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15 courses with the subject CJS, 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.

CJS 101Intro to Criminal

Justice (Hanneman) s 100 9-10 pm 4-5 pm

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 202Professional Seminar (1.0 CH) This seminar is required of all criminal justice studies majors with

sophomore standing. Students will learn academic and non-academic skills needed to succeed in their profession. Ethical issues of the profession will be stressed. Students are strongly encouraged to take this course in their sophomore year. (P: Sophomore status or higher – criminal justice studies majors or permission of instructor)

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 221Corrections in America 3 CH

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 230Law Enforcement in America (3.0 CH) This course deals with the history and social issues surrounding

law enforcement in American society. Some topics to be examined are the role and function of police, the nature of police organizations and police work, the stress that police officers may experience, and the patterns of police- community relations. CJS 301 – Juvenile Justice Studies (3.0 CH) The social causes, control, punishment and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders in American society will be examined in this course. Theories of delinquency will be discussed and there will be an analysis of the criminal justice system in its handling of juvenile offenders. (P: Two of the following courses: CJS 101, SOC 121, or SOC 141, and one upper level SOC or CJS course numbered 261 or higher, or permission of instructor)

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 301Juvenile Justice Studies 3 CH

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 305Victimology (3.0 CH) An overview of the history and theory of victimology in which patterns of

victimization are analyzed, with emphasis on types of victims and of crimes. The aim is to identify and apply appropriate preventative measures and responses to victimization. Discussion covers the interaction between victims of crime and the system of criminal justice in terms of the role of the victim and the services that the victim is offered. (P: Two of the following courses: CJS 101, SOC 121, or SOC 141, and one upper level CJS course – CJS 221 or higher – or permission of instructor.)

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 388The Death Penalty (3.0 CH) This course will introduce students to the law of capital punishment

including the rules and procedures which govern who is, and is not, subject to the death penalty and the principles and measures the law invokes to distinguish death-worthy cases from cases where the sanction of death would itself by unlawful. It also examines the social and political factors that influence the death penalty, including the impact of racism, poverty and shoddy lawyering on capital punishment. (P: POSC 300 or CJS 101 or permission of the instructor). CJS 431 – Selected Studies (3.0 CH) Intensive study of a current criminal justice topic. Topics offered vary. (P: Two CJS or sociology courses or permission of the instructor) CJS 438 – Criminal Due Process Rights (3.0 CH) This class provides an examination of the procedures utilized in the criminal justice system as they relate to criminal law and the administration of justice. Specifically, this course will examine how the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and 14th Amendments to the Constitution impact individual rights and the police powers of the State. (P: Two CJS courses or permission of the instructor.)

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 431Ethical/Philosophical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 CH

PHIL 325 Communication Ethics (cross-listed as COMM 325) 3 CH

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu
Alias: COMM 325

CJS 440Capstone in Criminal Justice Studies 3 CH

Choose any 2 (6CH) of the following: Students may also choose from the unselected courses above in addition to any of the following

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 445The Great American Trial (3.0 CH) This class introduces students to the fundamental techniques and

theory necessary to conduct a trial in court. It provides students with a thorough knowledge of the American judicial system and helps them to develop both oral and written communication skills. The course concludes with student participation in mock trials. CJS 451 – Criminal Justice Internship (1.0 CH) Variable CH available (1-6 CH). An in-service training course to enable the student to practically apply specialized knowledge in a public service agency. Students work approximately 20 hours per week in a local or state agency. A log book and a research project in which the student correlates academic knowledge with practical experience will be required. The student will meet regularly with the sponsoring faculty member. (P: Sociology or Criminal Justice Studies majors only, junior or senior status with GPA of at least 3.0, with permission of the sponsoring faculty member)

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 455Cooperative Education (12.0 CH) Variable CH available (1-12 CH). These credits do not count toward

major requirements. 324

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 467Washington Internship (8.0 CH) An internship and seminar program in Washington, D.C. for juniors

and seniors. Thiel’s Semester in Washington, conducted through the Lutheran College Washington Consortium, is designed to accommodate the interests of students with a wide variety of interests and goals. These include not only politics, policy and law, but also religion, social work, international affairs, theater, museum administration and business. (P: Junior or senior standing, 3.0 GPA and recommendation by sponsoring faculty)

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 468Washington Seminar I (4.0 CH) The first of two four-credit seminars are required of all students

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 469Washington Seminar II (4.0 CH) The second of two four-credit seminars are required of all students

participating in the Thiel College semester in Washington. Specific arrangements are made according to each student’s major interests, subject to approval by supervising professors at Thiel College and supervisors at the Washington, D.C. site. CJS 481 – Special Project (1.0 CH) Variable CH available (1-6 CH). An opportunity to do individualized academic work in a selected field of sociology. This project may not duplicate any other departmental offerings. Department approval is required. (P: Sociology or Criminal Justice Studies majors, junior or senior status, and permission of the instructor)

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

CJS 491Independent Study (1.0 CH) Variable CH available (1-6 CH). Individual study in an area of special

interest to the student under the direction of a member of the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice Studies. This course is limited to junior and senior criminal justice studies majors who have completed at least three upper level courses in CJS and whose GPA in all CJS courses is at least 3.25. *Students planning to enroll in SOC/CJS 451, SOC/CJS 481 or SOC/CJS 491 must declare their intention during the first week of the preceding semester. Qualified students will be limited to one experience in each of these courses.

Subject: CJS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

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