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4.00 Credits
This course covers the principles of the Criminal Justice System including the relationship between system components, their effectiveness, and theories of operation and reform. Consideration is also given to specific problems within the branches of the criminal justice system. This seminar course involves extensive reading, writing and discussion. It acquaints students with key resources for criminal justice research. Restricted to criminal justice majors. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered regularly)
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4.00 Credits
This course will familiarize the student with the different types and forms of physical evidence. Students will learn the primary methods used in crime scene, evaluation, search, recording and collection of physical evidence. Basic techniques of crime management, photography, drawing and reporting will be instructed. Finger print and firearms identification as well as serology and trace evidence will be studied. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
A survey of the field of criminology with emphasis on major forms of contemporary crime, definition of crimes and criminality, theories of criminality, the extent of crime, criminal typologies and case processing through the criminal justice system. Required course for criminal justice majors. Part of the criminal justice concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered regularly)
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4.00 Credits
This course is the first of two courses designed to provide students with a foundation in social science research methods. Through lecture, discussion and activities associated with a research proposal, the different methods of conducting research are presented. Stress is on issues of deducting hypotheses from theoretical frame works, variable construction, experimental design, sampling methodology and the techniques and methods of data collection. Students will formulate a written research proposal that details a research question and the research question and the research design appropriate for addressing that question. Restricted to criminal justice majors. (Junior or senior status), Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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8.00 Credits
Field Experience is the internship practicum for all pre-service criminal justice students. It gives the student first-hand experience in the field of criminal justice in an appropriate organization that meets the needs of the student's career objectives. Students are closely supervised at selected organizations, developing their pre-professional skills while learning the organization's programs and methods. The student also is required to attend a seminar that runs concurrently with field work. Restricted to criminal justice majors. (Junior or senior status) Class variable, Credit 8 (offered regularly)
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4.00 Credits
The course focuses on contemporary issues and topics not otherwise distinctly incorporated in established criminal justice courses. It concentrates on student discussion and interaction surrounding required readings on topics such as deviance, crime prevention, and issues in the prosecution/court system. Recent examples include prostitution and vice; cyberlaw; crime analysis; international crime; legal controversies in the law, seminar in sexual violence; stress in the CJ system; substance abuse; terrorism and hostage taking; legal research. Elective course for criminal justice majors. Part of the criminal justice concentration and minor and the legal studies minor. It may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered regularly)
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4.00 Credits
This course develops understanding of theories, management processes, organizational capabilities and social implications of criminal justice technologies. Many categories of technology are considered, including tools and techniques used for: communications and records management, transportation and traffic management, apprehension and detention of suspected offenders and criminals, crime scene investigations and laboratory forensics, telephonic and physical surveillance, and weapons, special assault and protection tactics. Students consider the role of industry, government, and user groups in the historical development and legal/ethical use of specific technologies including less-than lethal. Special attention is given to information technology. Required course for criminal justice majors. Part of the criminal justice concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered regularly)
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4.00 Credits
This course presents an in-depth study of the substantive and procedural law as it affects convicted offenders. Considerable attention is devoted to the study of constitutional rights and privileges, how they apply to convicted offenders and the methods employed to secure these rights. Conviction and its consequences are explored, as is the sentencing process. The rights of prisoners, probationers and parolees are reviewed. In addition, the various remedies for enforcement of these rights are discussed, including direct appeals, collateral attacks and a variety of post conviction remedies. The course is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole or law. However, students interested in other aspects of criminal justice that deal with convicted offenders may find this course useful. Elective for criminal justice majors and part of the legal studies minor. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
This course presents the history and development of the principles of management and organizational theory as they have been applied to the field of criminal justice. This developmental evaluation is followed by a presentation of principles and philosophies of agency administration that have been effective in business, industry and government, with the intention of discussing their applicability throughout the criminal justice system. Restricted to criminal justice majors. (Junior or senior status) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
Domestic violence examines the problems related to domestic conflict and violence. Included is a study of the dynamics of violence as reflected in child abuse, incest, marital rape, spouse and parental abuse, and violence among siblings. Part of the criminal justice and women and gender studies concentrations and minors. Elective for criminal justice majors. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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