Principles of Biology II is the second in a two-course sequence. This course continues the study of biology detailing the roles of the endocrine and nervous systems in maintaining homeostasis. The course continues with the study of human development, chromosomal, inheritance, human evolution, and the environment. The student will also complete writing assignments that will advance the student's use of scientific literature.

Prerequisite(s): BIO1020 WITH "C" or better and ENG1001 Co/Pre-Requisite
Credits: 4

College Mathematics is an entry-level course for students not wanting to focus their math skills in one area. The fundamentals of several areas are covered including set theory, logic, geometry, probability, and statistics.

Prerequisite(s): MAT0099 or Exemption, ENG1001 Co/Pre-Requisite
Credits: 4

Students will develop and refine presentation skills focusing on compiling, organizing and outlining the research material in preparation for the assignments.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course is designed to introduce the student to fiction, poetry, and drama and, through literary analysis and interpretation, to develop the life skills of critical thinking and written expression.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1001
Credits: 4

This course is an introduction to American politics and government, focusing on political processes and institutions and on contemporary political issues.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1002 or ENG2001 Co/Pre-Requisite
Credits: 4

The fundamental questions guiding this course are relatively simple. In what ways are we all alike and in what ways are we different? And why? Although these questions may be simple, the answers, as we shall see, are complex, interconnected, and too often invisible to the untrained eye. Different families... different backgrounds...different sexes... different cultures...different ethnic groups...different ways of looking at things...different behaviors...different values - how are we to understand this incredible diversity of human experience so that we can navigate successfully in an increasingly chaotic and shrinking world? The intent of this course is to examine the psychological foundations underlying the identity of the "self," "identity" and "world view" in an effort to understand the differences that exist from culture to culture, from generation to generation, from family to family, from profession to profession, and from individual to individual.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

See Program Electives.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

Principles of Composition provides students with a brief review of grammar and mechanics, and an in-depth introduction to writing. The focus is on writing as a process, finding and organizing ideas, composing a first draft, and rewriting subsequent drafts and proofreading.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course introduces those principles of algebra that are needed for intermediate and college algebra. Students must earn the grade of C to pass this course. Note: This course is offered for institutional credit only.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

An understanding of the statistical principles associated with the study of behavioral science research through application and computerized data analysis (i.e., SPSS).

Prerequisite(s): PSY2007 with a C or better
Credits: 2

This course provides a comprehensive look at the criminal court system in the United States and the American correctional system. The course looks at the roles of prosecutors, judges, defense attorneys and the dynamics of their interactions as well as an overview on all aspects of corrections, including probation and parole.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course examines ethical issues faced by actors in the criminal justice system. The focus will be placed on the philosophical and practical approaches to solve ethical dilemmas within the complicated criminal justice system.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ1001
Credits: 4

This course focuses on the causes of crime and theories of criminal behavior including biological, psychological and sociological theories. Students will also explore recent developments in criminological theory and current issues in criminology.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ1101, CRJ1102
Credits: 4

This course integrates sociological theories of delinquency with discussions of what is actually occurring in the social environments, and examines types of delinquent behavior and responses to control, treat and prevent juvenile delinquency.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

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Credits: *Unavailable

This course will focus on current controversial issues confronting the Criminal Justice System.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

The senior capstone course is designed to ensure that graduates of the criminal justice program are equipped with the skills necessary to pursue further study in their discipline or obtain responsible positions within criminal justice agencies or related professional organization.

Prerequisite(s): All core required CRJ courses
Credits: 4

An understanding of the methodological principles associated with behavioral science research through an application of the theoretical, conceptual, and practical principles.

Prerequisite(s): PSY2060, PSY2008 (all with C or better)
Credits: 2

This course places an emphasis on the juvenile system, process, and law and provides a detailed look at the various phases and nuances of juvenile law.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ3003
Credits: 4

This course explores the causes, consequences, and prevalence of domestic violence and the law enforcement response.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ1002
Credits: 4

This course examines the theory and history of probation and parole and their operation in the criminal justice system.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ1001
Credits: 4

This course covers the management and organization of correctional facilities. The course focuses on how organizational culture is related to effective correctional leadership. It highlights the importance of changing trends in corrections, specifically institutional corrections.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course focuses on the dual themes of problem solving and community/police collaboration and partnerships. A historical perspective is presented that details the community policing philosophy and the course provides practical strategies to implement community policing.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ1002
Credits: 4

This course focuses on law enforcement managers and supervisors, their jobs, and the complicated interrelationships between members of the law enforcement team and the communities they share. Topics covered include; leadership, organizational behavior, and new developments in the field.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

SThis course is designed to combine the practical and theoretical aspects of criminal investigations and to develop an analytical and practical understanding of the investigative.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course is an introduction to the field of forensic science. Students will learn the scientific techniques used by crime laboratories to process crime scenes, collect evidence, and examine physical evidence. The course will focus on how evidence from a crime scene can aid a criminal investigation.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course will be an in-depth look at specific areas of forensic science. The course will focus on the collection, preservation, and examination of physical evidence, drug analysis, toxicology, biological evidence, firearms, documents, fingerprints, and digital evidence.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course explains the underlying scientific principles involved in bloodstain pattern analysis, which helps in the reconstruction of violent crime scenes. Topics include, the general properties of blood, droplet directionality, documenting bloodstains, and dealing with the risk of blood borne pathogens.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course introduces students to the study of basic networking terminology, concepts, components (hardware) and basic network design. Investigation of functions required to operate computer communications networks will also be addressed.

Prerequisite(s): ITS1102
Credits: 4

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Credits: *Unavailable

This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental concepts of digital forensics including the sub-disciplines of computer, audio, and video forensics. Topics include digital imaging, legal restriction related to personal privacy and electronic communication, examination of FAT and NT based file systems, password cracking, encryption, forensic tools, methodologies, and the proper documentation of forensic examinations.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course is an introduction to the field of forensic science. Students will learn the scientific techniques used by crime laboratories to process crime scenes, collect evidence, and examine physical evidence. The course will focus on how evidence from a crime scene can aid a criminal investigation.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

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This course is designed as a comprehensive analysis of some of the most important developments in the area of police accountability and focuses on federal lawsuits against the police, consent decrees, citizen oversight of the police, and the civil liability faced by law enforcement.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

Exploration into serial killers and mass murderers, and the impact each has on society and individual victims. Examines issues of causation and the social environmental linkage of recent and notorious cases including the mindset of offenders.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ1101, CRJ1102
Credits: 4

This course defines restorative justice and its values, explores its foundational underpinnings, and details ways to build restorative justice into policy and practice. The course will expose students to how restorative justice fits into our criminal justice system and how it can be applied effectively.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course focuses on the dual themes of problem solving and community/police collaboration and partnerships. A historical perspective is presented that details the community policing philosophy and the course provides practical strategies to implement community policing.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ1002
Credits: 4

An overview of the political and legal aspects of illegal immigration in a nation of immigrants. Emphasis on the operational and bureaucratic impediments of the enforcement of immigrant laws.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ1101, CRJ1102
Credits: 4

This course focuses on the theories of domestic and international terrorism and the criminal justice response to homeland security.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course will be an in-depth look at specific areas of forensic science. The course will focus on the collection, preservation, and examination of physical evidence, drug analysis, toxicology, biological evidence, firearms, documents, fingerprints, and digital evidence.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course explains the underlying scientific principles involved in bloodstain pattern analysis, which helps in the reconstruction of violent crime scenes. Topics include, the general properties of blood, droplet directionality, documenting bloodstains, and dealing with the risk of blood borne pathogens.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course is designed to introduce the student to the investigation of computer crime and the forensic examination of digital evidence. This course involves intensive study of the history and terminology of computer crime; the types of crimes committed in cyberspace; a behavioral profile of computer offenders; legal issues in cyberspace; the proper collection and preservation of digital evidence, and an overview of computer forensics.

Prerequisite(s): None
Credits: 4

This course is designed to provide students practical working experience in some aspect of the Criminal Justice System and apply what they learn to real life situations. Students will serve as an unpaid intern in a preapproved criminal justice agency for a specified number of hours per week over the course of the school term. Note: Approval of the department chair and agreement of the respective program director are required to participate in the internship practicum. Students who decide not to participate in one of the internship options will be required to take an appropriate number of four (4) credit hour upper division criminal justice electives.

Prerequisite(s): All required CRJ courses
Credits: 4

This course is designed to provide students practical working experience in some aspect of the Criminal Justice System and apply what they learn to real life situations. Students will serve as an unpaid intern in a preapproved criminal justice agency for a specified number of hours per week over the course of the school term. Note: Approval of the department chair and agreement of the respective program director are required to participate in the internship practicum. Students who decide not to participate in one of the internship options will be required to take an appropriate number of four (4) credit hour upper division criminal justice electives.

Prerequisite(s): All required CRJ courses, CRJ4995, CRJ4996
Credits: 4