220 Research Methods in Criminal Justice. (3)
Introduction to
research methods pertinent to the study of crime, criminality, and the
criminal justice system. Emphasizes the design, development, use, and
ethical concerns of both qualitative and quantitative research.
Prerequisite: CJC 101, 102; or permission of the department chairperson.
221 Data Analysis in Criminal Justice. (3)
Introduction to
data analysis in the study of crime, criminality, and the criminal
justice system. Emphasizes computer applications in the analysis of data
and use of existing records and sources of information.
Prerequisite: CJC 220 or permission of the department chairperson.
230 Introduction to Policing. (3)
Examination of the
development of the police in America in the past, present, and future.
Emphasizes institutional context of police activity, bureaucratization
of the police, professionalization, role of the police, and
police/community change.
Prerequisite: CJC 101, 102; or permission of
the department chairperson.
240 Introduction to Corrections. (3)
Introduction to penology
emphasizing the history, philosophy, programs, policies, and problems
associated with correctional practice. Topics include probation,
prisons, jails, parole, community corrections, and alternative
sanctions.
Prerequisite: CJC 101, 102; or permission of the department
chairperson.
250 Introduction to Courts/Judiciary. (3)
Introduction to the
American court and judicial systems emphasizing their structure,
operation, and objectives. Prerequisite: CJC 101, 102; or permission of
the department chairperson.
309 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency. (3)
Examination of
societal explanations for and treatment of juvenile delinquents
including the role of families, schools, police, courts, and
correctional institutions.
Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230, 240, 250,
and junior or senior standing, or permission of the department
chairperson.
311 Race, Ethnic, and Gender Issues in Criminal Justice. (3)
Examination of racial, ethnic, and gender issues regarding criminal
offenders, victims of crime, and employees of the criminal justice
system.
Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230, 240, 250, and junior or senior
standing, or permission of the department chairperson.
312 Victimology. (3)
Criminological examination of victims
including victims’ reactions and various responses made by the criminal
justice system and other societal agencies.
Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221,
230, 240, 250, and junior or senior standing, or permission of the
department chairperson.
329 Decision Making and Ethics in Criminal Justice. (3)
Examination of the process of decision making in criminal justice
agencies and social institutions that influence those agencies in
American society. Emphasizes ethical practices and concerns that affect
the justice system. Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230, 240, 250, and
junior or senior standing, or permission of the department chairperson.
331 Organized Crime. (3)
Nature and structure of organized
crime in America with special emphasis on the history and changing
images of organized crime, its operation and activities, and programs
for control.
Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230, 240,250, and junior or
senior standing, or permission of the department chairperson.
332 Crisis Intervention in Criminal Justice. (3)
Study of
theoretical and practical bases for accurately assessing and responding
to crises that are unique to the criminal justice profession.
Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230, 240, 250, and junior or senior
standing, or permission of the department chairperson.
333 Police Systems and Organization. (3)
Examination of issues
and developing trends confronting the management and administration of
police in the United States. Emphasizes developments in the provision of
law enforcement and social services by police at the local, state, and
federal level.
Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230, 240, 250, and junior or
senior standing, or permission of the department chairperson.
340 Institutional Corrections. (3)
In-depth inquiry into the
function, structure, and operation of American adult and juvenile
correctional institutions. Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230, 240, 250,
and junior or senior standing, or permission of the department
chairperson.
341 Community Corrections. (3)
Organization and operation of
community-based correctional programs throughout the United States.
Topics include probation, parole, halfway houses, group homes,
diversion, restitution, and community service programs emphasizing the
most popular programs and practices. Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230,
240, 250, and junior or senior standing, or permission of the department
chairperson.
350 Criminal Evidence. (3)
Examines the rules of evidence as
applied in criminal investigations and criminal court with a discussion
of relevant issues and legal standards.
Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230,
240, 250, and junior or senior standing, or permission of the department
chairperson.
351 Criminal Law. (3)
Purposes and functions of substantive
criminal law, historical foundations and limits of criminal law.
Emphasizes Indiana criminal law.
Prerequisite: CJC 220, 221, 230, 240,
250, and junior or senior standing, or permission of the department
chairperson.
369 Paid Professional Experience in Criminal
Justice and Criminology. (12 or 15)
Paid, full-time individual assignment under
field supervision in one of a variety of criminal justice settings.
Prerequisite: senior standing, 2.5 grade-point average, permission of
the department chairperson.
A total of 15 hours of credit may be earned.
Not open to students who have credit in CJC 479.
Open only to criminal
justice majors.
410 Current Topics in Criminology. (3-6)
Exploration of
selected, contemporary issues and topics in criminology emphasizing
individualized study, reporting, and group discussion.
Prerequisite:
successful completion of CJC 101, 102, 220, 221, 230, 240, 250, and
junior or senior standing.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to criminal justice majors and minors.
430 Current Topics in Policing. (3-6)
Exploration of
selected issues and topics in policing and law enforcement emphasizing
individualized study, reporting, and group discussion.
Prerequisite:
successful completion of CJC 101, 102, 220, 221, 230, 240, 250, and
junior or senior standing.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to criminal justice majors and minors.
440 Current Topics in Corrections. (3-6)
Exploration of
selected issues and topics in penology emphasizing individualized study,
reporting, and group discussion.
Prerequisite: CJC 101, 102, 220, 221,
230, 240, 250, and junior or senior standing.
A total of 6 hours of
credit may be earned.
Open only to criminal justice majors and minors.
450 Current Topics in Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice. (3-6)
Exploration of selected issues and topics in legal aspects of
criminal justice emphasizing individualized study, reporting, and group
discussion.
Prerequisite: successful completion of CJC 101, 102, 220,
221, 230, 240, 250, and junior or senior standing.
A total of 6 hours of
credit may be earned.
Open only to criminal justice majors and minors.
471 Practicum in Criminal Justice and Criminology.
(3-6)
Part-time individual assignment under field supervision in one of a
variety of criminal justice settings.
Prerequisite: successful
completion of CJC 101, 102, 220, 221, 230, 240, 250; 2.5 grade-point
average; permission of the instructor, and senior standing.
A total of 6
hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or
term.
Open only to criminal justice majors.
479 Professional Experience in Criminal Justice and Criminology.
(12 or 15)
Non-paid, full-time individual assignment under field
supervision in one of a variety of criminal justice settings.
Prerequisite: senior standing, 2.5 grade-point average, permission of
the department chairperson.
A total of 15 hours of credit may be earned.
Not open to students who have credit in CJC 369.
Open only to criminal
justice majors.
490 Independent Study in Criminal Justice. (1-3)
An
opportunity to study specific topics related to the criminal justice
system.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total
of 3 hours of credit may be earned.
