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- A.A.S. Degree: Criminal Justice - Adult Corrections Emphasis
- A.A.S. Degree: Criminal Justice - Juvenile Services Emphasis
CRJU 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3.00 credits
Philosophical and historical background of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Organization, purpose, and functions of criminal justice agencies on the local, state, and federal levels. The respective roles of personnel in justice agencies in the United States. Career requirements and opportunities in these fields. (MOTR CRJS 101).
CRJU 105 - American Corrections - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: CRJU 101 This course will introduce students to the history of corrections, inmate characteristics, elements of supervision, classification system, and security procedures. Students will examine probation and parole issues, contraband control, prisonization, and re-entry back into the community.
CRJU 132 - Community Relations - 3.00 credits
This course focuses on the dynamics of police and community relationships. Psychological and sociological aspects of police-community relations from the perspectives of the police and ethnic groups, the debate of unequal justice under the law, and efforts towards partnership are introduced.
CRJU 162 - Correctional Psychology - 3.00 credits
Psychological and Sociological theoretical approaches related to the behavior of criminal justice and mental health clients. Diagnostic approaches used in mental health and juvenile or adult correctional settings. Application of case assessment and evaluation process. Individual, group and family therapy approaches utilized with mental health and criminal justice clients.
CRJU 165 - Criminology - 3.00 credits
The course will introduce students to theories associated with criminal behavior and the manifestation of crime. A historical evolution of crime and punishment is introduced along with concepts, terms, and the criminal justice subsystem.
CRJU 167B - Special Topics in Criminal Justice - 2.00 credits
Guided readings, discussions, writings and/or field experience(s) in criminal justice. Various topics are offered such as computer crimes and gender injustices. Topics are intended to supplement core courses.
CRJU 167A - Special Topics in Criminal Justice - 1.00 credits
Guided readings, discussions, writings and/or field experience(s) in criminal justice. Various topics are offered such as computer crimes and gender injustices. Topics are intended to supplement core courses.
CRJU 167C - Special Topics in Criminal Justice - 3.00 credits
Guided readings, discussions, writings and/or field experience(s) in criminal justice. Various topics are offered such as computer crimes and gender injustices. Topics are intended to supplement core courses.
CRJU 168 - Juvenile Deliquency - 3.00 credits
Definitions of delinquent behavior. Theories of causation. Development of the juvenile court. Function of detention, intake, and probation. Community-based and institutional programs. Procedures for processing juveniles and treatment trends.
CRJU 169 - Family Violence and Sexual Abuse - 3.00 credits
Introduction to concepts related to interpersonal violence. Categories of abuse studied are spousal, child, sibling, ritual, elderly, gay and lesbian. The course emphasizes legal, social and psychological aspects of abuse.
CRJU 200 - Internship in Criminal Justice - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: The student must complete 15 hours of Criminal Justice including CRJU 101 before taking this course. This course provides students with opportunities to gain practical work experience under the supervision of professionals with experience in the criminal justice or legal field.
CRJU 215 - Juvenile Law - 3.00 credits
Introduction to juvenile law, jurisdiction over and disposition of the juvenile offender, court processing, adjudicatory process, and the Uniform Juvenile Court Act.
CRJU 223 - Criminal Law I - 3.00 credits
Introduction to criminal law. Classification and analysis of crimes and criminal acts. Criminal law as a means of preservation and protection of life and property.
CRJU 228 - Fundamentals of Probation and Parole - 3.00 credits
Historical development of probation and parole from early correctional procedures through modern approaches. Pre-sentence investigation, conditions of probation, and suspended sentences. Prerelease programs, parole conditions, role of probation, and parole conditions, role of probation, and parole personnel.
CRJU 275 - Alcohol and Drug Addiction - 3.00 credits
Exploration of the field of alcohol and drug use, biological, physical, psychological, and social causation theories with particular attention directed toward local and national initiatives in alcohol and drug abuse.
CRJU 280 - Addiction Counseling with Special Populations - 3.00 credits
Cultural, racial, age, and gender differences in patterns of substance abuse. The potential for developing appropriate treatment for special population groups. Theory and treatment techniques for minority populations of addicted clients.