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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An independent research project resulting in a formal paper, this study must be approved by the department head in consultation with an appropriate member of the faculty who will supervise the project. Virtually any aspect of criminal justice may be investigated. Especially recommended for those considering graduate or professional study
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3.00 Credits
Internships with government and other agencies are offered to combine academic training with professional experience.
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3.00 Credits
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of homeland security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized knowledge of the faculty.
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3.00 Credits
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field of criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research interests of the faculty. This course satisfies the "leadership application" requirement for students in the leadership graduate certificate program.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police, court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice approaches around the world. Variations among countries in crime and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values, practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are explored. Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal justice practices among divergent justice schemes are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
A graduate level discussion of types of evidence, collection of evidence, the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its introduction into judicial proceedings. Special attention is given to Fourth Amendment constitutional issues and the changing nature of the judicial order.
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3.00 Credits
A study of juvenile delinquency and the operation of the American juvenile justice system. The course explores classical and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and status offending, as well as the effects of family, peers, school, gang affiliation, and drug usage on youthful offenders. In examining the juvenile justice system, the course investigates the historical development and individual operating components. (e.g., police, courts, and corrections) of the system. Consideration is given current and future issues involving youth and delinquency such as curfew, boot camp, youth violence, drug usage, and court waiver.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the American correctional system including prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical development of punishment and corrections, the course explores issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment, deterrence effects, punishment types, and the death penalty. Discussions also include prison inmate culture, prison gangs, prison life, inmate civil rights and litigation, problems and dilemmas of early release, probation, parole, and recidivism. Future trends and prospects for an increasing prison and parole population are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational, and domestic political violence, with some attention to the phenomenon of "state terrorism" (international repression) and its potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns from the history of contemporary political violence, State support for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the diverse dimensions of transnational crime. Students will examine and discuss historical and contemporary patterns, modus operandi, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of transnational criminals and organizations. Course content includes an introduction to transnational crime, a discussion of the "problem" of transnational crime, a review of illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, an examination of the link between transnational crime and terrorism, a review of contemporary approaches to combating transnational crime, and area studies covering Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and The Americas. Area studies will include a review of American, Italian, French, Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern, & African criminal enterprises, traditional organized crime, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and other transnational criminal enterprises
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