Courses
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J101 The American Criminal Justice System
- J201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policy
- J202 Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Introduction to elements of the criminal justice system: the police, the courts, correctionsÑas they function in contemporary American society. Offered spring and fall semesters, summer as needed.
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J301 Substantive Criminal Law
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
The development, limitations, and application of substantive criminal law utilizing the case-study method. Offered fall semesters.
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J302 Procedural Criminal Law
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Criminal law application and procedure from the initiation of police activity through the correctional process utilizing the case-study method. Offered spring semesters.
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J303 Evidence
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
The rules of law governing proof at trial of disputed issues of fact; burden of proof; presumptions and judicial notice; examination, impeachment, competency, and privileges of witnesses; hearsay rule and exceptions; all related as nearly as possible to criminal as opposed to civil process. Offered every semester or as needed.
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J305 Juvenile Justice
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Current developments in the legal, administrative, and operational aspects of juvenile justice system. Offered once every three years - spring semester.
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J306 The Criminal Courts
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
This course will examine the characteristics and operation of criminal trial courts. The course will focus on how defendants are processed through trial courts, the roles of various participants, and the potential for reform. Offered spring semesters.
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J310 Introduction to Administration Processes
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Introduction to principles of management and systems theory for the administration of criminal justice agencies. Offered as needed.
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Theory of investigation, crime scene procedures, interviews, interrogations, surveillances, and sources of information; collection and preservation of physical evidence; investigative techniques in specific crimes. Offered spring semesters.
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J321 American Policing
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
A broadly based study of the operations and interrelationships of the American police system, including discussion of the limitations of the police function, interjurisdictional matters, and intra-agency processes. Offered fall semesters.
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J331 Corrections
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
A survey of contemporary correctional systems including analysis of federal, state, and local correction; adult and juvenile facilities and programs; probation and parole. Offered spring semesters.
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J401 Criminal Law and Procedure
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
The development, limitations, and applicability of criminal law and procedure under the Constitution of the United States. Not open to students with credit for J301 or J302. Offered as needed.
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J439 Crime and Public Policy
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
A detailed examination of the major efforts designed to control or reduce crime. A review of existing knowledge is followed by an investigation of current crime control theories, proposals, and programs.
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
An introduction to correctional alternatives to incarceration that focuses on the reintegration of the offender while remaining in the community. Because of their extensive use, considerable attention is given to probation and parole. Other topics include diversion, community residential programs, restitution, halfway house, and home detention. Offered fall semester
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Analysis and evaluation of contemporary correctional institutions and the various field services. O
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Requires Junior standing, five courses in criminal justice, and consent of departmental chairperson
Credits: 3
Individual research under guidance of faculty member. Offered as needed.
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