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Prerequisite For All Other Cjus Courses; Recommended To Be Taken Concurrently With Cjus 200. This Course Is An Introductory Course To Research In The Social Sciences, Both In Traditional And Online Venues. It Covers Plagiarism, Apa Formatting, Case Briefing, Academic Writing, Formal Reporting, And Memoranda. A Major Research Paper Is Required.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the theoretical and practical management perspectives embraced by the America criminal justice system. This will include nature of criminal justice organizations, individual and group behavior within those organizations, processes inherent in those organizations, and areas of criminal justice reform from a Christian perspective

This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the juvenile justice system in the United States. The student will study the general principles of juvenile delinquency, overview of the juvenile criminal justice system, theories of delinquency, and other issues dealing with juveniles in the justice system.

This Course Is Designed To Build Upon The Biblical Foundations Students Should Have Developed From Other Courses (such As Bibl 105/110 And Theo 200/201) And Enhance Foundational Ethical Considerations Into More Developed And Practical Notions Of Right Behavior Within The Realm Of Criminal Justice Praxis.

This course is designed to study the constitutional provisions and Supreme Court decisions affecting law enforcement procedure, including due process of law generally, arrest, charges, right to counsel, search and seizure, identification, bail, trial and post-trial proceedings, and post-conviction appeals. The course also investigates civil liability for acts of law enforcement personnel.

This course will address the constitutional requirements for conducting criminal investigations, essential techniques for processing a crime scene, and methodology for collecting evidence via subpoenas and interviews

A cross-disciplinary study of terrorism as a form of organized political violence; its intellectual, cultural, political, and religious roots; and its uses in ethnic, sectarian, and international conflicts.

Prerequisite for all other CJUS courses An introductory course covering an overview of the whole criminal justice system in America, including discussion of law enforcement generally, the court systems, correctional organizations, the history of law enforcement in the U.S. and some other nations, and the ethics and philosophy of criminal justice generally.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the criminal correctional system in the United States. The student will review the history of corrections and procedural, statutory, and case law of American correction.

This course is designed to increase the understanding of the criminal judicial process in the United States. It includes a study of the functioning of courts, judges, lawyers and law enforcement agencies, including judicial decision-making and the impact of court decisions on the American Republic.

This course is designed to examine theories regarding the nature and cause of criminal behavior and society’s response. It approaches crime from a philosophical, psychological, and sociological perspective. Most importantly, this course strives to integrate a theological, perspective to crime and punishment. (Formerly CJUS 210).

Prerequisites: Cjus 200 And 230 Or Govt 200 And 346 This Course Is Designed Provide An Overview Of The Legal Elements That Apply To Criminal Law, Procedure, And Evidence, Including Proof, Intent, Conspiracy, Classifications Of Crimes And Related Punishments, Culpable Mental States, Defenses, Rules Of Evidence (including The Exclusionary Rule), And Rights And Procedures In The Gathering Of Evidence.

Designed to facilitate personal and professional success, this course introduces the student to the purposes and processes of the university.An emphasis is placed on study, communication and thinking skills that support academic achievement.

h is course emphasizes the use of accounting by managers in a business environment. Topics covered include accounting concepts, internal control, current assets, noncurrent assets, liabilities, and equity. h e course is specii cally designed for nonaccounting majors, and emphasis is placed on accounting areas affecting business owners and managers.

This course reviews the complete accounting cycle and the creation and management of accounting information for business entities.

This course includes analysis and study of macroeconomic theory, principles and practice.

Business math presents math skills and knowledge that students can apply to solve financial problems

This course will give students an introductory overview of management theory, management functions, organizational structure, daily management responsibilities, ethics, and current management tools and resources. Theoretical concepts will be illustrated with practical application to real-world management problems and scenarios.

This course emphasizes how accounting information can be used to aid management in planning business activities, controlling operations, and making decisions that promote profitability and sustainability. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, budgeting, cost behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, variance analysis, balanced scorecard, and relevant cost analysis in the decision-making process.

This course explores human behavior in organizations. Students examine individual behavior, attitudes, personality, values, perception, and emotions and how these affect organization outcomes. The course also looks at the theories, concepts, and application of motivation, as well as the importance of stress management and professional ethics and etiquette. Students gain an understanding and appreciation for communication processes, channels, and styles. They also gain a set of organizational design tools.

This course explores how an organization collects and interprets information about the marketplace to develop effective strategies. It covers the use of statistical and analytical techniques used to measure and predict consumer behavior, assist product and service developers, guide sales or service management decisions, and evaluate marketing initiatives. The use of the Internet in marketing research is an integral part of the course.

This Course Studies Business Process Analysis Through The Business Process Management (bpm) Model. Topics Include Bpm Phase Steps, Outputs In Relation To The Model As A Whole, And The Roles Of The Essential Elements That Define The Model Universe: Leadership, Project Management, And People Change Management. Common Risks And Mitigation Strategies Will Be Assessed Throughout The Course Of Study.

This course examines the major economic factors that affect business decision making. This course will focus on microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international trade. Students will learn applications of economic principles.

This course gives students practical job experience in the field of business. Students will arrange an externship working in a management position with a cooperating employer. The externship provides students an opportunity to learn about a business management career field through practical, real-world experiences and mentoring from a business professional. This experience will enrich their business and management skills and provide a better understanding of the level of expertise needed to be successful in their career. Externships must be preapproved by the Dean prior to the start of the term. Students who fail this course on the first attempt may not reenroll in this course without approval of the Dean.

The Kaplan University Correction Certificate Program is intended to prepare students to pursue entry-level and supervisory position in today's complex correction environment

This course explores human behavior in criminal justice organizations. Students examine individual behaviors, attitudes, personalities, values, perceptions, and emotions and how these affect organization outcomes. The course also looks at the theories, concepts, and application of motivation as well as the importance of stress management and professional ethics in criminal justice organizations.

This course is aimed at criminal justice professionals looking to increase their knowledge and potential within the field of human resource development. Th e course will blend human resource development with sociology, psychology, and ethics based within the criminal justice context. Th e course will look in detail at leadership development and management. Students will study the importance of effective communication as well as the impact of diversity on individual and group behavior. Students will read case studies examining race, gender, and power dynamics within a criminal justice framework. Topics will include managing authority and power, racial profiling, controlling disciplinary problems within the workforce,following issues and topics: basic management and organizational theory; individual roles of security management personnel; policy and procedure; current computer applications that can help all aspects of security function; the importance of security statistics; and how to sell security to the organization. One of the course’s major themes is the importance of security within the organization and within the community.

This course takes a look into police management and supervision. The course will investigate the application of management techniques and strategies with regard to the criminal justice system. Information about law enforcement supervision at the local, state, and federal levels will be investigated. Issues regarding the internal and external dealings of law enforcement agencies, such as budgeting, training, communication, decision making, developmental growth, and motivation of employees, will be explored.

This course emphasizes the learner as a consumer of statistics rather than a producer of statistical calculations. Learners apply critical-thinking skills to arguments involving statistics and interpret and evaluate statistics used in real-world situations.

In this course, learners build and strengthen the skills needed to succeed in their program and the workplace. Learners engage in interactive activities that help them develop a public safety perspective and expand their organizational, research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Learners also participate in building a learning community, share talents and resources with courseroom peers, and prepare professional written communications. Other topics include teamwork, ethics, and project creation. For BS in Public Safety learners only. Must be taken during the learner’s first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or petition.

In this course, learners examine the characteristics of the U.S. criminal justice system and its evolution in response to the continually changing forces that influence crime control. Learners gain an understanding of criminal justice theory and its relation to criminality, the criminal justice system, and the principles of the adjudication process.

This course provides an introduction to the growing field of emergency management. Learners study various hazard threats and examine strategies for determining and reducing vulnerability. Learners also analyze disaster response and recovery behaviors and activities. Course topics include local, state, and federal emergency management organizations and the impact of various stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations, on the emergency management process.

In this course, learners examine the private security industry from a business perspective. Course topics include security department management and operations, emergency and disaster management, the role of security in risk management, and integrating security with local law enforcement organizations and the role of security management in the business environment.

This course provides an overview of the essential concepts of the emerging field of homeland security. Learners study a range of threats to U.S. security, including specialty weapons, cyber attacks, and smuggling. Learners also examine current issues related to large-scale refugee flow and civil liberties, and evaluate homeland security domains, including strategy, fear management, and crisis communications. This course helps learners build a foundational vernacular upon which to critically analyze homeland security.

This course introduces the major theoretical approaches to threats to public safety from the eighteenth century and the Enlightenment period through the present. Learners study the work of experts associated with the historical, international body of criminology knowledge. Learners explore a range of issues and apply public safety theory and research to analyze them, further developing their critical thinking and writing skills.

This course focuses on analyzing breaches in physical, information, or personnel security. Learners examine the principles and procedures used for crime scene investigation and protection from security and law enforcement perspectives. Learners also study methods of collecting and preserving evidence; interviewing and interrogating complainants, witnesses, suspects, and victims; and employing scientific applications in criminal justice and private security investigations.

Learners in this course analyze the ethical dimension of law enforcement practice and acquire the critical knowledge and skills that support ethical, on-the-job decision making. Learners examine major ethical problems such as discrimination, corruption, deception, racial profiling, and excessive force using material drawn from commissions of inquiry, internal affairs investigations, published literature, human rights documentation, and observed police-community relations. Learners explore the bases for developing personal and professional ethics, guided by professional codes of practice and human rights standards.

In this course, learners are introduced to the principles of social research in the field of public safety. Learners use the scientific method to collect data and analyze research questions specific to crime prevention, emergency planning, information security, and hazard assessment. Learners also explore the ethics of public safety research techniques and practical applications of research.

In this course, learners review the history of violence in U.S. society, focusing on war, terrorism, hostility, and conquest. Course content emphasizes the roles of local, state, and federal public safety agencies in addressing violence issues in the post-9/11 era.

This course introduces learners to basic statistical language and procedures related to crime phenomena data. Learners practice basic skills such as reading and calculating formulas and analyze the effects of measurement techniques, distribution shapes,and other factors of the statistic-selection process. Learners also examine two-variable relationships, including correlation and prediction measures. Prerequisite(s): MAT2050, PS3800.

In this course, learners focus on the principles, parameters, and procedures of white collar and organized crime investigations. Learners study ways to apply best practice techniques of criminal investigation pursuant to current statutes and legal precedents. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

This course introduces learners to the fields of penology and corrections. Learners analyze the evolution of corrections, probation, and parole processes and the effects associated with corrections and reform movements. Learners also examine criminal behavior assessments that help determine offender placement and incarceration alternatives. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

In this course, learners examine the philosophy of the juvenile justice system. Learners examine the principles of juvenile law and current juvenile justice system practices and processes. Learners also analyze methods of dealing with youthful offenders. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

Learners in this course study the philosophies, responsibilities, and limitations of police forces. Learners analyze formal social control processes in the U.S. and examine the effects of police training, education, and career development on community relations. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

This course provides a broad overview of the historical development, organizational structure, responsibilities, and work performed in U.S. law enforcement agencies at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Learners analyze the relationships between local police agencies and the various levels of government charged with law enforcement responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

In this course, learners analyze the relationship between criminological theory and practice and study the history, evolution, and operation of the criminal justice system, with an emphasis on race. Learners examine criminal justice ethics and the implications of race on definitions of crime, criminological theory, and crime victimization. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

In this course, learners explore criminal law and its application in the legal system. Learners analyze the legal principles used to resolve legal disputes and assess the relevance and potential impacts of legal decisions. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

Learners in this course examine the historical development of criminal law and the rules of criminal procedure that govern its application. Learners distinguish between the social and legal definitions of crime and dissect the various elements of crimes. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

Learners in this course focus on the origin, history, and impact of drug control. Learners examine drug law enforcement, drug regulation trends and developments, and the evolution of drug treatment. Learners also analyze the local, state, and federal laws governing drug treatment. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

In this course, learners evaluate police administration concepts. Learners examine communication principles and decision-making, leadership, and human resource management skills used in contemporary law enforcement environments. Learners also analyze individual and group behavior and ethics within police organizations. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

This course provides learners with an understanding of the formal rules for obtaining, qualifying, and admitting evidence for criminal investigation and prosecution. Learners examine case studies to analyze and apply the rules of criminal procedure. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

The capstone project is the culmination of the bachelor’s degree program in Public Safety and is intended to demonstrate the technical and applied public safety knowledge and the critical-thinking and communication skills learners gain during their program. Learners formulate ideas for a new public safety approach, create a vision, and develop a strategic plan that describes how to implement their concept. For BS in Public Safety learners only. Must be taken during the learner’s final quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or petition.

Choose 37 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.

General Education Requirements are 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category: Communications, Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics, Social Science.

Prerequisite: Bio1020 With A Grade Of C Or Better Co Or Pre Requisite: Eng1001 Biology Ii Is The Second Course In A Twocourse Sequence In Biology. This Course Continues The Study Of Human Biology With The Role Of Endocrine And Nervous Systems In Homeostatic Regulation. Other Topics Covered Are Human Reproduction, Development, Evolution, And Advanced Genetics. Ecological Concepts Are Also Discussed. The Student Will Complete Writing Assignments That Serve To Increase Knowledge Of The Scientific Literature. 4 Quarter Hour.

Prerequisite: Mat1001 Or Mat1002 Statistics Introduces The Student To The Terminology And Techniques Of Statistics Including Levels Of Measurement, Measures Of Central Tendency And Variance, Random Variables, Linear Correlation And Regression, Normal Probability Distributions, Sampling Distributions, The Central Limit Theorem, And Hypothesis Testing.4 Quarter Hours.

Co or Pre requisite: ENG1001 This course surveys the history of art beginning with the Prehistoric/Tribal period and continuing through the Middle Ages. The concepts,artists, motifs, works, and styles of the periods will be studied. The course introduces students to elements of art and design, and fosters an appreciation for the world of art. 4 quarter hours

This course introduces the criminal justice system and contemporary policing in the United States. 4 quarter hours

This course provides a comprehensive look at the criminal court system in the United States and the American correctional system.The course looks at the roles of prosecutors,judges, defense attorneys and the dynamics of their interactions as well as an overview on all aspects of corrections, including probation and parole. 4 quarter hours

This course examines ethical issues faced by actors in the criminal justice system. The focus will be placed on the philosophical and practical approaches to solve ethical dilemmas within the complicated criminal justice system.4 quarter hours

This course will cover the legal aspects of police investigatory practices, criminal procedure law, and constitutional cases as they pertain to the criminal justice system. Focus will be on U.S. Supreme court cases and lower court cases setting out the requirements for arrest,search and seizure, confessions, and pretrial identifications. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal rights,duties, and liabilities of criminal justice professionals.4 quarter hours

This course focuses on theoretical foundations and current research on theories of racial,ethnic, class and gender discrimination within America’s criminal justice system. Emphasis will be placed on the most recent research on patterns of criminal behavior and victimization,police practices, court processing and sentencing,the death penalty, and correctional programs as they relate to minority groups. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: Crj1101 And Crj1102 This Course Covers Modern Management Theory And The Application Of Management Techniques Appropriate To Each Area Of The Criminal Justice System. 4 Quarter Hours

An overview of a variety of criminological theories. Attention will be directed toward the study of the major theoretical schools of thought which have influenced the American system of crime and justice. The basic goal of this course is to help the student develop an understanding of and appreciation for the insights gained by examining crime and criminals through different theoretical frameworks.4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: CRJ3011 The course is a comprehensive look at the theories of victimology and the interaction of crime victims with others in the criminal justice system. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: Crj1101 And Crj1102 This Course Examines The Pharmacological Effects And Medical Uses Of Drugs And Alcohol And The Role They Play In The U.s. Criminal Justice System. Topics Covered Include The History Of Alcohol And Drug Prohibition In The U.s.; The Types Of Illegal Drugs Currently Available In The United States; Patterns, Trends, And Scope Of Illicit Drug Use; Consideration Of The Relationship Between Drugs And Crime; And Manifestations And Consequences Of The Criminal Justice System Response. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisites: All core required CRJ courses The senior capstone course is designed to ensure that graduates of the criminal justice program are equipped with the skills necessary to pursue further study in their discipline or obtain responsible positions within criminal justice agencies or related professional organization.4 quarter hours

Intermediate Algebra is a continuation of MAT0099 exploring the arithmetic of polynomials, factoring, systems of linear equations, solving quadratic equations, and applying algebra techniques to problem solving and applications.

Prerequisites: Mat0099 Co Or Prerequisite: Eng1001 This Is The First Of A Two-course Sequence In Biology. This Course Introduces Biology, Scientific Methods, Biological Chemistry, And Energy For Life. This Course Also Exposes Students To The Organization Of Humans And Plants, Basic Genetics, And Evolutionary Concepts. In Addition, The Student Will Complete Writing Assignments That Serve To Introduce Scientific Literature. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisite: Mat0099 Or Exemption Thereof. Co Or Prerequisite: Eng1001 College Math Is A Survey Course Emphasizing Inductive And Deductive Reasoning, Concepts From Set Theory, Applications Of Venn Diagrams, Elements Of Formal Logic, Common Formulas And Relationships From Geometry, And An Introduction To Probability And Statistics. 4 Quarter Hours

An investigation of the methodological principles regarding behavioral science research, descriptive and inferential techniques, and the process of using these techniques for psychological experimentation and data analysis

An understanding of the statistical principles associated with the study of behavioral science research through application and computerized data analysis (i.e., SPSS).

Prerequisites:ENG0099 or exemption thereof. In this course students develop their writing skills through the reading and construction of expository essays. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: ENG1001 In this course students write analytical and critical essays about plays, short stories, and poetry. Emphasis is placed on literal and figurative interpretations, structural analysis, and variations in thematic approach. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course. 4 quarter hours

Focusing on the construction of effective written argument, this course refines composition techniques, develops abstract thought processes, and promotes critical thinking. A library paper is included. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course.

This course is designed to prepare the student to develop and improve the ability to communicate. Self-expression, preparation of effective speeches, and development of speaking and listening skills will be emphasized. 4 quarter hours

Designed to help entering students develop a more effective approach to college success, this course emphasizes positive self-evaluation, goal setting and motivation; practical skills of successful students; effective use of the library and the many sources of information available; and the concepts and tools of critical thinking, and their applications. 4 quarter hours

In this course a study is made of human behavior with special reference to perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotional life, and individual differences in intelligence, aptitude, and personality. Emphasis is placed on the scientific nature of psychological investigations. Research methods are analyzed, and results are related to daily life and everyday problems.

This course serves as an introduction to the study of human social development, its organizations, and its institutions. It teaches the student to look at our society and others from a sociological perspective. Specific areas covered are group dynamics, social deviance, gender equality, racial and ethnic relations, the family, religion, and education

This course introduces students to general principles and problems of modern government. It shows the forms of government, the place of government in the social process, and theories of the state. The American system is analyzed. Studying political science provides accurate understanding of how and why political systems work as they do

This course familiarizes the student with substantive criminal law and criminal procedures. It enables the student, under the supervision of a lawyer, to prepare pretrial pleadings, interview witnesses, and conduct trial and post trial proceedings

Research design and methodology. An analysis of the approaches to developing, understanding, and interpreting psychological phenomena. Topics include experimental vs. non-experimental research such as survey, observation, case study, and archival data. An understanding of reliability, validity, and experimental control issues.

An understanding of the methodological principles associated with behavioral science research through an application of the theoretical, conceptual, and practical principles

Prerequisite: Crj1101 And Crj1102 This Course Examines The Theory And History Of Probation And Parole And Their Operation In The Criminal Justice System. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisite: Crj1101 And Crj1102 This Course Explores The Causes, Consequences, And Prevalence Of Domestic Violence And The Law Enforcement Response. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisite: CRJ1102 This course covers the management and organization of correctional facilities. The course focuses on how organizational culture is related to effective correctional leadership. It highlights the importance of changing trends in corrections, specifically institutional corrections. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: Crj1101 And Crj1102 An Overview Of The Political And Legal Aspects Of Illegal Immigration In A Nation Of Immigrants. Emphasis On The Operational And Bureaucratic Impediments Of The Enforcement Of Immigrant Laws. 4 Quarter Hours

This course introduces students to traditional theories of crime to facilitate an understanding of the causes of criminal behavior . Emphasis will be placed on the origins of traditional, interdisciplinary, and theoretical frameworks as they relate to delinquency, deviant behavior, and other types of crime . Specific types of criminal behavior will be used to explain and evaluate the various theories . Additionally, issues concerning societal problems will be discussed in relation to divergent theoretical views .

In this course, the criminal justice process and its components are examined . Students will become familiar with the different organizations that the justice system comprises . The complexity of criminal justice processes functioning as a dynamic system of interrelated yet separate parts will also be studied . In addition, students will be introduced to the distinctions between the adult criminal justice and the juvenile justice system to gain an understanding of the different ways in which offenders are dealt with in each system

To broaden the student’s understanding of criminal events, this course explores the impact of crime on victims, both in relation to the criminal event itself as well as its aftermath, when criminal justice agencies become involved . The student is also introduced to various viewpoints on trauma effects of victimization, responses to victimization, and media intervention . In addition, the course examines the role and participation of victims in the processing of criminal cases .

This course introduces students to traditional policing strategies as well as to new movements and trends in policing . The role of communities in policing, the interaction of police with communities, and their collective impact on the effectiveness of policing strategies will be examined . In addition, the range of possible consequences related to various policing strategies used in communities will be covered

In this course students explore the links between the application of law and its impact on society . Major course topics include how laws are developed, the evolution of the legal system, and the impact society has on the creation and changing of laws . The ways in which the law plays a role in creating social change will also be analyzed . Additionally, constitutional issues that guide and constrain criminal processes will be addressed .

This course introduces students to the various theoretical, philosophical, and historical foundations for the punishment of offenders . Theoretical perspectives will be linked to strategies developed to deal with offenders . Further, the rationale behind these linkages will be explained and analyzed from a historical perspective . Students will be required to perform a critical examination to compare the relative merits and drawbacks of each philosophical approach and to assess how these approaches affect the ways in which offenders are dealt with in society

This Course Explores The Major Theories Of Adult Development Related To Emotions, Personality, Cognitive Functioning, Social And Family Influences, And Physical Functioning. Current Theoretical Approaches And Research Related To Adult Development Are Emphasized As Well As Practical Applications In The Therapy Setting. Prerequisite (for Clinical Programs Only): Psy 5300 Or Equivalent. Cross-listed And Equivalent With Org 6300.

This Course Is Designed To Provide The Student With A Foundation Of Human Physiology Including The Nervous, Hormonal, Reproductive, And Sensory Systems, And The Attendant Functions Of Digestion, Sleep, Learning And Memory, Emotion And Other Human Biological Functions . The Course Provides An Essential Knowledge Base For Most Other Offerings In The Field Of Psychology . Equivalent To Psy 5510 . Org 7510 Or Psy 7510 Accepted As Substitutes .

This Course Emphasizes Statistical Concepts Related To Distributions And Methods Most Appropriate To Data And Theories In Psychology . The Focus Is On A Quantitative Approach To The Concepts And Methods Of Statistical Inference . Topics Include Sampling, Frequency Distributions, Estimation, And Testing . Statistical Techniques In Analysis And Interpretation Of Experimental Data Include Estimation And Testing, Analysis Of Variance, Experimental Designs, Linear Regression, And Correlation . Various Statistical Models Are Discussed Including Analyses Of Variance, Covariance, And Multiple Regression; Non-parametric Statistics; Components Of Variance; And Designs And Analyses For Multi-factorexperiments . Emphasis Is Placed On The Role Quantitative Methodologies Play In The Quest To Discover What The World Is Like . Cross-listed And Equivalent With Org 5400, Psy 5310 And Psy 5320 .

This course involves the study of the theory and practice of psychological measurement . The focus is on the process of measuring and differentiating variables of psychological interest . Students explore basic concepts of measurement and the principles of test construction . The course familiarizes the prospective professional psychologist with the common tests used in psychological and educational practice . These include intellectual, aptitude, and achievement tests; interest inventories; personality tests; and social measures . Equivalent with ORG/PSY 5100 .

This Course Extends A Student’s Knowledge Of The Principles And Procedures Involved In Complex Behavioral Sciences Research. The Goal Is To Provide The Student With An Educational Experience That Allows Him Or Her To Become An Informed Consumer Of Scholarly Psychological Research. The Course Also Prepares The Student To Conduct Advanced Research. Topics Include Philosophy Of Science, Advanced Research Methods, And Analysis Of Variance. Prerequisite: Psy 5400 Or Equivalent. Equivalent To Psy 7640.

This course studies the science of the cognitive and affective bases of behavior . The course reviews the contributions of cognitive psychology and also studies the effect of emotion and motivation on behavior . Cognitive psychology emphasizes perception, attention, memory, reasoning, language, imagery, and problem solving . Affective psychology focuses on emotional arousal, motivation, attribution, and mood . Students are thoroughly acquainted with research and research methods in this area and also focus on how this information applies in clinical practice . Equivalent to PSY 6510 .

This course provides an introduction and overview of the principles and theories of social psychology . The course includes exploration of behavior in groups, group impacts on individual behavior and the ways in which organizational rules and norms impact behavior . Constructs of social psychology, including social influence, social thinking, and attitude formation are covered and related to sociological and psychological research . Equivalent to PSY 6521 .

This course explores the theories of human organizations and how they function and the factors which influence the structure, design, operation, and performance of individuals in complex organizations . The emphasis is on integrating theory and concepts from the behavioral and social sciences as a basis for understanding human behavior within organizations

The course approaches the criminal justice system from a historical, developmental and philosophical perspective.Included are the independent and interdependent relationships that exist between the components of the system, as well as its connection with and impact on society.

This course provides a strong theoretical foundation for solving ethical dilemmas in the field of criminal justice. Students will gain a realistic picture not only of what ethical questions arise, but also hoe sound moral decisions are made in response to them.

The Primary focus of this course is devoleping an understanding of the types of conduct that are defined as criminal by both statutory and common law

This course provides students with an overview of the corrections system including historical devolepment, philosophy,and a variety of correctional methods.

This course covers constitutional and statutory guidelines for arrest, detention,use of force, search and seizure,warrant requirements, lineups and identification procedure,confessions,admissions,and interrogations.

This course reviews the nature and extent of juvenile delinguency in our society,focusing on the progressive development of the juvenile justice system and its interaction with other components of the criminal justice system.

This course covers the fundamentals and procedure,investigations,applications of deductive and inductive reasoning in the investigative process, collection, marking in preservation of evidence, and the techniques and procedure of follow-up investigations.

An introduction to the aspects of policing as a functional component of the criminal justice system.

This course covers the nature of crime and delinquency based on historical and conventional theories of causation.

The purpose of this course is to engage the student in intensive research and discussion of contemporary and future issues affecting the criminal justice system.

Thid is an elective course for criminal justice majors. The course provides an examination of the social meaning of drug abuse, its history, pharmacology, sociological, and psychological explonation for its existence,the medical vie of drug abuse, efforts at prevention and treatment, the business of illegal drug llaw enforcement efforts, and policy issues associated with drug use.

This course presents the social and psychological factors found in crisis situations such as family violence,homicide,chemical and sexual abuse, suicide, physical illness injuries and other forms of interpersonal conflict and violence.

This course provides the student with the opportunity to observe the criminal justice system in a structured practical setting, and attain knowledge which will be helpful in making educational and career decisions.

This course will review probation, parole, and community corrections. Students will learn about their histories and organizational structures, the nature and effects of the process by which offenders are handled, and the dynamics and trends toward change in the fields of probation, parole, and communitybased corrections. Prerequisite: CRJU101

This course provides a practical interviewing guide for persons who work in the Criminal Justice system. Specific topics include: Interview preparation, nonverbal communication, types of interviewees, multicultural interviewing, the basic skills model for interviewing, communication of empathy, use of speed and pacing, and immediacy, concreteness, confrontation and assertion skills. Prerequisite: CRJU100

This course provides students an overview of the management and administration of correctional agencies. Included topics are the link of theory and management, leadership, strategic management, implementing correctional goals, managing offender risk, staff organization and functions, controlling violent inmates, creating a safe and secure prison environment, supervising employees, human resource management, and controlling correctional costs. Students will have the opportunity to compare general public management challenges to the growing correctional populations. Prerequisite: CRJU105

This course focuses on the history of policing, police culture, basic organizational concepts of law enforcement agencies, operational considerations and managing of the police organization. Specific topics include: management styles and principles, characteristics of police culture, the purposes of police organizations, operating principles, the art of proactive police leadership, communication management, police technology, patrol operations and community policing, non-management functions, administrative functions, fiscal policies, collective bargaining, and training. Prerequisite: CRJU102

This course explores current critical issues concerning the efficient and effective delivery of security services. In particular, it focuses on three key areas: the administration of security by the public and private sectors and the need for greater cooperation between the two; the policies for the administration of security as set forth in the myriad of new and revised domestic security laws, especially the USA Patriot Act; and the need for security administrators to use technology to protect critical assets..

This course looks at the ethical dilemmas and professional problems faced by criminal justice personnel. Students will discuss the practical applicability of ethical ideals and organizational codes and standards. Students will study key concepts related to ethics and the impact of ethical decisions. This will include investigation of the relationship between values, morals, ethics, and critical thinking. Different philosophies related to ethics will be examined, and students will apply these theories through an analysis of the various processes associated with making ethical decisions. Finally, students will examine the specific nature of ethics in the criminal justice system and will evaluate methods used to address ethical misconduct in society

This course provides students with an overview of research processes that are common to most areas of the Criminal Justice profession. This will include discussion of topics that range from the relationship between theory and research, the notion ofcausation, specific forms of research designs and associated techniques, the process of conceptualization and measurement; operationalization, factors to consider in sampling, fundamental descriptive statistics, and information literacy skills tied specifically to the location, evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of research and data culled from the internet, electronic resources, and other data mining sources. Students also will discuss particular ethical issues that are associated with Criminal Justice-centered research. Students will study both the basics of research methods as well as their applicability within the larger Criminal Justice field.

A theoretical look at juvenile delinquency will be covered in detail during this course. The causes of juvenile delinquency will be examined at length. There will be a strong sociological focus on the root causes of delinquency and the theme followed across the life course. The information gathered helps learners understand how delinquent behavior originates. The course follows if it either continues and evolves into adult criminality or terminates. There will be an emphasis on the important roles that gender, race, social class and place of residence play in the formative adolescent years.

This course will examine knowledge gained regarding the “crime problem” and delve into the many levels of events that influence a person’s life course-from the individual to the individual’s family, peers, schools, neighborhoods, community, culture and society as a whole. Reviews of contemporary research, theory and practice concerning the psychology of crime will be presented. Descriptions of the behavioral, emotional, and cognitive aspects of crime are examined from the perspectives of the victim and offender. The causes, classification, prediction, prevention, intervention and treatment of delinquency and criminal behavior are also examined. Prerequisite: CRJU101

This course examines the causes of victimization and looks at theories associated with violent victimization. It analyzes the offender-victim relationship and presents ideas on preventing violence and responding to victimization. Students will study the terminology related to violence and victimization, as well as the concept of victimization. This will include tracing the development of theories of victimization and differentiation between types of violence. Students will examine offender-victimrelationships and analyze injustices in the criminal justice system. Motives for terrorism will be examined, as well as an assessment of laws to combat terrorism. Finally, students will appraise ways to respond to criminal victimization. Prerequisite: CRJU101

This course alerts society and the criminal justice system to the expanding high-tech crime primarily though the use of computers. Explored are the high-tech crimes and techniques used by criminals. The tools and methods used by both criminals and investigators are explained. High tech crime has opened a new career field in various levels of the justice system.

This course provides an expanded definition of white collar crime and the victims impacted by deceitful acts. The list of this type of crime has been expanded to include conspiracy, fraud, and insider training. Corporation, notfor profit and educational leaders are now being held accountable for actions which result in a loss of money or present false results to all stakeholders. This course will delineate environmental crimes, hazardous workplaces, medical malfeasance, and unsafe products as items to add to the criminal list. In addition, there will be discussions of many other categories of white-collar crime are covered such as: embezzlement, securities fraud, political corruption and computer scams.

Determining who is impacted by drug use, misuse and abuse and how it has expanded in our society. This course emphasizes the sociological aspects of drug-taking behavior and the relationship between drugs and crime. The criminal justice system’s impact on the growth of drug use in America is discussed. How legal and illegal drugs affect the mind and the body is examined. The basic facts and major issues concerning drug taking behavior is presented in a straight forward comprehensive way

This course will describe justice administration in a dynamic and changing world where society is adapting for future challenges. Criminal justice administration and career opportunities are addressed. A review of the “Ten Commandments” for police executives and discussions of courtroom civility and violence. Additional aspects of the justice systems suchas inappropriate prison staff-inmate relationships, administering the death penalty, probation-police partnerships, computer crime and probation, workplace loyalty, drug courts and new technologies. Ethical considerations will be explored regarding the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CRJU100

This course provides a global view of criminal justice by using different countries to demonstrate their legal systems. Comparative criminology and comparative criminal justice are distinguished. Four contemporary legal traditions are identified and their basic features are presented. Prerequisite: CRJU100

This course covers research from a sociolegal perspective with a leaning toward the criminal justice perspective. Legislation enacted is cited and the impact on improving the consequences explained. The definition of victims and offenders are expanded to include the elderly, disabled, children, males and females, heterosexuals and homosexuals, and all forms of family violence is discussed. The crimes of domestic violence are identified and the consequences understood through research.

This course reviews the history of terrorism and its origins, its rapid evolution in the present and future. Terrorist events – left and right wing – are examined in various countries and regions. Discussions are presented about efforts of nations around the world to deter or discover terrorism and to find other ways to deal with the threats. Prerequisite: CRJU100

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The program includes the study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills are rigorously applied and developed throughout the program of study. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of Criminal Justice fields. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of theory and practice that will enhance their preparation for the criminal justice field.

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The program includes the study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills are rigorously applied and developed throughout the program of study. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of Criminal Justice fields. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of theory and practice that will enhance their preparation for the criminal justice field.

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The program includes the study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills are rigorously applied and developed throughout the program of study. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of Criminal Justice fields. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of theory and practice that will enhance their preparation for the criminal justice field.

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The program includes the study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills are rigorously applied and developed throughout the program of study. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of Criminal Justice fields. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of theory and practice that will enhance their preparation for the criminal justice field.

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The program includes the study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills are rigorously applied and developed throughout the program of study. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of Criminal Justice fields. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of theory and practice that will enhance their preparation for the criminal justice field.

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The program includes the study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills are rigorously applied and developed throughout the program of study. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of Criminal Justice fields. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of theory and practice that will enhance their preparation for the criminal justice field.

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The program includes the study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills are rigorously applied and developed throughout the program of study. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of Criminal Justice fields. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of theory and practice that will enhance their preparation for the criminal justice field.

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The program includes the study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills are rigorously applied and developed throughout the program of study. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of Criminal Justice fields. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of theory and practice that will enhance their preparation for the criminal justice field.

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The program includes the study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills are rigorously applied and developed throughout the program of study. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of Criminal Justice fields. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of theory and practice that will enhance their preparation for the criminal justice field.

Field experience under the supervision and evaluation of a cooperating facility and the college. Students utilize knowledge and skills gained in the career program for a minimum of 90 clock hours. Students also attend classroom seminars for coordination and evaluation of the Internship experience and the development of a professional marketing plan. Prerequisites: Minimum 45 Earned Credits

In this course students will design, execute and present the outcomes of a capstone project conducted during a practicum field experience. Students will be challenged to use their knowledge, skills and behaviors developed over the course of their program studies to solve real-world problems in their career discipline. Students will be evaluated from both academic and professional standards. The capstone project will be a portfolio development exhibit.

This Course Focuses On The Dynamics Of Groups And Interpersonal Relationships Within The Work Setting. Small Group Theory And Research Form The Basis For The Study Of Professional Communication And Group Decision-making Skills. Students Develop A Clearer Understanding Of Their Own Behavior And How It Affects Others In The Workplace. Prerequisite: Sosc101 Or Sosc102

Introduces concepts as the application of situational crime prevention strategies, problem-oriented crime control approaches, hot spots policing, defensible space, and crime prevention through environmental design. Students work to apply academic theory to actual crime problems in the local area.

Introduces policing in the United States covering the history of police, contemporary police work, and problems in policing.

Use/abuse, key issues/manifestations of discretion in legal system and other societal institutions. Theoretical/empirical linkages between discretion and discrimination, based on race, ethnicity, and gender.

Covers topics of immediate or special interest to a faculty member and students.

Problems and means of establishing identity and fact in relation to arrest, detention, adjudication, sentencing, and correctional case management.

Introduces the fundamentals and application of descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis in the administration of justice area.

Examines the probation and parole functions as well as the numerous and diverse types of community corrections programs.

Overview of the justice system. Roles of law enforcement personnel, the courts, and correctional agencies. Philosophical and theoretical views in historical perspective.

Introduces the structure and function of the corrections system from historical and contemporary perspectives.

Examines the scope of criminology based on global research and practical applications. The scope includes public safety, terrorism and organized crime, urban crime, victimology, restorative justice, crime prevention and other existing and emerging issues.

Examines the criminal mind. Explores criminal behavior patterns, factors that influence criminal behavior, and the pathology of criminal behavior. Considers changing environments, demographics, and events.

Provides an overview of social science research methods employed by criminologists, emphasizing diagnostic and analytical tools, research design and evaluation methods and innovative thinking.

Explores leaders responsibilities with the health of organizational culture and it members.

Examines principles and theories of leadership associated with the positioning of an organization within its environment. Situational relationships which leaders must consider include the political arena, policy-making, industry partnerships, resource sharing and management, program development, and other collaborative efforts.

Examines contemporary ethical standards and conduct in multiple contexts. Case studies, readings and discussion examine conflicts of interest, authoritative power and abuse, political influence, trust relationships and violation of trust, and other dilemmas faced by individuals in positions of leadership

Surveys and evaluates dominant trends in crime, i.e. organized crime, economic crime, cyber crime, terrorism, traffi c in human beings, and drug dealing, from an economic and social-cultural context of globalization. Topics such as population migratory trends, transnational cooperation, and supranational policies will be discussed.

Analyzes existing policies and explores policy change and development incorporating emerging crime trends, cultural diversity, resources and other infl uential factors.

Utilizes research methods to identify criteria for effective policy making and evaluation. Examines factors which impact successful policy development, implementation, and evaluation.

Analyzes crime prediction and prevention techniques. Addresses reducing the risk of crime in private and public sectors. Identifi es safety for families, employees, and customers and the means by which business private and public property are protected.

Studies decision models which enable timely decision-making in time of crisis and limited knowledge. Case studies are used to refi ne organization of knowledge, critical thinking and communication of decisions.

Directed research that provides experience of the student's major interests and academic work; focusing on an integration and application of appropriate theory and data that addresses a criminology topic of interest to the student.

This course introduces the basic database concepts. The course stresses the implementation of databases in the real world. Students learn about basic database design and terminology, and learn how to create a variety of databases using MS Access. During the quarter, students develop several databases and become familiar with tables, forms, queries and reports.

Criminology surveys the motivations of the criminal mind using both sociological and cognitive restructuring theories. It presents an overview of the meaning of crime, crime statistics, theories of causation, criminal thinking and major offense areas, and describes methods for changing criminal behavior.

Criminal Procedure provides an in-depth study of the criminal court system and Constitutional law. The defendant’s Constitutional rights are explored through case-law study and includes the basic underlying concepts of search and seizure, self incrimination, the right to counsel, the exclusionary rule, privacy, probable cause, reasonableness, and the rights guaranteed by the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments.

In this course, the student will be provided a thorough examination of the laws of evidence for criminal justice professionals. Topics include circumstantial and opinion evidence, hearsay, character evidence, relevancy and materiality, privileged communications, expert witness testimony, objections to and exclusion of evidence, and chain of custody.

This course examines the skills needed to become a criminal investigator and the procedures criminal investigators use to manage a criminal investigation and prepare a case for court. The course also introduces the student to interview and interrogation techniques.

This course is designed to help develop an appreciation and understanding of crime scene analysis and management. Students will document, collect, preserve, and process physical evidence correctly, analyze it thoroughly, and understand its relevance to the case with special emphasis on forensic science application and physical evidence recognition and collection.

An internship in criminal justice provides the student with the opportunity to work in the criminal justice field under the supervision of a criminal justice professional. The student will synthesize the experience by completing weekly logs and assignments designed to complement the internship experience.

The criminal justice capstone facilitates the integration of the knowledge gained in other courses. The student will focus on the application of skills through case study, interviewing, application of law, and report writing.

During this course students will investigate career development theory, cultural aspects of professional career fields, responsibilities professionals have toward society and leadership roles of the professional in today’s society. Students learn techniques for researching and investigating potential career paths and opportunities, identifying transferable skills, preparing a resume, marketing themselves, interviewing, negotiating salary and employment packages, and entering today’s workforce. Students will develop their professional portfolios with papers, projects, and capstones from other courses and work projects to help market themselves in the work place.

Provides an introduction to the field of public administration. The course is focused on the structure, functions and processes of the executive branch; agencies of national, state and local governments; and emphasizes nonprofit organizations as co-actors with government in the policy-making/policy-implementation area.

This course emphasizes a step-by-step hands-on approach by using automated project tools such as Microsoft Office Project to help effectively plan, analyze, estimate, manage, and control the resources, schedule, and costs of the project.

Students will learn to identify and describe major mental disorders and discuss different approaches to treating mental illness. Students will also explore legal issues, research methods used by psychologists, and the factors that influence the etiology and progression of mental disorders. This course will allow students to apply the principles of abnormal psychology to a forensic setting while addressing issues such as psychological /psychiatric evaluations and reports, and court testimony.

This course is intended to provide students with the analysis of behavioral evidence. The course will cover topics such as offender profiling, crime scene reconstruction, applied victimology, distinguishing between modus operandi and signature aspects of a crime, as well as the use of psychological evidence in criminal litigation. This course will prepare students to understand and cope with the use of forensic psychology in law enforcement and the court room.

This course provides a survey of the use, abuse, and addictive nature of mood-altering chemicals outside of alcohol use and abuse. The student will gain a working knowledge of facts and research into the abuse of a wide variety of legal and illegal drugs, along with approaches to prevention and treatment.

During this course the student will study examples of individual persons interacting with the social environment. Specific topics include conformity, aggression, prejudice and interpersonal attraction.

The student will explore race, class, and gender in a global context with a special emphasis on American society and the multicultural experience. Descriptions and analysis of relevant historical context along with discussion of pertinent societal events are also included. The student will be introduced to principal terms, concepts and theories in the field.

This course is a preparatory course designed to meet the individual student’s needs in preparing for ENGL111, English Composition I. Special attention is given to the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation, spelling, diction, sentence structure, paragraph formation, and essay organization.

Introduction to Computing identifies the use of computers to support professional activities and the role of computers in business and society. Students will develop skills in the use of computer applications to solve common problems. Topics covered include computer hardware and software, networks, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.

This is a self-paced course using the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Techniques of estimation, order of operations and reasonableness of answers are emphasized. The course introduces the real number system and some introductory algebra. Calculators will not be used in this course or on any exam.

This course presents arithmetic operations on signed numbers, the concepts of symbols and algebraic notation, solutions of linear and quadratic equations, factoring, properties of exponents, and elementary graphing.

This course provides a survey of the field of business management, marketing, finance, and accounting; the variety, nature, and interrelationship of problems of business operation are explored.

The study of the basic institutions, terminology and theory of the main economic activities of production, distribution, and consumption, especially as they apply to the operation of our national economy. Topics include savings and investment, national output, expenditure and income, real vs. potential GDP, aggregate demand and supply and fiscal and monetary policy.

During this course the students will review the writing process (prewriting, researching, drafting, revising, editing, and assessing) and covers documenting sources. The course also introduces students to four basic writing strategies used in effective writing (exemplification, description, compare and contrast, and process). Additionally the student will review basic grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure by using literary excerpts. Students also learn basic document preparation skills using Microsoft Word in the lab.

During this course the student will review critical thinking, the writing process, and integrating sources, while being introduced to two basic writing strategies used in effective writing (definition and cause and effect). Additionally there will be work in two advanced methods of effective writing (combining devices and strategies in a formal argumentative / persuasive research paper). The reviewing of persuasive appeal and argumentative structure will also be studied. Literary excerpts are used as models for student writing. Finally students learn advanced documentation preparation skills suing Microsoft Word in the lab

This course covers the preparation of a wide variety of technical documents including mechanism and process descriptions, instructions, proposals, recommendations, letters, memos, and electronic mail. Particular attention is given to adapting writing style to a particular audience, adjusting document mechanics and semantics for a specific purpose, formatting design elements in a consistent manner, and integrating graphics into a document.

During this course the student will learn the essentials of business and professional presentations, including extemporaneous, introduction, demonstration, informative (business briefing) and persuasive (argumentative on controversial issue) presentations. Additionally, students will study information on word choices, organization, audience analysis and graphics and use them in several evaluated experiences in speech preparation and presentation. Both theoretical understanding and practical experience will be critiqued often. These concepts and skills (or principles and techniques) are adaptable to platform speaking, boardroom discussions, class interactions, and personal conversations. Further attention is given to models, elements, principles and procedures of public communication. Special attention will be given to the presentation and delivery mix of several student presentations

HIST210 covers major cultures and civilizations of the world from ancient times to the birth of western imperialism in the 16th Century. Topics include cultures and historical experiences representative of Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and pre-Columbian America. Of particular interest is the evolution of world religions or philosophies that prevail and are still critical in the modern world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Western Civilization is used as a timeline and a reference for the historical events which shaped the modern world outside Indo-European civilization.

This course introduces students to the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for academic, professional, and life related success. The course helps students acquire, develop, and utilize basic learning tools. The course also teaches critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation methods and practices which will allow them to formulate reasonable alternatives, hypotheses, and/or premises for academic, social, and professional use. A clear, precise, fair, and unbiased approach to analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making activities is emphasized and promoted.

This course introduces the basic database concepts. The course stresses the implementation of databases in the real world. Students learn about basic database design and terminology, and learn how to create a variety of databases using MS Access. During the quarter, students develop several databases and become familiar with tables, forms, queries and reports.

In this course the student will read and discuss masterpieces of world literature, concentrating on fiction, poetry, and drama. Examining character, plot, theme, form, and style across a variety of English and non-English works, the student will explore the role that human values play in our decisions and interactions. In such areas as leadership, love, trust, and life and death the lessons of “the best that has been thought and said” will be applied to our professional and personal lives throughout the course.

This course provides students with a background in the quantitative techniques necessary to better operate in the business community. Specifically, it focuses on applied mathematical principles with a broad scope towards business applications. Topics include solving linear systems of equations; the mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest, annuities and amortization, basic probability; and an introduction to the binomial distribution.

An elementary coverage of statistical techniques is augmented at each step with the aid of a computer program for data processing and analysis in making inferences. Graphical presentation and statistical measures are studied, followed by basic probability concepts leading to binomial and normal distributions. Hypothesis testing is applied to drawing inferences for one and two population parameters.

This course provides the student with an understanding of ethical expectations and prepares the student to make decisions that are ethically correct and legal. The study of ethics includes the development of ethical standards, prima facie obligations, responsibilities, societal aims and professional codes of conduct. The course will follow the aims of normative ethics. The students should expect to participate and become involved in case studies, hypothetical situations and discussions to develop an attitude that is ethically acceptable, as well as to practice the concepts learned to aid in decision making.

Taking this course will enable the student to have a better understanding of the basic principles of human behavior. The course also includes a foundation in the background of the field of Psychology, the workings of the human mind and senses, the disciplines and modes of treatment, and the way that Psychology affects our everyday lives. Additional emphasis will be in areas of perception, emotion, learning, motivation, and development.

This course introduces fundamental accounting concepts and explores the accounting environment. It covers the basic structure of accounting, how to maintain accounts, use account balances to prepare financial statements, complete the accounting cycle, and introduces the concept of internal accounting controls.

This course addresses some tools and insights necessary to understand and analyze the characteristics of human beings and organizational situations. It further explores both organization structure and human variables within that structure to contribute to the long-term survival of an enterprise and include team building.

This course examines the role and function of the Human Resource Department in the organization. It is an overview of human resource activities including job analysis, performance appraisals, recruiting, selection, compensation, and career development. Additionally, employee diversity, labor relations, organization development and equal employment opportunity will be discussed.

An introduction to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, Specific topics include the accounting model, general purpose financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

This course introduces the basics concepts of a spreadsheet, and stresses the application of advanced functions in solving real-world problems. Spreadsheet design, graphing, and report generation will be emphasized. Students will complete several spreadsheet projects.

During this course the student will study the organization of social behavior and the relationship of society and social conditions. Emphasis will be placed on culture, norm, stratification, systems, structure, social institutions and social change in different cultures.

This course is designed to help students gain confidence and proficiency in basic writing skills. Students are introduced to principles and strategies that will help them to write and revise clearly, concisely and coherently. Students write essays wherein organization and proper usage are stressed. Emphasis is also placed on introductory concepts of the research process. Prerequisite:Placement recommendation or successful completion of EN0500 or ES2030 Delivery: on campus and onlineÿ

This course engages students in a continued exploration of the writing process. Students will learn how to locate research sources, utilizing electronic and print materials. Additionally, students will write and revise essays, business communications and a research paper. Emphasis is placed on expanding knowledge of the research process and improving the ability to evaluate and integrate various kinds of research in academic writing. Prerequisite: EN1150 Delivery: on campus and online

This course is designed to improve skills in group discussion and extemporaneous speaking for practical application in personal, social and business situations. Techniques of audience analysis, listening behavior, and problem-solving are covered. Delivery: on campus

This course allows learners to apply the principles of writing and presentations used in business and industry. Various research report formats and styles are emphasized. Through written reports, learners will evaluate the design of primary and secondary research instruments. Graphic displays which depict and support technical data will be emphasized. Professional publications, abstracts, instructions, and technical documentation are also covered. Prerequisite: EN1300 Delivery: on campus and online

This course is an in-depth study of the traditional topics of college algebra. These topics include solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphs of equations and inequalities, operations involving polynomials and rational expressions, exponents, radicals, and an introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: MA1500 or placement recommendation Delivery: on campus and online

This course is applications-oriented with a business and economics emphasis. Topics studied include presentation and interpretation of numerical data, measure of central tendency, dispersion, probability, continuous and discrete probability distributions, and linear regression. Prerequisite: MA2050 or placement recommendation Delivery: on campus and online

This course is designed to enhance the university learning experience and prepare students for personal and professional success. Concepts presented include managing change, setting and achieving goals, and thinking in ways that create success. Time management, study skills, and library research are also discussed. Delivery: on campus and online

This course prepares the student to manage his/her career through the job transitions that occur in the course of a lifetime. The course encourages students to maintain work/life balance, fostering positive feelings and values about work activities. It also helps graduating students secure professional employment. Students will prepare a resume and cover letter, learn interview techniques, develop a "skills" language, networking techniques, and the means to meet employer expectations. Prerequisite: Academic advisor approval Delivery: on campus and online

This course provides the student with the necessary background for further study of information systems. Students will gain an understanding of computers, computer technology, computer hardware and software, and how computers can be used to produce meaningful information. Students are exposed to practical examples of the computer as a useful tool and they learn how to create documents, workbooks, presentations, e-mail and databases suitable for professional purposes and personal use.

This course presents the historical development of the major theoretical schools of criminological explanations for crime and criminal behavior. The major assumptions, policies, and critiques of the classical and positivist theory schools are presented. New evolutions in crime and criminological theories are discussed.

This course provides an overview of the court process from an organizational perspective. The roles of the prosecutor, judge, and defense attorney are presented from the concept of the courtroom workgroup dynamic and how court activity isconducted by the workgroup. Various courtroom dynamic theories are presented with emphasis on court workload processing and plea bargaining.

This course provides an overview of community and institutional corrections in the United States with an analysis and evaluation of contemporary correctional systems and discussion of recent research concerning institutional correctional issues and the issues facing community corrections.

This course presents a survey of the literature, research and current trends concerning the victim of crime with emphasis placed on victim rights and compensation in the criminal justice process, the extent of victimization and the impact of victimization on the individual.

This course provides an explanation of scientific crime detection and the techniques for case management and documentation, the concept of proof, and the impact of evolving technology on the investigative process.

This course discusses contemporary issues in policing from a systems perspective. The practice of policing in a complex environment creates consequences for the community and the criminal justice system that must be addressed with analytical and appropriate solutions. Emphasis in this course is placed on those issues and the continuous evolving efforts to address the problems facing law enforcement.

This course presents the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency, the theories of juvenile offending and rehabilitation, an overview of the juvenile justice system and how it differs from the adult system, the history and unique philosophy of the juvenile court, juvenile court practices and procedures, and the relationship between juvenile offenders and policing and corrections.

This course presents an overview of the description, classification, and analysis of the extent of the drug problem and the role of drugs in criminal behavior, as well as an overview of the most serious drug abuse problem, alcohol abuse, with an emphasis on the physiological and social aspects of alcohol use and abuse, social control measures and its role in criminal behavior.

This course presents the various forms of terrorism and the explanations for terrorism from a theoretical and sociological perspective to be able to explain the causes of past, current and new forms of terrorist behavior. Operational responses to terrorism are discussed, with special emphasis on the role of Homeland Security.

This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of administration and their applications to policing, courts and corrections with an emphasis on the application of theoretical administrative concepts to practical criminal justice problems.

This course introduces the criminal justice student to the applied research activities of the criminal justice professional, including how to interpret criminal justice research, how to evaluate a criminal justice policy or program, and how to design an applied study for a criminal justice organization and for grant program evaluation.

This course is a supervised work experience in an approved criminal justice or social agency setting completed during the senior year for the bachelor‘s degree and during the sophomore year for the associate degree. The experience is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply academic learning in professional situations. The work experience assignment must be approved by the department and the student must be assigned to a faculty supervisor.

This course is the final application and explanation course for the criminal justice degree. In this course students will focus upon: making a connection between course content, skills learned, and applied contexts; self reflection pertaining to their individual criminal justice college experience; and criminal justice employment issues. Emphasis will be placed on using theory and case studies to explain policy, the use of research results to inform and or evaluate policy, enhanced understanding of criminal justice operations, the use of professional decision making and leadership skill, and the enhancement of communications in criminal justice work.

This course introduces students to the field of management and emphasizes the knowledge and skills used by successful managers. Throughout the course, students will demonstrate specific knowledge and skills in the areas of management, history, decision-making, communication, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling, and business ethics. Delivery: on campus and online

Human resource managers, their duties and responsibilities, are the core of this course. Beginning with recruitment of personnel, the personnel process is discussed, including training, evaluation of employees, wage and salary administration, and some basics of labor law. Conflict management and discipline programs are also included in the course work. Prerequisite: MT2050/EN1300 Delivery: on campus and online

This course examines the constitutional foundation of criminal law and criminal procedure. Students review substantive criminal law concepts, including criminality, culpability, and the elements of particular crimes. Students also explore criminal procedure, including search and seizure, the pretrial process, trial, sentencing, and appeal.

This course introduces students to the intriguing and complex rules that govern the admission of evidence at trial. Through the study of the Federal Rules of Evidence, supplemented by numerous examples, students acquire a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the purpose and procedures related to the law of evidence.

This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system, explaining the system structure of criminal justice and the specific functions of policing, courts, and corrections. Major topics in policing, courts and corrections are introduced.

This course presents substantive criminal law which includes definitions of law, definitions of crime, general principles of criminal responsibility, elements of the major crimes, punishments, conditions or circumstances which may excuse individuals from criminal responsibility or mitigate punishment, the court system of the United States, and the basic concepts of criminal law.

This course introduces the practice of professional behavior and decision making for criminal justice practitioners. The major decision-making tools for dealing with the potential for coercion, the misuse of authority in criminal justice work and managing temptation are presented.

This course presents the philosophy and history of law enforcement, the Constitutional controls imposed on law enforcement, the agencies and organizations of law enforcement and the role and function of law enforcement in the criminal justice process.

Criminology is an introductory course in the study of crime and criminal behavior, focusing on the various theories of crime causation. This course highlights the causes of crime, criminal behavior systems, societal reaction to crime, and criminological methods of inquiry. (3 credits) Prerequisite: CJA 304

This Course Applies Management And Financial Principles To Criminal Justice Organizations. Emphasis Is Placed On Budgets, Financial Accounting Principles And Assessing The Effectiveness Of The Activities Of Criminal Justice Organizations. Constitutional Requirements, Court Decisions, And Legislation (such As Eeoc Requirements) As They Impact Management In Criminal Justice Organizations Are Discussed. Basic Accounting And Financial Terminology, And Purposes And Formats Of Financial Statements Are Introduced: Depreciation Of Assets, Capital Budgeting, Cash Management, Lease Versus Purchase, And Inventory Management. (3 Credits) Prerequisites: Cja 304, Cja 314, Cja 324, Cja 334, Cja 344, Cja 354, Cja 364, Cja 374, Cja 384, And Cja 394 .

This general education course is designed to introduce the intentional learner to communication, collaboration, information utilization, critical thinking, problem solving and professional competence and values. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach for the learner to develop personal, academic strategies in order to reach desired goals and achieve academic success.

jurisdictions of local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial and corrections agencies, and processes involved in the criminal justice systems. It examines the historical aspects of the police, the courts, and the correctional system, as well as the philosophy. Additionally, career opportunities and qualifying requirements, terminology and constitutional limitations of the system will also be covered. (3 credits) Prerequisite: GEN 200.

This course is an introductory overview which provides students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of policing in the United States. It surveys the basics of police functions, from individual and organizational roles to the issues faced on a daily basis. This course also examines the procedures and methods of operation of police and critical issues in law enforcement. (3 credits) Prerequisite: GEN 200.

This course is an introduction and overview of the legal system, the participants, the courtroom process, and post conviction process of the court system. It demonstrates the connection among all participants and how they relate to each other. Additionally, the course covers the history of the court system and the different types of court at the state and federal levels. (3 credits) Prerequisite: GEN 200.

This course is an introduction to the various components of the corrections system within the criminal justice system. It provides an overview of corrections, including corrections history, the persons, agencies, and organizations that manage convicted offenders. Other topics that are covered include policy and procedure, sentencing, probation, and rehabilitations of prisoners. (3 credits) Prerequisite: GEN 200.

This Course Prepares The Student To Communicate Effectively In Written And Verbal Form. It Provides Principles For Effective Investigative Reporting And Incident Documentation As Well As Techniques For Interviewing And Understanding Verbal And Non-verbal Communication. (3 Credits) Prerequisites: Gen 300, Comm 215, Mth 209, Sec 310, Sec 320, And Sec 340.

This course explores the standards and codes of professional responsibility in criminal justice professions (e.g., Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, ABA Standards of Professional Responsibility, American Jail Association Code of Ethics for Jail Officers, and the American Correctional Association Code of Ethics). It also explores analysis and evaluation of ethical dilemmas, roles of professional organizations and agencies, ethics and community relations, ethics in criminal justice laws and procedures and civil liability in law enforcement and correctional environments. Topics and Objectives Ethics and the Criminal Justice Practitioner * Explain the importance of ethics as applied to the criminal justice practitioner. * Discuss the goals of the study of ethics. * Distinguish between morality, ethics, duties and values. * Explain deontological and teleological ethical systems including ethical formalism, utilitarianism, religion, natural law, ethics of virtue and ethics of care. * Understand how to analyze ethical dilemmas. * Explore the origins and components of the concept of justice. * Explore the paradigms of law. Ethics in Policing * Understand the dual roles of law enforcement and law enforcement subculture. * Explore the limits of discretion and corresponding duties for law enforcement. * Identify and discuss the primary forms of corrupt law enforcement practices. * Identify and discuss ethical issues involved in police procedures. * Explore methods to reduce corruption and unethical police procedures including training, supervision, protection for whistle blowers and citizen review boards. Ethics of Courts * Explain the roles of criminal defense attorney and prosecutors from an ethical perspective. * Discuss the codes of professional ethics that lawyers are bound to by the various statutes and regulations. * Identify and discuss the duties of the criminal defense attorney. * Identify and discuss the duties of the prosecutor. * Compare and contrast the duties and roles of the defense attorney and prosecutor. Ethics of Prosecutors and Defense * Determine what judicial ethics are imposed upon members of the judiciary and why. * Identify situations where judges should recuse themselves from proceedings. * Understand judicial use of discretion and its abuses. Ethics of Corrections * Explore the roles of probation, parole, and correctional officers from an ethical perspective. * Identify the code of ethical behavior for probation, parole, and correctional officers. * Understand the correctional subculture. * Understand the conflicting duties between having to protect society and protecting the interests of offenders. * Analyze the problems of and possible solutions to the victimization of offenders. * Identify and discuss ethical issues in the punishment of offenders. * Define and explain cruel and unusual. * Determine whether the death penalty is defensible in view of established ethical frameworks established by the law or religious or social contract theory. Ethics of Criminal Justice Policy and the Future * Assess the ethical arguments for and against personal revenge. * Identify the rights of victims. * Determine whether victim participation in criminal court proceedings supplants the need for personal revenge. * Examine enforcement of laws and their relationship to ethics in criminal justice. * Evaluate the level ...show more »of morality in the current criminal justice system and determine what changes in policy are needed. * Understand the relationship between fear and ends justify the means decision making. «show less

Students learn and demonstrate knowledge of research methodology within the criminal justice system and become acquainted with the range and scope of quantitative and qualitative tools available to the criminal justice researcher. Topics and Objectives The Research Enterprise in Criminal Justice and Criminology * Explore the research enterprise and its major components. * Differentiate between pure and applied research. * Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research. * Specify the various functions of the research process. * Identify assumptions made by researchers about the phenomena they study. * Describe the differences between primary and secondary research. * Summarize the meaning of research ethics and examine the codes of ethics in criminal justice research. * Assess the nature and diversity of ethical dilemmas in criminological research. * Describe the rights of human subjects and the nature of informed consent. Theory, Research, Problem Formulation and Research Question * Identify how frames of reference influence research choices. * List the components and functions of theory (theoretical and practical). * Contrast ideal and real research. * Distinguish between deductive and inductive theory. * Explain the role of variables in hypothesis testing. * Describe how hypotheses are derived and constructed so that theories may be tested. * Explore the purposes of null hypotheses and hypothesis formulation. * Identify the functions, strengths and weaknesses of different hypotheses. * Assess the relationship between theory verification and hypothesis testing. Research Designs and Data Collection Methods * Differentiate between types and functions of research designs. * Explore surveys, case studies, and the classical experimental design. * Distinguish between probability and non-probability sampling plans. * Differentiate between populations and their parameters and samples. * Identify the criteria used to make the decision to sample. * Explore the assumptions underlying certain statistical tests. * Examine features, functions, construction, and administration of questionnaires and their strengths and weaknesses. * Evaluate features, functions, construction and administration of interviews and their strengths and weaknesses. * Assess features and functions of observation and its strengths and weaknesses as a data-gathering tool. * Analyze secondary sources. Data Coding, Measurement, Validity, Presentation and Descriptive Techniques * Describe the purposes of scientific measurement. * Determine the relationship between measurement and theory verification. * Distinguish between nominal and operational definitions. * Discuss graphic presentation and its value as a descriptive tool in criminological research. * Explore scales and their applications, strengths and weaknesses. * Examine the determination and measurement of validity. * Describe validity checks. * Define reliability and the different kinds of reliability checks. Conclusions, Results and Recommendations * Discuss the importance of project replication. * Classify common errors in presentation and interpretation of research findings. * Detail the importance of anonymity and confidentiality in research. * Address the functions, strengths and weaknesses of research conclusions.

This course offers a comprehensive, critical and balanced examination of the issues of crime and justice with respect to race and ethnicity. Procedures and policy in a pluralistic and multicultural society are examined relative to law enforcement, courts and corrections environments. Topics and Objectives Race, Ethnicity, Social Structure and Crime * Define race, ethnicity, disparities and discrimination. * Examine racial and ethnic categories in the statistical data reported by criminal justice agencies in the United States. * Understand explanations for disparity and causes of discrimination. * Analyze the relationship between race, ethnicity, social structure and crime. Victims and Offenders * Compare victimization and offender rates for racial and ethic minorities to the rates for whites. * Examine the role of ethnic youth gangs and the occurrence of hate crimes in the United States. * Examine the relationship between the police and racial and ethnic minority youth. The Police and Racial and Ethnic Minorities * Examine public opinion about the police, comparing the attitudes of Whites, African Americans and Hispanics. * Identify specific concerns relative to policing particular ethnic communities. * Examine racial and ethnic disparity and discrimination in police use of force, detentions, searches and seizures. * Understand officer attitudes, police corruption and citizen complaints relative to race and ethnicity. * Discuss police employment practices and the law of employment discrimination. Race, Ethnicity and the Courts * Understand considerations of race and ethnicity by prosecutors in pretrial decision making and plea bargaining practices. * Examine disparity and discrimination in bail proceedings and appointment of counsel. * Explore issues of race and ethnicity in jury selection, trial arguments to the jury and jury nullification. * Identify explanations for racial disparities in sentencing and effects of sentencing discrimination. Race, Ethnicity and Corrections * Understand the issue of racial discrimination in the application of the death penalty. * Examine ethnic, racial and gender overrepresentation of American correctional populations. Contemporary Cultural Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice * Debate the efficacy of jury nullification when premised on race and ethnicity considerations. * Debate whether the Criminal Justice System discriminates against racial and ethnic minorities. * Examine contemporary issues raising disparity and discrimination of racial and ethnic minorities in the Criminal Justice System.

This is an introductory course in the study of criminal law, general legal principles, and how the criminal law functions in and affects modern society. This course highlights a variety of key topics, including the concept of crime and the development of criminal law, defenses to criminal charges, and a number of specific types of crimes, including personal crimes, property crimes, public order crimes, and offenses against public morality. Legal issues affecting punishment will also be discussed, as will ways the criminal law impacts victims of crime. Topics and Objectives Criminal Law, the Concept of Crime, and Criminal Liability * Explore the sources and purposes of criminal law. * Explain jurisdiction to create and enforce criminal law. * Discuss the adversarial system and standards of proof in criminal cases. * Discuss the concept of criminal liability. * Define accomplice liability. * Define inchoate offenses: Solicitation, conspiracy and attempt. * Analyze essential elements of selected criminal offenses. Criminal Responsibility and Defenses * Explain the nature of and types of defenses to criminal liability. * Distinguish justification from excuse. * Explore the concept of criminal capacity. * Discuss the differences between legal and medical perspectives on mental illness and insanity. Personal, Property, and Computer Crimes * Define the different types of homicide. * Distinguish Assault, Battery, and Mayhem. * Explain the differences between Rape and Statutory Rape. * Define Kidnapping and False Imprisonment. * Differentiate Robbery, Burglary, and Theft. * Explore computer and high-technology crimes. Public Order Crimes * Define crimes against public order. * Define DWI crimes. * Identify crimes against the administration of government. * Discuss prostitution, obscenity and lewdness. * Analyze federal and state anti-drug legislation and asset forfeiture. Crime Victims and Crime Punishment * Understand the concept of “victim”. * Explain victims’ assistance programs. * Evaluate “Problem Solving Courts” and restorative justice. * Define plea bargaining and intermediate sanctions. * Analyze forms of sentencing and their rationale. * Discuss the Eighth Amendment and its relationship to capital punishment.

This course explores the basic core knowledge of constitutional criminal procedure. Emphasis is placed on the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments, searches and seizures, interrogations and confessions, identifications, pre-trial and trial processes. In addition, the United States Constitution as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court is examined along with philosophical policy considerations. Application of core knowledge is developed through simulation exercises and examination of homeland security issues. Topics and Objectives Introduction to Criminal Procedure * Review Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments of the United States Constitution. * Discuss the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. * Analyze the applicability of The Bill of Rights to the states via the Fourteenth Amendment. * Examine the competing Due Process and Crime Control Models of the criminal justice system and their impact on Criminal Procedure. The Fourth Amendment and the Exclusionary Rule * Explore the common law background of the Fourth Amendment. * Analyze the rationale and purpose of the Exclusionary Rule. * Discuss exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule. * Examine alternative remedies to the Exclusionary Rule. * Identify the costs and benefits of the Exclusionary Rule. Essential Fourth Amendment Concepts * Define Search, Seizure, Arrest, and Reasonableness. * Examine the expectation of privacy. * Analyze the requirement that search and arrest warrants be based on probable cause. * Discuss exceptions to warrant requirements. * Re-examine automobile search rules. * Explore the concept of “Stop and Frisk”. * Understand border and regulatory searches. Right to Council * Define the role of lawyers in the criminal justice system. * Analyze the development of the right to counsel. * Identify when the right to counsel attaches. * Explore the right to self-representation. Interrogation and Identification * Discuss the concept of self-incrimination. * Explore the Miranda decision. * Examine eyewitness identification procedures. * Distinguish Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights during interrogation and identification procedures Pretrial Procedures * Explain the pretrial process. * Discuss pretrial detention and the concept of bail. * Explore the right to a preliminary examination and the role of the grand jury. * Analyze the prosecutor’s duty to disclose exculpatory information. * Discuss prosecutorial misconduct. The Trial Process * Discuss the steps in a jury trial. * Analyze constitutional trial rights. * Discuss the selection of a fair and unbiased jury

This course is a general orientation to the field of juvenile justice, including causation theories and the development of system responses to delinquent behavior. The problems facing juveniles today are addressed, and adult and juvenile justice systems are compared, including initial apprehension, referral, and preventive techniques. Specific issues examined include chemical dependency, mental illness, and compulsive and habitual offenders. Special attention is given to the problems inherent in the police handling of juveniles and the function of juvenile courts. Topics and Objectives Overview of Juvenile Justice in the United States * Review and discuss the history and development of the juvenile court system. * Compare and contrast the roles of the juvenile and adult courts. * Assess the impact of national initiatives, case law, and legislation on state juvenile justice systems. * Critically examine and assess methods and information sources used in the measurement of delinquency. * Explore and be able to discuss the various theories of delinquency causation. Police and the Community * Review and describe the role of the police in the juvenile justice system. * Explore the use of prevention and intervention strategies in the community. Juvenile Court Process * Review and describe the juvenile court process in the handling of juvenile offenders. * Discuss the role and authority of the judge, prosecuting attorney, Court Appointed Special Advocate, public defender, and probation officers. * Examine and critically analyze the action of remanding juveniles to adult court. * Review and be able to describe various models of risk-needs assessment tools in assessment and classification of juvenile offenders. * Explore and be able to articulate the effectiveness and appropriateness of a variety of dispositional alternatives. Juvenile Corrections * Compare and contrast correctional objectives for juvenile treatment and public safety. * Explore the types of institutions, programs, and services available to juveniles. * Examine the role and effectiveness of juvenile aftercare. * Evaluate the dual standards that may be applied by the juvenile justice system. Future Trends * Explore the ramifications of US Department of Justice involvement in state juvenile correctional facilities. * Discuss the potential for national accreditation and standards for the juvenile justice system. * Critically analyze the role of privatization in the juvenile justice system. * Explore the role of existing and new research in determining the future of the juvenile justice system.

This course is a survey of the origins and development of organized crime in the United States. It examines the structure and activities of organized criminal enterprises, considers different models that have been employed to describe organized crime groups, and explores theories that have been advanced to explain the phenomenon. Major investigations of organized crime and legal strategies that have been developed to combat it are also considered. Topics and Objectives Understanding Organized Crime * Define organized crime. * Compare the various models that explain the structure of organized crime groups. * Describe the attributes of organized crime and its common behavior categories. Theories of Organized Criminal Behavior * Evaluate empirical and speculative theories that have been used to explain organized criminal behavior. * Explain the perspective of organized crime as a social institution. The Evolution of Organized Crime and the Drug Business * Analyze the social disorganization in mid-19th-century American history that created the climate for certain types of organized crime. * Explain the evolution of organized crime. * Describe the history, structure, and multi-national operating methods of the drug business. * Analyze the relationship between organized crime, prohibition, and early drug syndicates. * Identify changes in the various business interests of organized crime over the last 150 years. * Explain the role of corrupt political machines in fostering organized crime. A Comparative Perspective on Organized Crime * Analyze the scope of domestic organized crime groups and identify their interrelationships. * Explain the relationship between early ethnic or racially organized crime and contemporary youth gangs. * Compare and contrast the political, ideological, and religious origins of organized crime groups. * Analyze the relationship between organized crime and terrorist activity. * Identify the prominent terrorist organizations worldwide. * Explain the political, social, and financial motivations of terrorist groups. Organized Crime's Political and Corporate Alliances * Explain the relationship of organized crime to politics, business, and the law. * Describe the legal limitations of law enforcement and intelligence agencies in dealing with organized crime. * Critique major federal laws and strategies that have been developed to combat organized crime. * Assess the effectiveness of organized crime prosecutions. * Hypothesize possible future trends in organized crime at national and international levels.

This Course Examines Both The Principle Issues In Contemporary Criminal Justice As Well As The Extrapolation Of Such Issues Toward Possible Futures Within The Criminal Justice Field. Students Will Focus Upon Relevant Research In Policing, Courts, And Corrections That Reflect Key Elements Of Current Conditions And What May Be Expected In The Years To Come. Students Will Apply Critical Review And Engage In In-depth Discussion Of These Concepts As A Basis For Comprehensive Understanding At Local, State, National, And Global Levels Of Criminal Justice Administration. (3 Credits) Prerequisites: Cja 304, Cja 314, Cja 324 , And Cja 334.

This Course Encompasses The Study Of Individual And Group Behavior In Organizational Settings, With Special Emphasis On Those That Are Securityoriented. Management Methods For Organizational Processes And Change Are Presented Along With Leadership Applications. (3 Credits) Prerequisites: Gen 300, Comm 215, Mth 209, Sec 310, Sec 320, And Sec 340.

This course examines the history of federal- and state-level crime control initiatives and explores the development of effective anticrime policies. The analysis of contemporary crime control policies is included. Topics and Objectives Public Policy Foundations and Views in Criminal Justice * Evaluate the role of the United States constitution in relationship to the development of contemporary criminal justice policy. * Differentiate between the roles of federal and state government in the development and implementation of criminal justice policy. * Distinguish between legislatively based policy and administrative regulatory policy as they relate to crime and criminal justice. * Compare and contrast the rights of the accused with the policy mission of protecting the public from criminal behavior. * Differentiate between factors that affect criminal justice policy making. Policy Differences in Approach for Policing, Judicial Action, and Correctional Practices * Differentiate between policy perspectives among the police, courts, and corrections at the federal and state level. * Analyze the historical evolution of criminal justice policy relating to policing, the courts, and corrections over the past 50 years. * Identify opportunities for cooperation between elements of the criminal justice system in the implementation of criminal justice policy. Effective and Ineffective Policy Making in Response to Crime * Analyze effective and ineffective criminal justice initiatives at the local, state, and federal levels that have had historical significance. * Describe goals in the criminal justice system that policy attempts to achieve. Political Impact upon Criminal Justice Policy * Determine the impact of politics on the budgetary process. * Evaluate the relationship between fiscal resources and the development and implementation of criminal justice policy. Globalization of Criminal Justice Policy * Explain the globalization of criminal justice policy in relationship to contemporary issues. * Predict the effects of globalization on the development of criminal justice policy in the future.

This course is a survey of important personnel issues inherent to organizations and, especially, to criminal justice organizations. Problems, procedures and solutions to common personnel issues will be explored. Topics and Objectives Values * Explain the nature and importance of human values in the workplace. * Describe how people acquire and change values. * Identify your core values. * Explain what values do for and to us. Motivation and Empowerment * Define motivation and empowerment and understand the similarities and differences between the two. * Apply theories of motivation to managing criminal justice personnel. * Define the components of empowerment. * Analyze the implications of empowerment and delegation in a criminal justice organization. * Analyze the role of trust in personnel issues. Organizational Effectiveness * Define Organizational Effectiveness. * Apply theories of Organizational Effectiveness to the management of criminal justice personnel. * Review several methods for exerting control in an organizational setting. * Explore the differences between bureaucratic and agile organizations. * Identify the elements of managing by objective (MBO). Occupational Socialization * Define occupational socialization. * Define organizational culture. * Identify the socialization process - stages and models of influence. * Discuss problems in the socialization process. * Identify socialization issues in police and correctional agencies and in community expectations. * Examine strategies for socialization. Personnel Supervision and Evaluation * Define models of employee supervision. * Apply guidelines for supervision and evaluation to managing criminal justice personnel. * Review types of problem employees. * Consider various disciplinary actions. * Differentiate between problem employees and problem situations.

This Capstone Course For The Criminal Justice Administration Undergraduate Degree Program Provides Students With An Integration Of Acquired Knowledge Of Theory To Practical Applications. Particular Attention Is Given To Integrating Core Content Of Criminal Justice Administration With Specialized Content From Students’ Selected Concentration Area. Students Will Assess The Impact Of Their Educational Experiences On Their Professional Competence And Values, Critical Thinking And Problem Solving, Communication, Information Utilization, And Collaboration Skills. (3 Credits) Prerequisites: Hcs 310, Hcs 330, Hcs 430, And Hcs 455.