2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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COUN 5830 - Topics in Counseling 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Explores selected topics in professional counseling in depth including conflict resolution, human resource development, or advanced topics in counseling research. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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COUN 5840 - Advanced Workshop in Counseling 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
In-depth study of selected counseling topics based on directed readings. For example, examination of original writings of major counseling theorists.
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COUN 5850 - Advanced Theories and Techniques of Marriage Counseling 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents marriage counseling from perspectives of psychodynamic, behavioral and systems theories. Introduces mate-selection, pre-marital counseling, marriage enrichment, sex therapy, counseling blended families and divorce mediation. Prer., COUN 5130.
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COUN 5860 - Social and Cultural Foundation of Professional Counseling 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines socioeconomic trends in society including sources of conflict and methods of conflict resolution, trends and changes in human roles, multicultural and pluralistic trends including characteristics and concerns of subgroups, and major societal concerns including discrimination on the basis of human characteristics such as age, race, religious preference, physical condition, sexual preference, ethnicity or gender, and methods for alleviating these concerns.
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COUN 5870 - School Counseling Techniques 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course teaches counselors practical skills in the school setting. Studies include but are not limited to: applying counseling theories to the school setting; professional advocacy practices/techniques for diverse student populations; and essential services school counselors provide. Prer., COUN 5800 and COUN 5810.
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COUN 5880 - Gender Issues in Counseling 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course will explore personal and cultural biases about gender, ethnicity, stereotypes and cultural differences. Discussion, research and investigationinto socialized bias, prejudice, and sexual harassment concerns will offer students an expanded view of gender issues prevalent in our society.
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COUN 5890 - Reflections on Culture 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
To become a culturally responsive educator it is important to consider how one’s own cultural self awareness impacts educational leadership, teaching,and counseling. In this activity-based course students will reflect on their own biases and cultural awareness.
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COUN 5920 - Role and Function of the Community Counselor 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Broad examination of the context of the mental health movement with focus on the role and functions of the community counselor. Students will engage in studies that examine the clinical, administrative and specialized skills that community counselors must develop to serve as effective members of the health care team.
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COUN 5930 - Sexual Addiction 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students gain understanding and clinical knowledge related to sexual addiction including: definition of sexual addiction, assessment, six typologies of sex addiction, behavioral treatment plans, and more. Course is only offered online.
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COUN 5950 - Roles and Functions of the Clinical Mental Health Counselor 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Broad examination of the context of the mental health movement with focus on the role and functions of the clinical mental health counselor. Students will engage in studies that examine the clinical, administrative, and specialized skills that clinical mental health counselors must develop to serve as effective members of the health care team. Graduate Students Only. Prer., Acceptance to Counseling Program.
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COUN 5960 - Psychopharmacology 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This course will provide counselors with a foundation in psychopharmacology to work effectively with clients taking psychotropic medications and to collaborate with prescribers. Content will include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, history, efficacy, and current standards of pharmacotherapy. Graduate Students Only.
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COUN 5970 - Advanced Pharmacology 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This course explores the influence of contextual variables on addiction and recovery from a neuropsychological and cultural framework. Changes to the brain, the brain’s ability to recover, medical problems, and the use of pharmacological assists in recovery will be examined. Prer., COUN 5950.
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COUN 6050 - Counselor Supervision 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will become familiar with models of counseling supervision as well as critically review current research and theory relevant to the practice of clinical supervision in carious counseling disciplines. Students will provide individual or group supervision for Master’s level students or current employees and receive guidance and feedback regarding their supervision practices. Requisites: Master’s degree with two years of counseling experience preferred. Approval of instructor required. Grad only.
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COUN 6060 - Advanced Practicum in Professional Counseling 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is designed for current counseling professionals and will focus on developing and refining counseling knowledge and skills as well as the integration of theory, practice, and empirically effective counseling strategies. Students will further develop assessment and diagnosis skills, enhance case conceptualization and intervention knowledge and practices, enhance ethical and multicultural competence, and increase awareness of personal attributes which impact the development and maintenance of the “working alliance” with clients or students. Prer., Master’s degree in counseling or a counseling-related program; CACREP-accredited program preferred.
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COUN 6111 - Study Abroad in Counseling 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
In this course students will immerse themselves in an international study of counseling through an overseas experience. Course topics include the history, culture, education, and counseling practices of the chosen country.
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COUN 9500 - Independent Study in Counseling 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topic are a joint decision by the student and faculty member. Meeting times, expectations and evaluation are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of instructor to participate. Students using the independent study for degree purposes should also have written consent of their advisor. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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COUN 9990 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
To be used only by those students who will not be registered for coursework or independent study during the semester in which the student will take comprehensive examinations for the master’s degree. Registration as candidate for degree will fulfill the requirement for registration during the semester in which comprehensives are taken. No credit will be earned and the fee is that of a one-semester credit hour course. Prer., Consent of advisor is required.
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Criminal Justice |
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CJ 1001 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice process and the criminal justice system in general. Concepts of crime, deviance, and justice are discussed and general theories of crime causality are examined. Special emphasis is placed on the components of the criminal justice system: the police, the prosecutorial and defense functions, the judiciary, and the field of corrections. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.
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CJ 1002 - CSI: Fact or Fantasy? 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The prevalence and popularity of movies and television shows dealing with forensic investigation of crimes has created a gap between reality and fantasy. This course exposes some of the inaccuracies, exaggerated uses, and interpretation of forensic tools.
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CJ 2030 - Introduction to Forensic Studies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A first exposure to the field of forensic studies for undergraduate students. Students will gain knowledge regarding the field of forensic studies through the application of forensics to criminal investigations with an emphasis on the relationship between forensic study and the legal system. Different disciplines will be examined and an emphasis placed on the roles of different types of professionals involved in evaluating a crime scene and the methodology of collecting and interpreting data.
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CJ 2032 - Investigation of Injury and Death 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An exploration of concepts and principles related to investigation of injury and death. Forensic pathology and forensic autopsy procedures are included. Specialized topics in clinical practice such as medicolegal evidence, violence injury, and environmental pathology are included.
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CJ 2041 - Crime Theory and Causes 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides a general survey of the nature and causes of crime and efforts of the criminal justice system to predict, prevent, modify, and correct this behavior. This course involves a critical appraisal of various theories of crime causation, including an examination of biological, psychological, economic, and sociological perspectives that explain crime and deviance.
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CJ 3050 - Interview and Interrogation Techniques 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces important, practical aspects of investigation. Study of technical and legal approaches used in gathering information from victims, witnesses, and suspects. Characteristics of questioning and use of psychological influences. Strategies of evaluation, critical thinking, and assessment. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3100 - Criminal Justice Research Methods 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces students to the formulation of research questions covering crime and justice, research designs, data collection, and the interpretation and reporting of these data in criminological and justice system settings. Also includes experimental and non-experimental research designs, probability and non-probability sampling techniques, and construction of scales and indexes for research purposes. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., Sophomore Standing. Meets with SOC 2120.
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CJ 3150 - Statistics for Criminal Justice 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Serves as an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and computer analysis of criminology and criminal justice data. Includes basic procedures of hypothesis testing, correlation and regression analysis, and the analysis of continuous and binary dependent variables. Emphasis is placed on the examination of research problems and issues in the field of criminology and criminal justice. Prer., CJ 3100 and Sophomore Standing. Meets with SOC 3170.
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CJ 3160 - White-Collar Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces students to a variety of topics and issues including types, causes and the measurement of white-collar crime. Examines the debate surrounding the definition of white-collar crime; provides an overview of the costs of white-collar and corporate crime in society; considers competing theories that explain white-collar criminality; and, explores the use of criminal sanctions to deter misconduct involving corporations and elite offenders. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3220 - Community-Based Corrections 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on innovative community-based strategies for dealing with criminal offenders. Correctional alternatives to imprisonment discussed in this course include probation and parole and various community programs such as day reporting centers, electronic monitoring, half-way houses, and boot camp programs. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3230 - Restorative Justice: An Alternative Approach to Repairing Harm and Restoring Relationships 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Restorative practices are used in our judicial system, schools, and the work place. This highly interactive course will provide an introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of restorative justice (a victim-centered response to harm) and restorative dialogue (conflict conversation skills). Participants will explore the needs and roles of key stakeholders in conflict and crime, and learn how to apply various restorative practices in their work place, school, and community. Throughout the course emphasis is placed on how the theories and practices of restorative justice radically reframe the traditional notions of the American criminal justice system and education systems. Students will be challenged to examine the differences between restorative and retributive systems through a lens of multicultural perspectives and experiences. Special focus will be placed on restorative dialogue skills so participants come away with a conflict conversation skill set. Students will learn have the opportunity to practice restorative facilitation skills. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 3250 - Violence in Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Engages with a series of questions that social scientists have asked about violence, including: What situations and circumstances are associated with violent victimization and offending? How do situational factors and social groups shape violent events? What kinds of individual and organized responses does violence provoke? In considering the answers to these and other questions, we will draw on cross-cultural and historical research, as well as contemporary North American research on violence. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., ENGL 1410 or ENGL 2080 or ENGL 2090 or ENGL 3010 or ENGL 3080 or INOV 2100 with a grade of “C-” or higher; Sophomore standing.
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CJ 3251 - Crime and Media 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Surveys the relationships between mass media, crime, offenders, victims, and criminal justice. It explores how the criminal justice system is portrayed in the media and the influence of these portrayals on society public policy, and the criminal justice system. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3310 - Police in Contemporary Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines law enforcement’s role in contemporary society and the impact of police interaction on other segments of the criminal justice system. Special attention is paid to controversies related to police training and education, career development, and community relations. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3320 - Police-Community Relations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on the police and community response to crime. Course content includes an overview of the major concepts and issues involved in what many consider to be a major fundamental shift in the approach and operations of modern policing. The origins, meaning, development, experiences and various assessments of the advantages and disadvantages of community policing are emphasized. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3400 - Public Administration and Homeland Security 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the role of administration in government, general trends in American public administration, problems in organization, and techniques in management. Emphasis will be on homeland security, including the importance of homeland defense and U.S. Northern Command, its mission, and other government organizations with which it interacts. Participants will gain an understanding of homeland security and homeland defense from the perspective of the primary national-level players: Department of Defense, U.S. Northern Command and the Department of Homeland Security. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3410 - Probation and Parole 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Appropriate for students who have a specific interest in the role of probation and parole as correctional sanctions in community settings. Particular attention is paid to evaluation research evidence and factors that contribute to the successful completion of probation and parole, and the role that the community and citizens play in the community corrections process. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3420 - Pleas, Trials, and Sentences 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on analysis of case materials involving pleas, trials, and sentences. Content includes an examination of the basic dimensions of criminality, the specific elements of major crimes, the use of confessions, fair trial procedures, and the nature of criminal sanctions including cruel and unusual punishments. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3510 - Drugs, Alcohol, and Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Looks at the socially constructed nature of drugs and drug policy, and focuses on the variety of ways drugs and crime are connected and the socio-historical context of contemporary U.S. drug policy. Discusses the relationships between drug and alcohol abuse and criminal offending, including the historical and contemporary criminal justice system responses to illegal substances. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3520 - Juvenile Justice Administration 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the development, change, and operation of the American juvenile justice system and the social factors that shape the identification and treatment of juvenile offenders. Emphasis on the nature of juvenile law and methods of dealing with youthful offenders. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3530 - Management of Offenders 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of offender management in the criminal justice system, including offender classification concepts, principles, and techniques of offender management and supervision. Case management strategies to reduce recidivism and address offender risks and needs are discussed. Interview techniques, case diagnosis, and use of testing programs as classification aids are applied. Operation of reception and diagnostic center and the principles of the treatment process are included. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3540 - Crime and Delinquency Prevention 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides students with an overview of issues related to crime and delinquency prevention, both from criminological and criminal justice points of view. Crime prevention programs that encompass both the individual and community levels are examined. Responses to juvenile offenders - ranging from prevention and diversion to institutional corrections and aftercare - are explored in the context of youth policy generally. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3541 - Risk Factors for Adolescent Antisocial Behavior 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An overview of the nature, extent, and causes of adolescent criminal, antisocial, and health risk behaviors, with primary focus on delinquency, violence, substance use (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs), running away, academic achievement, and sexual behavior. Examines the role of family structure and family dynamics, adolescent development, peers, school, and community on the risk of a variety of antisocial behaviors and negative adolescent outcomes. Considers the scientific evidence behind common assumptions about the trends, causes, and prevention of negative adolescent behaviors and outcomes. Prer., Sophomore Standing.
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CJ 3545 - Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course explores the relationship between mental health and criminal behavior. Focuses on the nature and prevalence of mental disorders among criminal populations, the correlates of violence and mental disorders, and institutional and community-based treatment of mentally ill offenders. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 3990 - Art, Graffiti, and Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides an interdisciplinary study of cultural, social, and political experience, combining the study of historical, artistic, and philosophical perspectives and their effect on the criminal justice system. Topics include art, graffiti, history, music, literature, politics, and philosophy. This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict related to art, graffiti, and social change. Students will be able to evaluate and demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis and implications of art, graffiti, technology, music and other symbolisms within the criminal justice system. Prer., ENGL 1310 or any of its equivalents.
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CJ 4029 - Legal Aspects of Forensic Studies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An examination into the various types of forensic evidence and its application to the judicial process. The various strengths, weaknesses and veracity of these types of forensic evidence will be examined and discussed. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4030 - Human Trafficking: Causes and Consequences 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces students to the complex criminal justice issue of human trafficking (also referred to as a form of modern day slavery). Trafficking in persons in its historical, economic, political, legal, and social consequences will be discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying the scope of the problem and global policy efforts to counter human trafficking crimes. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4033 - Crime Scene and Crime Lab 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces crime scene preservation, investigation, and the scientific tactics, procedures, and techniques employed by forensic experts. Attention will be given to homicide investigation and its central role in forensic examinations. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4034 - Criminal Profiling 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the psychological, neurocognitive, social-sociological, and legal dimensions of forensics. Attention will be given to assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders, and the interface between the psychosocial effects of injury and illness and the judicial system. Criminal, civil, and family law applications of forensics will be considered. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4042 - Corrections 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Consists of an overview of the field of penology and corrections. Attention is paid to conflicting philosophies of punishment, criminological theory as it applies to the field of corrections, the selectivity of the process through which offenders move prior to their involvement in correctional programs, alternative correctional placements, and empirical assessments of the short-term and long-term consequences of one’s involvement in correctional programs. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4043 - Law Enforcement 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents an overview of the role that police play in American society today. Attention is on the origin of policing, the nature of police organizations and police work, patterns of relations between the police and the public, discretion, and the police role in a socio-legal context. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4044 - Courts and Judicial Process 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the basic functions, structure, and organization of the federal and state court systems, with special attention on the criminal court system. Also focuses on the influence of judicial behavior on the court process by examining judges’ policy preferences, legal considerations, group processes within courts, and courts’ political and social environments. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4050 - Advanced Interview and Interrogation Techniques 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is an integrated study of techniques and use of law enforcement interview and interrogation tactics. Students will combine field study with classroom coursework to develop a better understanding on how law enforcement personnel use the human element in investigating criminal cases. Students will work in the office observing detectives conducting interviews and interrogations in the course of investigating actual cases. All students must pass a rigorous background check including a polygraph exam before being allowed to enroll in the course. Substantial work outside the classroom is required. Prer., CJ 3050 with a grade of “B” or higher, Junior standing, Criminal Justice majors only,
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CJ 4120 - Race, Class, and Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the relationships between race, social class, and crime. Attention is given to theoretical explanations, empirical research, and patterns of criminal behavior and focuses on historical frameworks that are relevant to current perspectives on the impact and interactions of race, class, and crime in the field. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity). Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4121 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is designed to begin preparing students in identifying and critically examining ethical issues in the criminal justice system by applying ethical decision models. This course also provides students with the unique opportunity to analyze how they would resolve these issues according to their own values and beliefs while staying within the boundaries of the law and professional codes of ethics. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., Senior standing, CJ majors only; CJ minors with permission of BACJ director..
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CJ 4130 - Poverty and Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Involves an economic analysis of crime and the criminal justice system. Topics include empirical and theoretical analysis of the economic causes of criminal behavior, the social costs of crime and its prevention, and the design of crime enforcement policies. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4140 - Domestic Violence and Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the criminal justice system’s response to intimate partner violence by focusing on the interactions between victims, offenders, and the individual components of the criminal justice system (law enforcement and the judiciary). By exploring the dynamics of intimate partner violence this course addresses the theory, history, research, legislation, and policy implications related to the criminal justice system’s response to violence against women. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4170 - Victim Studies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Involves the scientific study of crime victims and focuses on the physical, emotional, and financial harm people suffer at the hands of criminals. Focus is placed on victim-offender relationships, interactions between victims and the criminal justice system, and connections between victims and other social groups and institutions. The theory, history, research, legislation, and policy implications related to the social construction of “the victim” are explored. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4175 - Homicide Investigation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will familiarize students with the basic concepts of homicide investigation in America. Students will develop an understanding of key problems and concerns faced by law enforcement personnel and will explore investigative methods and techniques. Sociological theories relating to various dimensions of homicide and violent crime are applied to the unique problems and challenges faced by today’s investigators. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4180 - Comparative Study of Criminal Justice Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analyzes the dynamics of criminality and the social response to criminality across countries. Special emphasis is placed on the methods of comparative legal analysis utilized to examine international differences in crime and justice, international cooperation in criminal justice, and crime and development. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4190 - Women and Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores issues surrounding women as offenders and victims and investigates explanations for the involvement of women in illegal activities. Also examined is the participation of women in criminal justice professions including law enforcement, corrections, judicial processes, and law. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4200 - Wrongful Convictions 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the causes of wrongful conviction by exploring the continuum of criminal justice errors ranging from persons who are falsely accused, arrested, prosecuted, tried, wrongly convicted and imprisoned, to death row inmates who are erroneously executed. This course will explore the causes of wrongful conviction from false confessions, the role of informants, prosecutorial misconduct, ineffectiveness of counsel, and racial bias. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4230 - Corrections and Treatment 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the origins and historical development of prisons and jails in America. Particular attention is given to the impact of reform movements, the rise of centralized correctional systems, and regional variations in the practice of punishment. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4252 - Criminal Offenders 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the core principles of evidence-based programming and tools of motivational interviewing as they are used currently with the offender population. In addition, students will learn how to utilize these skills working with specific offender populations. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4340 - High Tech Crimes and Computer Forensics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an understanding of high tech crimes and investigation. These crimes include identity theft, fraud, embezzlement, and forgery. Students will also gain an understanding of computer forensics and its role in law enforcement and investigation. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4400 - Understanding Terrorism 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Understanding the sources of terrorism can help in dealing with terrorists and others who could threaten our homeland. Attendees will be provided with an understanding of the source of threats that may help them in developing effective methods of deterring, preventing, and defeating those threats. Topics may include the history of terrorism, psychology of terrorists, terrorist organizations and support, counter-terrorism organizations, weapons of mass destruction, and asymmetric threats. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4401 - Introduction to First Responder Organizations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will analyze the policies and practices of agencies commonly referred to as local “first responders,” including emergency management, fire and emergency medical, and police organizations. Emphasis will be on homeland security, including the formal and informal relationships between first responder agencies and the manner in which local first responders interact with the state and federal agencies involved in homeland security. Topics may include historical evolution of these agencies; current and future challenges in the fields; services and operations. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4410 - Criminal Law and Constitutional Procedure 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on substantive criminal law and constitutional rights of the accused in criminal proceedings. Content includes legal aspects of the investigation and arrest processes as well as the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4430 - Law and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces students to the scholarly study of law. Students will have an opportunity to become familiar with social science perspectives of the law, legal institutions, the legal process, and the impact of law on behavior, with particular emphasis on the study of criminal behavior and the criminal justice process in American society. Additional topics include theories of law and legality, comparative legal systems, lawyers, judges and juries, and the use of social science in the courts. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4440 - Courts and Social Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Involves the study of emerging trends and issues in the administration of the courts, the emerging role of the judiciary in the administration of programs in the public and private sectors, and the implications of court administration on social policy. Includes the history of judicial approaches to the criminal justice administrative process and substantive social policy. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4450 - Child Abuse and Neglect 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This advanced seminar course addresses the often difficult but critical investigations into child abuse, child neglect, and child/infant homicides. Students will discuss the history of these investigations as well as emerging developments in the field of criminal justice, and through a multi-disciplinary approach will have the opportunity to explore significant themes, issues, and problems from a broad perspective. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4460 - Developing Criminal Justice Leadership 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will examine the competencies, principles, and necessary traits that help students interested in pursuing criminal justice careers understand and develop their own leadership potential. Careful attention is given to developing the student’s critical thinking and problem solving abilities in an attempt to prepare them in pursuing entry-level, supervisory, and management-level roles in the criminal justice field. This course will focus on very specific areas of leadership such as building individual leadership skills, understanding ethical decision making, learning crisis conflict resolution skills, and the effects of stress on criminal justice professionals. Students will explore the history, major trends, theories, and implementation and practice of leadership principles and learn the necessary competencies to be a successful leader at any level in a criminal justice organization. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4520 - Gangs and Criminal Organizations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Traces the origins and historical development of the activities known as organized crime. These crimes are some of the most dangerous to American society and range from the commonly known offenses of gambling and narcotics to the more subtle and sophisticated, less understood but equally serious, crimes of extortion, commercial bribery and political corruption. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4530 - Families and Intergenerational Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on the family as the primary institutional mechanism of social control. The course is structured around social learning theory and explores the relationships between exposure to childhood violence and violence in dating relationships during adolescence and later violent marital relationships. The “cycle of violence” is also discussed in terms of the impact of early childhood violence on juvenile delinquency, adult criminality, and violent behavior in general. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4600 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
This highly specialized seminar addresses cutting-edge and emerging developments in the field of criminal justice and provides students and faculty with the opportunity to explore significant themes, issues, and problems from a broad interdisciplinary perspective. Topics vary from semester to semester. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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CJ 4650 - Teaching and Practice of Criminology and Criminal Justice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A consideration of the current literature, research issues, problems, techniques, and subject matter related to serving as a teaching assistant of criminology and criminal justice. Students will critically observe, examine, and apply a variety of teaching/learning theories, perspectives, and strategies that underlie meaningful interactions with a diverse set of individuals and groups as it relates to criminology and criminal justice. Students will explore the influence of personal meaning, beliefs, and values on teaching/learning processes and will be assigned to a faculty member to complete a teaching assistantship. Req., CJ 1001, CJ 2041, and two of the upper core courses, junior standing in the BACJ program, and minimum of 3.2 GPA.
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CJ 4840 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice 1 Credits (Minimum) 8 Credits (Maximum)
Faculty-guided research in an area of mutual interest to the student and instructor. Students are responsible for selecting their area of inquiry prior to contacting the instructor. Prer., Junior standing. Consent of instructor required.
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CJ 4950 - Honors Research Capstone Experience 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will assist students in synthesizing what they have learned in the BACJ program by applying their knowledge and skills to a particular problem within Criminology and Criminal Justice. Students will conduct an independent research project, enabling them to explore the issue in depth. The course is taken in the final semester of the student’s program. Open only to BACJ majors in the university honors program. Prer., Senior standing, BACJ students only, permission only.
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CJ 4960 - Criminal Justice Internship 1 Credits (Minimum) 8 Credits (Maximum)
Internships involve a career-related, supervised experiential course in a criminal justice agency. Permission to enroll must be preceded by an application for an internship. Approval by the instructor and advisor is required. Prer., Junior standing; Criminal Justice majors only; 18 hours of Criminal Justice coursework to include CJ 1001 and CJ 2041.
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CJ 5000 - Law and Social Control 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an overview of the theory and application of criminal law in the context of social control. The course reviews various theoretical perspectives on law and society, focusing on the relationship between law and the structure and function of other social institutions. The course also examines aspects of the criminal law in action, assessing how legal definitions and sanctions are differentially interpreted and applied.
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CJ 5001 - Criminal Justice Systems, Policy and Practice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the salient, current critical issues in the justice system affecting law enforcement, courts, corrections, and recent social developments related to personnel. The class includes in-depth explorations of the development, implementation, and analysis of public policy in the field of criminology. Req., Grad and non-degree grad students only.
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CJ 5002 - Criminological Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the origins of criminal behavior and the impact of crime on society. The course examines theories of deviant, delinquent, and criminal behavior. Additionally, practical implications and application of theoretical constructs are analyzed through current research paradigms and empirical research. Req., Grad and non-degree grad students only.
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CJ 5003 - Research Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines research methods used to answer questions and test hypotheses in public and non-profit settings. Methods covered include identifying and reviewing scholarly literature; formulating research questions; selecting appropriate design, data collection, and sampling strategies; and analyzing data. Topics include causal and descriptive designs, interviews and surveys, and statistics such as t-test, chi square, regression, and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Meets with PAD 5003. Prer., Graduate and non-degree graduate students only.
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CJ 5004 - Statistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course covers principles of descriptive and inferential statistics and provides tools for understanding research findings. Topics include: hypothesis testing and point estimation; bivariate and multivariate measures of association; inferential statistics; ordinary least square regressions, and logical regression analyses. Prereq., CJ 5003. Graduate students only.
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CJ 5005 - Law and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces a variety of topics related to law’s varying functions and societal implications. The course focuses on social/legal theory and analyzes law and legal institutions from a critical perspective. Materials provide content on how to evaluate law and legal institutions, especially in relation to equality, justice, and fairness. Req., Grad and non-degree grad students only.
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CJ 5007 - Violence 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines various aspects of violence, including: distribution over time and space, situations and circumstances associated with violent victimization and offending, and how social institutions, community structure, and cultural factors shape violent events. Graduate and nondegree graduate students only.
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CJ 5008 - Gender, Race, Ethnicity & Social Class: Implications for Criminology, CJ, & Public Service 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This seminar bridges individual experiences and social structure by analyzing contemporary United States policies in respect to gender, race/ethnicity, and social class. Specific attention will be paid to the social, economic, and political factors that led to the development and administration of public and/or crime policies. The implications of such policies in regards to social stratification and inequality will be discussed. Possible substantive areas may include crime and violence, criminal justice systems, immigration, social welfare, education, health and human services, family issues, and drug policies. Graduate and nondegree graduate students only. Meets with PAD 5008.
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CJ 5009 - Crime and Violence Prevention and Intervention 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The course will draw on criminological, social and behavioral science, and public health theories and methods, to examine prevention and intervention development, evaluation paradigms, and methods of process and outcome evaluations. Drawing on major theories and research pertinent to crime and violence, including characteristics of violence and relevant risk factors, reporting and treatment protocols, and current/potential intervention efforts and prevention initiatives, emphasis is on interdisciplinary contributions to violence prevention and control. Students will be exposed to randomized designs, such as community trials, and evaluation of non-randomized interventions, such as policies and legislation. Special attention is given to the implications of process evaluation in modifying criminal justice policy-making and decision-making. Prer., Graduate students only; to include non-degree grads. Meets with PAD 5009.
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CJ 5100 - Administration of Criminal Justice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analyzes the policies and practices of agencies involved in the criminal justice process from detection of crime and arrest of suspects through prosecution, adjudication, sentencing, and imprisonment to release. The patterns of decisions and practices are reviewed in the context of a systems approach.
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CJ 5120 - Nature and Causes of Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analyzes the social origins of criminal behavior and the impact of crime on society. Various categories of deviant, delinquent, and criminal behavior are examined, and attempts to control such behavior are assessed. Connections between social institutions, social problems, and illegal activities, and the response of the public to the threat of crime are examined.
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CJ 5130 - Collaboration Across Sectors 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The blurring of the three economic sectors, government, business and nonprofits, continues to increase as more partnerships are developed across sectors. Focuses on collaboration and partnerships involving public, nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the issues and policies associated with the bidding, contracting, program delivery and reporting processes when nonprofit organizations are contracted to achieve public sector goals and/or private sector objectives. Graduate students only. Meets with PAD 5130.
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CJ 5220 - American Jury System 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines historical and current issues in jury as jury size, eyewitness testimony, and jury reform. Court decisions are examined for a comprehensive understanding of jurors and their role. Prer., Graduate students only.
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CJ 5240 - Gang Patterns and Policies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The course uses scientific method and thought processes to think critically about the formation of gangs, gang effects on crime, the criminal gang element, and gang victimization. Traces the origins and historical developments of gang activity in the United States. Topics inlude gang migration, gang-related crime and violence, and the effects of gang involvement on communities and families. Prer., Graduate students only.
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CJ 5268 - Presentation, Training, and Teaching in Public Administration and Criminal Justice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Develops public speaking skills in professional settings and facilitation skills in the workplace, and introduces the teaching of public administration, public policy, and criminal justice. Students will make presentations, use technology, lecture, lead discussions, use the case method, and learn how to motivate others through training or educational experiences. Individual teaching philosophies and styles are developed. Students will lecture to an undergraduate class in the School of Public Affairs. Meets with PAD 5268.
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CJ 5280 - Computer Crime 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course is designed to enhance interest, experience, and knowledge in leadership that promotes professionalism and ethical behavior. Individual and organizational dynamics are explored through a critical perspective, focusing on criminal justice roles and responsibilities. The class teaches effective leadership skills in areas such as team building, strategic planning, and decision making. Prer., Graduate students only.
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CJ 5301 - Crime and Media 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Surveys the relationship between mass media and the U.S. criminal justice system. Special attention is given to the role of media in the social construction of reality. Emphasis is on the application of social constructionism to criminal justice-related social problems. Prer., Graduate students only.
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CJ 5320 - Police Administration 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course considers the major issues confronting police executives, such as professionalism, recruitment, selection, training, deployment, innovation, evaluation, and charges of brutality, inefficiency, and corruption.
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CJ 5321 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an assessment of research strategies in criminal justice through an examination of applied research designs and analytical models. The logic and rationale of these various strategies are contrasted, and their relative merits are critiqued. Selected research problems in the criminal justice system are utilized to illustrate the application and interpretation of alternative strategies.
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CJ 5330 - Gangs and Criminal Organizations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines extent, nature, and trends of gangs and criminal organizations, with a focus on contemporary studies and theories of gang behavior and organized crime. Examines the types of crime, gender and race issues, transnational violence, and public policies regarding criminal organizations. Prer., Graduate students only.
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CJ 5340 - High Tech Crimes and Computer Forensics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an understanding of high tech crimes and investigation. These crimes include identity theft, fraud, embezzlement, and forgery. Students will also gain an understanding of computer forensics and its role in law enforcement and investigation. Prer., Graduate and nondegree graduate students only.
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CJ 5350 - Management of Offenders 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of offender management in the criminal justice system, including offender classification concepts, principles, and techniques of offender management and supervision. Case management strategies to reduce recidivism and address offender risks and needs are discussed. Interview techniques, case diagnosis, and use of testing programs as classification aids are applied. Operation of reception and diagnostic center and the principles of the treatment process are included. Prer., Graduate and nondegree graduate students only.
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CJ 5361 - Capstone Seminar 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to assist students in synthesizing what they have learned in the program by applying their knowledge and skills to a particular problem of interest. Students conduct an independent project, enabling them to explore an issue in depth. This course is taken in the final semester of the student’s program. Prer., Completion of all core courses; MCJ Graduate students only. Meets with PAD 5361.
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CJ 5391 - Sex Offenders and Offenses 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on the challenges practitioners face in the programs and partnerships that can effectively assess, inform, manage, and treat sex offenders through all phases of the system and reduce recidivism. Prer., Graduate students only.
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