| Course Number |
Course Name |
Description |
Credits |
| ENFO 1100 |
Homeland, Private & Public Security |
Examines the historical background, organization and administration of private security. Emphasis will be placed on the study of different types of security programs and the relationship between private security agencies and public government agencies. |
3 |
| ENFO 3001 |
Police Administration and Management |
Students are introduced to the managerial structure and functions of the many levels of police departments. The relationship of police departments to other agencies of law enforcement is also studied. Prerequisite: ENFO2207 – Police and the Community, or equivalent. |
3 |
| ENFO 3200 |
Criminal Procedure and Evidence |
The relationship to the criminal justice system of the 4th, 5th, and 6th amendments and Supreme Court decisions. The law of arrest, search and seizure, questioning, confessions, entrapment, etc. will be covered from a legal and practical standpoint. A research paper is required. |
3 |
| FORE 3100 |
Criminal Investigation |
Examines the evolution of the investigative process. Interviewing and interrogation techniques will be studied, along with gathering and organizing information and evidence. Areas of study will include crimes against persons, crimes against property, enterprise crimes, technology crimes, and terrorism. The use of critical thinking and analytical skills, within the framework of the investigative process, will be emphasized. |
3 |
| FORE3400 |
Computer Crime: Legal Issues and Investigation Procedures |
An overview of computer crime and the procedures forensic computing specialists, law enforcement investigators, and prosecutors must invoke to prosecute computer criminals successfully. |
3 |
| FORE 4100 |
Internet Investigations and Computer Forensics |
Theory and techniques for tracking attackers across the Internet and gaining forensic information from computer systems. The course includes case studies of Internet-based crimes and addresses limits of forensic techniques. |
3 |
| GOVT 4100 |
American Constitutional Law |
An introduction to the complex processes involved with the development of constitutional doctrine in the United States. Students will study the major cases and Supreme Court decisions that serve as the principle vehicle for constitutional elaboration, adaptation and change. Prerequisite: GOVT1108 – American Government, or equivalent. |
3 |
| JUST 2202 |
Crisis Intervention in Criminal Justice |
A study of the theoretical and practical basis for accurately assessing and responding to crisis situations unique to the criminal justice profession. Subject areas will include domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and elder abuse. Communication and referral techniques will be covered and emphasized throughout the course. |
3 |
| JUST 2204 |
Victimology & Victim Services |
This course examines the foundations and historical background of Victimology, the victims’ rights movement and victim services. New developments in the field of victim assistance will be examined. Specific subject areas of victimization will be studied, including homicide, rape, and helping the helpers (victim service providers). Throughout the course, current literature and documents on victims’ rights and services for the 21st century will be emphasized and studied. |
3 |
| JUST 4001 |
Research in Criminal Justice |
The course provides an introduction to the practice of research in criminal justice and criminology. Students learn the logic of scientific inquiry and social research methods as they design a research project. A formal research proposal is presented and defended at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: SOCI 1001, PSYC 1001, MATH 2200, or equivalents. |
3 |
| LGLS 3200 |
Topics in Law and Society |
This course examines the historical and philosophical origins of the law, the sociological impact of the law, the effects of the law on the political process and public policy, and an analysis of the importance of law within our increasingly pluralistic society. |
3 |
| LGLS 3292 |
Conflict Resolution |
Conflict arises when people working together have different ideas about how to achieve desired objectives. Most conflict can be traced back to element of uncertainty. Negotiation is one of the best ways to manage the risks that result from uncertainty. This course will examine the nature of negotiation as a means of resolving conflict and minimizing risks. The course will explore negotiation skills such as: (1) separate the people from the problem, (2) use objective date, (3) focus on interests, not positions, and, (4) determine mutually acceptable options. The goal of any negotiation process is to arrive to a win-win solution. |
3 |
| PHIL 3001 |
Ethics |
Student will be able to recognize and define the various types of formal logic processes used in argumentation and distinguish between valid and invalid arguments. The student will be able to identify the six basic types of value systems and distinguish between the variations in the systems. |
3 |
| PSYC 3400 |
Abnormal Psychology |
This course studies important issues in mental/health illness. Problems in defining abnormality are discussed. Biological, psychodynamic, behavioral and family systems are examined. The wide spectrum of abnormal behavior from mild to severe as well as current trends in the treatment of these disorders, are discussed. This course may include field trips. Prerequisite: PSYC1001, or equivalent. |
3 |
| SOCI 3100 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
This course investigates the history and causes of American delinquency. Special consideration is given to cultural definitions of the child, their historical transformation and their impact on the criminal justice system. Theories of delinquency are examined in detail. Prerequisite: PSYC1001 or SOCI1001, or equivalent. |
3 |
| SOCI 3200 |
Deviance and Social Control |
This course examines the forms and causes of individual, professional and organizational deviance. The role of society in the definition and management of misconduct is evaluated. Examples of deviant activities that may be considered include suicide, mental illness, alcoholism, cults, white-collar crime and political corruption. Prerequisite: PSYC1001 or SOCI1001, or equivalents. |
3 |
| SOCI 4001 |
Data Analysis |
The fundamentals of quantitative analysis are introduced in a computer environment. Analytical procedures are presented as tools for exploration and discovery and as tools for the verification of research hypotheses. The course provides experience in the use of database, spreadsheet and statistical programs. Problems for analysis are found in both institutional and social research settings. Prerequisites: PSYC1001 or SOCI1001, and MATH2200, or equivalents. |
3 |
| Total Credits |
51 |
