Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS272   19886-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS272 19886-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Special Populations II
Special problems of illegal aliens, the physically and/or mentally challenged, and the elderly. Impact of culture and life experiences on one's perceptions. Emphasis on problems of particular interest to criminal justice practitioners.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS272   19886-20086 Special Populations II
1. Identify the cultural and experiential differences that account in part for differences in perception on the part of various racial and ethnic groups. (I)
2. Identify the needs and potential problems of the blind, deaf, and other physically challenged individuals. (II)
3. Identify the unique problems of illegal aliens and the legal problems associated with their status. (III)
4. Identify special problems of the mentally challenged. (IV)
5. Identify the needs and potential problems of the elderly. (V)
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AJS272   19886-20086 Special Populations II
    I. Racial and ethnic groups
        A. Cultural values and belief systems
          1. Ghettos and barrios
          2. Native American culture
          3. Mid-Eastern cultures
          4. Far Eastern cultures
        B. Perception of the law and punishment
          1. Ghettos and barrios
          2. Native American culture
          3. Mid-Eastern cultures
          4. Far Eastern cultures
      II. Physically challenged persons
          A. Problems of particular importance to criminal justice practitioners
            1. Blind
            2. Deaf
            3. Motor impaired
            4. Epileptics
            5. Diabetics
          B. Recommended means of dealing with problems
        III. Illegal aliens
            A. Legal status
              1. Relevant aspects of immigration law
              2. Impact on employers and employees
              3. INS (Immigration and Naturalization Services) procedures and processes
            B. Impact on criminal justice systems
            C. Means of dealing with illegal aliens
              1. Prosecution
              2. Deportation
              3. Alternatives to prosecution
          IV. Mentally Challenged
              A. Recognizing the mentally challenged
                1. Degrees of mental retardation
                2. Distinguishing the mentally retarded from the mentally ill
              B. Dealing with a mentally challenged individual
                1. Communication
                2. Operating within parameters of their understanding
              C. Mental competency hearings
                1. Criteria for determining competency
                2. Alternatives to prosecution
            V. Elderly
                A. Physical factors
                B. Emotional factors
                C. Self-image
                D. Myths about the elderly
                  1. Victimization
                  2. Dependency
                  3. Contributions to society
                  4. Intelligence
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