IICJS 101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES
An overview of the criminal justice system as it currently operates in its three major components: police, courts, and corrections. A broad-based interdisciplinary perspective is employed to introduce students to the process of criminal justice in the United States. Fall, Spring.

CJS 201 CORRECTIONS
An overview of the correctional process with an emphasis on the social, political, and economic influences upon this process. Topics to be examined include the impact of race, class, and gender on the correctional system; the uses and effectiveness of institutional placements; and intermediate sanctions and community-based programming. Fall.

CJS 290 TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Selected topics in Criminal Justice Studies. May not be repeated as topics change (total of 4 credits). Occasionally.

CJS 494 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Optional work-learning experience for Criminal Justice Studies minors. Introductory work-learning experience related to career interests for which compensation may be received. Placements arranged by students. This experience is supervised, approved, and evaluated by full-time faculty. Elective credit only (normally 120 hours for 4 credits) for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Graded Pass/Fail.