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3.00 Credits
An introduction to evidence collection, preservation, examination and presentation in an investigation involving electronic media for the Criminal Justice major who may eventually specialize in computerrelated investigations. The course will provide a working knowledge of the seizure of computers and other evidence in electronic form. The course will focus on the preservation and examination of data stored in electronic form, and provide an understanding of the significance of this data as possible evidence to criminal investigations. Three credit hours. Prerequisites: CRJ 180; restricted to CRJ majors. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the criminal justice system with a special focus on basic criminal investigations. The significance and application of investigative techniques and procedures for criminal and non-criminal investigators will be examined. Three credit hours. Offered Fall semester (d).
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1.00 Credits
A criminal investigation laboratory which will introduce the student to the newest advances in crime fighting including basic fingerprinting, firearms identification, evidence control and examination, bloodstain evidence, and DNA. This lab is a required component and graduation requirement for CRJ majors. One credit hour. Prerequisite: CRJ 301 or concurrent registration in CRJ 301.Offered Fall semester (d).
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3.00 Credits
This is a continuation of the criminal investigation expo-sure completed in Criminal Investigation I (CRJ 301). The performance level of the study is expected to be more detailed and highly refined. Techniques and procedures for criminal and non-criminal investigators will be examined. Topics, which will be beneficial for the student to have greater detailed and in-depth study in, will be emphasized including searches and seizures, physical evidence, obtaining information, surveillance, homicide, and courtroom preparation. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 301. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
Using the federal system as a model, this course adopts a practical approach to the study of the personnel, practices, and procedures that comprise parole, probation, and community-based corrections. Reference to relevant state models also will be made. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 240. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the field of corrections and correctional systems. As a result of perceived increases in violent crime and a sense of the randomness of victimization, citizens have demanded immediate and final resolutions to the problem of crime. Consequently, populations of prisoners have increased, previous programs such as chain-gangs have been renewed, and new ones, boot camps for example, have been implemented. Additionally, the age and gender gaps appear to be closing when it comes to committing crime as more females and older citizens are incarcerated. These trends require thoughtful consideration and leader-ship by those who work in the criminal justice system. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 240. Offered Fall semester (d).
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to convey a philosophy of policing which includes the beliefs that the police and the community work cooperatively to resolve problems. This will be distinguished from previous efforts such as neighborhood watches, team policing, and other cooperative policing programs. An emphasis will be placed on a service orientation toward those the police have sworn to protect with additional emphasis placed on interpersonal skill development. Three credit hours. Offered Spring semester (d).
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3.00 Credits
This is a continuation of the study of the criminal law completed in CRJ 201. An in-depth, highly detailed study of the pervasive problems which must be resolved by the criminal justice system. Discussion of the means of the criminal law, imposing ruthless force upon individual lives and its ends, serving the highest order of social and human values will be considered. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 201. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with both observational and "hands-on" learning experience througparticipation in an internship, ideally in the field in which the student will be seeking employment. Students who are already on an established career path may enhance their visibility in the organization by completion of a special project related to their careers, subject to prior instructor approval. Three credit hours. Prerequisites: A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, Junior standing, and 24 credits in core courses. Offered every semester.
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