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25 3-127 T R 10:00:00 AM 11:15:00 AM This course examines criminal law in the United States from a broad perspective. It will present the general principles and doctrines that affect the whole of criminal law, such as elements of criminal offenses, defenses to crimes, theories of punishment and rehabilitation, and perspectives on crime and criminal law. In addition, students will learn the elements of some specific crimes, such as homicide, criminal sexual conduct, crimes against public order, crimes against public morals, and crimes against property, including burglary, larceny and arson. A brief discussion of criminal procedure and constitutional limitations on government will be presented as preparation for future study of criminal justice procedure.
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25 3-204 W 6:00:00 PM 9:00:00 PM This course traces the development and evolution of law enforcement to current practices in the United States. Students will analyze the role of police agencies in our society and current problems faced by law enforcement. Career opportunities in local, state, and federal law enforcement will be discussed.
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25 3-127 T R 8:30:00 AM 9:45:00 AM This course traces the development and evolution of law enforcement to current practices in the United States. Students will analyze the role of police agencies in our society and current problems faced by law enforcement. Career opportunities in local, state, and federal law enforcement will be discussed.
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25 3-402 M W F 11:30:00 AM 12:20:00 PM This course provides a comprehensive look at the criminal justice process from arrest to sentencing. Students will analyze the responsibilities of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges and the role that each plays in the process. Topics will include: plea-bargaining, victim-witness assistance, jury selection, diversion and sentencing options.
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25 3-521 M W F 10:30:00 AM 11:20:00 AM This course traces the historical development of the juvenile justice system and examines how and why youthful offenders and children designated "in need of service" are treated differently from adults. Recent legislative changes and the impact of these changes on the handling of certain categories of juveniles will also be studied.
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25 3-402 M W F 10:30:00 AM 11:20:00 AM In this course, students will focus on selected aspects of civil libertiess and civil rights in the United States. It will address government limitations of power, and constitutional law questions about "who" should decide the content and nature of liberty as well as the issues of judicial activism and restraint. The primary goal of the course is to discuss our rights-not who defines them. Therefore, emphaisis is on the Constitution and US Supreme Court cases which delineate the legal doctrines relevant to defining the constitution's guarantees of liberty. The student will be expected to learn about freedom of speech and press, freedom of religion, privacy, discrimination, capital punishment, and future directions. This course will help students grow as citizens and enable them to critically analyze the events surrounding them. Previous course code and title CJP 260 CIVIL LIBERTIES UNDER THE CONSTITUTION.
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25 3-402 M W F 12:30:00 PM 1:20:00 PM the development of correctional institutions and current correctional practices in the United States. Students will analyze the function and operation of correctional facilities, with particular emphasis on the Massachusetts correctional system.
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25 3-348 M 6:00:00 PM 9:00:00 PM Students enrolled in this course will explore the theories and practices of growth and development for infants and young children, with an emphasis on significant and recent research, contemporary schools of thought, and theories of human development. Additional topics covered in this course include the influence of heredity and environment on child development, infant and child health care, socialization and sex role stereotyping. Fulfills Social Science core requirement.
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25 3-348 M W F 9:30:00 AM 10:20:00 AM Students enrolled in this course will explore the theories and practices of growth and development for infants and young children, with an emphasis on significant and recent research, contemporary schools of thought, and theories of human development. Additional topics covered in this course include the influence of heredity and environment on child development, infant and child health care, socialization and sex role stereotyping. Fulfills Social Science core requirement.
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25 3-348 W 6:00:00 PM 9:00:00 PM Students enrolled in this field placement course will observe, analyze, and evaluate childhood behavior in a variety of pre-school settings. Particular attention will be focused on the children's social, emotional, and intellectual skills. Other topics discussed in class include the role of the classroom teacher, the curriculum, and the organization of pre-school settings. Field study comprises two thirds of the course.
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