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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring This course is a continuation of theories and methods of investigation covered in Principles of Criminal Investigation. Specific crimes such as arson, burglary, rape and enterprise crime will be explained in detail. Open only to matriculated Criminal Justice students. Prerequisite: CRJS 150, Principles of Criminal Investigation I.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL This course is a survey of the history and philosophy of criminal law; the scope, purpose, definition and classification of modern criminal law; offenses against the person; property offenses; and a discussion of the relationship between the constitutional rights of the individuals and the protection of society.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL This course is a comprehensive analysis of the rules of evidence and criminal procedural law; judicial notice; presumption; real and circumstantial evidence; burden of proof; province of court and jury; documentary evidence; hearsay; confessions and admissions; laws of arrest; and search and seizure.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer, DL This is an introductory course on the topic of evidence and how it relates to the judicial process. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, hearsay, the exclusionary rule, Federal Rules of Evidence, scientific and physical evidence, search and seizure and witness testimony.
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3.00 Credits
Offered on demand. This course examines alternative systems of criminal justice in the United States and foreign countries. The study of the various systems is intended to create more critical evaluation of familiar agencies and systems. The major goal of this course is for students to understand the existence of and differences among various criminal justice systems.
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3.00 Credits
Offered on demand. This course is a survey of the origins, theories, practices and critical issues in probation and parole, including discussion of diversion, victim services, dispute mediation and other significant trends in community corrections. This course will discuss the various theories of correctional philosophy and how these are reflected in practice and will include a critical analysis of recent trends in community services.
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3.00 Credits
Offered on demand. This course is designed to provide students with varied perspectives on family violence, including historical, legal, cultural and political views; to familiarize students with current trends and issues in partner (relationship) abuse, elder abuse, physical child abuse and child sexual abuse; to inform students about current research on the nature and dynamics of family violence; and to increase students' understanding of the criminal justice, mental health, health care and social service responses to the victims, offenders and family members that are affected by violence in the family.
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3.00 Credits
Spring This course is designed to give students an understanding of the basic theoretical foundations of women in criminal justice. This course will cover a broad range of topics including the importance of understanding the emergence of gender in criminology; the importance of understanding the role of gender, race, age and class in the criminal justice system; and learning about women as victims and offenders of crime. This course also will address the role of women as practitioners and professionals in the field of criminal justice. Students will have the opportunity to integrate theory with practical application in order to better understand the material. Prerequisite: CRJS 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice or SOCL 100, Sociology or PSYC 100, General Psychology.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL This course focuses on the mutual interaction of the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections) with the public. Areas of discussion include: the nature of the community; community involvement; criminal justice agencies and community relations; prejudice and discrimination; civil rights and liberties.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL This course includes a history of the United States Constitution, describes the structure of American government as developed through court interpretation of the Constitution and emphasizes constitutional safeguards of liberty and property. The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the judicial system, and structure and process of Constitutional litigation through a detailed study of the rights of citizens.
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