Criminal Justice

204. Modern Social Problems.

An overview of the nature and meaning of selected social problems from an interdisciplinary social science perspective. Topics normally examined include such problems as racism, sexism, poverty, crime, and environmental degradation and pollution. The course includes an analysis of proposed solutions to such problems. Same as Sociology 204. Cornerstone 3. Three hours.

219. Employment Experience in Criminal Justice.

220. Criminal Justice Systems.

Examines and compares the philosophies and operations of the three principal branches of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Of particular concern will be the handling of conflict resulting from misunderstanding and confusion regarding the nature and intent of our criminal justice system’s functioning in dealing with certain types of problems. American and British comparisons in dealing with selected issue areas will be analyzed. Three hours.

222. Criminal Investigations and Law Enforcement Intelligence Systems.

The essential elements of criminal investigation and other law enforcement functions will be examined. In addition to the traditional investigative issues that local law enforcement investigators face, the impact of global changes on the role of law enforcement functions and the use of intelligence systems in planning and executing law enforcement policies will be examined. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 220. Three hours. Alternate years.

223. Current Issues in Criminal Justice.

A course designed to focus on current criminal justice issues such as victimology, substantive and procedural law issues, enforcement and judicial discretion, capital punishment, gang violence, etc. and the theoretical and policy issues associated with them.

240. Conservation Law.

This course will provide an in-depth look into the history, the current status and future conservation laws and natural resource protection. The purpose, function and socio-economic impact of various fish and wildlife laws, and how they are enforced will be examined. Conservation careers will also be explored. Three hours.

270. Terrorism.

The course focuses on the causes and evolution of the terrorist response in the support of social causes. Primary concerns of the course include but are not limited to the trap of “tribal” reactions to social issues, the demoralization of the adversary, historical development of the terrorist response, terrorism in the current social environment and the response to the terrorist challenge.

290. Special Topics in Criminal Justice.

300. Juvenile and Family Law.

This course addresses the legal understandings and issues surrounding juveniles and families in the United States. The links between the criminal justice system and human service agencies will be investigated. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 220. Three hours.

319. Internship in Criminal Justice.

340. Race and Ethnic Relations.

This course explores the dynamics and results of inter-group relations. Prejudice and discrimination are examined in both historical and international perspective. Among the concrete topics discussed are affirmative action, multiculturalism, institutional discrimination, and the interrelationship of sex, class, and ethnicity. No prerequisite. Same as Criminal Justice 340 and Social Work 340. Cornerstone 6. Three hours.

341. Family Crisis Intervention.

This course is designed to present conceptual framework and useful methods of intervention to help us understand and address a variety of crises confronting people in families. We will examine numerous situations, which may be family crises, and the behavioral manifestations of family members in crisis. Such topics as family violence, divorce/separation/desertion, sexual abuse of children in families, loss of family members through death, chemical abuse, criminal victimization, and suicide will be examined within the family context. Same as Sociology 341 and Social Work 341. Three hours.

342. Juvenile Delinquency.

The extent and cause of criminal behavior of children, adolescents, and young adults. Development and operation of juvenile courts and theories and methods of juvenile treatment and rehabilitation are examined. Same as Sociology 342. Cornerstone 3. Three hours.

343. Criminology.

The extent and cause of adult criminal behavior, adjudication procedures, penal theories and practices, rehabilitation programs, and crime prevention. Same as Sociology 343. Cornerstone 3. Three hours.

344. Correctional Practices in the U.S.

An examination and comparison of past, present, and future rehabilitative and correctional procedures for juvenile delinquents and criminals is undertaken. Various community-based and institutional settings will be analyzed in terms of different measures of success or failure in dealing with clients. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 342 or 343. Three hours.

346. Field Experience and Seminar in Criminal Justice.

Placement in a court, planning agency, or other criminal justice agency for a minimum of 120 hours of supervised fieldwork. Open to majors with Junior or Senior standing. Three hours.

360. Criminal Law and the Legal Process.

An introduction to the American legal system, with emphasis placed on the major elements of the criminal process. Topics to be covered include the nature of criminal law, the rules of criminal procedure, and the roles of lawyers and judges in the system. Same as Political Science 360. Three hours.

390. Special Topics in Criminal Justice.


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Criminal Justice 204. Modern Social Problems. An overview of the nature and meaning of selected social problems from an interdisciplinary social science perspective. Topics normally examined include such problems as racism, sexism, poverty, crime, and environmental degradation and pollution. The course includes an analysis of proposed solutions to such problems. Same as Sociology 204. Cornerstone 3. Three hours. 219. Employment Experience in Criminal Justice. 220. Criminal Justice Systems. Examines and compares the philosophies and operations of the three principal branches of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Of particular concern will be the handling of conflict resulting from misunderstanding and confusion regarding the nature and intent of our criminal justice system’s functioning in dealing with certain types of problems. American and British comparisons in dealing with selected issue areas will be analyzed. Three hours. 222. Criminal Investigations and Law Enforcement Intelligence Systems. The essential elements of criminal investigation and other law enforcement functions will be examined. In addition to the traditional investigative issues that local law enforcement investigators face, the impact of global changes on the role of law enforcement functions and the use of intelligence systems in planning and executing law enforcement policies will be examined. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 220. Three hours. Alternate years. 223. Current Issues in Criminal Justice. A course designed to focus on current criminal justice issues such as victimology, substantive and procedural law issues, enforcement and judicial discretion, capital punishment, gang violence, etc. and the theoretical and policy issues associated with them. 240. Conservation Law. This course will provide an in-depth look into the history, the current status and future conservation laws and natural resource protection. The purpose, function and socio-economic impact of various fish and wildlife laws, and how they are enforced will be examined. Conservation careers will also be explored. Three hours. 270. Terrorism. The course focuses on the causes and evolution of the terrorist response in the support of social causes. Primary concerns of the course include but are not limited to the trap of “tribal” reactions to social issues, the demoralization of the adversary, historical development of the terrorist response, terrorism in the current social environment and the response to the terrorist challenge. 290. Special Topics in Criminal Justice. 300. Juvenile and Family Law. This course addresses the legal understandings and issues surrounding juveniles and families in the United States. The links between the criminal justice system and human service agencies will be investigated. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 220. Three hours. 319. Internship in Criminal Justice. 340. Race and Ethnic Relations. This course explores the dynamics and results of inter-group relations. Prejudice and discrimination are examined in both historical and international perspective. Among the concrete topics discussed are affirmative action, multiculturalism, institutional discrimination, and the interrelationship of sex, class, and ethnicity. No prerequisite. Same as Criminal Justice 340 and Social Work 340. Cornerstone 6. Three hours. 341. Family Crisis Intervention. This course is designed to present conceptual framework and useful methods of intervention to help us understand and address a variety of crises confronting people in families. We will examine numerous situations, which may be family crises, and the behavioral manifestations of family members in crisis. Such topics as family violence, divorce/separation/desertion, sexual abuse of children in families, loss of family members through death, chemical abuse, criminal victimization, and suicide will be examined within the family context. Same as Sociology 341 and Social Work 341. Three hours. 342. Juvenile Delinquency. The extent and cause of criminal behavior of children, adolescents, and young adults. Development and operation of juvenile courts and theories and methods of juvenile treatment and rehabilitation are examined. Same as Sociology 342. Cornerstone 3. Three hours. 343. Criminology. The extent and cause of adult criminal behavior, adjudication procedures, penal theories and practices, rehabilitation programs, and crime prevention. Same as Sociology 343. Cornerstone 3. Three hours. 344. Correctional Practices in the U.S. An examination and comparison of past, present, and future rehabilitative and correctional procedures for juvenile delinquents and criminals is undertaken. Various community-based and institutional settings will be analyzed in terms of different measures of success or failure in dealing with clients. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 342 or 343. Three hours. 346. Field Experience and Seminar in Criminal Justice. Placement in a court, planning agency, or other criminal justice agency for a minimum of 120 hours of supervised fieldwork. Open to majors with Junior or Senior standing. Three hours. 360. Criminal Law and the Legal Process. An introduction to the American legal system, with emphasis placed on the major elements of the criminal process. Topics to be covered include the nature of criminal law, the rules of criminal procedure, and the roles of lawyers and judges in the system. Same as Political Science 360. Three hours. 390. Special Topics in Criminal Justice.
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