A survey course designed to study the criminal justice process. An analysis of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, court, and correctional agencies.

The study of the development and history of criminal laws in the United States emphasizing the structure, definitions, and interpretations of criminal statutes.

A course designed to study the juvenile justice system from processing of the juvenile offender through treatment. Examines the nature and extent of delinquency in the United States and responses to juvenile crime.

The study of the history and development of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and current issues in law enforcement.

The study of the historical and philosophical development of private security. Emphasis is placed on responsibilities and legal problems of private agencies.

An introduction to the techniques and methods used by police investigators. Attention is given to crime scene protection, collection, preservation, and identification of physical evidence.

A course designed to study the American judicial system including the function of courts, judicial process and procedures, rules of evidence, constitutional issues, and the roles and responsibilities of key court personnel.

The study of the correctional process, including jails, prisons, probation and parole. Emphasis is on an analysis of correctional theory and practice.

The study of the relationship of the community to law enforcement, correctional institutions, and other criminal justice agencies. Emphasizes techniques for conflict resolution.

A course designed to study the major theoretical explanations of crime and delinquency.

Study of crime, its victims, and their relationship to the criminal justice process. Emphasizes psychological, financial, and medical needs and problems of the victim. CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOURS.

A course designed to examine the nature, location, and impact of crime in the United States including its historical foundations, theories of criminality, measurement of crime, typologies, and public policies concerning crime control with emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives.

A course designed to examine the theoretical foundations of ethics, ethical decision-making, and ethical issues confronting the criminal justice system, its processes and personnel.

The study of the principles of organization, administration, leadership, management, and function of criminal justice agencies, including problem-solving, planning, and evaluation techniques used by criminal justice administrators.

The study of special issues in criminal justice. Special emphasis is placed upon solutions to particular administrative problems

An in/depth research effort in the field of criminal justice. To include an introduction to basic logic, knowledge and skills of research design and methodology in criminal justice.

This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in criminal justice with an emphasis on applied methods. (Three hours of lecture, one hour of laboratory per week)

A supervised placement in a criminal justice agency which enables students to obtain practical experience in a criminal justice setting.

An in-depth research effort. To include an introduction to basic logic, knowledge and skills of research design and methodology.

This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in criminal justice with an emphasis on applied methods. (Three hours of lecture, one hour of laboratory per week)

This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in Criminal Justice with an emphasis on applied methods.

A study of the formal and informal institutions of American national government and politics, including the Constitution, the presidency, Congress, the federal court system, etc.

An examination of the structure and function of state and local political institutions, the forms of political participation, and various policy issues.

A study of municipal government and metropolitan problems, including politics, the role of the city council, the mayor, and the city manager.

An introduction to the study of behavior in a political context, including an analysis of behavioral concepts such as political roles, groups, and power.

A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student’s advisor.

This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in the behavioral and social sciences.

This course introduces the basic logic, knowledge, and skills of research design and methodology in the behavioral and social sciences.

An analysis of the major political systems of Europe, with emphasis on Great Britain, France, the German Federal Republic, and the Soviet Union.

An analysis of the constitutional development of separation of powers, federalism, the regulation of commerce, contracts, taxing and spending, and the state police power.

An examination of western political philosophy from Plato to Marx with emphasis on Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx.

An examination of the dynamics of world politics, international tension, conflict, and resolution.

An analytical examination of the origins and character of the various international organizations, especially the United Nations.

Its importance, relevance, and roles as instruments for solving conflicts in the global system will be explored.

A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student’s advisor.

An examination of constitutional development: the definition of American rights in the areas of freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, and religion.

An analytical examination of the powers, duties, and functions of American political executives in national, state, and local governments.

An advanced political science course that addresses the American political heritage. Specific emphasis is placed on the Constitution, political behavior, and electoral systems.

A comparative analysis of political culture, processes, and problems of selected nations, the majority of which have become independent since World War II.

A survey course designed to introduce students to African political structure, its historical background, the impact of colonization, recent trends, and ideologies.

A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student’s advisor.

Course content, instructional activities, and student assignments are tailored to specific needs.

This course is designed to develop analytical skills, interpretation and research; and to nurture intellectual self/reliance and critical thinking.