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3.00 Credits
Utilizing both historical and contemporary information, this course provides an assessment of the "drug problem" in the U.S. and policies of control developed in response to the problem. Drug use criminalization, legalization, medical treatment, and prevention strategies and related issues are considered in regard to scientific knowledge related to the patterns, causes, and impact of substance abuse. Also offered as SOCIOL 317. Offered annually. 3 hrs
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A comprehensive examination of the major criminology theories, their philosophical assumptions, and the socio-historical context in which they were articulated. Also offered as SOCIOL 319. 3 hrs
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Course examines recent Supreme Court decisions on the constitutional aspects of the administration of justice. Topics include the nationalization of the Bill of Rights and jurisdiction with an emphasis on problems involving the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and 14th Amendments. 3 hrs
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The purpose of this class is to introduce the student to police operations and the effectiveness of different police programs. The material discussed in class focuses on empirical evaluations of police effectiveness, and the role of the police in today's society. This class is divided into four broad areas: the nature and effectiveness of patrol; criminal investigations; special operations including crackdowns, responses to domestic assaults, and hot spot policing; and the latest crime prevention strategies, such as community oriented policing and problem solving. 3 hrs
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This course covers various ethical and controversial issues confronting law enforcement agencies and examines ethical dilemmas involved in police decision-making with an emphasis on current controversial issues. Topics to be addressed include police misconduct; stop and frisk practices; search and seizure; racial profiling; use of excessive and deadly force; and vehicle pursuits. P 3 hrs
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This course addresses how society has responded to the crime problem during changing social, historical, political and economic contexts. Special attention will be given to how society has reacted to crime (with liberal treatment and rehabilitation or conservative punitive approaches) from the 1920's to the present. 3 hrs
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3.00 Credits
A first course in the statistical analysis of quantitative data. Course emphasizes descriptive statistics, probability theory, parameter estimation, bivariate hypothesis testing, and computer applications. Prerequisites: MATH 110, MATH 116 or an equivalent. Offered: Fall 3 hrs
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This course will examine intermediate sanctions in the United States, such as probation, halfway houses, boot camps, among others. Specifically, the origin and proliferation of the use of corrections in the community will be explored in depth. The effectiveness of several major community correctional strategies will be explored through a review of the research literature base. Several issues will be highlighted including (but not limited to ) ethical constraints, political problems, and treatment effectiveness in light of the use of community sanctions. Offered: One time every other year 3 hrs
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This course will examine several aspects of the American Prison, Specifically, current issues in the management and growth of the prison industry will be reviewed. These issues will include major constitutional applications, the management of special populations within the prison environment, and a general review of several aspects of day-to-day prison life. These issues and others will be explored through a review of the research literature base germane to prisons and institutions. 3 hrs
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3.00 Credits
Examination of contemporary topics, issues or problems related to the development of justice and/or operations in response to criminal and related behaviors addressed by the justice system. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Every semester. 3 hrs
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