The following rotation schedule deals only with the required courses for these majors, not elective courses. The rotation schedule is given to aid the student in their matriculation process toward a degree. While the department will make every effort to keep to this rotation schedule, budgetary and staffing constraints BEYOND OUR CONTROL, may occasionally create situations where we can not offer the courses or particularly the number of sections that may be indicated in the rotation schedule. This document shall in no way be construed to be a contract with the student to guarantee that these courses will be always is offered exactly as they appear in this schedule.
Description: Administration of Justice examines the basic structures and processes of the main components of the American criminal justice system and the interrelationship between the system components.
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Evening
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Web Based
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X
Description: Police Administration and Organization explores the evolution of police agencies in the United States with emphasis on organizational structures, managerial concerns, roles and functions of various agencies, the nature and responsibilities of police work, the interrelationships of departmental units, and community relations. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and sophomore standing or above.
Fall
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Summer
Day
X
X
Evening
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X
Description: Laws of Arrest, Search, & Seizure presents a consideration and analysis of the most significant and recent Supreme Court decisions as they pertain to the rights of the accused in the areas of arrest, search and seizure, interrogation, and right to assistance of counsel. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1213 and junior or senior standing.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Day
X
X
Evening
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X
Description: Study of historical and contemporary approaches to corrections and the administration of penal institutions with emphasis on the organizational structure, function, and personnel requirements of correctional institutions and philosophy behind their operation. Special attention will be directed towards modern concepts of rehabilitation and problems associated with their implementation in penal institutions. Prerequisite(s): CJ 3643; junior standing.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Day
X
X
Evening
Description: This course examines police and community collaboration to solve and prevent crime with a focus on police/community relations. The course will explore the history, current strategies, the impact of community on crime, disorder and fear of crime that contribute to friction or cooperation between law enforcement and the community. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, CJ 1413 and junior or senior standing.
Fall
Spring
Summer
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X
X
Evening
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Description: Modern Criminal Investigation is designed to combine the practical and theoretical aspects of criminal investigations. Students will develop an analytical and practical understanding of the investigative processes and explore crime solving technology and techniques. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, CJ 3423. Junior or senior standing.
Fall
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Evening
Description: The object of this course is to present to the student major critical issues facing the criminal justice system in America. Major emphasis will be placed on the making of criminal law, police power in a democratic society, problems within the court and the correctional process in America. The course intends to develop an understanding in depth on the part of the student concerning major critical issues in the area of criminal justice. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Day
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X
Evening
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Web Based
X
Description: This course will be designed to explain the needs for research and the interpretation of data in the criminal justice system. Emphasis will be placed on planning, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of programs in corrections and penology. The remainder of the course will focus on new and innovative programs in corrections and penology. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.
Fall
SpringP
Summer
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Evening
Description: This course is primarily designed to acquaint students with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including an in-depth analysis of the following: conceptualization of research, type of sampling strategies, data collection methods, research design and proposal writing. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, (CJ 1413 and SOC 3633 with minimum grades of "C"). Enrollment open to criminal justice majors only with senior standing.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Day
X
X
Evening
X
Description: This course presents the characteristics, behaviors, and attitudes of violent offenders with particular emphasis on sex offenders. The areas of domestic violence, pedophilia, sexual assualt, and mass and serial murder comprise separate sections of the course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, SOC 3633.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Day
Evening
X
Description: Victimology is designed to provide a complete and integrated study of victimization, including a comprehensive review of the history and theories of victimology, the interaction of crime victims with others in the criminal justice system, an in-depth examination of current as well as classical works in the field and a focus on victim services. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213 and junior standing or above.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Day
Evening
X
Description: This course provides an introduction to the investigation of computer crime and the forensic examination of digital evidence. This course involves intensive study of the history and terminology of computer crime; the types of crimes committed in cyberspace; a behavioral profile of computer offenders; legal issues in cyberspace; the proper collection and preservation of digital evidence, and an overview of computer forensics. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, CJ 1413. Junior or senior standing.
Fall
Spring
Summer
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Evening
Description: White Collar Crime will broaden students’ understanding of crime by focusing specifically on this type of crime. Emphasis will be placed on the following: definitional debates about white collar crime, the complex nature of victimization, offender sentencing issues, and difficulties inherent in the criminal justice system response to white collar crime. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, CJ 1413 with a minimum grade of "C". Junior or senior standing.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Day
X
Evening
Description: This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the historical and current context of international and domestic terrorism using a criminological and criminal justice framework. The course will explore terrorist ideologies, existing and potential terrorist threats, and an analysis of recent terrorist attacks. The course will include discussions of the development of the Department of Homeland Security, the Patriot Act, and the role of the criminal justice system in balancing the protection of the United States and the security of civil liberties. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, CJ 1413. Junior or senior standing.
Fall
Spring
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Evening
Description: Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Field experience in criminal justice related situations. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.
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Description: Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213. Enrollment is open to criminal justice majors only with senior standing.
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Description: Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced student. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.
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x = budget permitting, faculty availability, student need
# = available every fourth semester
@ = section(s) available as a web course when applicable
P = rotates between day/night
Fall
Spring
Summer
CJ 5233 Writing and Evaluating Research
X
X
CJ 5013 Juvenile Justice Systems Mgmt, & Admin
X
CJ 5053 Principles of Management in Criminal Justice Organizations
X
CJ 5153 Research and Planning
X
CJ 5643 Advanced Crime Theory
X
Course
Fall
Spring
Summer
CJ 5223 Design & Anal. in Crim. Justice Research
X
CJ 5333 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
X
CJ 5353 Environ. Criminology & Crime Analysis
X
CJ 5543 Technologies in Crime Analysis
X
CJ 5833 Pro-seminar in Criminal Justice
X
X
CJ 5633 Terrorism and Homeland Security
X
X
CJ 5523 Cyber Crime
X
CJ 5533 White Collar Crime
X
CJ 5643 Advanced Crime Theory
X
CJ 5133 Correctional Systems Mgmt. & Admin.
X
X
POL 5553 Espionage & Intelligence
X
POL 5633 International Law
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POL 5663 Politics and The World Economy
X