- CJS130 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
A study of the agencies and processes involved in the Criminal Justice System- legislature, the police, the prosecutor, the public defender, the courts and corrections; an analysis of the roles and problems of law enforcementin a democratic society, with an emphasis upon inter component relationsand checks and balances; selected problems of administration in the CriminalJustice System.
- CJS250 Introduction to Police Administration 3 credits
An examination of the organization and administration of police departmentof varying sizes. Consideration of principles of management. Evaluation of line, staff and auxiliary functions. Policy problemsat the managerial level, including labor relations, internal investigationsand policy formulation.
- CJS395 Criminal Investigation 3 credits
Fundamentals of criminal investigation, including techniques of surveillance, crimescene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information such as interviewing and interrogation, follow-up and case preparation.
- CJS402 Court Structures and Functions 3 credits
This course describes the critical and pivotal role of the courts in the criminal justice process. The student gains a working knowledge of the major structures and basic legal concepts that underlie the criminal courts. The dynamics of case process, management and bargaining are outlined, as well as the role key personnel, in the court structure.
- CJS405 Directed Studies 3 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Students works independently on a field problem or a research problem in consultation with an instructor. Arrangements can be made with local agencies.
- CJS410 Criminal Law 3 credits Prerequisite: CJS 130.
Elements and proof of crimes of frequent concern in law enforcement with reference to principal rules of criminal liability. The importance of criminal law at the enforcement level is considered from crime prevention to courtroom appearance.
- CJS415 Juvenile Justice 3 credits
An investigation into the history and nature of juvenile courts. Etiology of juvenile delinquency and status offenses. Diversion programs and other attempts at delinquency prevention. Appellate court decisions pertaining to juvenile justice.
- CJS 416 Gangs and Deviant Social Groups 3 credits
This course explores the history of street gangs and other deviant social groups primarily in America. A wide array of criminological theories applicable to gang formation, expansion, and intervention will be reviewed. The influence of the family, media, peers, socio-economic status, drugs, neighborhood affiliation, public-housing, and schools on gang activity will be presented. An overview of the legal framework in which police/and gangs interact along with the roles of the police, prosecutor, the juvenile court, and correctional personnel (e.g., security threat groups) will be taught. Course discussion will include significant policy implications due to gang violence. Students will obtain a working knowledge of gangs and develop skills at identification of at-risk children and learn methods for intervention.
- CJS420 Evidence and Criminal Procedure 3 credits Prerequisite: CJS 410.
Rules of evidence of particular importance at the operational level in law enforcement. Criminal procedure in important areas such as arrest, search and seizure,and force. Supreme Court decisions affecting law enforcement closelyanalyzed.
- CJS451 Criminology and Penology 3 credits
The nature of crime, crime trends, causes of criminal behavior; philosophyof punishment, legal procedures, operation of correctional institutions;probation and parole, and crime prevention.
- CJS452 Organized Crime 3 credits
A study of the impact of organized crime as a social and economic problem with special attention to the role of the criminal justice system as an ameliorative agent. History, nature, and extent of various types of organized crime in the United States and abroad.
- CJS454 Sociology of Deviant Behavior 3 credits
A study of the various forms of deviance from mental illness and juvenile delinquency to habitual crime with an analysis of sociological theories developed to explain the incidence of deviance. Contrast of sociological and psychological approaches to understanding the deviant.
- CJS456 Managing Aggressive Behavior 3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with information and skills in identifying and implementing a wide range of strategies that may be useful in maintaining personal safety. Through constant recognition and application of theory, principles and tactics, the student obtains a better understanding of the evaluation and response to aggressive control and against physical assaults.
- CJS480 Theory of Law Enforcement 3 credits
A comparative analysis of theories of law enforcement as they have been applied in terms of time and place. Historical trends and current applications in selected areas of the world will be examined.
- CJS481 Gender Issues in Criminal Justice 3 credits
Students will learn about the unique challenges facing women in the criminal justice system as victims, offenders, prisoners, and practitioners. Traditional criminology theory has largely ignored females. Matters of female crime are treated as ancillary issues or supplemental in our male -dominated culture. In this course, the focus will be exclusively on females and the issues they must face in today's Criminal Justice system. The objectives of the course include learning about the following: the etiology of female crime, theories of female crime and criminality, gender bias as it relates to the components of the CJ system (law enforcement agencies, courts, and corrections,) the exploitation and victimization of females in American society and globally, and the growth in female crime patterns.
- CJS482 Terrorism 3 credits
Special attention given to the following topics: 1) Historical and social antecedents to today's problems; 2) Profiles and motivations of contemporary terrorists; 3) Characteristics of active terrorist groups; 4) The vulnerabilityof western nations to the techniques and technology of terrorism; 5) The role of the media; 6) The impact of terrorism on non-governmental sectors of society; 7) Acceptable counter terrorist policies and practices.
- CJS483 Family Violence: Spouse and Child Abuse 3 credits
This course integrates current knowledge about family violence from the areas of psychology, sociology, social work, and law enforcement. The course attempts to convey an understanding of the motivations underlying the behaviorof the various factors involved: perpetrator, victim, social control agent, and helping professional. The connection between theory and treatment is emphasized.
- CJS484 Psychology, Psychiatry, and Law 3 credits
This course looks at the various interfaces between psychological theory and practice and the criminal justice system. Central topics include: the insanity defense, predictions of dangerousness, handling "victimless"crimes, psychological screening of police officers and other criminal justice system personnel, and the development of a moral ethical sense.
- CJS485 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 credits
Analysis and discussion of selected topics pertaining to crime and justice in America. Course may be taken twice under separate topic headings.
- CJS486 The Criminal Justice System 3 credits
Design to introduce teachers, nurses, social workers and others involved in human service professions to the criminal justice system. Survey of criminal law, law enforcement, the courts, protection, prison and parole. Field trips, role playing and other educational techniques where appropriate. (Not for CJS majors.)
- CJS487 Victimology 3 credits
An examination of the process that a victim of crime experiences. Psychologicalstages through which victims pass. Crisis intervention with crime victims as well as means of prevention. Specific crime patterns and implications for victims. Consideration of victim response to suchevents as natural disasters, loss of loved ones, etc.
- CJS490 Internship in Criminal Justice Studies 3 credits: Thecourse must be arranged in the semester prior to election and requiresthe approval of the student's advisor.
A supervised work experience in criminal justice under the direction of afaculty advisor. The experience consists of working in an institutional setting at varying positions so as to become more familiar with the criminal justice field. Students must spend a minimum of 90 hours per semester in this capacity and maintain a log of their work activity.
- CJS492 Senior Seminar: Theory and Research in Criminal Justice 3 credits
Are view of major trends, problems and current thought regarding the future of justice in America. A review of major theories as well as an introduction to scientific research; philosophy of research; common statistical practices,sampling and data interpretation; the interrelationships of theory and research. Preparation of a senior paper.
- CJS494 Creative Problem Solving 3 credits
An analysis of the creative problem solving method as applied to the human services professions. Topics to be discussed include the role of creativity in one's personal and professional development, the creative personality, and creative problem solving.
- CJS495 Criminalistics (Forensic Science) 3 credits Prerequisite: CJS 395.
This course is an overview of forensic operations and techniques. It covers topics such as serology, ballistics, death investigation, fingerprints,etc. as well as evidence detection, documentation and collection. It is designed to acquaint the student with a wide range of forensic disciplines.
- CJS500 Research Methodology 3 credits
The basic methods of empirical research design. The formulation and testing of hypotheses. Sampling, collection, analysis, and interpretationof data.
- CJS505 Interviewing Methods (SEC 505) 3 credits
Approaches to interviewing in human services with special attention to legal and practical issues in law enforcement, corrections, and security. Analysis ofnon-verbal behavior and techniques for assessing credibility.
- CJS520 Management Practice - a Social Systems Approach 3 credits
An examination of society viewed functionally as a social system and implications from this point of view with reference to management practice.
- CJS540 Criminal Justice Process and Criminal Law 3 credits
The philosophical and historical development of present law enforcement systems. Criminal law as an agency of formal social control and as an integrative mechanism. Court functions and procedures, adversarial and parental. Administrative and technical problems.
- CJS541 Trends in Constitutional Law 3 credits
An analysis of recent appellate and U.S. Supreme Court decisions as they bear on criminal justice practice. The impact of current issues on present and future legal considerations. The impact of social and legal literature on judicial consideration.
- CJS542 Labor Relations Law in Criminal Justice 3 credits
Collective bargaining in the criminal justice system. The right of Criminal Justice employees to form and join unions and establish a bargaining relationship. The nature and scope of the duty to bargain. Union security agreements. Union collective action. Impasse resolution and the enforcement of the collective agreement.
- CJS550 Institutional Corrections 3 credits
Administration of correctional agencies, types of facilities, and treatment methods.
- CJS555 Deviance and Social Control 3 credits
Theories pertaining to selected specific areas: crime, substance abuse, suicide, and sexual deviance. Response of social control agencies to deviance.
- CJS557 Police/Community Relations 3 credits
Examines changes in policing philosophy since the mid 1970's to make policing a more human- service oriented profession and to increase community input into police operations. Community based programs (e.g., neighborhood watch), foot patrol, and problem oriented policing are examined.
- CJS559 Community Relations and Criminal Justice 3 credits
Review of selected problem areas. Offender and citizen reactions to policies and personnel of community agencies (police, courts, prisons) and correctional agents. Former offenders and representatives of community agencies participate in discussions reflecting their attitudes toward on another. Role of community treatment centers and future developments as to the function of police and correctional agents with regard to community response.
- CJS560 Community - Based Corrections 3 credits
An examination of the rationale for the revolutionary changes in the criminal justice system (theoretical, philosophical, and legal assumptions and issues.) Experimental methods being employed to implement community treatment plans.
- CJS570 Socialization and Social Control 3 credits
The ways in which members of any system become committed to group values and norms and the methods designed to regulate general community behavior.
- CJS579 Comparative Criminal Justice 3 credits
Contrasts and similarities between the American and European systems with an explanation of the merits and limitations of each. Cross-cultural justice.
- CJS580 Theory of Law Enforcement 3 credits
A comparative analysis of theories of law enforcement as they have been applied in terms of time and place. Historical trends and current applications in selected areas of the world.
- CJS581 Advanced Law Enforcement Administration 3 credits
An in-depth analysis of advanced management theories, concepts, and techniques as they apply to the criminal justice system. Crucial issues will be identified with an application of appropriate management and organization theories. Strategies for change.
- CJS584 Field Work Practice 3 credits
Meaningful practice experience in an agency under professional supervision. By arrangement with advisor.
- CJS585 Seminar in Criminology 3 credits Prerequisite: Basic course work in the field of criminology.
An opportunity to analyze and appraise major issues in criminology.
- CJS586 Law and Corrections Practice 3 credits
Systems of laws as they relate to various categories of offenders. Conceptsof justice, punishment, and responsibility. Role of corrections inthe court processes. Significant court decisions as they bear on the rights of the offender and the investigatory and supervisory processes. Pre-sentence reports and legal restrictions. Role of the correctional agent in the adversary process.
- CJS587 Criminal Justice Policy Formulation 3 credits
Seminar for advanced students in which students conduct original research on administrative/policymaking aspects of a criminal justice area (law enforcement, judiciary corrections)and present their findings in a written report.
- CJS593 Directed Studies 3 credits
An opportunity to pursue study in a particular area of interest not formally covered by courses currently available. Restricted to students who have completed a major portion of their course work. By arrangementonly.
- CJS594 Field Work Practice Seminar 3 credits
Review and discussion of means of implementing corrections/criminal justice methods. Includes field work experience (with research assignments), supervision,and evaluation.
- CJS595 Directed Projects 3 credits
Research project in area of specialized interest. Restricted to students who have completed a major portion of their course work. By arrangement only.
- CJS598 Research Practice Seminar 1-3 credits Prerequisite: CJS 500. Permission of director required.
Specialized research in a specific area. Student works independently or in agroup under the close direction of a faculty member.
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