CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES
250. Introduction to Criminal Justice.
A survey of the elements of the criminal justice system including the nature
and definition of criminal law, the functions of the police, courts and
corrections as subsystems and their interrelationship within the total
system.
306. Juvenile Justice.
An examination of the emergence of the juvenile justice system, the
qualities which distinguish it from the criminal justice system, its goals,
and the rationale underlying its evolution.
315. Police Organization and Community Relations.
A study of the organization and functions of police agencies, with special
reference to state and local agencies and community relations.
326. Professional Ethics and Legal Liabilities
An examination of the standards and principles through which "professional
misconduct" is recognized in an emerging system of ethics and law applicable
to criminal justice practitioners.
330. Domestic Violence
An examination of intrafamily physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; its
causes, its consequences, its extent and the manner in which social control
agencies have responded.
335. Corrections.
A survey of the historical, sociological, and philosophical development of
corrections; analysis of institutional operation, programming, and
management; community-based corrections.
336. Community-Based Corrections
Organization of systems of aftercare treatment of juvenile and adult
offenders released under probation and parole.
360. Criminal Typologies
An introduction to the typological approach to the study of crime and
criminals and its usefulness in investigational, sentencing, and
correctional practice.
390. Substance Abuse.
A comprehensive study concerning the historical, social, and legal aspects
of substance abuse. This course explores the impact of substance abuse on
criminal behavior, criminal justice personnel, and the community.
405. Criminal Investigation.
Investigation methodology, relations of the detective with other police
divisions, modus operandi, evidence development, source of information,
interview, interrogation, surveillance, and courtroom testimony.
406. Forensic Investigation
An examination of modern forensic science principles and techniques as
applied to the detection, collection, preservation and analysis of crime
scene evidence. Course topics will include but are not limited to
fingerprints, serological evidence, trace evidence, and other evidentiary
items.
415. Criminal Law.
A study on the historical and philosophical concepts of law, preserving life
and property, offense against persons and property, and common offense and
defense to criminal acts.
430. Criminal Evidence.
An examination of the basic principles of evidence including but not limited
to testimonial and physical evidence used in the prosecution of criminal
cases.
434. Criminal Procedure
Examines the procedural requirements for judicial processing of criminal
offenders. Topics include the concepts of evidence sufficiency, standards of
proof, due process, and constitutional safeguards.
440. Methods and Statistics in Criminal Justice
An examination of the methodologies and statistical techniques employed by
criminal justice researchers and professionals.
450. Theory and Control of Crime
An examination of the major theories of criminal behavior and their
implications for crime control policies.
480. Psychological Dimensions
Examines the psychological dimensions of criminal justice practice. Topics
include psychology of criminal conduct, the science of forensic profiling,
the interviewing and interrogation of suspects, witnesses and victims, the
interpersonal relationships among criminal justice professionals and members
of the public, and other timely selected topics.
495. Internship in Criminal Justice.
Supervised work experience with a criminal justice agency in which the
student spends a minimum of 150 hours during the term under joint
supervision of the agency and the University. There will be four meeting
sessions during the internship period held on campus designed to evaluate
and discuss the internship experience. Prerequisites: senior criminal
justice majors and department chair approval.
499. Independent Study-Practicum.
Open to senior majors on approval of the department chair. Provides for
independent study, research, or practical experiences under departmental
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