9 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.
CRJ 6300Introduction to Criminal Justice3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduction to the criminal justice system in the United States, includes study of crime and the three elements which comprise the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Attention is given to civil liberties issues which involve the procedural due process rights of persons accused of crime. Previously listed as POL 6300. Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Focus will be on "Crime" and on "Punishment," the two major aspects of the criminal justice system. Course will consider the three sections: The Institution of Punishment, Crime and Criminals, and Controlling Crime through Punishment. Previously listed as POL 6400. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 6300 Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Designed for, but not limited to, students interested in a pre-law curriculum. United States Supreme Court decisions and opinions in several major areas of constitutional law will be studied. Previously listed as POL 6600. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 6300 and POL 5100 Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. A study of the nature of the judicial process: precedent and legal reasoning; decision making; the basis of criminal and civil lawsuits; the role of the lawyer, the judge and the public; the organization of state and federal courts; the Supreme Court; democracy and judicial review. Previously listed as POL 6700. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 6300 and POL 5100 Department: Behavioral Sciences 429
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Women and their involvement in the various aspects of crime. The motivations, roles, and concerns of women who are living in institutions and correctional facilities, and women who have become criminal justice professionals. Previously listed as POL 6800. Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. A study of policing in America. Historical development, selection and training, police culture, organization and administration, patrol, criminal investigation, ethics and corruption, civilian review board, women and minorities in policing, and challenges for the future are covered. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 6300 Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. The policies and practices of the criminal justice system following the offender's arrest and conviction for a crime. The history of corrections is reviewed, and the functions of agencies that provide correctional services are covered-- jails, probation, prisons, parole and intermediate sanctions. The course also considers important controversies and major trends in contemporary correctional practice. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 6300 Department: Behavioral Sciences
CRJ 7200Minorities and the Criminal Justice System3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. The influence of culture, race and ethnicity on minorities as victims, suspects, criminals and practitioners. The major focus will be cross-cultural contact and the need for an understanding of cultural differences and respect for those of different backgrounds. The interaction between minorities, the courts, corrections, and police will be evaluated in the context of multicultural criminal justice. Additional time devoted to a Civic Engagement experience is required. Previously listed as POL 7200. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 6300 and SOC 3100 Department: Behavioral Sciences 430
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. lab/field Fieldwork provides students with an excellent opportunity to gain academic credit and hands-on work experience. Drawing from concepts, theories, and methods of Criminal Justice, Law and Police Studies students have learned in the classroom, internships give students a chance to participate and observe a workplace setting where they can gain invaluable knowledge, skills and experiences while exploring future career options, building one's resume, developing networks, and meeting prospective employers. This course has two components that must be fulfilled – successful completion of 72 hours (6 hours a week for 12 weeks) at a placement site and completion of the academic portion of the course which includes 15 hours of class time. Students will have a variety reading and writing assignments for the academic portion of the course. Students wishing to obtain an internship must contact their advisor. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2400, CRJ 6300, and SOC 3100 Department: Behavioral Sciences
