25 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 201SPEECH FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL3
This course is designed to examine the practical application of oral communication in criminal justice. A few objectives of this course include: proper techniques when speaking to media, criminal justice job interviewing strategies and techniques, individual and group presentation strategies, presentation strategies to colleagues, presentation strategies to community members, thesis or oral comprehensive exam strategies, marketing your presentations using visual aids.
CJS 202WRITING FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL3
Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals focuses on the unique types of writing required in the criminal justice field, including but not limited to research papers, press releases, search warrants and probation reports. Emphasis will be placed on clear and effective writing. As part of the learning process, students will critique the writing of others. Students will learn to use the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style.
A comprehensive examination of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, courts, and corrections; analysis of the problems and needs of the agencies involved in the criminal justice process; a survey of professional career opportunities. (Fall, Spring)
This class is taught in conjunction with the Athens law enforcement agencies and provides insight into the policies and operations of this criminal justice agency. It is designed to allow the student to share ideas related to improving the quality of life for the citizens of our community. (Fall)
The issues of youth crime and juvenile delinquency with emphasis on the history and role of the juvenile justice system, the police and juvenile court’s role. A study of the methods of rehabilitation and correction of the delinquent.
A study of the history, reasoning, and incidents of terrorism. Emphasis on the role of law enforcement in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of terrorism crimes. Unique constitutional and legal issues are examined.
An examination of critical issues encountered within the criminal justice system, including codes of professional ethics, criteria for ethical decision-making, and perspectives of legal and judicial ethics. (Athens Day Students - Spring) 196 2024-2025 Academic Catalog NDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
An analysis of the concepts of crime, law, and criminology; theories of crime causation to include types of crime and offenders; a study of ethical issues in criminology.
A study of the development of corrections in Western societies; considerations of the functions of corrections in America; analysis of current conditions and operations of jails and prisons; examination of correctional options, including pre-release, probation, and parole. (Spring, alternate/even years)
An examination of the problems and issues related to the death penalty in the United States, including the history of capital punishment, important Supreme Court decisions, how the various jurisdictions (state, federal and military) deal with capital cases, the comparative costs of incarceration and execution, miscarriages of justice in capital cases and how the criminal justice system responds to these issues.
Explores the experience of women in the criminal justice system as victims of violence, as employees (in law enforcement, courts, and prisons), and as prisoners. Focuses on gender-based differences in the experience of criminal justice from historical, economic, and professional perspectives. (Spring, alternate/odd years)
CJS 342MULTICULTURALISM & DIVERSITY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ADMINISTRATION (3) The purpose of this course is to present a conceptual framework to provide understanding of the special conditions of minorities in the context of the criminal justice system and encourage the development of culturally and gender specific compatible skills and practical approaches to more adequately meet the challenges presented by working with minority population concerns, problems and needs. Identifies and explores ethics and values in the criminal justice system, paying special attention to issues of social diversity. Discusses strategies and behavior relating to unethical behavior from an individual or group.
An overview of the fundamental concepts of organizational theory and design in the context of an increasingly global society. The study of organizations encompasses several key knowledge areas essential to today’s criminal justice administrator: the impact of technological and workforce changes on society, organizational ethics and social responsibility, national and global issues, history of management thought and its relevance for managers today, and systems thinking and the challenges of managing in today’s complex and rapidly changing environment. 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 197 DERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This course examines the development and function of policing in contemporary American society. The impact of social, economic, and political forces on the structure and definition of contemporary police agencies are employed through a review of classical and contemporary literature on policing. Contemporary problems and issues in law enforcement are analyzed within the context of recent research.
This course focuses on the consolidation of responsibilities and functions across agencies at various jurisdictional levels that have the charge of mitigating hostilities, threats, hazards, and consequences. Further, this course incorporates the pillars of robust response systems. This course is designed to develop analytical skills that will prepare students to identify, evaluate and resolve complex policy issues and initiate practical actions. Though the range of relevant issues extends from local matters to national security, this course will concentrate on preparedness strategies for state, urban and local areas.
This course is designed to help students understand and apply the nature of computer crime in the criminal justice field. Students will see how major theories have been developed to be applied to computer crime, and by using these theories, students will both develop and explore different strategies for future law enforcement. Students will be presented with common types of fraudulent schemes, as well as several laws that have been enacted and developed specifically for computer crime. In addition, causes, victimization, legal issues, control strategies, and societal cost regarding the “computer-crime” problem will be explored and evaluated.
This course will introduce the student to the basics of practical crime scene investigation procedures and techniques. Covering the history of forensic investigation from the ancient Chinese culture to the phenomena known today as the “CSI-Effect” on the general population, this course explains the methods and protocol involved in the crime scene investigator’s two prime directives: protect and preserve the evidence. This course will also introduce the student to the basics of the relationship of forensics and the law. historical as well as practical applications of forensic science will be discussed, as well as the various applications of forensic evidence within the legal system.
This class is designed to introduce students to the several illicit substances available, as well as the legal, yet often abused, ones. The course will also specifically focus on the extent of the drug abuse problem and examine the relationship between drug use and crime. Ultimately, the course is intended to provide students with a proper grounding in the pharmacological, sociological, and criminal dimensions of the drug problem, including the history of drug legislation in the United States. 198 2024-2025 Academic Catalog DERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CJS 412ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ORGANIZATIONS (3) An examination of selected criminal justice system management issues and problems focusing specifically on law enforcement, agency management including policy planning, forecasting, human resource management and project implementation. The course provides students with a conceptual and theoretical basis on which to not only manage complex entities, but also practical approaches to organizational effectiveness, integrity, and innovation.
An analysis of the various characteristics and leadership styles that have proven most effective in the criminal justice profession. Various theories, models, historical examples, and practical applications are reviewed. Topics include ethics and virtue in criminal justice; navigating the political environment; staff development; labor relations, media relations, and working effectively with various advocacy and community groups.
This course is accredited by attending and graduating from a POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) approved law enforcement academy. Students are responsible for the cost of tuition at the academy. Criminal Justice and CJL majors only, senior status required or permission of instructor. Note: Any student who has graduated from POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) approved law enforcement academy may receive eight (8) hours credit in lieu of CJS 460r and CJS 467. (Summer)
Capstone course. Senior students will develop and complete in an approved major research project on a selected criminal justice topic. This project will be an integration of subject knowledge acquired in previous criminal justice courses. Final paper will be presented in a formal research seminar. For Criminal Justice and CJL majors only. 200 2024-2025 Academic Catalog UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
