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History, development, and contemporary functions of law enforcement in a democratic society; an introduction to local, state, and federal agencies involved in the administration of justice. 3

CRJ 310. ORGANIZATION AND PHILOSOPHY OF CORRECTIONS. An analy- sis of the philosophical foundations of American penology; with emphasis on the sociological and psychological application of organizational theory to correction- al goals, structures and processes; an overview of the federal and state correction- al systems and methods of treatment employed. 3

CRJ 315. ORGANIZATION AND PHILOSOPHY OF JUVENILE JUSTICE. A sur- vey of the common law roots of juvenile law; juvenile offenders and law enforce- ment policy and procedures; the development of the juvenile courts; the adjudi- cation process, and the treatment of juveniles taken into custody. 3

CRJ 402. HOMELAND SECURITY. An examination of the development and operation of the Department of Homeland Security, including principles and practices, emergency management and disaster planning/prevention strategies, integration of federal, state, and local agencies, and controversies surrounding the implementation of the system. 3

CRJ 405. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE THEORY. An overview of theories related to the development of the American criminal justice system and an understanding of why individuals engage in criminal activities. 3

CRJ 406. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. A study of the procedural rules for the judicial enforcement of substantive criminal law; an examination of the nature and function of the law in relation to the criminal justice process; a review of policies and procedures in the administration of justice. 3

CRJ 407. CRIMINAL LAW. A survey of applied substantive law with an emphasis on the most common criminal offenses; development, application, and enforcement of local, state, and federal statutory law. 3

CRJ 410. APPLIED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION. An overview of the crime solving process with emphasis on methodology, corpus delecti, and evidence; theory of inves- tigation, case preparation, and legal issues relating to criminal investigations are stud- ied. 3

CRJ 412. LEGAL LIABILITIES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PERSONNEL. The definitions, perceptions, and legal concerns involving the idea of deviance in the criminal justice arena; the application of civil and criminal remedies for officer misconduct at the local, state, and federal levels. 3

CRJ 415. DRUG IDENTIFICATION AND ENFORCEMENT. Lectures, demonstrations and discussions that examine all aspects of drug identification and enforcement with a special emphasis on both legal and illicit drugs and their contribution to crime in the United States. 3

CRJ 420. SEMINAR IN CORRECTIONAL CRIMINOLOGY. The interdisciplinary application of criminological knowledge and research to correctional interests and issues in changing criminal behavior. 3

CRJ 430. THE PRISON COMMUNITY. Description and analysis of the formal and informal processes in the emergence, stabilization, and continuity of human relation- ships constituting the prison community. 3

CRJ 434. GLOBAL TERRORISM. This course examines issues of global and domestic terrorism, including the structure of such groups, how they form and are sustained, as well as various perspectives that purport to explain the use of terrorist tactics in modern society. Students will also examine law enforcement responses to such groups and acts. 3

CRJ 435. APPLIED CRIMINALISTICS. An applied approach to the recognition, preser- vation, collection, and identification of physical evidence. 3

CRJ 436. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. A study of juvenile offenders including the- ories of delinquency, the creation of the juvenile justice system and its evolution over time, the adjudication process, and how juvenile offenders are dealt with. 3

CRJ 437. SPECIAL POPULATIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. An examination of legal and ethical issues surrounding the incarceration and treament of special populations within the US criminal justice system, including (but not limited to) the mentally ill, the elderly, and the disabled. 3

CRJ 438. COMPARATIVE JUSTICE SYSTEMS. An overview of comparative and international issues among different justice agencies around the world. Focuses on the courts, corrections, and policing of different countries with regards to: organization, hierarchy of authority, qualifications, jurisdictions, and duties. This course is designed to encourage a continuation of international interest and pro- vide a knowledge base about justice systems in other countries around the world. 3

CRJ 441. ORGANIZED CRIME. This course examines the issue of domestic and international organized crime (OC). Students will consider the formation of such groups as well as their historic origins, ethnic ties, and domestic and international activities. Student will also examine key legal and law enforcement issues sur- rounding OC in the United States. 3

CRJ 442. AGE-BASED CORRECTIONS. An age-based (juvenile vs. adult) presen- tation and analysis of corrections programs and institutions in the US, incorporat- ing community-based corrections (probation and parole), treatment and rehabili- tation programs, and institutionalized treatment, as well as an analysis of the effectiveness of each type of program. 3

CRJ 445. CIVIL LIBERTIES. A comprehensive study of individual rights and the criminal justice system. 3

CRJ 455. ETHICS IN SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY. An examination of ethical issues that confront the criminal justice professional and a comprehensive study of situational ethics and moral dilemmas within the criminal justice profes- sion. 3

CRJ 460. SURVEY OF TECHNOLOGY AND CRIME. An examination of the role of technology in the commission of criminal activities. Topics will include what types of criminal acts employ technology and how to investigate criminal activi-

CRJ 470. CRIMINAL FORENSICS. The study of forensic science as used to deter- mine the outcome of an issue in court. The study of a broad arrangement of sci- ences to answer questions of interest to the legal system (e.g. Forensic evidence, Questioned Document Examination, forensics in the media) and the policy issues surrounding forensics. 3

CRJ 475. FAMILY VIOLENCE. A study of child maltreatment and spouse abuse within the family emphasizing detection, investigation, and deterrence; an exam- ination of the legal, medical, and social perspectives necessary to the understand- ing of, and structured inquiry into, domestic violence. 3

CRJ 480. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM. Field experience with approved agency. Students may register for three credit hours to complete a 150 clock-hour internship (or) for six credit hours to complete a 300 clock-hour internship. Approval of advisor required prior to registration. 3-6

CRJ 490. SPECIAL TOPICS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. Current issues and devel- opments in law enforcement. 1-6

CRJ 491. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CORRECTIONS. Current issues and developments in corrections. 1-6

CRJ 492. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Current issues and develop- ments in Criminal Justice. 1-6