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Criminology Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10504172

This introductory course examines the nature, demographics, and impact of crime in the United States. Using a scientific approach, students will analyze the theoretical causation of criminal activity. Explore legal and political implications of crime prevention and control.

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024
Courts/Jurisdiction Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10504161

This introductory course explores the development of the American judicial system. Students will examine the operational procedures of the federal, state, municipal, and specialized court systems as they impact law enforcement and/or corrections.

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024
Criminal Justice - Introduction Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10504163

Students will explore the evolution of criminal justice systems, including courts, corrections, and law enforcement. Understand career pathways within the criminal justice system, including roles, functions, and professionalism.

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024
Criminal Justice Due Process Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10504169

Learn key concepts and principles of due process and constitutional law. the U.S. Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights, will be analyzed as it applies to the criminal justice professionals. Legal precedent setting cases and state law will be reviewed.

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024
Criminal Justice Investigations Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10504173

Gain general knowledge of investigative strategies and techniques. Learn basic information on identifying, processing and preserving various types of evidence, and processing crime scenes. Interview and interrogation techniques will be practiced within legal guidelines of Miranda.

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024
Correctional Institutions Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10504174

Students will study the evolution of punishment, jails, and prisons. Emphasis will be given to institutional subgroups, evidence based practice and rehabilitative institutional programs and services.

Online

Fall 2024
Juvenile Justice System Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10504175

Compare and contrast the juvenile and adult justice systems. The historical aspect of the juvenile system will be studies and compared to the modern day system. Juvenile sanctions and dispositions, including rehabilitation and therapy, will be discussed. Laws covering child maltreatment and children in need of protection services will be recognized.

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024
Criminal Justice Ethics Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10504176

This course explores the ethical, legal, and criminal justice professional issues. It is designed to teach a process of ethical decision-making and to increase awareness of the complexities in the criminal justice system for criminal justice professionals.

Offered Collegewide

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Criminal Justice Capstone Undergraduate | 2 Credits
CATALOG #10504183

This course is the capstone work-based experience for the Criminal Justice Studies program. It is designed to encourage students to think critically and solve challenging problems. Students will design, develop, and perform a project either in an actual work experience or a simulated project. The project will be designed to utilize skills typical of a graduate in the field. Instructor approval is required prior to enrolling in this course. PREREQUISITE: 32 credits of 10504xxx or 10520xxx coursework must be completed.

Online

Fall 2024