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2.00 Credits
Offered on demand. This seminar-based course explores contemporary issues in the criminal justice system. The seminar will provide students with an in-depth understanding of a chosen topic. The particular area of focus will be announced each term.
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3.00 Credits
Offered on demand. This seminar-based course explores contemporary issues in the criminal justice system. The seminar will provide students with an in-depth understanding of a chosen topic. The particular area of focus will be announced each term.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL* Lab fee will be required. This course is a comprehensive survey of a crime laboratory, including theory and methods. Emphasis is placed on the role of the laboratory in criminal investigations. Firearms identification, examination of questioned documents, criminal analysis (i.e., narcotics, blood analysis, etc.) and instrumental analysis will be covered. *Labs completed on campus.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Lab fee will be required. This course offers further applications in Forensic Science. A thorough understanding of the concepts in Forensic Science I are needed as a foundation. Advanced microscopy techniques, including birefringence, comparison microscopy, and refractive index determination on trace evidence are covered. Physical properties of evidence will be explored in greater detail. Arson analysis, toxicology, serology and chemical methods of analysis are covered in depth. Open only to matriculated Criminal Justice students. Prerequisite: CRJS 245, Forensic Science I (a grade of "C" or better is required).
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL This course is a survey of the nature and scope of criminality and prevalent forms of deviance. It will consider the major theories of criminal and deviant conduct drawn from psychological, social and cultural modes of explanation. A discussion of various classifications and topologies and the role of crime statistics will be included, as well as the relevance of these factors for understanding, prevention, control and prediction.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL This course will explore the methods and philosophy of the juvenile court system, police programs for the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency, and the role of various social work agencies in the case and treatment of juveniles. Special attention will be given to police techniques utilized in handling juveniles, with emphasis on the utilization of existing community resources. The course will examine prevailing professional philosophy, existing law, public policy and knowledge of current delinquent behavior theories.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL This course is an analysis of the principles of administration and management in their application to law enforcement, courts and correctional agencies. It includes a study of organizational structure, responsibilities and interrelationships, and how emerging technologies are impacting the administration of justice agencies.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL This is an introductory course in corrections that will examine the correctional system from an historical perspective. Topics include the philosophy of punishment, correctional alternatives, theory and practice involved in the treatment of offenders, and post-correctional release.
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3.00 Credits
Spring This course covers recent technological advances in the field of Criminal Justice. Technology applications in Law Enforcement, Corrections, the Court System and Forensic Evidence are covered.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring This is an internship program in practical field experience and seminars. Field experience will occur in police, sheriff, probation, correction, parole and other criminal justice agencies at the federal, state and local levels. Students will become acquainted with the function, structure, staff and clientele of various criminal justice agencies. Classroom concepts will be integrated with practical work experience and shared through classroom discussions. Students will become familiar with community resources and field problems and how to function in public agencies.
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