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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
A study of the myths and realities of crime in America. The course focuses on varying definitions of crime, the history of theories of criminality and contemporary approaches to explaining the etiology of criminal behavior. Open only to UU4Life Enrollees, or PSY200 or SOC201
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4.00 Credits
The unusual role of law enforcement and corrections personnel is analyzed from a structural/functional perspective. Special problems and challenges faced by criminal justice professionals are considered. Open only to UU4Life Enrollees, PSY200 or SOC201
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to allow students who have held criminal justice positions to prepare a descriptive and analytical essay which relates their job experience to a specific academic area. This essay will emphasize the nature of work, model of the organizational system, training and development, and the lessons learned. Enrollment in the prior life-long learning experience course is open to criminal justice leadership majors and requires submission by the students of a written proposal which must be approved by the Division Chair. The course is offered in multiples of 3 credits, up to a maximum of 15 credits, depending on length and nature of work experience. Open only to UU4Life Enrollees, CJL300
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4.00 Credits
Clinical and counseling psychology perspectives will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and treating various psychological disorders. Also, counseling methods used to help an individual cope with common life events will be considered. Open only to UU4Life Enrollees, PSY200 or SOC201
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the current issues in social deviance including social, psychological, historical, and cultural influences. The responses of major social institutions to deviance are reviewed, as well as programs designed to enhance prosocial behaviors of individual groups. Open only to UU4Life Enrollees
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3.00 Credits
A study of myths and realities of crime in America. The course focuses attention on varying definitions of crimes, the administration of criminal justice from the police through the criminal courts to the prisons, the etiology of criminal behavior, the problem of control and prevention, and current controversies. A strong emphasis on research methodology is included. Prerequisite: SOC201 or PSY200
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the juvenile justice system history, development, and evolution, with emphasis on juvenile justice theory and present day practice. Social factors, environmental influences, and the causes of delinquency will be reviewed and trends for the 21st century will be researched. Prerequisite: SOC201 and 299
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the philosophical, historical and contemporary issues specific to the US correctional system will be conducted
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the current issues in social deviance inclluding social, psychological, historical, and cultural influences. Theoretical underpinnings of deviance are explored. The responses of major social institutions to deviance are reviewd, as well as programs that assess and intervene with deviant populations. Prerequisites: PSY 200 and SOC 201
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3.00 Credits
The unique social role of law enforcement personnel is analyzed from a structural/functional perspective. Special social problems of law enforcement personnel growing out of this role are considered. Practical psychological concepts of special interest to law enforcement personnel are also included. Crisis intervention, collective behavior, and behavior under stress are studied. Prerequisite: SOC299
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