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CJUS
79 courses with the subject CJUS, 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.
CJUS 1200Professionalism in Criminal Justice and Criminology1
Prerequisite(s): Criminal Justice major. Designed especially for students in their first or second year as a Criminal Justice & Criminology major, this course introduces students to work habits, skill sets, and attitudes that promote academic success, and cultivate professional development as they prepare for a career after graduation. Criminal Justice majors must complete the course with a grade of C or above.
CJUS 1511Local Social Science: Foundations of Criminal Justice3
This Local Theme course uses the methods and insights of the social sciences to explore the central question of what it means to be a member of a “local” community. Through the study of the experiences of different peoples, cultures, and communities in our city, our region, or our nation students will be able to better understand the complexity and diversity of the society in which we live. Students are introduced to the major components of the American criminal justice system at the local, state and federal levels. Contemporary issues within the criminal justice system are discussed, including the over-representation of different demographic groups under criminal justice supervision. May not be taken for credit and for a grade if credit has been received for CJUS 1100. Criminal Justice majors and minors must complete the course with a grade of C or above within two attempts.
Elective Courses (12 credit hours) Select four of the following courses. At least 6 of the 12 elective credit hours must be completed at the 3000- or 4000-levels.
or POLS 2220 - Political Science Methods (4) or PSYC 2391 - Research Methodology I (3) and PSYC 3292 - Research Methodology II (3) or PSYC 3291 - Critical Thinking About Research (3) or SOCY 3155 - Sociological Research Methods (4)
CJUS 3362Famous Criminal Trials of the Twentieth Century3
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; Criminal Justice major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing. The study of American criminal trials from 1900 to the present, with a review of specific cases to determine their effect upon, and reflection of, American society and culture.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; Criminal Justice major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing. Examines major organizational theories and administrative functions with direct application to criminal justice agencies.
CJUS 3367Problems and Decisions in Criminal Justice3
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; Criminal Justice major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing. Evaluation of criminal justice policy and decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG Criminal Justice major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing. Examines the issues surrounding the individual officer. Such issues include: selection, discretion, ethics, stress, the use of force, and the effects of culture.
CJUS 3382Community-Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving3
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; Criminal Justice major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing. Designed to help students learn, in a practical hands on way, about community policing concepts, problem-solving tools and resources, and crime prevention strategies that are currently used by law enforcement and community leaders.
CJUS 3400Criminal Justice Internship. (3 to 6) Prerequisite(s): CJUS
1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; Criminal Justice major; minimum 2.5 GPA; Junior or Senior standing; and permission of department and criminal justice agency. Structured and supervised opportunities for practical experience in a criminal justice agency that complements students’ academic and professional goals. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 hours but with no more than six hours counting toward the major.
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Repeatable
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 hours but with no more than six hours counting toward the major.
CJUS 3800Directed Individual Study. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s): CJUS
1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; Criminal Justice major or minor; Junior or Senior standing; and permission of department. Supervised individual investigation of a topic in criminal justice and criminology. May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. CJUS 4000. Topics in Crime Analytics. (3) Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 or CJUS 1100 and CJUS 2370 or POLS 2220 or (PSYC 2103 or PSYC 3292) or (PSYC 2104 or PSYC 3291) or SOCY 3155 and STAT 1222 or STAT 1220 or STAT 1221, all with grades of C or above; Criminal Justice major; and Junior or Senior standing. Specialized topics in crime analytics. May be repeated for credit. CHNS 4050. Topics in Chinese. (3) Prerequisite(s): CHNS 3202 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Study of a particular facet of Chinese culture with emphasis on continued language study. Classes offered in Chinese. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. CJUS 4320. Evidence. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 4320. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; Criminal Justice major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing. A critical examination of the use of evidence within the criminal courtroom. Emphasis placed on the rules of courtroom evidence with particular attention to the proper search and seizure of evidence.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; Criminal Justice major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing. Relationship between victims of crime and the criminal justice system. Topics include: an analysis of the characteristics of crime victims, victim reporting and non-reporting patterns, treatment of victims by the various segments of the criminal justice system, victim assistance programs, and the issue of compensation and/or restitution for victims of crime.
CJUS 4360Drugs, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System3
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 and CJUS 2340, both with grade of C or above; Criminal Justice major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing. Use of drugs and their relationship to crime, including the impact of drugs on the individual and the criminal justice system.
CJUS 4373Intelligence Analysis and Security Analytics3
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 or CJUS 1100 and CJUS 2370 or POLS 2220 or (PSYC 2103 or PSYC 3292) or (PSYC 2104 or PSYC 3291) or SOCY 3155 and STAT 1222 or STAT 1220 or STAT 1221, all with grades of C or above; Criminal Justice major; and Junior or Senior standing. Intelligence analysis at the Federal, State, and Local levels and how analytic strategies can be employed to analyze qualitative and quantitative data of interest to those operating in the national security environment.
CJUS 4377Crime Measurement and Data Visualization3
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 or CJUS 1100 and CJUS 2370 or POLS 2220 or (PSYC 2103 or PSYC 3292) or (PSYC 2104 or PSYC 3291) or SOCY 3155 and STAT 1222 or STAT 1220 or STAT 1221, all with grades of C or above; Criminal Justice major; and Junior or Senior standing. Principles and techniques of data visualization as it relates to the measurement of crime and victimization.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1200, CJUS 1511, CJUS 2340, CJUS 2370 (or POLS 2220, or PSYC 2391 & PSYC 3292 or PSYC 3291, or SOCY 3155) and STAT 1222 (or STAT 1220 or STAT 1221), all with grades of C or above; Criminal Justice major; Criminal Justice Honors program. Required of all Honors students. Students will identify an Honors Capstone Committee, complete assigned readings, write and orally defend an honors capstone project proposal consistent with departmental and Honors College expectations.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1200, CJUS 1511, CJUS 2340, CJUS 2370 (or POLS 2220, or PSYC 2391 & PSYC 3292 or PSYC 3291, or SOCY 3155) and STAT 1222 (or STAT 1220 or STAT 1221), all with grades of C or above; Criminal Justice major; Junior or Senior standing; Criminal Justice Honors Program. Required of all Honors students. Working with their Honors Capstone Committee, students will complete their capstone project, orally defend the final product, and submit all files/documentation to the Honors College.
Elective Courses (15 credit hours) The elective credit hours may come from any 5000- or 6000-level course offered within the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. A maximum of 9 elective credit hours may be taken outside the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (with approval of the Graduate Program Director). CJUS 5XXX-6XXX - Criminal Justice and Criminology Elective (3) CJUS 5XXX-6XXX - Criminal Justice and Criminology Elective (3) CJUS 5XXX-6XXX - Criminal Justice and Criminology Elective (3) CJUS 5XXX-6XXX - Criminal Justice and Criminology Elective (3) CJUS 5XXX-6XXX - Criminal Justice and Criminology Elective (3)
CJUS 6130Law Enforcement Systems. (3) Consideration of
the elements of law enforcement agencies as subsystems of the total criminal justice system. Comparisons of law enforcement systems in other countries is also considered.
CJUS 6150Corrections. (3) Functions of correctional
agencies, principles of punishment and a historical analysis of correctional institutions and programs including prisons, jails, probation and parole systems.
CJUS 6151Correctional Strategies: Rehabilitation and
Reintegration. (3) Efforts to change offender behavior and to facilitate the development of offender- community linkages. Institutional classification and treatment strategies, pre-release and temporary release programs, innovative
CJUS 6152Legal Issues in Corrections. (3) Major legal
issues pertaining to corrections, including sentencing, probation, restitution, prisons, parole, pardon and restoration of rights with emphasis on legal issues often confronted by correctional administrators and probation and parole personnel.
CJUS 6160Juvenile Justice Systems. (3) The process by
which specific behaviors are identified as delinquent and the responses of the juvenile justice system to such behaviors. Laws dealing with the juvenile justice system, the historical development of the system, and the effectiveness of innovative responses to delinquency.
CJUS 6400Graduate Internship. (3 or 6) Prerequisite(s)
Permission of instructor. The internship provides information, guidance, and work experience in a core area/discipline of the criminal justice and related fields. It provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, make contacts with local agencies, and build their skill set. Students attain knowledge in professionalism, ethics, interviewing, and resume building. Finally, the course project includes the development and presentation of an original research project conducted in conjunction with the agency. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours. ate Catalog 2026-2027
CJUS 6800Directed Individual Study in Criminal Justice. (1
to 6) Supervised investigation of a criminal justice problem of special interest to the student. May be repeated for credit one time with permission of student's major professor or academic committee.
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Repeatable
May be repeated for credit one time with permission of student's major professor or academic committee.
