CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
Survey of the agencies and processes involved in the Criminal Justice System: the police, the prosecutor, the public defender, the courts, and corrections.
CJ 195 Explore Seminar (1)
This course provides a forum for assigned readings and discussion of ideas in response to a current issue/event. The topic of the course will vary. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
CJ 200 Introduction to Corrections (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101.
Philosophical foundations of punishments, historical developments in American penology. Corrections in contemporary America.
CJ 201 Criminal Law (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101.
Analysis of the origin and sources of criminal law as well as definition of parties to crimes and affirmative defenses. Discussion of specific crimes of common law and in state and national statutes.
CJ 202 Introduction to Law Enforcement (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101.
The development of contemporary American Police. Law enforcement role, philosophy, values, culture, discretion, organizational control, accountability, corruption, misconduct, police-community relations, and future trends.
CJ 207 Criminal Law I (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101.
An introductory study of criminal law, including foundational concepts of criminal liability and common law.
CJ 225 Criminal Courts (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101.
An analysis of the roles of the Criminal Courts in their interactions with the major participants in the Criminal Justice System; the Court structure and functions; selected critical cases and key issues, such as sentencing and plea bargaining. CJ 225 is equivalent to FI 225, and only one may be taken for credit.
CJ 300 Theories of Crime Causation (3)
An examination of biological, psychological, sociological, political and economic theories of crime causation.
CJ 302 Research Methods (WI) (3)
CJ 305 Professional Writing in Criminal Justice (WI) (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and EH 102 or EH 104 or EH 106/116.
This course is designed to develop and strengthen writing skills for criminal justice professionals. This course will teach the techniques of writing coherently and with clarity with the intent of building strong communication skills needed in the field of criminal justice. (Writing Intensive Course)
CJ 307 Criminal Law II (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 207.
The study of modern statutory law and the impact of the model penal code.
CJ 310 Criminal Behavior and Rehabilitation Strategies (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 200.
A study of criminal behavior from a psychological perspective with correctional rehabilitation programs and strategies serving as the focus. The effectiveness of various correctional institutions and their programs and strategies will also be examined.
CJ 315 Community Based Corrections (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 200.
A survey of non-institutional correctional programs focusing on alternatives to incarceration in community settings. Programs reviewed include prerelease, parole, halfway houses, restitution centers, probations, and community correctional centers.
CJ 320 Criminal Investigations (3)
CJ 330 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3)
CJ 335 Juvenile Justice (3)
CJ 345 Introduction to Counter-Terrorism (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 320.
This class will define terrorism and discuss its various history and origins. Topics that will be discussed include international terrorism, domestic terrorism, narco-terrorism, as well as the law enforcement responses and prevention tactics used to combat the different forms of terroristic threats. FI 345 is equivalent to CJ 345, and only one may be taken for credit.
CJ 352 Evidence (3)
CJ 355 Crime Mapping and Analysis (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 320.
The study of the use of geographic information to identify and analyze crime and police data. Students will learn to analyze patterns and trends, identify correlations, show relationships, and analyze spatial tendencies with the use of computerized geographic information systems (GIS). CJ 355 is equivalent to FI 355, and only one may be taken for credit.
CJ 363 Foundations of Law Enforcement (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 202.
An examination of the foundations of American law enforcement from its cultural heritage in England to the present.
CJ 365 Case and Court Preparation (3)
CJ 370 Police Administration (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 202 and permission of the instructor.
Organizational structure and coordination of all branches of law enforcement agencies; police, staff, and auxiliary function; their interrelationships and interdependence.
CJ 375 Criminal Justice Administration (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101.
The advanced study of the organizational structure, coordination, and administration of law enforcement agencies and correctional units at the local, state, and federal levels.
CJ 377 Independent Study in Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing with 18 hours in CJ. An opportunity for the advanced student to explore an area of special interest.
CJ 378 Advanced Seminar in Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing with 18 hours in Criminal Justice or department head approval.
CJ 379 Advanced Seminar in Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing with 18 hours in Criminal Justice or department head approval.
CJ 390 Introduction to Conservation Enforcement (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 320 and junior status.
Students will develop an appreciation of the concepts of conservation. This course will introduce students to the study of criminal investigative techniques and the analysis of evidence emphasizing crimes against conservation. This course will include lab/field exercises which require students to be able or have the ability to walk extensively in wooded areas for those exercises.
CJ 395 Crime Prevention (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101.
Analysis of the roles of the Criminal Justice System and the private sector in preventing crime. Community involvement as a source of preventing crime. Crime prevention strategies and techniques for evaluating prevention programs.
CJ 399 Study Tour (3)
Topics, excursions, and requirements determined by the department. May be duplicated for credit up to 6 hours. Infrequently scheduled and subject to minimum and maximum numbers. Advance deposit required.
CJ 402 Police and Community Relations (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 202.
Study of the numerous and complex factors involved in the area of human relations as it affects policing and police management.
CJ 411 Victimless Crimes (3)
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing with 18 hours of CJ. Study of controversial area of law that deals with consensual crimes.
Topics to be included for discussion may be drugs; obscenity and pornography; prostitution; gambling. The history of legislative enactments and judicial decisions will be dealt with, as well as the social and political implications of enforcement to both police agencies and their clients. CJ 411 is equivalent to FI 411, and only one may be taken for credit.
CJ 415 Forensic Interviewing of Children (3)
CJ 417 Criminal & Deviant Behavior (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJ 320.
An analysis of criminal and deviant behavior with an emphasis on knowing that the crime problem requires an understanding of the various events that influence a person's life course. Focuses on criminal as well as non-criminal deviance such as mental disorders, drug use, sexual deviance, and prostitution.. CJ 417 is equivalent to FI 417, and only one may be taken for credit.
CJ 465 Interviews and Interrogations (3)
CJ 471 Internship in Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, permission of the instructor or consent of Internship Director, and only for students majoring in Criminal Justice.
Students must also possess an overall 2.5 GPA to participate with a municipal or county agency and a 3.0 overall GPA to participate with a state or federal agency. Supervised work experience in an approved criminal justice agency. The student is required to attend a pre-announced orientation meeting prior to beginning internship. (Not open to in-service personnel or those with prior CJ work experience unless approved by Internship Director.) CJ 471 is equivalent to FI 471, and only one may be taken for credit.
CJ 472 Senior Internship in Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, consent of Internship Director, and only for students majoring in Criminal Justice.
Student must also possess an overall 2.5 GPA to participate with a municipal or county agency and a 3.0 overall GPA to participate with a state or federal agency. Supervised work experience in an approved Criminal Justice agency. The student is required to attend a pre-announced orientation meeting prior to beginning internship and additional scheduled meetings with the Internship Director. (Not open to in-service personnel or those with prior CJ work experience unless approved by Internship Director.) This is a Senior Capstone course, and satisfactory work requires completing the EPP and other senior exit requirements. CJ 472 is equivalent to FI 472, and only one may be taken for credit.
CJ 488 Seminar Series (1)
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing with 18 hours in CJ. Seminar series dealing with current topics and issues in the field.
No more than 6 hours credit may be earned.
CJ 497 Senior Seminar I (3)
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the Criminal Justice major and completion of all other criminal justice core requirements.
Capstone course which utilizes the student's knowledge and academic skills, including pursuing archival research, journal keeping, note taking, and report writing to address a topic or issue of contemporary interest in criminal justice or one of its sub-fields. While the topic or issue may change with each offering, the skills exercised will be those needed to prepare the senior in criminal justice professions. CJ 497 is equivalent to FI 497, and only one may be taken for credit.
CJ 498 Senior Seminar II (3)
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the Criminal Justice major and completion of all other criminal justice core requirements.
Capstone course which utilizes the student's knowledge and academic skills, including pursuing archival research, journal keeping, note taking, and report writing to address a topic or issue of contemporary interest in criminal justice or one of its sub-fields. While the topic or issue may change with each offering, the skills exercised with be those needed to prepare the senior for careers in criminal justice professions. CJ 498 is equivalent to FI 498, and only one may be taken for credit.
CJ 499 Senior Seminar III (3)
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the Criminal Justice major and completion of all other criminal justice core requirements.
Capstone course which utilizes the student's knowledge and academic skills, including pursuing archival research, journal keeping, note taking, and report writing to address a topic or issue of contemporary interest in criminal justice or one of its sub-fields. While the topic or issue may change with each offering, the skills exercised will be those needed to prepare the senior for careers in criminal justice professions. CJ 499 is equivalent to FI 499, and only one may be taken for credit.