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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Study of the numerous and complex factors in human relations and how it affects policing and police management. Examines the effects of prejudices and discrimination and the implications for police in a changing and interacting society. Emphasizes attitudes and impartiality as tools necessary in gaining public support and confidence. 4 hours lecture Prerequisite: CJ 101 or CJ 111
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3.00 Credits
A study of the history, philosophy, and evolution of corrections. Examines the processes used by our courts that result in sentencing of offenders: probation, parole, treatment models, and rehabilitation models. A study of punishment is undertaken, and the functions that our jails and prisons provide are reviewed. Topics include plea bargaining, speedy trial, sentencing, prisoner rights, victimization, and juvenile justice. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
Examines the relationship between institutional confinement and community-based supervision. Emphasis is upon probation, parole, pretrial release programs, and halfway houses. The application of these programs to special offender groups, as well as to the larger population of adult male offenders, is addressed. The overall effectiveness of community-based correctional programs is also evaluated. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: CJ 101 or CJ 111
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3.00 Credits
Examines the management of the offender in an institutional environment. Discussion topics include the physical and social environments of the institutions, problems of rehabilitation in institutional settings, the correctional institute as a community, and the various programs in correctional institutions. Evidence concerning the effectiveness of institutional treatment with respect to the aims of deterrence and rehabilitation are explored. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: CJ 101 or CJ 111
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the role of the security practitioner in modern society, the concept of professionalism, a survey of the administrative, personnel, and physical aspects of the security field, the relationship of security to the criminal justice process, and a study of the special problems in specific fields and organizations. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: CJ 101
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3.00 Credits
Overview of the functional operations of such various specialized areas of security as theft and risk control, security surveys, and loss prevention management in proprietary and governmental institutions; analysis of theories and principles associated with loss prevention and proper security countermeasures. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: CJ 101
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3.00 Credits
Study of such physical security controls as alarm devices, surveillance systems, and techniques and devices used in implementing an effective program for physical security. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: CJ 101
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3.00 Credits
Study of the techniques for effectively handling social and psychological crisis, family disputes, social disorders, hostage negotiations, suicide attempts; a detailed analysis of actual situations requiring police intervention. 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: CJ 101 or CJ 111
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3.00 Credits
Study of the problems of alcohol, alcoholism, and drugs such as narcotics, barbiturates stimulants, tranquilizers, hallucinogens, and their effects on the behavior of the individual as well as current methods of treatment. 3 hours lecture
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4.00 Credits
Actual job experience in criminal justice organizations in which students have the opportunity to test their own attitudes and abilities to work with people, put classroom learning into practice, grow in self-awareness, and learn and develop helping skills. 1 hour lecture; 9 hours practicum
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