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  • ADJ 240: Criminology

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    An examination of the field of criminology, including classical and contemporary theories, nature and causes of crime and criminal behavior. Patterns of criminal behavior, including property crimes, violent crimes, organized crime, white-collar crime, and victimless crime are discussed. A critical assessment of criminal justice system and its ability to respond to crime as a social problem is conducted. Prerequisite:    ADJ 241
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  • ADJ 241: Criminal Law Proc & Adjuc

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course examines the historical background, traditions, and legal principles and foundations of the Criminal Justice System. Both differences and similarities inherent within the Federal and State court processes are analyzed and the procedures through which the Criminal Justice System upholds the rights and liberties of all, both victims and accused will be examined. The roles of all professionals within the Criminal Justice System will be explored. The powers and limitations of power in the Criminal Justice System demanded by the Bill of Rights and the due process clause of the U.S. constitution. An emphasis on Criminal Law will also be examined. Prerequisite:    ADJ 101 and ENG 100
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  • ADJ 250: Policing in America

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the history and evolution of policing in the United States. It will provide students with a view of police power at the federal, state and local levels of law enforcement and will focus on contemporary issues in policing including administration and management, policing in democracy, and community policing within the confines of existing laws. It will address officer training, use of force, investigative methods, police discretion, and corruption. Prerequisite:    ADJ 241
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  • ADJ 260: Corrections/Prob

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course exposes students to the process of corrections-probation and parole. It includes an in-depth study of the historical evolution of the institutions, functions, organization and problems from antiquity to the present as well as the attendant philosophies of justice and punishment. Probation and parole as integral parts of the corrections process, and the two major rehabilitative techniques are discussed separately. Prerequisite:    ADJ 241
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  • ADJ 261: Youthful Offender

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    An in-depth study of factors that relate to juvenile delinquency, prevention, treatment and control; a multi-disciplinary orientation. The most popular interdisciplinary issues, ideas, principles and assumptions pertaining to delinquency are presented, as well as the duties, responsibilities and functions of the agencies in the criminal justice system that deal with the juvenile delinquent. Prerequisite:    ADJ 241
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  • ADJ 280: Organized Crime

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    A foundation course in systematic criminality that addresses those organizations whose method of operation includes fear, violence and corruption to achieve strategic and financial goals. These organizations are highly structured and staffed by hard-core, disciplined career criminals operating in secrecy and anonymity through the legal, quasi-legal and criminal activities. Governmental agencies responsible for investigating organized crime as well as legal sanctions employed by these agencies will also be examined. Prerequisite:    ADJ 241
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  • AHA 206: Reimbursement and Financing in Managed Care

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Health care is the largest service industry in the United States. Healthcare managers are controllers of significant financial resources that must be managed with an eye toward the bottom line in a highly competitive marketplace. They must fully understand current financial trends in reimbursement for services provided. This course provides information on the impact of various forces on the financing of healthcare. It also explores reimbursement trends and issues from the perspective of providers, payers, and consumers of health. Special focus in this course is on managed care impact on reimbursements. Prerequisite:    AHA 209 and (MAT 050 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores)
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  • AHA 207: Ethical/Legal Aspe

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Rapid advances in medical technology challenge legal and ethical standards, and lend to situations requiring moral decisions. This course provides the student with an introduction to law, ethics and bioethics as they apply to decision making in the health care setting. It is not the intent to provide the student with right or wrong answers for ethical issues. Emphasis is on use of appropriate language, application of ethical principles, and use of critical-thinking skills to articulate a point of view on current issues in health care. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • AHA 209: Philosophy of Managed Care

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Managed care is now mainstreamed in America's healthcare system and has changed the delivery of healthcare services. Individuals working in the healthcare arena need to understand the impact of managed care on patients and providers. This course will review the evolution of managed care, explore how it works, contemplate its future and discuss the ethical issues surrounding it today. The roles and responsibilities of the case manager will be investigated as well. The topic of Utilization Review will also be introduced in this course. It is essential for healthcare facilities to be able to control and manage the use of their services to minimize the risk of financial loss. Utilization Review monitors and provides appropriate incentives to influence the use of heatlhcare services. Managed care and Utilization Review are tools to coordinate and measure the delivery of cost effective quality care and have the potential to achieve significant containment of healthcare costs, an essential outcome in our present health care system. Prerequisite:    (AHA 207, AHM 102, AHM 233, and Appropriate Placement Test Scores) or (ENG 050 and MAT 050)
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  • AHM 102: Intro to Health Care

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course provides an overview of the organization, financing, regulatory and delivery of different healthcare services. The role of various health care professionals is examined. The purpose, use, maintenance, and regulations associated with health information systems is emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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