CJ 4900 - Current Issues in Criminal Justice

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

In-depth study of current issues in criminal justice, with all areas of the Criminal Justice system open to investigation. Including, but not limited to policing, legal, and corrections challenges as well as private industry demands on justice systems. Current issues topics selected by the instructor. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and discuss multiple issues related to criminal justice currently being discussed and debated within the academic community as well as among policy-makers and criminal justice officials. 2. Analyze the rationale behind numerous positions on these current issues. 3. Critique these positions regardless of students' own personal opinions. 4. Explore pragmatic, data-driven responses to issue and problems in the criminal justice system. 5. Improve written and verbal communication skills. Prerequisite: CJ 3270 (Grade C- or higher). SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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