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3.00 Credits
This survey course introduces students to selected topics within the field of criminal justice, including the scope and goals of the criminal justice system; the definitions and explanations of related criminal justice terms; and the history, development, and philosophy of law enforcement in a democratic society. Students also examine agencies which are involved in the administration of the criminal justice system.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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3.00 Credits
Students examine the classical and contemporary theories of crime; the nature and causes of crime and criminal behavior; and the relationship between law and crime. Prerequisites: CJ 101, POLSC 101, and PSYCH 101 (all with a minimum grade of C).
Prerequisite:
CJ-201
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3.00 Credits
This course explains the role of the judiciary, its historical background, and its development in the United States. Due process of law and the judicial procedure through which an arrested offender enters the criminal justice system are stressed. Problems of change and the reform of the criminal justice process are also discussed. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
Prerequisite:
CJ-202
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3.00 Credits
The nature, prevalence, and causes of juvenile crime are introduced in this course as are the theories of prevention and interventions in the juvenile justice system. The concepts of restorative justice and the ways in which an understanding of Franciscan philosophy and theology impact the juvenile justice system are also examined. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
Prerequisite:
CJ-210
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3.00 Credits
In addition to the history, theories, and problems of criminal investigations, this course focuses on the fundamental principles of criminal investigations, such as crime scene searches, as well as the collection, preservation, and recording of physical evidence. Other topics of study include the procedures which are related to the impartial gathering of information, interview andinterrogation methods, identification of modus operandi and sources of information, development and handling of informants, the use of scientific aids in conducting investigations, and report writing. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
Prerequisite:
CJ-220
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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3.00 Credits
Police agencies of varying sizes and organizational structures are examined. The levels of cooperation and/or friction between law enforcement personnel and the communities which they serve are also analyzed, as are the political, social, and economic forces which influence these relationships. The impact of a police culture including identity, social roles, and group dynamics on the ethical and moral behavior of police officers is also studied. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
Prerequisite:
CJ-230
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3.00 Credits
A study of criminal offenses by statutory and common law definition and classification, this course examines the laws of arrest; search and seizure; and the analysis of constitutional and statutory concepts governing the introduction and use of information in formalized legal proceedings. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
Prerequisite:
CJ-250
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3.00 Credits
This course analyzes usually nonviolent criminal conduct described as official corruption, systematic crime, or violations of trust, all of which are characterized by calculation, deceit, and personal enrichment. The influence of organized crime on this type of criminal conduct is also explored. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
Prerequisite:
CJ-301
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