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5.00 Credits
Introduction to psychological and sociological theories of deviance with attention to the development of deviant identity, stigma management, and the cultural construction of deviance and social control of particular individuals and groups. Core option: Social Science II. Cross-listed with SOCL 219.
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5.00 Credits
Interdisciplinary study of the theories of crime and criminal behavior and their application to criminal justice policy and practice. Focus on sociological, psychological, biological, cultural, phenomenological, and routine-activity theories. Required for all criminal justice majors. Prerequisite: CRJS 110.
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5.00 Credits
Analysis of theories of law and the meaning of justice in Western culture. Focus on theories of justice and their impact on the criminal justice system, the nature and function of law, the relationship between law and morality, and judicial reasoning. Core option: Social Science II.
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Special Topics
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Directed Study
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5.00 Credits
Survey of statistical methods used in the criminal justice field. Focus on the scientific method, hypothesis testing, descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include measures of central tendency, probability theory, confidence intervals, frequency distributions, correlation and regression, sampling procedures and distributions, hypothesis testing, contingency tables, measures of association, and chi square, t-tests, analysis of variance, and interpreting research results. Students will develop a tool box to critically examine the value, validity, and appropriate use and interpretation of statistics in criminal justice. Required for all criminal justice majors. Prerequisites: MATH 110, CRJS 110, CRJS 209.
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5.00 Credits
Overview of social science research methods, applied statistical techniques, and statistical software used in criminology and criminal justice. The course is divided into two components: (1) Research design and the research process and (2) Introduction to computer data analysis using SPSS. Focus on the research process including design, literature review, data collection, sampling, data analysis, and presentation. Prerequisites: MATH 110, CRJS 110, CRJS 209. Required for all criminal justice majors. Pre/Co-requisite: CRJS 301.
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5.00 Credits
Overview of the juvenile justice system and the handling of juveniles by the police, the courts, and corrections. Discussion of contemporary issues in juvenile justice, including youth violence and its prevention and control in American society.
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5.00 Credits
Study of the role of the police in society with attention to the origins of policing, the nature of police organizations and police work, and the relationship between the police and the public.
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5.00 Credits
Survey of the history, philosophy, and practices of adult institutional and community corrections. Analysis of contemporary issues in corrections and correctional reform.
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