| CJ:100 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 cr. |
| An introduction to the criminal justice system: police, courts, corrections, the role of the criminal justice system in society and recommendations for reform. Discussion will include career opportunities. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:110 Survey of Corrections 3 cr. |
| The development of corrections, the correctional process, correctional client, alternatives to incarceration, effects of institutionalization, correctional administration and future of corrections. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:115 Law Enforcement 3 cr. |
| A survey course about the historical development of law enforcement, the functions of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, police subculture, the function of patrol and other issues important to the field of policing. The use of police authority, police discretion, police violence and police corruption will be introduced. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:120 Introduction to Private Security 3 cr. |
| This course considers the history, principles and management of private security, procedural security, personal protection, fire prevention and the prevention of losses due to natural and man-made disasters as applied in industrial, retail and institutional settings. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:205 Criminal Law I 3 cr. |
| A study of the substantive criminal law, its historical background and development, and the basic elements of criminal law, including criminal intent and criminal capacity. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:215 Criminal Investigation 3 cr. |
| An introduction to the art of criminal investigation and case preparation. Topics include interrogation, gathering of information and evidence, informants, homicide investigation, fingerprinting and other selected evidence. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:220 Criminalistics 3 cr. |
| Fundamentals of investigation, crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information, interviews and interrogation, follow up and case preparation. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:225 Vice and Drug Control 3 cr. |
| This course will deal with the history and causes of drug abuse, gambling and prostitution. Additionally, the course will show how to plan the raid, deal with the intelligence function and investigate each of the above mentioned crimes. We will deal with preventive programs by law enforcement and also with employee assistance programs in the business community. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:230 Law of Evidence 3 cr. |
| This course traces the nature and development of evidence law and its role in the criminal justice system. The student will be introduced to concepts such as direct and circumstantial evidence, relevancy, hearsay, character evidence and the various privileges that exist in evidence law. In addition, the student will learn how to present evidence in a courtroom both from a lawyer's examination and a witness' testimony. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:235 Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr. |
| Introduces the causes of delinquency and the modification of such behavior by corrective institutions and individual therapy. Emphasis is placed on the study of the development of individual personality through inter-family relationships, antisocial aggressive acts from early abnormal family and social situations. Same as SO:235. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:270 Criminology 3 cr. |
| The study of human behavior and crime, the development of corrections and criminology with sociological and cultural approaches to crime and the career criminal. Same as SO:270. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CJ:275 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice 3 cr. |
| Devoted to exploration and analysis of contemporary issues in criminal justice. Class discussions, lectures and reading in conjunction with an individual research paper. Guest speakers and field trips when appropriate. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: CJ:270 |
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| CJ:283 Independent Study in Criminal Justice 3 cr. |
| Provides the student with an opportunity to explore an area(s) of individual interest within the criminal justice system. Individual readings and research paper required. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Minimum of 6 credits in Criminal Justice. |
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| CJ:293 Practicum in Criminal Justice 3 cr. |
| This course will provide practical experience in an area of criminal justice. This may include law enforcement, corrections, courts, juvenile justice, juvenile delinquency, juvenile corrections or some other substantive area of criminal justice. A term paper or research paper may be a requirement of the course. May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit. |
| (237.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
