| 111 Introduction to
Criminal Justice System |
3 hours |
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| The student will explore the challenges of crime
and justice in American Society. Development of
a significant understanding of the roles of the
criminal justice actors (from law enforcement to
corrections) is emphasized. Further analyses will
reveal the interdependent relationships, controls
placed on the criminal justice actors and societal
influences upon the distribution of justice. |
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| 193 Courts and the Judicial
Process |
3 hours |
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| Court functions in the United States as related
to the Criminal Justice System at the local, state,
and federal level. Emphasis will be placed on the
criminal courts process. Prerequisite: CRJU
111. |
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| 215 Crime Scene Management
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3 hours |
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| This class is intended to introduce students to
the basic procedures of crime scene investigation.
Crime scenes will be processed, evidence collected,
investigation reports written, and a mock trial
will be held. |
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| 222 Police Practices
and Procedures |
3 hours |
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| Police functions as performed in the United States
including nature, responsibilities, traditional
procedures; and interrelationship of various police
divisions. Prerequisite: CRJU 111. |
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| Corrections introduces the student to a major
component of the criminal justice system. In this
course the historical, legal and philosophical systemic
nature of correctional intervention is realized.
This is accomplished by focusing on the interdependent
role of the judiciary, law enforcement and correctional
agencies. Prerequisite: CRJU 111. |
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| 232 Criminal Evidence
and Procedures |
3 hours |
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| The laws of criminal evidence and procedure are
studied through the examination of the Bill of Rights,
paying particular attention to the Fourth, Fifth,
Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States
Constitution. Emphasis is given to the rules governing
the admissibility of evidence, as well as their
exceptions. Furthermore, the student will study
the Code of Criminal Procedure as it affects all
of the criminal justice actors and the criminal
court system from the trial court through the appellate
courts including corrections. Prerequisite:
CRJU 111. |
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| 293 Juvenile Justice
System |
3 hours |
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| The social and historical philosophy of children
in the legal system will be investigated. Focus
is placed on the special legal status of the juvenile
protective services, the juvenile and family court
movement and the child’s relationship to the
state. In addition, certain non-criminal situations,
the origination of delinquency and precedent setting
cases will be highlighted. Prerequisite: CRJU
111. |
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| Placement and actual "hands-on" experience
in a criminal justice agency such as a police or
sheriff's department or correctional facility. Prerequisite:
Student must complete 21 hours of criminal justice
courses. |
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| 310 Criminal Justice
Management |
3 hours |
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| Principles of management and administration as
practiced in public criminal justice organizations.
Special emphasis on budgeting and personnel.
Prerequisite: CRJU 111, CRJU 222, CRJU 223. |
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| While studying Criminal Law the student will investigate
the historical and philosophical rationales behind
our laws in America. Predicated upon the Model Penal
Code, the student will encounter various classification
schema, identify the elements of specific crimes
and encounter “real life” situations
re-lived through court case briefs. Inquires into
affirmative defenses are also generated in order
to present a well rounded understanding of the criminal
law in American society. Prerequisite: CRJU
111, CRJU 222, CRJU 223. |
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| 323 Comparative Criminal
Justice Systems |
3 hours |
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| This course will enable the student to understand
and analyze various criminal justice systems around
the world. The emphasis will be on police, courts
and corrections in various countries with an emphasis
on Canada and the United Kingdom. Prerequisite:
CRJU 111; CRJU 193. |
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| 401 Ethics in Criminal
Justice |
3 hours |
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| Theories and practices in the areas of legality,
morality, values and ethics in the criminal justice
system. Prerequisite: CRJU 111; CRJU 193. |
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| 493 Seminar in Criminal
Justice |
3 hours |
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| The Seminar is the “capstone” to the
educational experiences in the fields of Criminal
Justice. It serves the same purpose as a thesis
for Masters students and a dissertation for doctoral
students. It is a demonstration of the student’s
ability to carry out, present and critically evaluate
research. Prerequisites: Second semester junior
or senior status and CRJU 111; CRJU 222; CRJU 223;
CRJU 293. |
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| 497 Internship II
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3 hours |
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| Placement and actual “hands-on” experience
in a criminal justice agency such as a police or
sheriff’s department or correctional facility.
Prerequisite: CRJU 111 and CRJU 222 or CRJU 223.
Corequisite: Consent of advisor, permission of Internship
Committee and 2.75 overall grade point average. |
