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.

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.

Selected topics in Criminal Justice Studies. May be repeated as topics change; however, only a maximum of 4 credits can be used to satisfy the depth requirements of the CJS minor. Prerequisites: Prerequisites vary as topics change. See course listings for details. Occasionally.

Selected studies in Criminal Justice. May be repeated as topics change; however, only a maximum of 4 credits can be used to satisfy the depth requirements of the CJS minor. Prerequisites: Prerequisites vary as topics change. See course listings for details. Occasionally.

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.