Criminal Justice (B.S.)

Criminal Justice (B.S.)
Core Credits	39 hours
CRMJS 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice	4 hours
CRMJS 2110 Police and Community	4 hours
CRMJS 2130 Correction and Penology	4 hours
CRMJS 2141 Juvenile Justice	3 hours
CRMJS 3111 Crime and Society	3 hours
CRMJS 3150 Crime and Delinquency	4 hours
CRMJS 3911 Research Methods	3 hours
CRMJS 4991 Capstone	3 hours
FORSC 1100 Introduction to Forensic Science	3 hours
FORSC 4050 Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation/FORSC 5050 Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation	3 hours
FORSC 4060 Fundamentals of Evidence Processing/FORSC 5060 Fundamentals of Evidence Processing	3 hours
FORSC 4070 Criminal Law and the Law of Evidence/FORSC 4070 Criminal Law and the Law of Evidence	3 hours
FORSC 4560 Photography as Documentation	3 hours

Supporting Courses	18-20 hours
BUSAD 2100 Business and Economic Statistics	3 hours
COMM 1200 Introduction to Professional and Academic Communication	3 hours
PSYCH 1010FYW Introduction to Psychological Science	4 hours
PSYCH 2700 Abnormal Psychology	4 hours
SOC 1111 Introduction to Sociology	3 hours

Cultural Competency	Select One
COMM 1501 Intercultural Communication	3 hours
COMM 1600 Diversity Issues in U.S. Society	3 hours
SOC 1330 Race Relations and Minority Groups	4 hours

CRMJS 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice (4 hours)

A survey course providing an overall view of the criminal justice system, the law, law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)

CRMJS 2110 Police and Community (4 hours)

This course provides an analysis of the structure-function of law enforcement and the dilemma confronting the police in relation with the community.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice.
(Normally offered alternate years.)

CRMJS 2130 Correction and Penology (4 hours)

Analysis of the history, theory, structure, and function of contemporary penal institutions.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice.
(Normally offered alternate years.)

CRMJS 2141 Juvenile Justice (3 hours)

This course examines the unique framework and workings of the juvenile justice system. The juvenile justice system is in the process of on-going profound changes in both legal rights and corrections. We will examine the reasons why juveniles commit crimes and status offenses. The current issues in juvenile justice such as: gangs, growth in "female" criminal involvement, and the hardening of juvenile offenders.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice.
(Normally offered alternate years.)

CRMJS 3111 Crime and Society (3 hours)

See department for course description.

CRMJS 3150 Crime and Delinquency (4 hours)

This course offers an examination of contemporary problems in crime and delinquency with emphasis upon the theories of deviant behavior and correction.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice and SOC 1110 Introduction to Sociology.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)

CRMJS 3911 Research Methods (3 hours)

See department for course description.

CRMJS 4991 Capstone (3 hours)

See department for course description.

FORSC 1100 Introduction to Forensic Science (3 hours)

Introduction to Forensic Science and its application, stressing a multi-disciplinary approach and the interface of science with ethics and the legal system. Crime scene investigation, evidence collection, questioned documents, the collection and analysis of body fluids and DNA, firearms and tool marks, and crime scene reconstuction will be included.

FORSC 4050 Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation (3 hours)

This course introduces the participant to forensic science paradigms, crime scene investigation and evidence recognition. Collection, documentation and processing evidence are addressed. The course will include an introduction to crime scene photography. Students will be oriented in professional values, concepts, and ethics.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior status in Criminal Justice Adult Undergraduate Program.

FORSC 5050 Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation (3 hours)

This course introduces the participant to forensic science paradigms, crime scene investigation and evidence recognition. Collection, documentation and processing evidence are addressed. The course will include an introduction to crime scene photography. Students will be oriented in professional values, concepts, and ethics.
Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Forensic Science graduate program.

FORSC 4060 Fundamentals of Evidence Processing (3 hours)

The course introduces the participant to the forensic science paradigms regarding evidence processing, including lab practices, statistical evaluation of the evidence, and scene reconstruction.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior status in Criminal Justice Adult Undergraduate Program and FORSC 4050 Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation.

FORSC 5060 Fundamentals of Evidence Processing (3 hours)

The course introduces the participant to the forensic science paradigms regarding evidence processing, including lab practices, statistical evaluation of the evidence, and scene reconstruction.
Prerequisite(s): FORSC 5050 Fundamentals of Crime Scene Investigation.

FORSC 4070 Criminal Law and the Law of Evidence (3 hours)

In the course, the elements of violent crimes will be reviewed, as well as criminal procedure, constitutional and statutory limitations of criminal investigation, and the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. The requirements of conviction, or burden of proof (criminal vs. civil standards), and rules and policies pertaining to evidence will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior status in the Criminal Justice Adult Undergraduate Program.

FORSC 4560 Photography as Documentation (3 hours)

This class is an introduction to the basic theory of digital photography and imaging as documentation. Students will learn how to use and control a digital SLR camera, flash, studio lights and other techniques to produce images. The computer and imaging software will be used to generate images for print and electronic display. Subject matter, form and content will also be emphasized in the production of images. The course also includes specific emphasis accurately describing and presenting a scene or details visually and verbally.

BUSAD 2100 Business and Economic Statistics (3 hours)

An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include gathering, organizing, interpreting, and presenting data with emphasis on hypothesis testing as a method for decision making in the fields of business and economics. Procedures include z-tests, t-tests, ANOVAs, correlation, and simple regression.
Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated proficiency in high school algebra or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s): BUSAD 1090 Spreadsheet Applications.
(Normally offered each semester.)

COMM 1200 Introduction to Professional and Academic Communication (3 hours)

This course focuses on introducing, developing, and refining the communication skills necessary for success in professional and academic arenas. The types of professional and academic writing students will undertake will include business and technical writing (e.g., memos, letters, reports); academic writing (e.g. research papers, position papers, response papers); and electronically mediated communication (e.g. email, telephone). All writing projects will emphasize the processes of drafting, revising, and editing. While the course will focus principally on honing written communication skills, students will also engage in individual and collaborative oral communication projects. Additionally the course will introduce information and strategies that will help working adult learners to succeed in college.
Offered in the Adult Undergraduate program only.

PSYCH 1010FYW Introduction to Psychological Science (4 hours)

The Introduction to Psychological Science course will engage students in a learner-centered approach to the science of behavior and mental processes by synthesizing these areas of psychology: Scientific Inquiry, Biopsychology, Development and Learning, Sociocultural Context, Individual Variations, and Applications of Psychological Science.

PSYCH 2700 Abnormal Psychology (4 hours)

An investigation of the symptoms, etiology, and treatment of mental disorders including those associated with anxiety, moods, psychosis, dissociation, somatoform reactions, personality, substance use, sexual dysfunctional/deviance, eating, aging, child/adolescent development, and brain dysfunction.
Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 1010 Introduction to Psychological Science or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each semester.)

SOC 1111 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)

This introductory course presents the basic processes of human interaction in everyday life while introducing students to the theories and methods governing social inquiry. The sociological perspective is used to study the impact of the forces of culture, socialization, social stratification, race, gender, and population on human thoughts and actions.
(Normally offered each semester.)

COMM 1501 Intercultural Communication (3 hours)

The study of cultural differences that influence the exchange of meaning between individuals and groups of different cultural and/or racial backgrounds. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the uniqueness of cultures and the resulting variations in communication styles and preferences, and to provide strategies and skills for successfully communicating across cultural barriers. Students will spend at least 20 hours during the semester working with community agencies serving clients from different cultures.

COMM 1600 Diversity Issues in U.S. Society (3 hours)

This course focuses on a variety of issues a pluralistic society faces in current times. It will reflect upon historical foundations of cultural frameworks in the United States, immigrant cultures, cultural tolerance, empowerment and the close intersections of our global community. In addition, the students will have a chance to reflect upon their own cultural identity, biases, communication issues, and teachings in regards to racism, sexism, language diversity, and ethnocentrism.
Offered in the Adult Undergraduate program only.

SOC 1330 Race Relations and Minority Groups (4 hours)

This course uses sociological perspectives to examine the causes and consequences of a society stratisfied by racial-ethinic diversity. It looks at the way historical decisions made by the dominant group have impacted the current situation for majority-minority relations in the U.S. A structural assessment of current social relations is emphasized although individual prejudice and discrimination is examined. Concepts such as white-privilege, immigration, and institutional discrimination are investigated. The requirements of the 2330 course will be the same as the 1330 course EXCEPT that students in the higher course number will complete a 20 hour service-learning component.
(Normally offered each semester.)

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