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The
following criminal justice courses are offered within the
Department.
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on Undergraduate or Graduate
Courses!
Undergraduate
Courses
CJ
1100. Introduction to Criminal Justice/(3).F;S.
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A study
of the development and operation of the criminal justice system in the
United States. Included will be an examination of the components
which make up the criminal justice system, their roles and responsibilities
as a part of the system. Prerequisite for all CJ courses or the consent
of the instructor is required.
CJ
2120. Police Process/(3).F;S.
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An
examination of social and historical settings of
the police; police role and career; police discretion;
police values and culture; organization
and control.
CJ
2150. The Judicial Process/(3).F;S.
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An
examination of the pre adjudication and adjudication
stages of the criminal process, the persons
involved in the process, and the forces that
influence the actions of the decision makers. (WRITING)
CJ
2430. Corrections/(3).F;S.
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A study
of the history and development of the adult
correctional system as part of the larger adult
criminal justice system. Includes overview of
the criminal justice system, a review and analysis
of theories of punishment, a study of institutional
treatment in a total institution and the
roles of inmates and staff, and a study of alternatives
to incarceration such as parole and probation.
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An overview
of the development of law and law as an instrument of social control; an
examination of the
different types of law and the nature of each; the
framework within which the American legal systems
operate; an examination of the basic terminology
of law and legal concepts; how to use library
resources and apply legal research techniques
dealing with the study of case, legislative
and administrative law. This course is designed
especially for students with pre-law or paralegal
interests and complements the upper division
substantive law courses. (WRITING)
CJ
3115. Research Methods/(3).F;S.
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An
introduction to the logic and techniques of social science research with
computer applications,
examination of the structure of scientific
inquiry, methods utilized to analyze information,
with emphasis placed upon the interpretation
of that information. Required of all
PS and CJ majors. Prerequisite: STT 2810 orequivalent. (Same as PS
3115.) (NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER)
(ND
Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or
successful completion of MAT 0010.)
CJ
3121. International Terrorism/(3).S.
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This course
introduces the student to the characteristics
of international terrorism, the causes
of terrorism, and the control of terrorism. Throughout, students
are presented key concepts to which
they can refer for analyzing the future of international
terrorism. (Same as PS 3121.)
CJ
3250. Juvenile Justice/(3).F.
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Legal
and philosophical basis for a separate juvenile
justice system, with a focus on juvenile rights
and will include such topics as the police role
in delinquency, due process, venue, adjudication
and disposition hearings, and confidentiality
in the juvenile process.
CJ
3305. Forensic Anthropology/(3).F;S.
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Forensic
anthropology is the application of anthropological
techniques to solving criminal cases.
Instruction will be given in the application
of archeological techniques to crime scene
investigation and removal of physical evidence
from that scene. The major thrust of the course,
however is the study of human physical remains
in order to provide a positive identification
of the victim. This includes determination
of the sex, age, race, stature, and other
identifying characteristics of the subject. The class will consist
of thirty hours of lecture and
thirty hours of laboratory instruction for the semester.
(Same as ANT 3305.) (CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)
CJ
3400. Theories of Crime and Justice/(3).F;S.
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Examination
of various fields of theory relating to
criminal justice policy questions and criminal behavior.
Managerial, psychological, sociological and
political-ideological theories relating to crime
and justice are reviewed. (SPEAKING,
CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)
CJ
3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.
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An opportunity
to study a special topic or combination
of topics not otherwise provided for in
the criminal justice curriculum. May be repeated
for credit when content does not duplicate.
CJ
3551. Criminal Law/(3).F.
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An introduction
to the basic concepts of criminal law,
definition of crime and defenses, function and
purposes of substantive criminal law, limits of
the criminal law, case study approach.
CJ
3552. Criminal Procedure/(3).S.
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An analysis
of constitutional limitations from arrest
to release in the administration of criminal
justice, including arrest, search and seizure,
interrogation, identification procedures, and
post conviction relief, case study approach.
Senior/Graduate
Courses
CJ
4530-4549. Selected Topics in Criminal Justice/(1-4).On Demand.
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An intensive
examination of selected topics.
CJ
4550. Law and Society/(3).S.
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An examination
of the relationship between the values
and culture of a society and the laws which it
adopts and how law interacts with and responds to
change in social values as seen by the courts through
selected cases. (Same as PS 4550.) (WRITING;
SPEAKING)
CJ
4580. Private Security/(3).On Demand.
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An examination
of unique security problems in establishments,
industrial establishments, universities
and colleges; a review of private security
regulatory boards, licensing, registration
of private security businesses and personnel.
CJ
4620. Contemporary Police Issues/(3).S.(Alternate years).
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An examination
of current social, legal, and
organizational issues in contemporary law
enforcement.
CJ
4661. Court Administration/(3).F.
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This course
is designed to familiarize students with
the need for, and approaches to, more effective
management of federal and state courts. Topics include court reform,
court unification, caseload
management, alternative dispute resolution,
personnel management and training, and audio-visual
applications in the courts, among others.
(Same as PS 4661.) (SPEAKING)
CJ
4680. Organized Crime/(3).S.
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This course
will provide an examination and analysis
of views on the phenomena of organized crime
and efforts to control it. Attention will bepaid to criminal organizations
in the United States,
their beginnings in other cultural and ethnic
backgrounds and their relations with criminal
organizations around the world. In today's
world, criminal organizations in other countries
and their activities have a major impact on
crime in the United States. Therefore, a comparative
approach to the subject must be used. (Same as PS 4680.)
CJ
4800. Decision Making in Criminal Justice/(3).On Demand.
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A discussion
and evaluation of the policies and practices
of the criminal justice system, with focus
upon how decisions are made by victims of crime,
police, prosecutors, judges, corrections administrators,
probation and paroling authorities;
interaction of theory, research and practice
into preparation of a senior research paper.
CJ
4900. Internship in Criminal Justice/(3-12).F;S.
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Field
work in a criminal justice agency, office or institution
and involvement in problem solving in these
agencies and offices. Graded on S/U basis. (WRITING)
Graduate
Courses
CJ
4530-4549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.
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An intensive
examination of selected topics.
CJ
4550. Law and Society/(3).S.
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An examination
of the relationship between the values and culture of a society and the
laws which it adopts and how law interacts with and responds to change
in social values as seen by the courts through selected cases.
CJ
4580. Private Security/(3).On Demand.
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An examination
of unique security problems in establishments, industrial establishments,
universities and colleges; a review of private security regulatory boards,
licensing, registration of private security businesses and
personnel.
CJ
4620. Contemporary Police Issues/(3).S.(Alternate years).
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An examination
of current social, legal, and organizational issues in contemporary law
enforcement.
CJ
4661. Court Administration/(3).F.
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This course
is designed to familiarize students with the need for, and approaches to,
more effective management of federal and state courts. Topics include
court reform, court unification, caseload management, alternative dispute
resolution, personnel management and training, and audio-visual applications
in the courts, among
others.
(Same as PS 4661.)
CJ
4680. Organized Crime/(3).S.
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This course
will provide an examination and analysis of views on the phenomena of organized
crime and efforts to control it. Attention will be paid to criminal
organizations in the United States, their beginnings in other cultural
and ethnic backgrounds and their relations with criminal organizations
around the world. In today's world, criminal organizations in other countries
and their activities have a major impact on crime in the United States.
Therefore, a comparative approach to the subject must be used. (Same as
PS 4680.)
CJ
4800. Decision Making in Criminal Justice/(3).On Demand.
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A discussion
and evaluation of the policies and practices of the criminal justice system,
with focus upon how decisions are made by victims of crime, police, prosecutors,
judges, corrections administrators, probation and paroling authorities;
interaction of theory, research and practice into preparation of a senior
research paper.
CJ
4900. Internship in Criminal Justice/(3-12).F;S.
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Field
work in a criminal justice agency, office or institution and involvement
in problem solving in these agencies and offices. Graded on S/U basis.
CJ
5060. Administration of Justice/(3).S.
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An examination
of selected issues and problems in the administration of justice system.
CJ
5150. The American Justice System/(3).F.
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This course
will focus on the history, background, and the various components of the
criminal justice system as seen through an examination of contemporary
research.
CJ
5500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.
CJ
5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.
CJ
5660. Crime, Theory and Policy/(3).On Demand.
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An examination
of crime policy and legislation and how theories of crime causation inform
the formulation of crime policy. Attention will be given to research and
how it can contribute to a more rational crime policy at the federal, state,
and local level.
CJ
5670. Crime Analysis and Criminal Justice Planning/(3). On Demand.
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examination of criminal justice policy and the formal and
informal influences in the policy process. Planning is emphasized
as a prelude to effective policy at the national, state and
regional levels. A framework for the analysis of crime policy
is offered for use in agency work.
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