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CRJ 2100

INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

An introduction to nature of crime, crime causation, crime trends, and theories of crime.


CRJ 2200

INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A survey of agencies, processes, and subdivisions involved in and that make up the entirety of the criminal justice system, including courts, law enforcement , and corrections.


CRJ 3100

FOUNDATIONS AND THEORIES OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A comparative analysis of theories of criminal justice as they have evolved and been applied in Western Civilization. Prerequisite: CRJ 220.


CRJ 3200

INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The historical development and evolution of punishment, correctional institutions and practice, and community corrections.


CRJ 3300

INTRODUCTION TO POLICE ADMINISTRATION

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The historical development and evolution of punishment, correctional institutions and practice, and community corrections.


CRJ 3400

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Principles of fundamental criminal investigation, including crime scene evidence collection and preservation, interrogation techniques, and surveillance. Prerequisite: CRJ 220


CRJ 3500

JUVENILE JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Survey of the history and development of juvenile courts, evolution of English common law relative to children.


CRJ 3550

GANGS AND DEVIANT BEHAVIOR

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A historical survey of street gangs and other deviant groups in America. Students will obtain a working knowledge of street gangs.


CRJ 3600

CRIMINAL LAW

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Elements and principal rules of criminal liability particularly as it relates to the law enforcement function


CRJ 3610

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

An analysis of recent appellate and U. S. Supreme Court decisions as they bear on criminal justice practice. Impact of current and future legal considerations.


CRJ 3800

FORENSIC SCIENCE, DRUG IDENTIFICATION

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

An overview of the forensic properties and identification of drug properties. Designed to acquaint students with a wide range of illicit street drugs, prescription drugs, and over the counter drugs used in making illegal drugs.


CRJ 4310

HOMELAND SECURITY I - DOMESTIC THREATS

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The prevention of threats and response to acts of domestic terrorism is emphasized including the criminal justice system’s role in homeland security.


CRJ 4320

HOMELAND SECURITY II - INTERNATIONAL THREATS

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The prevention of threats and response to acts of international terrorism is emphasized including the criminal justice system’s role in homeland security.


CRJ 4330

CYBERNETICS, SECURITY, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

An exploration of electronic technology in the criminal justice system, including the uses of technology in crime and the role of technology in law enforcement.


CRJ 4340

INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

An examination of the challenges of maintaining safety and security in institutional settings, including educational institutions.


CRJ 4400

EVIDENCE, SEARCH, AND SEIZURE

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Rules of evidence; criminal procedure in arrest, search, and seizure. Supreme Court and 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decisions affecting law enforcement are closely analyzed.


CRJ 4500

COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Contrasts and similarities between American and European criminal justice systems.


CRJ 4970

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The student gains practical experience in a criminal justice agency under the supervision of qualified personnel. Prerequisite: Must be a criminal justice major with senior status.


CRJ 4980

SENIOR CAPSTONE SEMINAR-CRITICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Analysis and discussion of topics relating to crime and justice in America as conveyed by required CRJ courses. Prerequisite: Must be a criminal justice major with senior status.


MCJ 5200

INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Master's

A survey of agencies, processes, and subdivisions involved in and that make up the entirety of the criminal justice system, including courts, law enforcement, and corrections. (3 hours)


MCJ 5300

INTRODUCTION TO POLICE ADMINISTRATION

3

Credits
 

Master's

An examination of the organization and administration of law enforcement functions. (3 hours)


MCJ 5610

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

3

Credits
 

Master's

An analysis of recent appellate and U. S. Supreme Court decisions as they bear on criminal justice practice. Impact of current and future legal considerations. (3 hours)


MCJ 6000

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Master's

An extensive examination of the administration of criminal justice agencies to include police, corrections, and juvenile justice systems with particular emphasis placed on liability issues. (3 hours)


MCJ 6050

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

3

Credits
 

Master's

A study of delinquency prevention and the administration of programs implemented to reduce delinquency. (3 hours)


MCJ 6100

APPLIED ETHICS

3

Credits
 

Master's

An exploration of leadership, ethics, and decision-making in criminal justice. Applied principles that promote ethical conduct with an emphasis placed on practical application exercises. (3 hours)


MCJ 6150

ADVANCED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

3

Credits
 

Master's

An examination of investigative techniques including statement analysis, interview tactics, cybercrime, continuing criminal enterprise crimes, serial crimes, and terrorism. (3 hours)


MCJ 6200

SEMINAR IN HOMELAND SECURITY

3

Credits
 

Master's

An extensive examination of homeland security as a concept, the legal framework, and redirection of national policies and priorities. (3 hours)


MCJ 6250

INDUSTRIAL SECURITY

3

Credits
 

Master's

An examination of the challenges facing the private security industry today. (3 hours)


MCJ 6300

LEADERSHIP

3

Credits
 

Master's

A study of theories of leadership and their application in criminal justice with an emphasis on the development of leaders in criminal justice agencies. (3 hours)


MCJ 6350

CIVIL LIBERTIES

3

Credits
 

Master's

A study of the legal and moral responsibility of the criminal justice system to individual rights. (3 hours)


MCJ 6400

APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS

3

Credits
 

Master's

An analysis of planning, evaluation, and research methods as applied in criminal justice. (3 hours)


MCJ 6450

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

3

Credits
 

Master's

A study of community based corrections programs in the United States and abroad. (3 hours)


MCJ 6500

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Master's

An examination of best practices in hiring, retention, discipline, and operational decision making in criminal justice. (3 hours)


MCJ 6550

ECONOMICS OF CRIME AND JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Master's

The study of the financial impact of crime and criminal behavior. (3 hours)


MCJ 6600

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Master's

An analysis of contemporary issues as they relate to criminal justice agencies including an analysis of external influences that impact the decision making process. (3 hours)


MCJ 6700

COMMUNITY SERVICE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

Credits
 

Master's

The identification of and development of community service opportunities for criminal justice agencies. (3 hours)


MCJ 6750

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

3

Credits
 

Master's

An experience that permits the graduate students to work under close faculty guidance on individual research projects. (3 hours)


MCJ 6980

THESIS I

3

Credits
 

Master's

Includes preparation of proposal for graduate thesis and satisfactory progress in research as determined by advisor. (3 hours)


MCJ 6990

THESIS II

3

Credits
 

Master's

Completion of thesis and oral defense as determined by thesis committee. (3 hours)


  
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