rules for handling weapons. Includes supervised
practice to develop the student’s ability to use firearms effectively and
safely.
Credit:
2 hours – Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 115 ORIENTATION TO
YOUTH SUPERVISION
This course is a
general orientation to the juvenile justice system in the United States with a concentration on the
methods available for dealing with juvenile offenders in the state of Illinois.
Credit:
3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 116 TOPICS
IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
A
survey of major issues currently facing the Untied States
and other nations of the world. Socioeconomics, political and other
perspectives are considered in the study of these global topics.
Credit:
3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 117 FIREARMS
TRAINING
Presents the
physical, legal and moral hazards associated with the misuse of firearms. Emphasizes general and
specific safety rules for handling weapons. Includes supervised
practice to develop the student’s ability to use firearms effectively and
safely.
Credit:
2 hours – Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 118 SPECIAL
TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Major issues currently facing correctional
employees are explored. These courses
consider socioeconomic, political and other perspectives related to protective
services, supervision, and the administration of justice.
Credit:
1 hour – One lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 119 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PROTECTIVE SERVICES/SECURITY
Major issues currently facing correctional
employees are explored. These courses
consider socioeconomic, political and other perspectives related to protective
services, supervision, and the administration of justice.
Credit:
3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 120 SPECIAL
TOPICS IN ADDICTION STUDIES
Major issues currently facing correctional
employees are explored. These courses
consider socioeconomic, political and other perspectives related to protective
services, supervision, and the administration of justice.
Credit:
1 hour – One lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
DOC 121 DOC CYCLE TRAINING
This course is designed to meet the required
annual training of IDOC officers.
Credit:
3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): IDOC employee.
DOC 122 TACTICAL TRAINING
This course will provide officers with the skills to carry out
effective tactical maneuvers. Officers
will gain the skills needed to handle actual situations related to use and
control of batons, calculated use of force-cell extractions, therapeutic and
security restraints, and control of chemical agents.
Credit:
3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): IDOC employee.
