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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of communications research methods and applications. Topics include survey research, observational and experimental studies, primary research data-gathering techniques, secondary research sources, data analysis, message, market, competitive and audience research measures. Prerequisite: SPCH U201, SPCH U301 or JOUR U305; or consent of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Supervised professional experience of research outside the classroom. For three internship credit hours, a student is to work 135 hours with an approved agency; for two credit hours, 90 hours, for one credit, 45 hours. For an internship or for an independent study, a contract must be signed by the student and by the instructor of record and other designated faculty and administrators. A student may repeat COMM U399 once with a difference internship or independent study contract description for a total of no more than six hours of undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: SPCH U201 and consent of faculty internship supervisor and student's academic advisor.
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3.00 Credits
Reading and research on selected topics in communication studies, mass media and/or public relations designed to integrate knowledge, to explore ethical issues, and to gain experience in research and oral presentation. Prerequisite: COMM U375 and departmental permission.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the law enforcement, judicial, correctional, and juvenile systems; interrelationships between criminal justice agencies and the community.
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3.00 Credits
Police organizations; the recruitment, training, and socialization of police officers; the role of police in society; and critical issues in policing. The problem of coercive power as it relates to policing is also examined. Prerequisite: CRJU U101.
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3.00 Credits
The administration of criminal justice in the American federal and state court systems. The nature and concept of justice, court personnel, functions, jurisdictions, policies, procedures, discretion, and current developments in court technology and organization will be reviewed. Prerequisite: CRJU U101.
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3.00 Credits
Penology emphasizing the history, philosophy, programs, policies, and problems associated with correctional practice. Topics include probation, prisons, jails, parole, community corrections and alternative sanctions. Prerequisite: CRJU U101.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of the field of crime analysis, including theoretical, methodological, and ethical foundations. Prerequisite: CRJU U101 and CRJU U210 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Contemporary issues related to manifestations of crime, offenders, victims, justice system response, and societal trends. Emphasis placed on debunking misconceptions of crime and its correlates in media and society. Prerequisite: CRJU U101.
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3.00 Credits
Career fields related to criminal justice. Topics include the perspectives of professionals, challenges associated with specific careers, and the future of the field. Prerequisite: CRJU U101 or consent of instructor.
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