Criminal Justice
CJ 2XXX: CJ TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for criminal justice lower division elective.
CJ 1XXX: CJ TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for criminal justice lower division elective.
CJ 4XXX: CJ TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for criminal justice upper division elective.
CJ 3XXX: CJ TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for criminal justice upper division elective.
CJ 2003: Introduction to Criminal Justice
ACTS Common Course - CRJU 1023
Cross-listed: SOC 2003
An overview of the criminal justice system and the workings of each component. Topics
include the history, structure, and functions of law enforcement, judicial and correctional
organizations, their interrelationship and effectiveness, and the future trends in
each.
CJ 2033: Social Problems
ACTS Common Course - SOCI 2013
Cross-listed: SOC 2033
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
A sociological analysis of contemporary social problems including inequalities, deviance,
population changes, and troubled institutions.
CJ 2043: Crime and Delinquency
Cross-listed: SOC 2043
Prerequisite: SOC 1003 or CJ(SOC) 2003
A study of the major areas of crime and delinquency; theories of crime, the nature
of criminal behavior and the components of the criminal justice system. Topics include:
crime statistics, criminology research, theories of crime and delinquency, criminal
typologies and operations of the criminal justice system.
CJ 3023: Judicial Process
Cross-listed: POLS 3023
The structure and operations of the state and national court systems. Emphasis is
upon the role of the criminal courts in the political system and the consequences
of judicial policy making.
CJ 3033: Criminal Psychology
Cross-listed: PSY 3033
Prerequisites: PSY 2003
The course familiarizes students with various models, theories, and research regarding
criminality from a psychological perspective. Genetic, constitutional, and biological
factors will be emphasized and some practical applications to dealing with criminals
will be considered.
CJ 3083: Social Deviance
Cross-listed: SOC 3083
Prerequisite: SOC 1003 or SOC (CJ) 2003
An introduction to the sociological and criminological study of human deviance. Various
theories of deviance will be examined and applied to real life examples.
CJ 3103: The Juvenile Justice System
Cross-listed: SOC 3103
Prerequisite: CJ(SOC) 2003 or permission of instructor
An in-depth look at the juvenile justice system including the structure, statuses
and roles as well as current issues, problems, and trends.
CJ 3153: Prison and Corrections
Cross-listed: SOC 3153
Prerequisites: SOC 1003 and SOC (CJ) 2033
An introduction to and analysis of contemporary American corrections. Emphasis will
be on current and past correctional philosophy, traditional and modern correctional
facilities, correctional personnel and offenders, new approaches in corrections, and
the relationship of corrections to the criminal justice field.
CJ 4013: Drugs in Society
Cross-listed: SOC 4013
Prerequisite: SOC 1003 or CJ 2003
This course presents a comprehensive study of the history and prohibition of drug
use in the United States, as well as the effects of drugs on society in the form of
crime, prison and treatment. The main focus of this class is on the history of drug
use, how certain drugs become illegal, and the intended and unintended consequences
of drug prohibition for communities and society.
CJ 4023: Law and the Legal System
A comprehensive study of judicial process and behavior in criminal and civil law.
CJ 4033: Policing and Society
Cross-listed: SOC 4033
Prerequisites: SOC 1003 and CJ/SOC 2003
A comprehensive study of historical and contemporary issues in American policing.
Topics include theories of policing, police training and socialization, police discretion,
technological advancements in policing, community policing, interaction with minority
communities, and current controversies.
CJ 4141: Seminar in Criminal Justice
Prerequisites: CJ 2003 and consent of instructor.
This course is a directed seminar in an area of criminal justice selected by both
the student and supervising faculty member. Topics will vary depending on the research
underway, community or student need, and the unique educational opportunity available.
This course may be repeated for course credit if the content differs.
CJ 4142: Seminar in Criminal Justice
Prerequisites: CJ 2003 and consent of instructor.
This course is a directed seminar in an area of criminal justice selected by both
the student and supervising faculty member. Topics will vary depending on the research
underway, community or student need, and the unique educational opportunity available.
This course may be repeated for course credit if the content differs.
CJ 4143: Seminar in Criminal Justice
Prerequisites: CJ 2003 and consent of instructor.
This course is a directed seminar in an area of criminal justice selected by both
the student and supervising faculty member. Topics will vary depending on the research
underway, community or student need, and the unique educational opportunity available.
This course may be repeated for course credit if the content differs.
CJ 4144: Seminar in Criminal Justice
Prerequisites: CJ 2003 and consent of instructor.
This course is a directed seminar in an area of criminal justice selected by both
the student and supervising faculty member. Topics will vary depending on the research
underway, community or student need, and the unique educational opportunity available.
This course may be repeated for course credit if the content differs.
CJ 4206: The Law in Action
Cross-listed: SOC 4206
Offered: Summer only
Prerequisites: CJ (SOC) 2043, 9 hours of Criminal Justice coursework, senior classification,
and instructor permission.
An examination of sociological theories of law and main currents of legal philosophy
is followed by participant observation of actual community legal agencies, including
police, courts, and others as available.
Note: Requires insurance fee.
CJ 4951: Undergraduate Research in Criminal Justice
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
CJ 4952: Undergraduate Research in Criminal Justice
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
CJ 4953: Undergraduate Research in Criminal Justice
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
CJ 4954: Undergraduate Research in Criminal Justice
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
CJ 4991: Special Problems in Criminal Justice
Prerequisite: Prior approval of instructor and department.
Content is to be determined by faculty student conference and based on student background
and interest.
CJ 4992: Special Problems in Criminal Justice
Prerequisite: Prior approval of instructor and department.
Content is to be determined by faculty student conference and based on student background
and interest.
CJ 4993: Special Problems in Criminal Justice
Prerequisite: Prior approval of instructor and department.
Content is to be determined by faculty student conference and based on student background
and interest.
CJ 4994: Special Problems in Criminal Justice
Prerequisite: Prior approval of instructor and department.
Content is to be determined by faculty student conference and based on student background
and interest.