| 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. See semester hour limits listed
under Course Restrictions in General Regulations
section. |
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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
for 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 issues
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 agencymade
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. (A grade of “B” or better is
required.) |
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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. See semester hour limits
listed under Course Restrictions in General
Regulations section. |
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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. See semester hour
limits listed under Course Restrictions in
General Regulations section. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
