CRJS102    INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3 sh

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. 

CRJS205    DRUG ABUSE

3 sh 

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.   Prerequisite:  CRJS102 Introduction to Criminal Justice

3 sh

Encompasses a critical examination of the issues and problems relating to the administration of justice in a culturally diverse society. Emphasis is placed o the study of gender, race, class, sexual orientation, and ethnicity and the respective challenges these diverse characteristics pose in the various agencies of the criminal justice system. Emphasis is also placed on the opportunities and challenges of providing criminal justice services within a multicultural society. Theoretical perspectives will be included.  Prerequisite:  CRJS102 Introduction to Criminal Justice and SOCI101 Intro to Sociology

CRJS240     INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

3 sh  

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.

3 sh

A study of the social and cultural history of American gangs including the influence and relationship between national, regional and local adult and juvenile gangs.  Includes evaluation of gang identification and membership with emphasis on their impact on crime.  Emphasis is placed on growing concern within the criminal justice community of the influence and spread of youth gangs and growing hybridization and migration of gangs in terms of location, member diversity and organization.  Restrictions Upon Student Registration:  Enrollment is limited to criminal justice majors who have completed CRJS102 and SOCI101.  

CRJS260     CRIMINAL LAW

3 sh  

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.

CRJS290     WORLD CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS

3 sh  

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.

3 sh

3 sh

An analysis and critique of what the criminal justice system does with convicted persons.   Also a consideration of what the system should do with convicted persons.   Further, considers the long term implications of corrections policy and practice on individuals and on society.  Prerequisite:  CRJS102 and junior standing or permission of instructor.

CRJS310     CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 

3 sh

An introduction to the principles and procedures used in criminal investigation including problem solving and scientific approaches to solving crimes.  Prerequisite:  CRJS102 and CRJS240.

CRJS360     CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3 sh  

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.

CRJS425     SENIOR SEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3 sh  

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.

CRJS490 __ CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH 

3 sh

A study of research methods used in criminal justice which includes quantitative and qualitative paradigms. Includes an evaluation of the scientific method; sampling; reliability; validity; and the relationship of statistics, theory, and research. Emphasis will be placed on the use of various types of research in the criminal justice discipline.   Prerequisite:  SOCI302 and MATH107 or permission of instructor

  11/02/2009