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Crim 100 The American Criminal Justice System
3 creditsIntroductory survey of the functional areas of criminal justice in the United States: law enforcement, the criminal courts, correctional institutions, parole, and probation. Designed for the nonmajor interested in a one-term overview of American criminal justice.
3 creditsSurveys the theoretical, descriptive, and empirical issues in the study of crime and delinquency. Reviews major theoretical perspectives on the causes of crime. Introduces the treatment and prevention portion of the criminal justice system.
3 creditsExamines the historical development of law enforcement and the functions and operations of law enforcement agencies. Professional career orientation.
3 creditsSurveys the criminal justice process from arrest to exhaustion of post-conviction remedies. Introduces criminal law, criminal court procedure, and constitutional rights in criminal cases.
3 creditsComprehensive study and critical examination of the principles used in criminal justice investigations. The general subject matter is designed to benefit students entering the many areas of the field.
Crim 301 Community-Based Sanctions
3 creditsCovers the basic principles and techniques involved in the correctional programs of probation and parole, with a critical analysis of their individual roles in the administration of criminal justice. Prerequisites: Crim 231, 241, and 251.
3 creditsAnalyzes prisons and other correctional institutions as complex organizations with custodial and rehabilitative goals. Prerequisites: Crim 231, 241, and 251.
3 creditsExplores historical and contemporary perspectives on the juvenile offender, including examination of juvenile court philosophy and current treatment programs.
Credit to be arranged
Credit to be arranged
3 creditsOffers a critical analysis of selected criminal justice areas, with an emphasis on individual research projects. Prerequisites: junior or senior status and instructor approval.
Credit to be arranged-maximum 15 creditsPrerequisites: criminology major, 120 credits, upper division coursework in practicum field, and consent of instructor.
3 creditsExplores criminal jurisprudence and the general elements of crimes: mens rea and actus reus, corpus delicti; judicial application of general principles to selected common law and statutory crimes; and survey of defenses. Prerequisite: Crim 251.
3 creditsStudies rules of evidence and proof commonly applied by courts in criminal cases, including presentation and refutation of testimonial and demonstrative evidence, relevancy, and hearsay. Prerequisite: Crim 251.
3 creditsExplores statutory, constitutional, and case law governing the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases with the effect of limiting certain investigatory police practices like search and seizure, self-incrimination, and privileged communication. Prerequisite: Crim 251.
3 creditsExamines statutory and case law regarding prisoner, parolee, and probationer rights; prison official authority in administration of institutions; probation and parole officer supervisory powers; and legal aspects of diversion. Prerequisite: Crim 251.
3 creditsOffers an-depth study of programs and ideas that establish a more meaningful relationship between the police and the community.
3 creditsExplores the major issues in modern policing, such as training, gender, change, leadership, and expectations.
3 creditsAdvanced in-depth analysis of the major theories of crime and delinquency. Examines various etiological statements in historical perspective, with an emphasis on sociological, social psychological, and political frameworks.
3 creditsInvolves the study, evaluation, and comparison of traditional and innovative practices of crime prevention and repression. Examines underlying hypotheses, formulation of approaches, and measurements of effectiveness.
3 creditsAnalyzes the criminal justice bureaucracy and its effect on practitioners, clients, and the public. Stresses theoretical implications and practical considerations.
3 creditsAnalyzes various approaches, philosophies, and methods other countries have developed to deal with crime problems. Topics include police courts, prosecution, defense, and correctional systems.
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