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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Principles and techniques of collecting, preserving and analyzing evidence; using photography, medical pathology, toxicology, serology, ballistics, graphology, polygraph tests, voice prints, and other aids for the analysis of evidence such as physical damage, hair, blood, semen, drugs, weapons, documents, and oral statements; the operation of crime laboratories and the use of evidence in court. Forensic Science I is not a prerequisite to Forensic Science II.
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An analysis of the factors causing juvenile delinquency; theory and practice of delinquency prevention and intervention; the juvenile justice system involving arrest, prosecution and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents; and juvenile codes. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 101 with a grade of C or better.
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The nature and causation of crime. The nature of criminal behavior, theories and research. Prerequisite: Sociology 201 or permission of instructor.
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Study and practice of written reporting as required in criminal justice. Strong emphasis on the mechanics of report writing, including accurate choice of words, spelling, grammar, syntax, style, punctuation, editing, and proofreading. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 101 with a grade of C or better and Criminal Justice major.
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Supervised field experience in Criminal Justice. Working with their advisors and the Career Services Office, students arrange an internship in Criminal Justice. The students will then work in the field during the semester, meeting in the classroom to report on related reading and the field experience. Pass/Fail grading. Prerequisites: second semester sophomore or above and minimum 2.0 grade point average. Must have permission of instructor prior to registration.
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An overview of corrections including rationales for punishment, the history of corrections, alternate means of correction, and contemporary issues in 3 Updated 6.16.08 corrections. Class will include visits to correctional institutions. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice major with 18 hours of courses in the major, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the history, functions, purposes, and operations of community-based corrections programs and how they are linked to the larger criminal justice system. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of community corrections as an alternative and supplement to incarceration. No prerequisite.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of security including the history and future of security, career opportunities in security, specialized security fields, risk management, crime prevention and technological services. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 101 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.
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Significant cases, principles and trends in the interpretation of the United States Constitution. The class emphasizes those sections of the Constitution most directly related to the Criminal Justice system. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 101, 201, and 202 with grades of C or better, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Study and practice of some of the commonly performed duties of police. Included are: crime prevention and detection, patrol tactics, criminal and traffic enforcement, accident investigation, arrest and apprehension procedures, and trial court testimony. This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the importance that each of the above components have on the success of a police agency. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 101, 201, and 202 with grades of C or better, or permission of instructor.
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