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  • CJL 200: Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    A survey and analysis of the criminal justice system, including an historical and philosophical overview of its development, with special emphasis on the system's primary components (Police, Courts, Corrections and Juvenile) and the relationship among these components in the administration of criminal justice in America. IAI - CRJ 901 (Formerly CJL 300) (Offered every semester) (This course is a prerequisite [or co-requisite] for all subsequent criminal justice courses.) (3)
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  • CJL 210: Introduction to Policing

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    An introduction to the theories and techniques of modern policing, to include a historical overview of the genesis of the modern police force; the structure and integration of the various levels of law enforcement in America; the structure and mission of a police agency's component parts; the Constitutional and ethical considerations and constraints faced by law enforcement professionals; the dynamics of police-community relations; and the various enforcement methods used by police agencies. (Offered fall semester even years) (3)
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  • CJL 220: Juvenile Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    History and philosophies of society's reaction to juvenile behavior and problems. Interaction among the police, judiciary, and corrections are examined within the context of cultural infl uences. Theoretical perspectives of causation and control of delinquency are examined. IAI - CRJ 914 (Formerly CJL 320) (Offered spring semester odd years) (3)
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  • CJL 230: Introduction to Corrections

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    An overview and analysis of the American correctional system: history, evolution, and philosophy of punishment and treatment; operation and administration in institutional (Jails & Prisons) and non-institutional settings (Probation & Parole); and issues in correctional law. IAI - CRJ 911 (Offered fall semester odd years) (3)
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  • CJL 240: Introduction to Criminology

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    An introduction to the multi-disciplinary study and analysis of the nature, causes, and control of crime; measurement of crime; and the interactive roles of the system, victim, and offender. . IAI - CRJ 912 (Offered spring semester even years) (3)
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  • CJL 250: Criminal Law

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    A study of the nature of criminal law including the historical and philosophical developments of substantive and procedural law; Students will learn to defi ne and apply terms of law and concepts that accompany them; discuss the classifi cations of crime; discuss and relate the elements of crimes and the penalties attached thereto according to model penal code; and discuss the criminal responsibilities of persons. This course will focus on criminal law, using the current Penal Code. The course will also examine and analyze the structure and function of substantive criminal law and the principles of criminal law, including the acts, mental state, and attendant circumstances that are necessary elements of crime. . IAI - CRJ 913 (Offered fall semester odd years) (3)
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  • CJL 305: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    An introduction to the process, logic, and skills of gathering data using the scientifi c method. The range of research designs, their strengths and weaknesses, the specifi c research tools needed for the collection of criminal justice data, analytical techniques, and appropriate policy responses are examined. (Offered fall semester even years) (CJL 200 is a prerequisite for this course) (3)
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  • CJL 310: Ethics & Diversity in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    An examination of the ethical considerations and constraints relevant to the criminal justice system. The course will use scenario based exploration of the issues of crime and justice in the context of a contemporary diverse society. Topics include police corruption, corrections and judicial corruption, diversity issues pertaining to agency practitioners and interacting in a diverse world. Specifi c attention is given to the effect of race, ethnicity, gender and special populations on offending and victimization, adjudication and sentencing. (Offered spring semester odd years) (3)
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  • CJL 330: Criminal Justice & the Constitution

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    An exploration of the various 20th century social movements that have confronted the criminal justice system, and the various ways these movements have affected judicial interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Specifi c areas of focus include the impact of civil rights on police methods, prison reform and hate crimes legislation; civil liability of law enforcement and corrections offi cials; the rights pertaining to due process and equal protection for accused and convicted individuals; and the role of law in efforts to evaluate and solve social problems. (Offered fall semester odd years) (CJL 250 & CJL 200 are prerequisites for this course) (3)
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  • CJL 355: Crime in America

    3.00 Credits
    Roosevelt University

    This course will study the crime problems from a historical perspective, with attention given to the social, political and economic factors affecting crime. Students will review crime trends, efforts of crime prevention, and the evolution in the explanations for criminal behavior. An effort to connect the theories that explain criminal behavior will be connected to crime policy, analysis and evaluated. (Offered summer semester odd years) (3)
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