Criminal Justice (CJ)

Overview of the criminal justice system and exploration of the ways in which criminal justice policy and practice impact citizens' lives.

Emphasis on the analysis of original and secondary criminal justice data.

Social research methods and their application to administration of justice; in-depth examination of the role of social research in analysis, interpretation, and clarification of problems in the Criminal Justice System. CJ 502 is cross-listed with PA 502 and only one course may be counted for credit.

In-depth analysis of issues and practices in modern policing.

Critical comparative study of criminal justice systems in the U.S. with those in selected foreign countries including administration, organization, objectives, principal functions, and relationships with the people.

Analysis of problems and issues confronting the administrator in a criminal justice setting. This course may only be taken at the undergraduate level upon approval for participation in the Faster Master's program.

Assessment of policies and practices of agencies involved in processing juvenile offenders through the Juvenile Justice System.

In-depth study of contemporary legal issues faced by criminal justice professionals with emphasis on constitutional problems, as well as the judicial review of administrative decisions made by criminal justice organizations.

Overview and critical analysis of contemporary correctional theory and practice.

A study of planning and evaluation in criminal justice agencies, programs, and the preparation of grant proposals.

(3) (3). Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable individual project. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 6 semester hours. (Grade: Pass/Fail).

Application of ethical theories and systems to practical ethical problems and dilemmas encountered in criminal justice.

Covering a wide range of topics, including provinces of the court and jury; burden of proof, probability and documentary and physical evidence; expert witnesses; preparation of scientific exhibits for court. This course may only be taken at the undergraduate level upon approval for participation in the Faster Master's program.

Provides a solid grounding in criminal justice through analysis of historical and contemporary theories and analytical models of crime causation. This course may only be taken at the undergraduate level upon approval for participation in the Faster Master's program.

Focusing on the risks and consequences of crime for its victims; victim-offender relationships; typologies of victims; the nature and extent of victimization in the United States; and theories and consequences of victimization for victims and society.

National, international, and transnational terrorism and the problems they pose for the criminal justice system; prevention and control of terrorist activities.

(3) (3). An examination of contemporary issues in criminal and juvenile justice not addressed in other courses. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 6 semester hours as long as the courses taken are on different topics.

A study of the typologies of delinquent and criminal behavior from behavioral and psychological perspectives with particular focus on clinical behaviors frequently associated with delinquents and criminals.

The study and practical application of effective correctional counseling and treatment methodologies for youthful and adult offenders.

The focus of this course will be on public employment law, which encompasses various aspects such as the recruitment, advancement, disciplinary actions, and termination of employees. It will also delve into the realm of fair employment practices and explore the civil liability that agencies and administrators may face. Throughout the course, we will analyze both state and federal statutory regulations as well as relevant case law to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Analysis of the roles of the Criminal Justice System and the private sector in preventing crime. Emphasis on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Community involvement as a source of preventing crime. Crime prevention strategies and techniques for evaluating prevention programs as well as practical solutions for physical site security.

(3) (3). Selected topics appropriate to student's course of study as determined by faculty advisor. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 6 semester hours. (Grade: Pass/Fail).

See "Thesis Option and Procedures". Grade: Pass/Fail.