Course Listing For Criminal Justice Courses

This course will focus on the basic aspects of the American criminal justice system and its processes. The study of criminal justice is a dynamic and ever changing field and the nuances associated with duties and responsibilities of criminal justice professionals including law enforcement officers, correctional officers, probation and parole officers, attorneys, and judges will be examined.

This course will examine the law enforcement profession, including the multifaceted structure from which they operate, as well as the activities and responsibilities associated with the job. The focus will also include an investigation into operational policies and procedures, as well as the public opinions associated with this complex occupation.

This course provides a foundation and overview of the diverse discipline of criminal justice. The focus is on the development of the criminal justice system and its primary concepts and theories. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Criminal Justice (CJUS) accelerated degree completion program.

This course will focus on crime typologies, the control of crime, and the nature and extent of crime in American society. The emphasis will be on the underlying sociological, biological, and psychological explanations for criminal behavior.

This course provides an examination of the Constitutional underpinnings of criminal law as it applies to the field of criminal justice. Special focus is devoted to an overview of the American court system, specific elements of crime, and a review of the policies and procedures that influence law in America. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Criminal Justice (CJUS) accelerated degree completion program.

This course will provide an examination of the entire criminal court system, from the basic pretrial procedures through the sentencing and appeals phases. Comprehensive discussions in this course will focus on prosecutors, defense counsels, judges, the presentation of testimony and evidence, jury selection and deliberation, plea bargaining, and major social policies and procedures impacting the courts.

This course addresses ethical issues in criminal justice at both the theoretical and applied levels. Special emphasis is given to an examination of the relationship among ethical principles, moral judgments, and normative judgments. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Criminal Justice (CJUS) accelerated degree completion program.

This course will focus on the fundamentals of criminal forensic examinations, as well as the investigative processes associated with crime scene security, processing, evaluation, and the collection and preservation of evidence. Prerequisite: CJUS 210

This course provides a critical analysis of the nature and extent of crime in society. Special emphasis is placed on offense types and crime trends, social and policy factors affecting crime, and the impact of crime on the operation of the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Criminal Justice (CJUS) accelerated degree completion program.

This course will focus on the basic principles of criminal law and the procedural legal processes that occur from the investigation of a crime through the appellate stage. An emphasis will be placed on Supreme Court decisions related to search and seizure, interrogations, and confessions. Prerequisite: CJUS 210

This course focuses on the underlying sociological, biological, and psychological explanations for criminal behavior and provides an overview of victimization patterns, causal factors and the consequences of victimization. Particular attention is paid to an examination of deviant and criminal behavior characteristics, the treatment of victims by the criminal justice system and the relationship between offenders and victims. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Criminal Justice (CJUS) accelerated degree completion program.

This course will examine the incidence of violent crime in America with a focus on the underlying causes, the impact on society, and the criminal justice system’s response. Prerequisite: CJUS 210 or CJUS 310

This course will examine patterns of juvenile delinquency and the causes, influences, and theoretical explanations for criminal behavior. An emphasis will be placed on the processing and treatment of juveniles in the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CJUS 210 or CJUS 320

This course focuses on the contemporary theories of operations management in criminal justice with an emphasis on strategic planning. Specific management concepts including resource management and interagency communication and collaboration are explored. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Criminal Justice (CJUS) accelerated degree completion program.

This course will examine ethical dilemmas in criminal justice with an emphasis on the behaviors and decisions made by law enforcement, attorneys, judges, and corrections personnel. Prerequisite: CJUS 210

This course examines the impact of U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the policies and practices of criminal justice agencies. Rules of evidence, search and seizure, custodial rights, and the associated procedural laws are emphasized. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Criminal Justice (CJUS) accelerated degree completion program.

This course will examine the ideologies of criminal punishment in America and the social control and policy issues associated with the treatment of offenders. Topics will include the death penalty, restorative justice, sentencing disparity, and innovative criminal sanctions. Prerequisite: CJUS 210 or CJUS 320

This course focuses on problems of social justice, the meaning of justice in a diverse society, and issues of social inequality. Emphasis is placed on exploring the notion of social ills as precursors to criminal behavior and the possible prophylactic measures to alter those behaviors. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Criminal Justice (CJUS) accelerated degree completion program.

This course will examine victimization patterns and causal factors for crimes involving family violence. The primary focus will be on the social and criminal justice system responses to physical and sexual child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, and the handling of vulnerable adults. Prerequisite: CJUS 220 or CJUS 310

This course focuses on the comprehensive analysis of the criminal justice system through the integration of case study, research, and critical thinking. Specific emphasis is given to criminological theory, data analysis and integrity, understanding crime problems, urban issues, strategic planning and relevant literature review. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Criminal Justice (CJUS) accelerated degree completion program.

This course will provide an educational work experience in a criminal justice agency. Knowledge learned through academic experiences will be applied in a hands-on environment. Work expectations are contracted with the site-supervisor and faculty sponsor. This is a non-paid experience. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing (60 credit hours completed), 18 credit hours completed in the major, and a 2.5 GPA in the major. Permission of the Criminal Justice Program Director is required.

This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the criminal justice system and its processes, focusing on the roles of the agencies and their effectiveness in managing crime in our society.

This course will focus on the concepts of human behavior in a criminal context, and examine prevailing criminological causation theories. An emphasis will be placed on deviant behavior and its association with criminality.

This course will examine contemporary issues in law enforcement including policing goals, managing expectations, operational strategies, transparency, accountability, community relations, and ethical behavior.

This course will focus on the scientific study and application of crime analysis and criminal case management. The systematic analysis of crime patterns, processes, trend correlations, and tactical strategies will be examined.

This course will focus on the impact of law on society, emphasizing the legal institutions, justice, and a critical examination of current laws and policies.

This course will focus on correctional philosophies, goals, policies, trends and practices, pre-trial services, and offender programs.

This course will examine the structures and processes inherent within the leadership and management of criminal justice organizations. Effective communication, discipline, interagency collaboration, personnel management, and training will be emphasized.

This course will examine the concepts of organizational behavior, planning, and management processes specific to criminal justice agencies. An emphasis will be placed on decision making, budgets, and the application of financial management strategies to organizational initiatives.

This course will examine specific aspects of criminal justice, including the associated agencies, practitioners, and policies.

This course will provide an analysis of traditional and contemporary problems facing criminal justice practitioners, with an emphasis on problem identification, operational planning, strategy implementation, and outcomes.