JS-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1-12 CR.)

JS-201 POLICE IN AMERICA (3 CR.)
This course reflects the commitment to the ideal of a professional police force in a free society. That means the police should be responsive to the needs of the public, as indicated through an open political process, and responsive to the rule of law. These ideals will be conveyed to the student by a focus on major contemporary issues affecting our societal order. Pre-requisite: JS 103 or permission of instructor.

JS-202 CORRECTIONS IN AMERICA (3 CR.)
A survey of the historical, philosophical, and legal bases of correctional procedures and institutions and an examination of current problems and innovations.

JS-225 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (3 CR.)
An examination of the procedural aspects of criminal law. Specific applications of procedures by actors in the criminal justice process including police, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and corrections officials. This examination will provide a basic understanding of state and local legal codes, as well as current applications of law in both arrest and search and seizure.

JS-275 PRINCIPLES OF INTERVIEWING AND CASE STUDIES (3 CR.)
The application of behavioral theory in interviewing and case study analysis is shown in this course by examining interpersonal behavior, symbolic interaction, nonverbal behavior, and levels of communication involved in the interviewing process.

JS-280 PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS (3 CR.)
The principles guiding criminal investigation, such as deductive/inductive reasoning, managing criminal investigations, preliminary investigation at the crime scene, and specific duties and identification techniques, are outlined.

JS-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1-12 CR.)
Written permission must be secured from the supervising instructor and the Chairperson of the Social Sciences Division prior to enrollment. May be repeated.

JS-291 WORKSHOP IN JUSTICE STUDIES (3 CR.)

JS-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1-3 CR.)

JS-295 PRACTICUM IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1, 9 CR.)
Criminal Justice majors obtain field experience supervised by officials of law enforcement, court, and/or corrections agencies.

JS-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1-12 CR.)
This course is designed to combine academic and classroom instruction with on-the-job experience and thus add a new dimension and relevance to the student’s education. Contact the Division Chair for more information.JS-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (1-12 CR.)

JS-302 PROBATION AND PAROLE (3 CR.)
This course provides an overview of community based corrections, focusing primarily on the probation and parole process. Topics addressed include the historical and theoretical foundations of probation and parole, pre-sentence investigations, sentencing, and managing/reducing risk in the community.

JS-310 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (3 CR.)
Students study behavior in the justice system as influenced by organizational structure, technology, managerial policies, supervisory patterns, individual need, and group relations. Pre-requisite: JS 103 or instructor’s permission.

JS-320 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (3 CR.)
The theories of causation, prevention, control, and treatment of delinquency in contemporary society are studied. Included in this survey are modes of treatment, methods of diverting youth-related problems from the juvenile courts to other community resources, and post-treatment adjustment. Cross-listed with SOC 320.

JS-325 CRIMINAL LAW (3 CR.)
A course dealing with the substantive law of crimes which examines the rights and duties of persons to each other and to society in general. It emphasizes historical development, criminal responsibility, and defenses.
Pre-requisite: JS 103 or instructor’s permission.

JS-345 CRIMINOLOGY (3 CR.)
Students study crime and society, theories of criminality, types and trends of crime, characteristics of criminals, social control, and criminological controversies.
Pre-requisite: JS 103 or instructor’s permission; see SOC 350. Cross-listed with SOC 345.

JS-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1-12 CR.)

JS-392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1-3 CR.)

JS-399 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (1-3 CR.)

JS-403 COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS US (3 CR.)
The functions, institutions, and operations of and foreign criminal justice systems are compared.
Pre-requisite: JS 103 or permission of instructor.JS-423

JUSTICE ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY (3 CR.)
Students study and discuss major issues, professional ethics, and policy analysis.
Pre-requisite: Senior Justice Studies majors or instructor’s permission.

JS-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1-12 CR.)
Written permission must be secured from the supervising instructor and the Chairperson of the Social Sciences Division prior to enrollment. May be repeated.

JS-491 WORKSHOP IN JUSTICE STUDIES (3 CR.)

JS-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1-3 CR.)

JS-495 PRACTICUM IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1, 9 CR.)
Justice Studies majors obtain field experience supervised by officials of law enforcement, court, and/or corrections agencies.

JS-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN JUSTICE STUDIES (1-12 CR.)

JS-499 RESEARCH PROJECT AND SEMINAR IN JUSTICE STUDIES (3 CR.)