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  • 1.00 Credits

    An examination of early and modern theories of criminality from the 18th century to the present. Emphasis on sociological explanations, including social disorganization, subcultural, strain, and self control. Integration of theory, research and policy will be highlighted. Prerequisite: CJ 200 or SOC 211 or equivalent and junior or senior standing.
  • 1.00 Credits

    An examination of the development and operation of United States criminal law, including legal terminology, crime definitions, and criminal defenses. Criminal responsibility and the capacity to commit a crime will be covered. Specific areas of interest include jurisdiction, double jeopardy, entrapment, insanity, and mens rea. Prerequisites: two courses in criminal justice or consent of instructor.
  • 1.00 Credits

    An examination of enforcement of the law while balancing fair procedures. Topics include search and seizure, arrest, stops, self incrimination, and crime control in a democratic society. Students will be required to read the majority and dissenting opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court and to discuss the history and evolution of constitutional cases. Junior standing recommended.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Topics vary upon both student and faculty interest. Some of these include police racial profiling, capital punishment, the courts, domestic violence, probation and parole, and serial murderers. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: two courses in criminal justice or consent of instructor.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Half or full course Independent guided field work in criminal justice. Field work involves work in an agency, organization, or community setting using criminal justice theory to analyze and solve problems. A minimum of 140 hours on site is required during the semester for full course credit. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: Two courses in criminal justice and consent of instructor. Upon request.
  • 1.00 Credits

    An independent and concentrated reading course focusing on a specific problem area, field of specialization or thought of a major thinker in criminal justice. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: Two courses in criminal justice and consent of instructor. Upon request.
  • 0.50 Credits

    This course affords Honors Program students the opportunity to design and implement a significant research project in the field of criminal justice culminating in an appropriate public disemination of the research methods and findings. This course must be taken concurrently with another 300-400 course in the major or minor, facilitating faculty supervision and guidance. Permission of the faculty supervisor and the Director of the Honors Program required prior to registration.
  • 1.00 Credits

    An introduction to the foundations of theory and practice in oral communication. Topics will include: (a) interpersonal context; self-concept, listening, conflict management, verbal and non-verbal communication, gender roles, relationship development and maintenance; (b) public context; effective oral presentation skills, audience analysis, communication anxiety, and organizational patterns; (c) small group context; effective decision-making, leadership, empowerment, cultural diversity, group dynamics, team management, and participation. Appropriate for English Education students and others seeking to satisfy the oral communication requirement for the State of Illinois.
  • 1.00 Credits

    A course designed to enhance interpersonal communication skills as well as survey-related theoretical foundations. The focus of the course is on verbal and nonverbal forms of human interaction. Issues such as listening, self-disclosure, conflict management, and relational development and disengagement are explored in theory and practice.
  • 0.25 Credits

    Quarter course General introduction to the aspects of broadcasting. Basic training and introduction to production equipment and the day-to-day workings of WRSE, the campus radio station. Five hours per week of participation is required for all radio practicum courses. Other requirements may be specified by the station manager. Courses must be taken in sequence. Pass/No Pass grading.
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