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3.00 Credits
Reviews the historical and contemporary theories on crime and deviance. Analyzes concepts and patterns of crime and deviant behavior and society's response to them. Examines the law, offenders, victims, and forms of crime and deviance in the criminal justice systems. Formulates an integrated perspective that takes into account societal pressures and research about crime, rehabilitation, and recidivism.
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Reviews the historical development of policing in America and examines community-based and collaborative approaches to policing, crime prevention, and public safety problemsolving. Prerequisite: CJUS410 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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Reviews the historical development of the theory and functions of corrections and punishment, including both institutional and community corrections, tracing the international roots of American correctional practice as well as the social, political, and cultural forces that have influenced the development and emergence of contemporary corrections in America. Prerequisite: CJUS410 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys restorative justice goals and practices. Engages in critical analysis of justice philosophies, including retributive, rehabilitative and restorative philosophies and examine the impact such philosophies have on local, state, and federal polices and programs. Prerequisite: CJUS460 or permission of instructor.
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This course is designed to introduce the student to the analysis, research design, problem-solving approaches, conceptualization, and implementation of various methodologies in the field of criminal justice. Prerequisites: CJUS410 and statistics or SOSC450 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes current approaches used in federal, state, and local correctional and related agencies. Examines discrepancies between new theories implemented by criminal justice decision- makers and the actual outcome of theoretical applications. Prerequisite: CJUS320 or permission of instructor.
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Analyzes current alternative correctional approaches used in today's contemporary society in dealing with offenders. Examines theoretical alternative correctional approaches implemented by criminal justice decision-makers and their practical outcomes. Prerequisite: CJUS410 or permission of instructor.
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Explores the contemporary corrections systems in the U.S., including corrections history, law, operations, facilities, and experiences. Examines punishment, prisoner profiles, parole, and community reentry. Prerequisite: CJUS410 or permission of instructor.
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Covers the nature and scope of health and mental health issues in the corrections systems. Explores contemporary approaches to these issues. Prerequisite: CJUS420 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the critical issues and special problems challenging the contemporary juvenile justice system. The topics will include an analysis of youth violence; gang violence; school crime; teenage pregnancy; juvenile victimization; child poverty, abuse, neglect, and homelessness; the child welfare system; and teen substance abuse. Factors in American society that generate or influence delinquency and dependency will also be explored. Prerequisite: CJUS330 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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