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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 non major 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. Major theoretical perspectives of the causes of crime are reviewed. Students are given an introduction to the treatment and prevention portion of the criminal justice system.
3 creditsHistorical development of law enforcement. Functions and operations of law enforcement agencies. Professional career orientation.
3 creditsSurveys the criminal justice process from arrest to exhaustion of post-conviction remedies. Introduction to criminal law, criminal court procedure, and constitutional rights in criminal cases.
3 creditsComprehensive study and critical examination of the principles of investigation used in general criminal justice investigations. The general subject matter is designed to benefit students entering the many areas of the field. Prerequisites: Crim 231, 241, 251.
Crim 301 Probation and Parole
3 creditsBasic principles and techniques involved in the correctional programs of probation and parole, and critical analysis of their individual roles in the administration of criminal justice. Prerequisites: Crim 231, 241, 251.
3 creditsAnalysis of prisons and other correctional institutions as complex organizations with custodial and rehabilitative goals. Prerequisites: Crim 231, 241, 251.
3 creditsHistorical and contemporary perspective of the juvenile offender, including examination of juvenile court philosophy and current treatment programs. Prerequisite: Crim 301 or 341.
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3 creditsCritical analysis of selected criminal justice areas with emphasis on individual research projects. Prerequisites: junior or senior status, instructor's approval.
Credit to be arrangedmaximum 15 creditsPrerequisites: criminology major, 120 credits, upper division coursework in practicum field, and consent of instructor.
3 creditsCriminal jurisprudence, a study of 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 creditsStudy of 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 creditsStudy of statutory, constitutional, and case law governing the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases with the effect of limiting certain investigatory police practices: search and seizure, self-incrimination, and privileged communication. Prerequisite: Crim 251.
3 creditsStudy of statutory and case law regarding prisoners', parolees', and probationers' rights; prison officials' authority in administration of institutions; probation and parole officers' supervisory powers; and legal aspects of diversion. Prerequisite: Crim 251.
3 creditsIn-depth study of programs and ideas that establish a more meaningful relationship between the police and the community.
3 creditsStudy of 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. Various etiological statements are examined in historical perspective with an emphasis on sociological, social psychological, and political frameworks.
3 creditsStudy, evaluation, and comparison of traditional and innovative practices of crime prevention and repression. Examines underlying hypotheses, formulation of approaches, and measurements of effectiveness.
3 creditsAnalysis of the criminal justice bureaucracy and its effect on practitioners, clients, and the public. The course stresses theoretical implications and practical considerations. Prerequisites: Crim 231, 241, 251.
3 creditsAnalysis of various approaches, philosophies, and methods other countries have developed to deal with crime problems. Topics include police courts, prosecution, defense, and correctional systems.