CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CJ)




CJ 1100. Introduction to Criminal Justice/(3).F;S.


A study of the development and operation of the
criminal justice system in the United States.
Included will be an examination of the components
which make up the criminal justice system, their
roles and responsibilities as a part of the
system. Prerequisite for CJ 2120, 2150 and 2430,
or consent of the instructor.




CJ 2120. Police Process/(3).F;S.


An examination of social and historical settings
of the police; police role and career; police
discretion; police values and culture;
organization and control. Prerequisite: CJ 1100 or
consent of the instructor.




CJ 2150. The Judicial Process/(3).F;S.


An examination of the preadjudication and
adjudication stages of the criminal process, the
persons involved in the process, and the forces
that influence the actions of the decision makers.
Prerequisite: CJ 1100 or consent of the
instructor. (WRITING)




CJ 2430. Corrections/(3).F;S.


A study of the history and development of the
adult correctional system as part of the larger
adult criminal justice system. Includes overview
of the criminal justice system, a review and
analysis of theories of punishment, a study of
institutional treatment in a total institution and
the roles of inmates and staff, and a study of
alternatives to incarceration such as parole and
probation. Prerequisite: CJ 1100 or consent of the
instructor.




CJ 2500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.




CJ 3050. American Legal Systems/(3).S.


An overview of the development of law and law as
an instrument of social control; an examination of
the different types of law and the nature of each;
the framework within which the American legal
systems operate; an examination of the basic
terminology of law and legal concepts; how to use
library resources and apply legal research
techniques dealing with the study of case,
legislative and administrative law. This course is
designed especially for students with pre-law or
paralegal interests and complements the upper
division substantive law courses. (WRITING)




CJ 3110. Crime and Culture/(3).S.


This course examines the images of crime and the
criminal justice system as depicted through film,
music, and literature.




CJ 3115. Research Methods/(4).F;S.


An introduction to the logic and techniques of
social science research with computer
applications, examination of the structure of
scientific inquiry, methods utilized to analyze
information, with emphasis placed upon the
interpretation of that information. Lecture three
hours, laboratory two hours. Required of all PS
and CJ majors. Prerequisite: STT 2810 or
equivalent. (Same as PS 3115.) (NUMERICAL DATA;
COMPUTER)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




CJ 3121. International Terrorism/(3).S.


This course introduces the student to the
characteristics of international terrorism, the
causes of terrorism, and the control of terrorism.
Throughout, students are presented key concepts to
which they can refer for analyzing the future of
international terrorism. (Same as PS 3121.)




CJ 3250. Juvenile Justice/(3).F.


Legal and philosophical basis for a separate
juvenile justice system, with a focus on juvenile
rights and will include such topics as the police
role in delinquency, due process, venue,
adjudication and disposition hearings, and
confidentiality in the juvenile process.




CJ 3305. Forensic Anthropology/(3).F.


Forensic anthropology is the application of
anthropological techniques to solving criminal
cases. Instruction will be given in the
application of archeological techniques to crime
scene investigation and removal of physical
evidence from that scene. The major thrust of the
course, however is the study of human physical
remains in order to provide a positive
identification of the victim. This includes
determination of the sex, age, race, stature, and
other identifying characteristics of the subject.
The class will consist of thirty hours of lecture
and thirty hours of laboratory instruction for the
semester. (Same as ANT 3305.) (CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)




CJ 3400. Theories of Crime and Justice/(3).F;S.


The course considers the underlying causes of
crime and the social responses of justice, two
constructs which transcend the boundaries of any
one discipline or field of study. The course
approaches the subject matter from a
cross-disciplinary perspective. Explanations of
crime causation from the perspectives of biology,
psychology, sociology, political science,
economics, and anthropology are presented,
discussed, and evaluated. (CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)




CJ 3405. Forensic Investigation/(3).S.


Principles and techniques involved in the
investigation of crimes; interview of victims and
witnesses; questioning of suspects; organization
and procedure in the investigation of crime
scenes; the use of scientific aids within
investigations.




CJ 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




CJ 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading on
S/U basis. Prerequisite: junior or senior
standing. May be repeated for a total credit of
three semester hours.




CJ 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.


An opportunity to study a special topic or
combination of topics not otherwise provided for
in the criminal justice curriculum. May be
repeated for credit when content does not
duplicate.




CJ 3551. Criminal Law/(3).F;S.


An introduction to the basic concepts of criminal
law, definition of crime and defenses, function
and purposes of substantive criminal law, limits
of the criminal law, case study approach.




CJ 3552. Criminal Procedure/(3).S.


An analysis of constitutional limitations from
arrest to release in the administration of
criminal justice, including arrest, search and
seizure, interrogation, identification procedures,
and post conviction relief, case study approach.




CJ 4530-4549. Selected Topics in Criminal
Justice/(1-4).On Demand.


An intensive examination of selected topics.




CJ 4550. Law and Society/(3).S.


An examination of the relationship between the
values and culture of a society and the laws which
it adopts and how law interacts with and responds
to change in social values as seen by the courts
through selected cases. (Same as PS 4550.)
(WRITING; SPEAKING) [Dual-listed with CJ/PS 5550.]




CJ 4580. Private Security/(3).On Demand.


An examination of unique security problems in
establishments, industrial establishments,
universities and colleges; a review of private
security regulatory boards, licensing,
registration of private security businesses and
personnel. [Dual-listed with CJ 5580.]




CJ 4620. Contemporary Police
Issues/(3).S.(Alternate years).


An examination of current social, legal, 
and organizational issues in contemporary 
law enforcement. [Dual-listed with CJ 5620.]




CJ 4661. Court Administration/(3).On Demand.


This course is designed to familiarize students
with the need for, and approaches to, more
effective management of federal and state courts.
Topics include court reform, court unification,
caseload management, alternative dispute
resolution, personnel management and training, and
audio-visual applications in the courts, among
others. (Same as PS 4661.) (SPEAKING) [Dual-listed
with CJ/PS 5661.]




CJ 4680. Organized Crime/(3).F.Alternate Years.


This course will provide an examination and
analysis of views on the phenomena of organized
crime and efforts to control it. Attention will be
paid to criminal organizations in the United
States, their beginnings in other cultural and
ethnic backgrounds and their relations with
criminal organizations around the world. In
today's world, criminal organizations in other
countries and their activities have a major impact
on crime in the United States. Therefore, a
comparative approach to the subject must be used.
(Same as PS 4680.) [Dual-listed with CJ/PS 5680.]
 



CJ 4800. Decision Making in Criminal
Justice/(3).On Demand.


A discussion and evaluation of the policies and
practices of the criminal justice system, with
focus upon how decisions are made by victims of
crime, police, prosecutors, judges, corrections
administrators, probation and paroling
authorities; interaction of theory, research and
practice into preparation of a senior research
paper. [Dual-listed with CJ 5800.]




CJ 4900. Internship in Criminal Justice/(3-12).F;S.


Field work in a criminal justice agency, office or
institution and involvement in problem solving in
these agencies and offices. Graded on S/U basis.
(WRITING; SPEAKING) [Dual-listed with CJ 5900.]