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  • 3.00 Credits

    An examination of the dynamics concerning youth at risk. This group of young people has been affected by stress, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancies. truancies, and developmental disabilities. It includes missing, abducted, runaway, and throwaway children, and those affected by the multiple-problem family and fetal alcohol syndrome. Prerequisite: ENG 117 or equivalent and CRJ 100 or PSY 200 or SOC 101 Expected to be offered: Spring semesters, even years 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to explore the topic of corrections. This exploration will include the developmental history of the field, the issues facing the decision-makers, the social reactions to the control and treatment of offenders, the various components that make up the corrections system, and how social change has impacted the field. Prerequisite: ENG 117 or equivalent and CRJ 100 and CRJ 306 Expected to be offered: Fall semesters, odd years; Distance Learning: Fall semesters, even years 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course discusses how facts are gathered and analyzed. It will begin with the initial interview and cover such topics as taking statements from witnesses and victims, detecting deception and interrogation techniques. Prerequisite: ENG 117 or equivalent Expected to be offered: Fall semesters, odd years; Distance Learning: Fall semesters, even years 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to and survey of probation and parole practices from a historical perspective. Assumptions and theories about human behavior underlying such practices; contemporary and future trends in the field. Prerequisite: ENG 117 or equivalent and CRJ 371 Expected to be offered: Spring semesters, odd years; Distance Learning: Summer even years 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    An examination of the relationship between the criminal and his or her victim, the victim's role in the criminal justice system, and the rights and needs of the victim as well as the crime impact on the victim. Prerequisite: ENG 117 or equivalent and CRJ100 or HSV 241 or instructor permission Expected to be offered: Fall semesters, odd years; Distance Learning: Summer even years 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    The role of the police investigation in crime scene preservation and investigative techniques. Securing the crime scene, documentation of the crime scene, collection and preservation of physical evidence, preliminary and follow-up investigation will be presented. Theoretical approach in the investigation of felonies or serious crimes. Investigative techniques involving homicides, robberies, sexual assaults, child abuse, and domestic violence will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ENG 117 or equivalent and CRJ 261 or FSC 300 Expected to be offered: Spring semesters, odd years; Distance Learning: Fall semesters, odd years 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    Course will introduce management within law enforcement agencies. Operation, administration, leadership skills, and suggestions to create a better understanding of what is required to have an efficient, effective law enforcement agency. Prerequisite: ENG 117 or equivalent and CRJ 261 Expected to be offered: Fall 2005 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    Course will examine the concept of community-based corrections, the role of the corrections worker, and specific programs including, but not limited to: community service, community residential centers, fines, and work release. Prerequisite: ENG 117 or equivalent and CRJ 371 Expected to be offered: Spring semesters, even years; Distance Learning: Summer odd years 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    An overview of several different areas of economics, including: macroeconomics, microeconomics, and how events in the world affect the business environment. Students will be introduced to economics as a system of inquiry which allows us to better understand and predict the nature of exchange relationships among people, the nature of resource allocation, and the manner by which the human community may improve the quality of life it enjoys. Subsystems of the economy will be introduced. Ideas relating to the economics of the individual and of the firm will be examined. Pricing systems will be studied. This course will explore the manner in which choices are made impacts the quality of life now and in the future. Students will become familiar with some of the tools we can use to plan our future choices. Students will also begin to understand why other people's goals are legitimate even when they conflict with our own. Students will be introduced to economics as a moral philosophy. Expected to be offered: Spring semesters; Distance Learning: Fall semesters 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    A general survey of the American education system and its place in American society. This course will help candidates decide if they wish to take up a teaching career. Upon completion of this course, candidates will be able to demonstrate understanding of: 1) the foundation underlying the development and organization of public education, including its purposes, administrative organization, financial aspects, board functions and operations, professional ethics, conduct, rights and responsibilities; and 2) the structure and financial basis of the Montana school system. Expected to be offered Fall and Spring semesters 3 credits
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