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CJ |
5571 |
Probation, Pardons, and Parole (3) |
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This course focuses on the historical developments, philosophies and standards related to the process of probation, pardon, and parole. This course will investigate the use of parole and probation as methods of social control with emphasis on the implications of their social impact on field practice. This course will also investigate non-institutional
methods of correctional practices relating to juveniles and adults. |
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CJ |
6610 |
Principles of Administration (3) |
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A survey of the basic principles and functions of personnel administration with special attention paid to criminal justice applications. |
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CJ |
6620 |
Current Trends in Criminal Law (3) |
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A critical review through case studies of recent trends and developments affecting the interpretation of major portions of the United States Constitution which safeguard personal liberties and those which safeguard the public; an examination of principal trends and changes in the judicial processes in the light of historical experience. |
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CJ |
6621 |
Current Issues in Corrections (3) |
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An analysis of the contemporary problems surrounding corrections. Examples of topics include, but are not limited to, police unionization, court reforms, correctional problems, community-based correctional philosophy, comparative issues, and contemporary problems related to correctional officers’ retention and employment practices. |
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CJ |
6622 |
Seminar in the Administration of Justice (3)
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A critical examination of the administration of the criminal justice system in America, including the myths and misconceptions it generates, the controversial issues and trends
it produces, and the current and future policies and administrative decision making it promotes. |
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CJ |
6624 |
Court Administration (3) |
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A study of the judicial process from the standpoint of its situational and legal basis,
organization and management, and the technical aspects of the judicial function at both trial and appellate
levels. |
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CJ |
6625 |
Specialized Study (3) |
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This course provides the student an opportunity to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the guidance
and direction of a department faculty member. May be repeated up to a total of six credit hours. |
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CJ |
6630 |
Juvenile Justice (3) |
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An examination of the agencies, institutions,
and personnel that work with juvenile offenders. Of special interest will be how the police,
courts and correctional agencies interact and deal with juvenile offenders, as
well as a review of the current issues and proposals being discussed at the national level.
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CJ |
6635 |
Community-Based Corrections/ Correctional Systems (3)
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This course will advance the concept of the development of programs for offenders which substitute treatment in the community or institutionalization or imprisonment.
Collectively, these programs constitute what is termed “Community-Based Corrections.”
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CJ |
6636 |
Criminological Theory (3) |
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An in-depth overview of major criminological perspectives as well as their nature and extent, especially those found in the United States, and an analysis of the etiology of criminal behavior, criminal law, and the
societal reaction to criminals. |
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CJ |
6638 |
Seminar in Civil Liberties Related to Corrections (3) |
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This course is concerned with prisoners’ rights as they are guaranteed by the United States judicial system. Because of the ongoing nature of the process defining rights of prisoners currently, decisions of federal appellate and district courts as well as state
courts are utilized. This course is a critical
review of recent trends and developments affecting personal liberties of incarcerated individuals. |
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CJ |
6640 |
Seminar in Law Enforcement (3)
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An in-depth examination of the various is-sues and problems currently being experienced
in American policing |
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CJ |
6644 |
Administrative Law (3) |
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A study of the legal environment in which the public administrator functions. The process and procedures of administrative agencies including administrative discretion, rule-making, investigating, prosecuting, negotiating, and settling; constitutional law,
statutory law, common law, and agency-made law. Liability of governments and their officers. Selected cases and decisions. |
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CJ |
6649 |
Statistics for Criminal Justice Research (3)
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This course provides a review of advanced statistical techniques with emphasis upon their application in a criminal justice setting.
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CJ |
6650 |
Survey of Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3) |
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An analysis of research strategies employed to study the causes of crime and the societal
response to it.
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CJ |
6652 |
Seminar in Corrections (3) |
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An in-depth examination of the various issues and problems in corrections with a special emphasis relating to administration and management.
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CJ |
6655 |
Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (3) |
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An examination of a particular subject which is not offered under the normal course offerings. May be repeated (with different topics) for credit.
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CJ |
6660 |
Advanced Readings in Criminal Justice(3) |
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This course is designed to allow beginning graduate students the opportunity to acquire
a basic background in criminal justice literature. The readings will be in specific areas in criminal justice. May be repeated (with different topics) for credit. |
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CJ |
6671 |
Organization Theory (3) |
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An examination of the theories of modern criminal justice organization, including current trends and development. |
|
CJ |
6692 |
Agency Experience (3) |
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A supervised practice in an approved criminal justice agency. Reserved for students with no prior experience in a criminal justice
setting. |
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CJ |
6693 |
Master’s Project (3) |
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An applied professional research project involving the analysis of a management or public policy problem, designed for the student who does not wish to write a thesis but nonetheless desires to prepare a major written work in the field of criminal justice. |
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CJ |
6694 |
Thesis Practicum (3) |
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This course is designed to offer the student who elects to write a thesis an opportunity to
review research strategies, initiate a literature search, and prepare preliminary drafts of the thesis. The student will receive a letter
grade of “CR” until he/she has completed the thesis. |
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CJ |
6695 |
Thesis (3) |
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The completion and oral defense of the thesis. |
