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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours The concept of evidence and rules governing its admissibility, theoretical and pragmatic considerations of substantive and procedural laws affecting arrest, search, and seizure. Prerequisites: CRJ1010, CRJ2210, CRJ3420.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours Development and process of state and federal criminal law in America; basic legal precedents developed by the courts; elements of criminal liability. In-depth understanding of the laws that govern the criminal justice system and the respective rights of society versus those of the individual. Case book method and class participation and discussion. Prerequisite: CRJ1010.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours Examines the different organized criminal elements in American society, including crimes committed by corporations, governments, political groups, white collar workers, and syndicates. Economic effect on society, and law enforcement efforts to minimize that effect. No prerequisites.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours A study of the theoretical and practical bases for accurately assessing and responding to crisis situations that are unique to criminal justice professions. Prerequisite: CRJ1010.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours This course will provide students with knowledge of basic principles and understandings fundamental to research used in criminal justice and other social sciences. Topics include the theory and application of social science research, the selection of appropriate research methods, ethical and practical issues, and data collection and preparation. Students will utilize SPSS in computer lab exercises to enter and analyze data to produce statistical information for interpretation of findings and presentation of results. Ultimately, the course aims to assist students in becoming more informed consumers and producers of criminal justice information. Prerequisite: CRJ1010.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours In this course, attempts are made to identify those variables associated with schools that have relevance to delinquency. Delinquency is viewed as adjustments that juveniles as individuals and as members of subcultural groups make in relation to school goals, performance, rules and expectations. Aspects of cultural values that are emphasized in American society and their relationship to school delinquency and disorder will be enunciated. Laws governing school children and school administrators on matters of law violation of juveniles are examined. Prerequisite: CRJ1010.
  • 3.00 Credits

    4 semester hours Intensive discussion and research in contemporary and permanent problems affecting the criminal justice system and hence the American regime. Specific content is determined by the needs and interests of the student. Students may take two different issues courses. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours The organization and administration ofmunicipal police agencies and their functions. Concepts of organizational theory are used to integrate proven concepts into the police service. Prerequisite: CRJ2500 or consent of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours Examines the theory and application of social science research; the development and interpretation of research findings and prepares the students to conduct research on a significant issue of criminal justice. Normally taken during the senior year. Prerequisites: CRJ1010, consent of instructor.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 semester hours (Capstone) This course discusses effective management practices that are central to criminal justice professionals and academic researchers who evaluate and question managerial methodology. This course is designed to analyze these organizational changes to prepare students to effectively lead within these changes. Students will learn how to comprehend and direct strategic planning, missions, goals, objectives, and action plans through an ethical lens that will test personal values and beliefs. Students will be expected to develop a professional résumé and createa working leadership career path. Prerequisites: CRJ1010, junior status.
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