Criminal Justice (CJ)

CJ 500  SYS DYNAMICS OF ADM OF JUSTICE  (3 Hours)  

This course is designed for students without a criminal justice or closely related discipline background. Students will examine the components of the criminal justice system and their impact on the lives of offenders and non-offenders. This course does not count toward degree credit.

CJ 502  THEORIES OF DELINQUENCY  (3 Hours)  

An intense overview of the major theories of crime and delinquency from the 18th century to the present

CJ 513  STATISTICS  (3 Hours)  

Quantitative techniques of data analysis are introduced in the context of their application in sociological research. Research design, measurement theory, data collection, coding, machine use, and statistical analysis and interpretation are stressed.

CJ 515  RESEARCH METHODS  (3 Hours)  

This course is designed to assist the student to understand and execute the basic research processes and judge the worthiness and usefulness of research as a knowledgeable consumer. (F)

CJ 520  LEG&ETH ISS IN CRIM JUST  (3 Hours)  

An analysis of the impact of federal and state laws, court decisions and moral and ethical factors associated with the delivery of service in the criminal justice system. (S)

CJ 525  DSGNG NW CRM JST SR DL S  (3 Hours)  

This course focuses on creating new approaches to the delivery of human services. Special consideration will be given to the history of human service work, the process of getting services to people in need, helping consumers to function more effectively and the management of work to deliver effective and efficient services. (S)

CJ 526  CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGN AND MNGT  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: CJS/SOC 502.  

Theories of Crime and Delinquency. This course focuses on the application of organization and administration principles to law enforcement, courts, and correctional settings. There will also be a review of theories and an assessment of trends.

CJ 530  IMP BEHAV&STRAT-PLNND CH  (3 Hours)  

This course is designed to develop a system for organizing and conceptualizing crime prevention efforts. Special consideration is given to crime prevention planning, programming and assessment. (S)

CJ 535  ASSES&EVAL-CRM JST PL&PR  (3 Hours)  

This course will focus on developing assessment skills and conveying the evaluative information to the appropriate audience. Special consideration is given to the ability of the learner to determine and judge the value and effectiveness of a particular policy or system relative to its purpose and goals. (F)

CJ 540  COMPARATIVE JUSTICE SYSM  (3 Hours)  

This course is a survey of various international criminal justice systems. Special emphasis will be placed on historical, geographical, and cultural perspectives that impact the systems unique and/or similar to those in the United States.

CJ 580  SPECIAL TOPICS  (3 Hours)  

An exploration of critical issues in criminal justice. Course may be repeated for credit, as topics will vary each semester.

CJ 599  INDEPENDENT STUDY  (3 Hours)  

This course is designed to permit students to research topics not covered in other criminal justice courses. (D)

CJ 600  THESIS  (1-6 Hours)  

The candidate for the master of arts degree must present a thesis based on research conducted, stipulated, and approved by an advisor. (D)

CJ 601  POLICY PAPER  (3 Hours)  

Students who select the non-thesis option are required to select a criminal justice policy and research it. The student should provide a thorough analysis of the policy resulting in the policy paper.

CJ 602  DEPARTML COMPREHENSIVE EXAM  (1 Hour)  

This course is for students that need to take the comprehensive examination that have completed all other degree requirements.

CJ 620  COMMUNITY ANALYSIS  (3 Hours)  

Various approaches to community; types of community; the structural and functional aspects such as leadership, social stratification, subgroups, values and norms.

CJ 622  RESEARCH AND STATISTICS  (3 Hours)  

Descriptive and inferential statistics will be reviewed and used to explore contemporary sociological issues. Methods of collection, maintaining, analyzing and reporting data will be addressed.

CJ 635  CRIME IN THE URBAN COMMUNITY  (3 Hours)