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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Overview of correctional theory, assessment, and practice. Special emphasis on strategies for classifying criminal offenders with respect to risks and needs and treatment methods currently used with offenders.
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3.00 Credits
Basic theoretical and philosophical underpinnings necessary to understand the investigatory process. Overview of the application of the scientific method to documentation and management of the crime scene. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of first respondents to a crime scene, chain of custody for crime scene evidence, and interaction with victims, witnesses, and potential perpetrators. Prerequisite: C J 231.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the historical context, philosophical concepts and major developments which have shaped corrections. Sentencing options, community and institutional correctional appproaches and programs, the role of corrections in the larger criminal justice system and contemporary correctional issues will be examined. Prerequisite: C J 231.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the increasing role private security plays in the field of crime prevention, detection, and investigation. Forms of private security including armed protective services, retail loss prevention, and security surveys, issues related to the manufacture, sale, installation, and effectiveness of a variety of security system application, including fire prevention, protection of trade secrets, perimeter security, and workplace safety will be explored.
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3.00 Credits
History and current issues of the relationship between police and their diverse communities, cross-cultural issues, interpersonal skills, changing demographics, political issues, and an appreciation of the difficult balance between policing and serving a community. Approaches to improving police and community relations will be explored. Prerequisite: C J 231 and 232.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of juvenile delinquency in the context of subcultures. Explores gang history and variation of gang practices by race, class and gender. Examines crime trends, patterns of delinquent behavior, and factors of causation of delinquent behavior as related to subcultures. Policies and intervention strategies relevant to this type of crime are considered.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of scientific crime detection. Students are introduced to theories and applications related to the collection, analysis, and interpretation, fingerprint evidence, questioned documents, soil, fibers, firearm, wound, and impression evidence. Emerging technologies that aid in the interpretation of crime scene evidence. Prerequisite: C J 231
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3.00 Credits
Elements and proof of crimes which are of frequent concern in law enforcement with reference to principle rules of criminal liability. Importance of criminal law at enforcement level is considered from crime prevention to courtroom appearance. Prerequisite: C J 231 or L S 231. Cross-listed as L S 331.
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3.00 Credits
History and concept of delinquency, nature and extent of delinquency, theories of delinquency, and environmental influences of delinquency, including child abuse and neglect, school-based crime, gang control efforts, and the relationship between delinquency and drug abuse. Prerequisite: C J 231. Cross-listed as SOC 332.
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3.00 Credits
American law in action, the development of modern jurisprudence, structure and function of federal and state judicial systems, and the role of the legislature in the legal process. Development of the American governmental system through judicial interpretation of the Constitution. Cross-listed as LS 333 AND P S 333.
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