CRJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice

CRJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits

This course involves an analysis of the criminal justice system focusing on the police, courts, and corrections.

CRJ 301 Juvenile Justice 3 Credits

This course describes prevalent patterns of juvenile delinquency, relates these patterns to theories of child and adolescent development, and examines various theories pertaining to the causes of criminal behavior among juveniles. In addition, the course surveys the roles of police, courts, and delinquency intervention programs in the administration of juvenile justice. Emphasis will be given to strategies of prevention and early intervention.

CRJ 303 Corrections 3 Credits

An analysis of correctional procedures and institutions, especially jails, prisons, parole, and probation is the focus of this course. Other topics include inmate subcultures, rehabilitation, and prisonization.

CRJ 305 Crime Prevention 3 Credits

This course explores strategies of crime prevention including programs designed to reduce opportunities to commit crime, programs to alleviate demoralizing community social and economic conditions that foster criminal behavior, programs to improve police/community cooperation, and programs to educate young people as to likely consequences of criminal behavior.

CRJ 306 Criminal Law & Procedure 3 Credits

A survey of constitutional rights, police compliance to constitutional rights, and constitutional amendments that specifically apply to the individual. The course examines the application of these rights in the enforcement, investigation, and adjudication of specific crimes.

CRJ 308 Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3 Credits

Psychology of Criminal Behavior is an integrated course applying the research and methodology of psychology and sociology to the understanding of criminal conduct. Theories of psychology are explored including biological, developmental, cognitive, social learning, and psychoanalytic. The sociological concepts of social process and structure, social control, and social conflict are introduced.

CRJ 311 Forensics 3 Credits

Forensic science applies scientific methodology to crime scene investigation and crime solving. This course analyzes techniques of crime scene investigation and the lawful gathering of evidence. Emphasis is placed upon the Federal Rules of Evidence, including the admissibility of physical evidence at trial, as well as the role of forensic science in the criminal justice system and the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence (chain of custody issues).

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