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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course studies the theoretical aspects, policies and procedures, and background of the American corrections system. Corrections at different levels including community based and institutional are considered. Handling and disposition of prisoners including techniques during confinement as well as probation and parole and legal rights of prisoners are also discussed. Prerequisite: CRIM 101A and 102A.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course discusses criminal law and the use of law in the criminal justice system. Crimes against persons and property will be addressed as well as the defenses and excuses used in criminal cases. Prerequisite: CRIM 101A and 102A.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Constitutional aspects of criminal proceedings to include: pre-trial investigations, arrests, search and seizures, pre-trial processes, use of confessions, trial rights, sentencing, prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment and appeals. Prerequisites: CRIM 101A and 102A.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course studies the impact of illegal drugs and drug abuse on American society and the legal system devoted to control of these impacts. These issues are examined from the sociological, psychological, and legal perspective. Prerequisite: CRIM 101A and 102A.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
1-6 semester hours Applied Criminal Justice work under the professional supervision of an individual or agency. The internship is a professional experience intended to integrate the knowledge and skills from the curriculum into the professional field. Placements are coordinated and supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: completion of all required 100 and 200 level Criminology courses and permission of the instructor. Credit: No credit grading system used.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Sociological investigation of institutional, economic, family, and personal victimization in American society, with special attention to causes and processes of exploitation. Prerequisite: CRIM 101A, 102A, and six semester hours of 200 level criminology courses.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Types of juvenile delinquents, causes of delinquent behavior, social institutions and their effect upon delinquency, prevention, and control of delinquent behavior. Prerequisite: CRIM 101A, 102A, and six semester hours of 200 level criminology courses.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Introduction and review of major issues and concepts in the study of crime and their relationship to social inequality; and recent empirical research on crime and its relationship to social inequality, particularly issues of social class and racial/ethnic relations. Prerequisite: CRIM 101A, 102A, and six semester hours of 200 level criminology courses.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course explores a wide range of political, legal and social issues involved with the administration of the death penalty in America. Students will explore empirical, penological, political and moral issues related to the death penalty. Prerequisites: CRIM 101A, 102A, and a 200 level course in Criminology.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Systematically describes, explains and analyzes the causes and consequences of wrongful accusation, prosecution, incarceration and sometimes even execution of the innocent in the American criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CRIM 101A, 102A, and six semester hours of 200 level criminology courses.
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