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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Studies complex organizations with emphasis on the concepts and practices of the administration and management of agencies in the criminal justice system. Students will survey contemporary management trends and issues, with special attention focused on how evolving technological, social, political, ethical, and economic factors influence criminal justice administration, theory, and practice.
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3.00 Credits
Following a critical examination of the history of corrections in the United States and various theories underlining corrections and correctional policy, this course focuses on current issues facing corrections including: racial/economic inequality and mass incarceration; prison violence, treatment, and rehabilitation; women in prison; punitive sentencing; juveniles, the elderly, and the mentally ill in prison; and prisoner reentry.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on research, theory, and applications of the causes and consequences of modern police behavior. Specific focus will be placed on the historical role that police have played in society as well as the structure and functioning of police agencies and the consequences of that functioning on the criminal justice system. Topics to be covered include police history, the social and political contexts of the police, police strategies and tactics with diverse populations, police accountability and legitimacy, and conducting research on the police and their place in modern society.
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3.00 Credits
Explores mental illness and the intersection of the mental health and criminal justice systems in the United States, particularly as a result of the deinstitutionalization movement which has resulted in the shifting of individuals with mental illness from hospitals into community-based correctional facilities and programs.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces, examines, and provides students the skills with which to analyze criminal justice policies. This course emphasizes a conceptual approach to studying the creation, implementation, and evaluation of justice policies. The focus is on the steps involved in the evaluation of criminal justice policies; it will also address the existence of policies and their relevance to the success of the justice system (acknowledging the operations of each justice component - law enforcement, courts, and corrections).
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3.00 Credits
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to Disability Studies provides students with the opportunity to examine disability as a social, cultural, and political phenomenon. We will explore the impact of disability as it relates to the individual, families, social institutions, cultures and societies, and we will analyze the lives and perspectives of people with disabilities. We use an intersectional approach to diversity, always situating disability within its historical and social context and in relationship to other potential identities rooted in race, gender, class, and sexuality. This is an interdisciplinary course. Requires no more than 60 credits or by permission of the instructor to enroll.
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3.00 Credits
The internship in Disability Studies provides students with a learning experience in a professional setting related to disability.
Prerequisite:
DISA 100
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The internship in Disability Studies II provides students with additional learning experience in a professional setting related to disability.
Prerequisite:
DISA 100 and DISA 391
Corequisite:
DISA 391
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3.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary course is designed to allow students to apply a number of theoretical approaches and models to real-life examples. Students will integrate their understanding of concepts, issues and debates within the intersecting disciplines related to disability studies. The class will be highly interactive, integrating seminar discussions and group work by students in an attempt to further explore in-depth issues and topics discussed in class in relatively broad terms. Students will apply, integrate, and build on course material through short papers and oral presentations. In addition, they will advance and polish their writing, oral communication, research and critical analysis skills through the conduct of original research or a service learning project. This class is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
DISA 100
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