10 courses with the subject CRJ, 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.
An examination of the extent and nature of crime in the United States. Attention is given to theories of crime causation and an analysis of the social processes leading to criminal behavior.
An examination of the philosophies, principles and social dynamics which have led to the current system of law and justice administration in the United States. Special attention is given to law enforcement, the court system, penal institutions and community corrections such as probation and parole.
An examination of the historical development, theories and institutions of punishment, rehabilitation and social control. Special attention is given to jails and prisons, probation and parole and institutional and community corrections in the United States.
by the department chair. Recommend including MIN1643-1644.
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An examination of the sociology of law, definitions of criminal behavior and defenses to criminal prosecution. Special attention is given to substantive law and to procedural law, such as constitutional issues surrounding arrest through incarceration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr CRJ4335 Police and Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This course addresses the historical, traditional and new order. Community policing, cultural and gender diversity, police ethics, mental illness issues and collaboration with community resources are all stressed as necessary for effective and efficient understanding of . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr the role of law enforcement.
(PQ: CRJ4325) This course examines the process and the law of the juvenile justice system in the United States. It includes a brief overview of the causation theories and societal institutions that contribute to the dysfunction of the juvenile delinquent. The main focus is on the . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr legal chronological sequencing of the process and differentiating the juvenile justice system from the adult justice system. It examines the history of juvenile law to the most recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the death penalty for juveniles (March 1, 2005). This course also focuses on school violence and the rights of students. It provides an in depth study of the various phases and complex nuances of juvenile law. . . . . . . . . .
(PQ: CRJ4327) This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the Minnesota Criminal and Traffic Codes. Emphasis is on the criteria established in the MNPOST learning objectives. Constitutional law, case law, state statutes and agency regulations will be integrated into lectures. Case studies, situational crises and . . . . . . 2 cr legal situational dilemmas will be used in small group discussion and other problem solving exercises. The class is structured to help students interpret the law in both general and specific situations and to translate legal concepts into practical applications.
(PQ: CRJ4335) This course is designed to bring a critical thinking approach to the current issues in law enforcement. Topics will be . . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr added and/or dropped at the discretion of the instructor. Because modern policing issues change rapidly and are often controversial, the focus will be on the “hot issues and trends.” The class is an interactive experience with small group activities, role play, student presentations and guest speakers.
Select from the following. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 cr ICS3015 Race and Ethnicity in America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CRJ4425 Juvenile Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PSY1005 Introduction to Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CRJ4995 Criminal Justice Internship (ADDITIONAL). . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 PSY3207 Abnormal Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ICS3015 Race and Ethnicity in America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PSY4316 Marriage and Family Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Source: University of Northwestern-St Paul's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
