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28 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 150Survey of Crime and Delinquency3

This course explores crime and delinquency patterns in the United States. Students will be introduced to basic crime and delinquency reporting, data collection methods used in criminal justice research, and basic crime mapping. This course is open to all students and fulfills the Gen Ed Social Sciences requirement.

Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
CRJ 200Introduction to Criminal Justice3

The course is designed to introduce students to the major areas within the criminal justice system. Special topics include an overview of the criminal justice process, constitutional limitations and problems, and criticisms of contemporary criminal justice.

Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
CRJ 201Comparative Criminal Justice Systems3

The study of the variations in patterns of processing crime and administering justice. Examines political crimes along with the patterns of law enforcement and adjudication in political systems. A variety of political systems are examined, such as democratic, communist, religious, and developing.

Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
CRJ 203Criminology3

The course deals with the causes, nature and extent of crime, and the policies used in dealing with crime and criminals. Special topics include the definition of crime, crime statistics, theories of crime causation, and crime typologies.

Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
CRJ 300Introduction to Law Enforcement3

This course deals with the philosophical, cultural, and historical backgrounds of the police role in the criminal justice system.

Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
CRJ 301Court Administration3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 This course examines the courts and law enforcement’s role in the criminal justice process. Special topics discussed include courts as a political subsystem in comparative perspective, judicial decision-making and the development of public policy through the judicial process.
CRJ 302Juvenile Justice3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 This course is concerned with the legal character of juvenile delinquency and provides an overview of the major court processes and rights that juveniles are entitled to.
CRJ 305Constitutional Law3

The course examines congressional, judicial, and executive powers, rights provided by the First Amendment as well as constitutional amendments, which deal with police powers and implied law enforcement operational activities.

Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 The course examines congressional, judicial, and executive powers; rights provided by the First Amendment, as well as constitutional amendments that deal with police powers and implied law enforcement operational activities.
CRJ 307Probation and Parole3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 This course deals with the development, organization, operation, and results of systems of probation and parole as substitutes for incarceration.
CRJ 310Corrections in America3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 This course provides an overview of the American correctional system. Special topics include analysis and evaluation of the historical and contemporary correctional system, the development, organization and results of different systems.
CRJ 311Evidence in Law Enforcement3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 This course deals with the rules of evidence and their application to law enforcement operations. Special topics include classification of evidence, utilization of evidence, courtroom presentation, hearsay rule and exceptions, impeachment and cross-examination, privileges, and others.
CRJ 313Basic Criminal Procedure3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 This course examines basic rights of individuals as they are processed through the criminal justice system. Special topics include arrest, search and seizure, use of informants, entrapment, the exclusionary rule, police line-ups, and others.
CRJ 315Community Policing3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 An overview of the major concepts and issues involved in what may be considered to be a major fundamental shift in the approach and operations of modern policing. Topics include origins, meaning, development, experiencing and the record of community policing. Course also explores various assessments of the disadvantages of community policing.
CRJ 317Sociology of Crime3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
SOC 211 , CRJ 200 The course examines the social origins and consequences of crimes and the social policies formulated and acted upon to combat this deviant behavior.
CRJ 320Court Procedure3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 The course is designed to study, in some detail, the major judicial procedures following an arrest and arraignment to final case disposition and sentencing. Specific topics include current trial techniques, legal defenses, courtroom procedures and others.
CRJ 325Sociology of Law3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 , SOC 211
CRJ 350Basic Legal Research3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CIS 101 , CRJ 200 , ENG 112 An introduction to techniques and resources of basic legal research. The course focuses on locating and analyzing case law, administrative law, and statutory law. Legal periodicals, treatises, and other secondary sources also are examined. The course introduces computer legal research and teaches the skills required in drafting a memorandum of law. Legal databases, such as Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw are covered.
CRJ 400Criminal Law3

This course deals with controversial issues in crime, law, and criminology. Students will be required to consider various viewpoints of an issue. The course will be conducted using the dialogic methods. Each student will be expected to lead the discussion on an issue.

Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 The course is concerned with the nature, sources and types of substantive criminal law. Some attention will be given to historical origins of the criminal law, with special emphasis on the North Carolina penal code.
CRJ 401Law and Corrections3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 , CRJ 307 , CRJ 310 The course surveys the legal aspects of incarceration, institutionalization, rehabilitation, and post release programs. Special topics include inmate rights, sentence investigation and others.
CRJ 402Community Based Corrections3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 , CRJ 307 , and CRJ 310 . This course examines the history, philosophy, theory and functions of halfway houses, work release centers and other forms of community based treatment programs available to the offender. The course also explores current innovations and practices.
CRJ 403Basic Criminal Investigation3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 or CRJ 203 , CRJ 311 and CRJ 400 The course deals with the role of the criminal investigator and investigative methodology. Specific topics include investigative techniques, crime scene searches, presentation of police cases in court, and others.
CRJ 404Major Works in Corrections3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 , CRJ 310 A capstone course in exploring in-depth seminal works in corrections. Students read primary materials written by “masters” of correctional thoughts and practice and prepare critical reviews of the major works.
CRJ 407Middle Management for Law Enforcement Personnel3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 and CRJ 300 This course is concerned with the evaluation and analysis of supervisory practices for the experienced middle command officers, patrol and line operations, and the application of sound middle management practices to police agencies in the U.S.
CRJ 408Law Enforcement Planning and Research3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 or CRJ 203 and nine additional hours of Criminal Justice courses The course deals with problems and practices of police agency planning, budget, manpower, community needs, and others.
CRJ 410Seminar in Terrorism3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 and SOC 211 This course is designed to cover historical perspectives and the current terrorist threat and challenge; major terrorist groups and their strategies, tactics and targets; limits on military and civil authority; jurisdictional issues; the roles of media, federal law enforcement, and intelligence; anti- and counter-terrorist operations and operational techniques, and future trends.
CRJ 431Seminar in Criminal Justice3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 and 12 additional hours of Criminal Justice courses The course is primarily designed to integrate and synthesize the various components of the criminal justice system and to assist students in preparing for the world of work once they leave the University. Major emphasis is placed on career development, career planning, and human relations and management skills that facilitate employment.
CRJ 432Individual Studies1-3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 , 12 additional hours of Criminal Justice courses, and permission of the instructor The course is designed to give advanced students academic flexibility by providing opportunities for them to do supervised individual reading and research in criminal justice.
CRJ 434Internship3
Subject
CRJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.shawu.edu
Prerequisite
CRJ 200 , 12 additional hours of Criminal Justice, and permission of the instructor The course is open to upper level criminal justice majors and is designed to provide them with opportunities to apply academic training in a practical criminal justice setting. The course is jointly supervised by criminal justice staff and agency personnel.

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