14 courses with the subject LJS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
LJS 100Introduction to Law3
The goal of the course is to provide a basic understanding of the U.S. legal system from a variety of perspectives. The course focus includes essential history and the working structure of the government, procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of basic categories of law such as contract law and property, the roles of various legal professionals, and the effect of legal ethics on the practice of law. It is intended that the course lay a solid foundation for those who intend to pursue advanced legal courses and to provide a functional appreciation for students of other disciplines with regard to the impact of the legal system on those disciplines.
This course will examine the nature of disputes and multiple models to resolve disputes including negotiation, mediation, and advocacy. Conflict may arise in social settings because of differences in values, beliefs, goals, interests, rights, positions, among other sources. Conflict resolution may be defined as any process used to manage, determine, or settle differences that may arise among individuals, families, groups, firms, organizations, communities, or any other social unit. The course will provide students in legal studies, social work, psychology, criminal justice, business and other majors with an opportunity to understand how social conflict emerges, explore the theory of conflict resolution and develop concrete skills and strategies for use in conflict resolution situations.
This interdisciplinary course seeks to promote an understanding of global awareness, the interconnectedness of peoples across the world, and the increasing dynamic interactions within the world. We will examine both historical and contemporary developments that contribute to this increasing interconnectedness of peoples and places around the world. We will consider the historical legacies of colonialism: cultural, economic, and political, on both the colonizer and the 247
This course will give students an understanding of the case law, legislation and legal theory that has helped to shape American life. Special emphasis will be placed on the expanding concept of what it means to be an American citizen through our national history. Finally, the course will challenge students to think critically about American Legal History and how knowledge of that history can be used by students to more fully be “Americans”.
This course examines the history and evolution of law as well as the various schools of thought concerning legal interpretation. This exploration of the law extends beyond a historical and philosophical analysis by integrating a series of ‘real world’ moral and legal issues. As such, the relationship between law and justice is examined. Moreover, this practical application of legal analysis is conducted from a local, national and international perspective. This course is a custom-designed seminar style class intended to introduce students to philosophical thinking about the law through active engagement.
This course explores theories of justice and the common good. We examine multiple ideas about justice, including distributive (who gets what), procedural (how people are treated), retributive (punishment for wrong-doing) and restorative (“restores” relationships after wrong-doing). We then explore notions of the “common good”, and ask what should societies offer their members – what combination of security, liberty, equality and overall quality of life should be included in the “common good”. How might society reconcile conflicts between the realization of this 245
This course will teach students the fundamentals of courtroom application of criminal law principles and practices, including how to conduct a simple trial, from opening statements to summations. Through a combination of lectures and exercises, students learn trial concepts and techniques. Course culminates with a mock trail. Pre-requisite: CRJ 212
LJS 307Contemporary Issues in Law, Justice and Society3
This course is designed to enhance and hone the critical thinking and oral argument skills of students through a series of class discussions, formal class debates and a presentation based on a final research paper. This course is also intended to offer a platform to bridge the severely polarized positions of so many critically important issues in America today, such as free speech rights, criminal justice reforms, reproductive rights, healthcare, climate change and more. By engaging in regular class discussion and class debates, students will not only critically examine the positions of their fellow students with countering positions, but will critically examine their own positions as well to attempt to gain an understanding of both and to achieve consensus where possible. LJS/CRJ 309 Genocide Studies (3) Seeks to understand genocide as a social and political phenomenon. The course draws upon social psychological and sociological theory to understand why genocidal acts occur and how they might be prevented. We examine the idea from social psychology that the people who carry out genocide are ordinary people. This raises the question - under what circumstances might ordinary people commit genocidal acts. This course explores fundamental questions about human nature, the role of political leadership, and the nature of human society. LJS/CRJ 321 Gender, Crime, and Justice (3) Gender issues as they relate to criminal justice policy, practice, and programs are examined. The course will present a historical and contemporary analysis of the position of women as offender, victim and criminal justice professional. LJS/CRJ 323 Race and Justice (3) An interdisciplinary course that examines the relationship between race and the criminal justice system. This semester the course focuses on examining the meaning of race, the history of racism in America, and the role race plays in policing, the use of deadly force, arrests, the pretrial process, prosecution, criminal adjudication, sentencing, mass incarceration, corrections, the death penalty, and the return to society. Each social issue is examined from multiple perspectives, including, but not limited to, criminal justice, law, psychology, and sociology. 246
An examination of the development of the individual from childhood through adolescence as it relates to crime and delinquency. The course will track the philosophies, practices and principles of control and prevention from the Illinois Juvenile Act of 1899 to current issues concerning juvenile waivers and abolishment. National and international policy and trends will also be discussed. Politics Cluster:
Focuses on the interaction of law and legal institutions with social, political, and economic systems. This interdisciplinary course will examine the historical and philosophical foundations of law and the social forces influencing the making, interpretation and enforcement of laws. This course is designed to help students gain an understanding of the role of law in society, to approach questions from an interdisciplinary perspective and to think critically about issues of social justice.
LJS 444Law, Social Science and Social Issues Seminar3
This course will address complex social issues from a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural perspective. To allow for in depth analysis, this course will focus on a maximum of four issues per semester. Specific social issues, those unique to the United States and those with global relevance, are examined through the empirical methodology, body of knowledge, and theoretical frameworks of law and relevant social science disciplines, such as criminal justice, psychology, sociology, political science, and history. Issues covered may include, but are not limited to, the exploitation of vulnerable populations (e.g., human trafficking, child sex trafficking sex offenses: victims and perpetrators), response to crime (e.g., capital punishment, restorative justice, truth and reconciliation), self-determination and personhood (e.g., the human and legal rights of the elderly and the disabled; medical / health care decision making), and sexuality and gender (e.g., discrimination, orientation, expression, and sexually explicit material.) Law Cluster:
LJS 490Senior Seminar in Law, Justice and Society3
This course especially examines the relationship of law, politics and society with particular emphasis on the criminal justice system through a series of readings, class discussions, class debates and undertaking a substantial research project and paper. Students will further develop their oral and written skills to demonstrate oral and written competence through an individual research project on a current legal, political and social issue. Justice Cluster:
A custom-designed academic experience in legal studies that provides curricular enrichment and flexibility. Directed studies are considered for the expansion of an existing course and/or to complete a major research project which cannot be undertaken in the context of an existing course. The proposal must be approved by the supervising professor, the academic advisor and the dean of the school.
An opportunity for students in their senior year to gain valuable practical experience in a field related to their major. The students will integrate and apply knowledge, theory and understanding derived from foundation courses and content areas included in their field of study. Fire Science, Emergency Management/Paramedic Science Bachelor of Science in Fire Science The Fire Science program at Anna Maria College is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers within fields related to fire prevention, fire protection, and fire-based emergency medical leadership. This program integrates liberal arts education and strong career preparation. The curriculum is focused upon the fire service administration and reflects the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined within the National Fire Academy and the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum. Strong emphasis is placed on the dynamic aspects of public sector emergency services leadership and administration. Experienced emergency services professionals who are distinguished leaders and educators in emergency services teach the fire science program. The goal of the program is to produce well-rounded emergency services professionals who have the necessary foundational knowledge, training, and certifications to have a competitive edge in obtaining professional emergency service employment. Students take six core fire science classes in their first and second year. These courses provide foundation level knowledge in the areas of fire behavior, fire prevention, hydraulics, and emergency services operations. In the third and fourth years, students, in conjunction with their 249
