SOCI
203 SOCIAL PROBLEMS 3 credits
A study of a variety of contemporary social problems such as alcoholism,
drug abuse, crime, delinquency, mental disorders, poverty, minority
discrimination, and family disorganization. Prerequisite:
SOCI101.
SOCI 205 RACIAL AND ETHNIC RELATIONS
3 credits
An analysis is made of the processes involved when people of different
racial, ethnic, and socio-cultural origins meet and co-exist.
While primary emphasis is given to racial and ethnic relations
in the United States, the worldwide phenomena of prejudice and
discrimination are also considered. Prerequisite:
SOCI101.
SOCI
301 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY 3
credits
An analysis of the nature of juvenile delinquency, theories of
causation, methods of treatment, and suggested methods of prevention.
Prerequisite: SOCI101. (Fulfills multicultural general
education)
SOCI 302 CRIMINOLOGY 3
credits
An analysis of the nature of criminal behavior, theories of causation,
its relation to social institutions, and the systems of prosecution
and rehabilitation of the criminal. Prerequisite:
SOCI101.
SOCI
404 SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH 3
credits
An exploration of basic research design and statistical inference,
and the application of basic statistical techniques as utilized
in sociological research. Prerequisite: SOCI101, 352,
MATH107, or permission of the instructor. (Note: Students
must take either SOCI 404 or PLGL 305).
PLGL
305 LEGAL RESEARCH 3
credits
Considers the process of researching legal matters through the
use of reporters systems, state and federal codes, Shepard's,
legal dictionaries, law digests, legal encyclopedias, Lexis/Westlaw
and related materials. Prerequisite: PLGL300
Introduction to Paralegal Studies. (Note: Students must take
either SOCI 404 or PLGL 305).
CRJS 305 CORRECTIONS 3 credits
The course examines the relationship of criminology to criminal
justice systems, with emphasis on competing philosophies and issues
resulting in traditional and non-traditional correctional strategies
for adult and juvenile populations. Prerequisite:
SOCI101.
CISC
150 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 3
credits
An introduction to computing systems and their applications in
modern society. It acquaints students with the organization
and operation of computer systems. Students are introduced
to the computing facilities of Lock Haven University and to a
variety of applications such as word processing, spreadsheets,
file management, the Internet, and Web browsing.
CRJS
102 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3
credits
The history, organization, and functions of various components
of the criminal justice system. Focuses on the interrelationships
among law enforcement agencies, prosecution, courts, correctional
processes and institutions, probation, parole, juvenile justice,
and other officials and their agencies. Critical thinking
is applied to the system and its practices.
CRJS 205 DRUG ABUSE 3 credits
An introduction to the use and abuse of drugs in America.
The history of such use and abuse, the pharmacology and legalization
or criminalization of such drugs, the social response to drug
use and abuse, effects of drugs on the body and the role of law
enforcement are considered. (Please note: CJ
majors may take PSYC 322 to satisfy this requirement). Prerequisite:
CRJS102 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJS 240 INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
3 credits
The philosophical and historical background, Constitutional limitations,
objectives, and processes in the enforcement of law. The
nature and responsibilities of law enforcement are discussed and
evaluated, including police accountability, civil liability, and
multicultural issues. Critical thinking and ethical decision
making in law enforcement situations are developed through case
analysis, exercises and simulations. Prerequisite:
SOCI101 and CRJS102, or permission of instructor.
CRJS 260 CRIMINAL LAW 3
credits
Focuses on substantive criminal law. Elements of a crime;
parties to a crime; types of offenses; and scope, purpose and
definitions of criminal offenses are critically analyzed.
The elements of creative problem solving are applied to problems
in the field. There is an emphasis on ethical decision making
by participants in this part of the system. The general
principles of substantive law are studied through the analysis
of appeals court decisions. Prerequisite: CRJS102
or permission of the instructor.
CRJS 290 WORLD CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SYSTEMS 3 credits
Considers issues related to criminal justice from the perspective
of a number of nations. The course is intended to enable
students to develop a creative approach to American criminal justice
by seeing these issues are dealt with in other cultures.
Prerequisite: CRJS102 or permission of the instructor.
CRJS
360 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 3 credits
Considers the procedures the criminal justice professional must
use in implementing the criminal law. The course gives primary
consideration to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth
Amendments to the United States Constitution. The course
considers the Incorporation Doctrine, search and seizure, warrant
requirements, arrest, stop and frisk, the right to counsel, interrogation,
identification procedures, entrapment, cruel and unusual punishment
and related matters. Prerequisite: CRJS260 or
permission of the instructor.
CRJS
425 SENIOR SEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3 credits
This course is intended to help students consolidate their learning
in criminal justice and related areas and prepare for the world
of work. Major concepts from throughout the criminal justice
program are reconsidered and integrated. Major emphases
include integrating theory, research and the application of findings
to understanding the functioning of various functions of the criminal
justice system. The process of obtaining employment in the
criminal justice system is also a major emphasis of this course.
Prerequisite: Limited to Criminal Justice majors with senior
standing or permission of the instructor.
Following
is a list of courses, within the major, that satisfy requirements
in either, the Criminal Justice Elective area or the Criminal
Justice Career Component area. These courses
are not required, but are offerings within the major, which satisfy
requirements in either, CJ Elective or CJ Career Component.
CRJS
300 FORENSIC CRIMINOLOGY 3 credits
Designed to provide students with an in depth study of the concepts
of profiling, behavioral analysis, and threat assessment. The
course examines a variety of serious offenses such as serial murder,
serial rape, school violence, workplace violence and child abduction.
Emphasis will be placed upon the underlying psychological factors
and societal stressors that contribute to the above events.
Prerequisite: CRJS102 or permission of the instructor.
CRJS
310 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
3 credits
An introduction to the principles and procedures used in criminal
investigation including problem solving and scientific approaches
to solving crimes. Prerequisite: CRJS102 and CRJS240.
CRJS
369 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP (1-9 Credits)
Field experience undertaken with a community agency or organization
under faculty supervision. One hour of internship is equivalent
to 1 semester hour. A three credit (3sh) internship equals
120 clock hours in the community. These credits count for
letter grade.
GNED
369 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP (1-6 credits)
Field experience undertaken with a community agency or organization
under faculty supervision. One hour of internship is equivalent
to 1 semester hour. A three credit (3sh) internship equals
120 clock hours in the community. These credits are not eligible
for letter grade and will be recorded as ‘credit’,
which is passing or ‘no-credit’, which is failing.
Once students have completed 9 credits of CRJS 369 any additional
internship credits will automatically be registered as GNED 369.
General
Education Courses which are particular to the Criminal Justice
Major: The following courses are specifically
required of CJ majors at LHUP. They satisfy general education
requirements and will count as general education credits even
though they are specifically named in the ‘major requirements’
in the online degree audit. Once the student has taken these
courses, they will appear twice in the online degree audit (as
having satisfied specific degree requirements and general education
requirements). The student will only ‘earn’
3 credits for each course.
PSYC
100 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
3 credits
A comprehensive overview of what psychological science has discovered
about human behavior and mental processes over the last century.
Students will be introduced to many areas of academic and applied
psychology as well as persistent themes that characterize the
field (e.g., nature vs. nurture). The practical applications
of psychological knowledge will be emphasized. Students
will gain an understanding and appreciation of the psychological
phenomena that occur in their daily lives. In addition,
a habit of thinking clearly about the relationship between knowledge
claims and evidence will be fostered. Fulfills General Education
Requirements.
SOCI
101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3
credits
A general study, emphasizing concepts and methodology by which
the sociologist investigates the nature of the social structure
and the social processes of group behavior. Fulfills General Education
Requirements. (Fulfills multicultural general education)
Acceptable
Substitutions for Required Courses in the Criminal Justice Major
Following
is a list of courses that are recognized as satisfying specific
CJ Major requirements. These courses are recognized as legitimate
substitutions for specified CJ Courses. Students taking
these courses as substitutes need to fill out the Course Substitution
Form (available online through Enrollment Services) and have their
advisor and their department chairperson sign the form upon completion
of the course.
Substitutions
recognized for research requirement of SOCI 404 or PLGL 305:
PSYC
202 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
3 sh
An introduction to psychological methodology and theory through
the use of exercises, small experiments, in-class discussion,
and lecture. Experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental
methodological techniques of social science research are explored.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C minus in PSYC100.
PLGL
305 LEGAL RESEARCH
3 sh
Considers the process of researching legal matters through the
use of reporters systems, state and federal codes, Shepard's,
legal dictionaries, law digests, legal encyclopedias, Lexis/Westlaw
and related materials. Prerequisite:
PLGL300 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
Substitutions
recognized for CRJS 205 Drug Abuse:
PSYC 322 DRUGS AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR
3 sh
Provides information about the physiological and psychological
effects of prescription, over the counter, and illegal drugs.
Theories of addiction and methods of rehabilitation will be covered
and the government agencies and laws, which regulate the manufacture
and distribution of drugs, will also be considered. An emphasis
will be placed on the narcotics, alcohol, stimulants, depressants
and hallucinogenics. Prerequisite: PSYC100 and one
of the following - BIOL101, 106, or HLTH251.
HLTH
320 DRUG EDUCATION 3 sh
Provide students with current, accurate, and documented information
about drug abuse in society. Special attention will be given
to prevention, treatment, and drug education programs. Prerequisite:
HLTH105 or 154. |
