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3.00 Credits
CJ 517. Homicide Investigation Introduction to death investigations from an investigation-oriented perspective. Emphasis is given to crime scene investigations, mechanisms of injury and death and sex-related homicides. Prerequisite: CJ 191.
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3.00 Credits
CJ 518. Criminal Justice & Crime in Film General education further studies course. Presents films and associated popular cultural materials related to the criminal justice system and crime. The genre of the crime film has become an important component of contemporary culture. The course begins with basics of film criticism and provides students with instruction on elements of a film genre. American and European films are considered.
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3.00 Credits
Medical and Legal Aspects of Death Investigation Emphasizes the manner, cause, and mechanism of death; physiological effects of trauma; postmortem changes; identification techniques; investigation of child deaths; and the components of a complete death investigation. Considers and analyzes the history, function, and responsibilities of the coroner/medical examiner. Prerequisite: CJ 191.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Workshop Specialized instruction using variable formats in relevant criminal justice subjects. Repeatable for credit up to 6 hours.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Crime Causation and Criminal Justice Policy General education further study course. Introduction to theoretical issues in criminal justice. Primary emphasis is the etiology of criminal and delinquent activity and the response of the criminal justice system to such behavior. Discusses the significant contributions of outstanding criminologists, as well as elaborating the application of these perspectives to criminal justice agencies. Prerequisite: CJ 191.
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3.00 Credits
Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice A capstone course for criminal justice majors nearing the completion of the baccalaureate degree. Explores current criminal justice issues and integrates material learned in the criminal justice curriculum. Covers theories of crime and delinquency; origins and development of criminal law and procedure; functions and operations of criminal justice agencies in America, including the response to juvenile offenders; prevention of crime and delinquency; privatization in corrections and policing; the nature, meaning, and purpose of criminal punishment; the nature and impact of criminal justice policy; and the relationship between criminal justice and human diversity. Prerequisites: CJ 191, 391, 392, 394, 407, 593, and senior standing. For undergraduate criminal justice majors only.
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3.00 Credits
Forensic Anthropology Cross-listed as ANTH 600. Encompasses the area of criminal investigation involving biological evidence: blood, hair, fingerprint, dentition, and skeletal system. Covers procedures of collection, preservation, marking, transportation, referral, laboratory analysis, classification, and identification emphasizing anthropological interpretation. Prerequisite: 15 hours of criminal justice courses including CJ 191 or junior, senior, or graduate standing.
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3.00 Credits
Correctional Counseling Analysis of the role of a correctional counselor. Emphasizes current practices in community-based and institutional correctional counseling. Discusses application of theories of counseling which are widely used in correctional settings, rehabilitative programs, and special needs of offenders. Prerequisite: CJ 191.
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3.00 Credits
Forensic Psychiatry Analysis of the role of psychiatry in the criminal justice process. Introduces the student to concepts and procedures of forensic psychiatry. Prerequisite: 15 hours of criminal justice courses including CJ 191 or junior, senior, or graduate standing.
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