Course Descriptions
Criminal Justice
CRJ 101
Survey of Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course is a survey of agencies and processes involved in the administration of criminal justice. The survey reviews the functions of the legislature, police, prosecutor, courts, and the correctional system. Problems of law enforcement in a democratic society are discussed. This course ties together all components of criminal justice and includes issues of both the juvenile and adult offender.
CRJ 205
Principles of Criminology
3 credits
This course is an introductory course in the study of crime and criminal behavior that examines various theories of crime causation, profiles of criminal behavior systems, societal reaction to crime, and structures of criminological methods of inquiry.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101
CRJ 206
Corrections and Rehabilitation
3 credits
This course is an introduction to the various phases of the corrections system. Areas that are covered include a brief history of the corrections system, jails and prisons, prisoner profiles, activities and rehabilitation, and parole and probation.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 207
Introduction to Law Enforcement
3 credits
This course reviews the fundamental principles of the structure and function of law enforcement agencies in the United States. The course emphasizes the institutional and occupational aspects of law enforcement across municipal, state, and federal levels, including methods, issues, and problems.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 301
Juvenile Justice
3 credits
This course is a general orientation to the field of juvenile delinquency, including causation, development of delinquent and criminal behavior, initial apprehension, referral, and preventive techniques. Specific issues examined include chemical dependency, mental illness, and compulsive and habitual offenders. Special attention is given to the problems inherent in the police handling of juveniles and the functions of juvenile courts.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 303
Administration of Criminal Justice Organizations
3 credits
This course examines the principles of scientific management as they apply to criminal justice organizations. Emphasis is on changing social responsibilities and major activities of criminal justice organizations. Information related to U.S. Court decisions on affirmative action, EEOC, liability and age, as well as functional and organizational matters, is presented.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 304
Constitutional Law
3 credits
This course is a general review of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, including the constitutional basis for criminal law in the United States. Governmental structure in the United States is analyzed, including the three branches of government and how they interrelate, as well as the division of state and federal power.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 305
Women and Crime
3 credits
This course focuses on theoretical and contemporary issues involving female offenders. Students will have the opportunity to become acquainted with and evaluate social issues of crime relating to women. The course also examines women as victims and professionals in the field of criminal justice.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 306
Contemporary Correctional Systems
3 credits
This course is designed to provide a general overview of correctional programs as they presently exist. The course includes an examination of the procedure by which offenders move through the system. The core of the course focuses on prison administration and strategies designed to “rehabilitate” the incarcerated. The course also examines the problems facing correctional systems and alternatives to such problems.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205
CRJ 310
History of the Criminal Justice System
3 credits
This course is designed to offer the student an overall historical perspective of the criminal justice system from ancient times through the 20th and early 21st centuries. Students will review the history of the three main components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 316
Criminal Law
3 credits
This course focuses on the goals, objectives, principles, and doctrines of criminal law and procedure. Special attention is paid to the law of search and seizure and the law of interrogation and confessions. Pretrial motions and proceedings and trial by jury are also examined.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, and CRJ 304
CRJ 318
Criminal Investigation
3 credits
This course addresses the basic aspects of criminal investigation. It presents an overview of crimes and their elements and identifies the major goals of investigation. Various investigative techniques are discussed, and the criminal investigator’s relationship with individuals and other agencies is examined.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 333
Organizational and Corporate Crime
3 credits
This course provides an in-depth examination of organizational and/or corporate crime. Various topics are explored and contemporary cases representative of each topic are comprehensively studied. The class discusses the theoretical development of these concepts, as well as the laws and investigative techniques that have been developed to specifically address this type of criminal activity.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 335
Advanced Perspectives in Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary issues, procedures, and problems associated with the practicalities of law enforcement, the judiciary, corrections, and the juvenile justice system. The course also provides an in-depth examination of current and vital issues in criminal justice research, policy, process, substance, and procedure, as well as the political and ethical obligations and concerns associated with each component of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 341
Community Corrections
3 credits
This course provides a survey of non-institutional programs focusing on alternatives to incarceration in community settings. Programs reviewed will include those that address pre-release, probation, parole, halfway houses, and restitution-based programs.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, and CRJ 206
CRJ 350
Computer Operations in Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of computers with respect to police information systems, Interagency Criminal Justice Information, the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems, National Criminal Justice Computer System, (FBI) National Incident Based Reporting System, and a variety of databases used in the criminal justice system. The legal and ethical considerations will be discussed. Criminal justice information system databases will be reviewed for application to a variety of issues.
Prerequisite(s): BCS 205, CRJ 101, and CRJ 205
CRJ 390
Independent Study in Criminal Justice
3 credits
Through independent study, the student is offered the opportunity to pursue individual special interests under faculty supervision. This course is graded pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, and junior or senior status and GPA of 2.5 or higher
CRJ 391
Independent Study in Criminal Justice
3 credits
Through independent study, the student is offered the opportunity to pursue individual special interests under faculty supervision. This course is graded pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, and junior or senior status and GPA of 2.5 or higher
CRJ 392
Independent Study in Criminal Justice
3 credits
Through independent study, the student is offered the opportunity to pursue individual special interests under faculty supervision. This course is graded pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, and junior or senior status and GPA of 2.5 or higher
CRJ 393
Independent Study in Criminal Justice
3 credits
Through independent study, the student is offered the opportunity to pursue individual special interests under faculty supervision. This course is graded pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, and junior or senior status and GPA of 2.5 or higher
CRJ 394
Independent Study in Criminal Justice
3 credits
Through independent study, the student is offered the opportunity to pursue individual special interests under faculty supervision. This course is graded pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, and junior or senior status and GPA of 2.5 or higher
CRJ 409
Criminalistics
3 credits
The scientific aspect of criminal investigation is examined, with emphasis placed upon the preservation, collection, and examination of physical evidence. The role of the forensic laboratory is presented, and the laboratory’s capabilities and limitations are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, and CRJ 318
CRJ 410
Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course examines the diversity issues that impact the criminal justice system both internally and externally. The laws of civil rights in the workplace are reviewed, and the subjects of prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, scapegoating, and racism are discussed within the context of the criminal justice system. Ethnicity and the treatment of minority groups in the system are reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 411
Criminal Evidence and Procedures
3 credits
This course will examine the legal procedures for the collection and introduction of evidence at a criminal trial. A review of pertinent cases will help the student to sort through the complexities that govern the trial process. The anatomy of a trial will be presented. Search warrants, probable cause, the exclusionary rule, and hearsay will be topics of discussion.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, CRJ 304, and CRJ 316, or Major in computer network security
CRJ 412
Ethics in Criminal Justice
3 credits
An examination of professional standards of behavior by criminal justice practitioners and the conflict with what is acceptable behavior in the system is provided in this course. Corruption, perjury, false reports, wrongful actions, and the code of silence will be discussed. Ethical behavior and the challenge of honesty and integrity are examined within the context of their origins.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 and CRJ 205
CRJ 413
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course provides an introduction to basic research in criminal justice that is designed to prepare the student to understand research methods. Students will review quantitative, qualitative, and experimental methods as techniques in criminal justice research. Review and discussion of the process of analysis, interpretation and clarification of problems, the issue of confidentiality, and the terminology of research are examined. Students will focus on preparation for the role of research consumer.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status and all core criminal justice courses
CRJ 450
Seminar in Criminal Justice
3 credits
This is the capstone course for the Criminal Justice program. Students demonstrate research abilities, develop an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system, and become acquainted with the range and scope of professional career options and settings within the system.
Prerequisite(s): All CRJ core courses and senior status
CRJ 490
Internship in Criminal Justice
3 credits
CRJ 490-494 consists of supervised field placement in an agency related to criminal justice such as family court, a law enforcement agency, or a correctional facility. The course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, substantial number of core courses, junior status, and GPA of 2.5
CRJ 491
Internship in Criminal Justice
3 credits
CRJ 490-494 consists of supervised field placement in an agency related to criminal justice such as family court, a law enforcement agency, or a correctional facility. The course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, substantial number of core courses, junior status, and GPA of 2.5
CRJ 492
Internship in Criminal Justice
3 credits
CRJ 490-494 consists of supervised field placement in an agency related to criminal justice such as family court, a law enforcement agency, or a correctional facility. The course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, substantial number of core courses, junior status, and GPA of 2.5
CRJ 493
Internship in Criminal Justice
3 credits
CRJ 490-494 consists of supervised field placement in an agency related to criminal justice such as family court, a law enforcement agency, or a correctional facility. The course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, substantial number of core courses, junior status, and GPA of 2.5
CRJ 494
Internship in Criminal Justice
3 credits
CRJ 490-494 consists of supervised field placement in an agency related to criminal justice such as family court, a law enforcement agency, or a correctional facility. The course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, CRJ 205, substantial number of core courses, junior status, and GPA of 2.5
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