Undergraduate Curriculum | Criminal Justice Major (BA) | Criminal Justice Major (BS) | Criminal Justice Minor | Forensic Science | Victim Studies | Course Descriptions
| Dean | Vincent J. Webb, Ph.D. |
| Associate Dean | Janet L.Mullings, Ph.D. (936) 294-1646; icc_jlm@shsu.edu |
| Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies | Victoria B. Titterington, Ph.D. (936) 294-4771; icc_vbt@shsu.edu. |
| Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies | Holly A. Miller, Ph.D. (936) 294-1686; hmiller@shsu.edu |
Faculty: Gaylene Armstrong, Todd Armstrong, James Barrum, Carrie Butler, Steven Cuvelier, Rolando del Carmen, Jerry Dowling, David Gangitano, R.L. Garner, Jurg Gerber, Larry Hoover, Hee-Jong Joo, Glen Kercher, Sarah Kerrigan, Brian Lawton, Dennis Longmire, Phillip Lyons, Holly Miller, Doug Moore, Janet Mullings, Will Oliver, Mitchell Roth, Jennifer Schulenberg, Sam Souryal, Raymond Teske, Victoria Titterington, Richard Ward, Bill Wells, Jihong Solomon Zhao
PREAMBLE: The College of Criminal Justice is committed to providing students with a quality liberal arts education. Furthermore, students will gain an appreciation of their role as criminal justice professionals and as contributing members of society. As a part of a public university, the College also is committed to public service.
The University baccalaureate core curriculum will provide the foundation for talents necessary to succeed in the criminal justice profession and in society. These talents include:
•an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
• an ability to use numbers and symbols in the representation of reality and to engage in logical thinking.
• an appreciation of the scientific method and the contribution of the sciences.
• an appreciation of culture through the visual and performing arts.
• an appreciation of human diversity and the imperative of human values in the preservation of a free society.
• an understanding of the political nature of society and its role in the Union of the United States.
• an understanding of the role of the individual as part of the family, groups, organization, and society.
• an appreciation of moral and ethical judgment.
• an appreciation of self through physical, social, and psychological development.
Criminal Justice: Criminal justice is a discipline that encompasses the preservation and protection of social order in a free society. It includes such principles as democracy, rule of law, constitutionalism, civil liberties, and the safeguarding of citizens against intimidation and oppression. The Criminal Justice curriculum which is based on the University’s liberal arts core is designed to prepare students for higher education or entering careers in criminal justice. Graduates are expected to continue their personal and professional development in a variety of practical settings. To achieve this mission, four dimensions of development serve as a basis for the curriculum.
Knowledge, Reasoning, Judgment: The Criminal Justice curriculum provides students with the opportunity and assistance to acquire knowledge of the roles of policing, courts, laws, and corrections as they contribute to social order. Students will gain knowledge of the history, concepts, and critical issues in these areas through criminal justice required courses. The curriculum further provides a theoretical foundation of the discipline, combined with a thorough understanding of the scientific method as it applies to criminal justice. This combination is expected to sharpen the students’ talents of reasoning and judgment — qualities imperative to rational functioning in the discipline.
Ability, Skills, Integration: The Criminal Justice curriculum provides students with the ability to achieve the professional goals of criminal justice. Students will learn how to prudently integrate knowledge and practice in criminal justice. Furthermore, the curriculum provides students with an opportunity to develop the individual and group skills necessary to meet various role expectations.
Conduct, Professionalism, Ethics: The Criminal Justice curriculum will provide graduates with an appreciation for the complexity and dilemmas associated with the criminal justice profession. Criminal Justice students will be exposed to the moral and ethical dimensions of the various careers within the discipline and will be charged with the essential aptitudes necessary for their professional conduct.
Vision, Change, Adaptation: The Criminal Justice curriculum will provide students with an understanding of the discipline as it currently exists and as it is envisioned to be in the future. The Criminal Justice student will be able to apply vision in the face of change and to respond to the evolving nature of criminal justice and society. Furthermore, students will be equipped with the tools of adaptation for making these changes.
The Criminal Justice program at Sam Houston State University was established by the Texas Legislature in 1965 under House Resolution 469, which directed the University to establish a program of excellence in criminal justice with four objectives:
• Provide training for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers in criminal justice;
• Provide a program of continuing education for professionals already employed in the field;
• Provide technical assistance and consultation services to criminal justice agencies;
• Promote research on problems in crime and the administration of criminal justice.
The College of Criminal Justice has developed a regional and national reputation for excellence. The academic programs include a major in criminal justice at the bachelor’s level and graduate degrees at the masters and doctoral levels. The program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice is available only to students already holding an advanced degree.
| Major | Degree(s) | Page |
| Criminal Justice | B.A., B.S. | 283 |
| Victim Studies | B.A. | 284 |
Note: This listing of undergraduate degree programs is correct as of December, 2007 and does not include those degree programs being phased out.
• The Criminal Justice Center is a 130,000 square foot facility which houses a courtroom, auditorium, conference facilities, hotel and café.
• The Criminal Justice Center encompasses the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Institute of Texas, the Correctional Management Institute of Texas, and the Crime Victims’ Institute.
• The CJ program boasts one of the largest faculties in the United States with experts in the field of law, law enforcement, police administration, criminology, corrections, history, psychology, terrorism, forensic anthropology and forensic science.
• Recruiters from various agencies around the world visit the center on a regular basis.
• Students receive real world experience by participating in prison tours, internships, and regional/
national conferences.Suggested Minors
•Psychology
• Sociology
• Foreign Language
• Computer Science
• General Business
• Accounting
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Information AssuranceCareer Opportunities
• Police Officer
• Airline Security
• Customs Patrol Officer
• Security Consultant
• Loss Prevention
• Crime Lab Analysis
• Border Patrol
• Narcotics Investigator
• Private Investigation
• Probation/Parole Officer
• Family/Child Services
• Correctional Officer
• Game Warden
• Military Intelligence
• Victim Services Specialist
• Substance Abuse CounselorStudent Organizations and Activities
• Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society
• Crime Victims Service Alliance
• Lambda Alpha Epsilon Criminal Justice Association
• Society of Forensic Science
• National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
• Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society
The College of Criminal Justice hosts a variety of events for students including special guest lecturers, victimology fairs, mock courtroom trials, and an annual student/faculty picnic each Spring semester.
Through the Internship Program, many criminal justice agencies in the United States have had an opportunity to recruit dedicated and well-educated men and women for careers in law enforcement, corrections, penology, and a variety of social service agencies that work with the offender. Students interested in serving as interns must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 in all coursework and be classified as seniors. Field placements range from local to international agencies with emphases on law enforcement, corrections, courts/legal services, and support/social services. The following is a list of some of the agencies used as field placements:
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• Federal Bureau of Investigations
• Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
• INTERPOL
• Pinkerton Investigative Services
• Texas Attorney General
• Texas Department of Public Safety
• Texas Parks and Wildlife
• United Nations
• United States Custom Service
• United States Department of State
• United States Marshall Service
• United States Secret Service
• White House Security, Washington D.C.
The College of Criminal Justice offers a variety of fascinating tours to such exotic locales as, Turkey, Poland, Italy, Korea, Spain, and China. Traveling with SHSU turns an ordinary trip into an unforgettable experience. Students may receive 3 hours of academic credit for study abroad trips. Classes include the following areas: victimology, human rights issues, police training, crime in the country, correctional systems and criminal and procedural law. For more information, visit the criminal justice study abroad website at http://www.cjcenter.org/college/trips/.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to criminal justice majors and awarded in the spring of each year at the College of Criminal Justice Honors Convocation for the following academic year. To qualify for a scholarship, a student must have completed at least one long semester at Sam Houston State University, unless otherwise indicated. Please review the CJ scholarship website at: www.shsu.edu/~sfa_www/scholarship.html#cj.
Program Specific Requirements
Please see the individual degree plans below for degree specific requirements.
Curriculum
Sam Houston State University is authorized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice, and a Bachelor of Arts in Victim Studies. Coursework for these degrees is offered by the College of Criminal Justice. The prefix designation for registration purposes is “CJ.”
CJ 261 |
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJ 262 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ 264 | Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 436 | Understanding Human Behavior or PSY 289 Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| CJ 465 | Professionalism and Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 478 | Introduction to Methods of Research | 3 |
18 |
Core Courses |
18 |
| Criminal Justice Electives* | 30 |
* Note: At least 18 of the 30 hours must be in 300 or 400 level courses. Internship can be counted as CJ electives.
Core Courses |
18 |
| Criminal Justice Electives* | 12 or 18 |
| Minor | 18 |
* Note: BA: 12 advanced hours; BS: 18 hours - at least 12 must be advanced hours. Internship may be counted as CJ elevtives for 36 hour majors.
| First Year | Credit | Second Year | Credit |
| ENG 164, 165 | 6 | ENG 265, 266; PHL 261, 263 | 3 |
| HIS 163, 164 | 6 | Laboratory Science | 8 |
| MTH 164 or 170 | 3 | POL 261, 3 hours POL | 6 |
| Cultural Studies elective* | 3 | CJ 264, 436 or PSY 289 | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | FL 141, 142 | 8 |
| CJ 261, CJ 262 | 6 | 31 | |
| KIN 215, KIN Activity | 1 | ||
| 28 | |||
| Third Year | Credit | Fourth Year | Credit |
| CJ 465, 478 | 6 | AGR 236, ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262, SOC 261, 264 or PSY 131, 289 |
3 |
| FL 263, 264 | 6 | CJ Electives (300/400 level) | 18 |
| CJ Electives (300/400 level) | 12 | General Electives | 10 |
| General Elective | 6 | 31 | |
| 30 | |||
* This criterion may be satisfied with the successful completion of three semester hours selected from Core of this catalog.
Additional requirements: Forty-two semester hours of advanced coursework (300 or 400 level) are the absolute minimum. Minimum number of semester hours in residence: 30 semester hours of which 24 must be advanced.
| First Year | Credit | Second Year | Credit |
| ENG 164, 165 | 6 | ENG 265, 266, ; PHL 261, 263 | 3 |
| MTH 164 | 3 | MTH 170 or higher | 3 |
| Laboratory Science | 8 | Laboratory Science | 8 |
| HIS 163, 164 | 6 | POL 261, 3 hours POL | 6 |
| CJ 261, CJ 262, CJ 264 | 9 | CJ 264, 436 or PSY 289 | 6 |
| KIN 215 | 1 | General Electives | 3 |
| 33 | ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262, SOC 261, 264, PSY 131, 289 |
3 |
|
| 32 | |||
| Third Year | Credit | Fourth Year | Credit |
| Cultural Studies elective* | 3 | CJ Electives (300/400 level) | 18 |
| CJ 465, 478 | 6 | Visual and Performing Arts | 3 |
| CJ Electives (300/400 level) | 12 | General Electives | 10 |
| General Electives | 6 | 31 | |
| 27 | |||
* This criterion may be satisfied with the successful completion of three semester hours selected from Core of this catalog.
Additional requirements: Forty-two semester hours of advanced coursework (300 or 400 level) are the absolute minimum. Minimum number of semester hours in residence: 30 semester hours of which 24 must be advanced.
Major in Victim Studies
BACHELOR OF ARTS
| First Year | Credit | Second Year | Credit |
| ENG 164, 165 | 6 | ENG 265, 266, ; PHL 261, 263 | 3 |
| MTH 164 or 170 | 3 | POL 261, 3 hours POL | 6 |
| Laboratory Science | 8 | CJ 480, CJ 483 | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | KIN 215 | 1 |
| HIS 163, 164 | 6 | Cultural Studies elective*** | 3 |
| CJ 261, CJ 267 or CJ 274 | 6 | PSY 131 | 3 |
| 32 | FL 141, 142 | 8 | |
| 30 | |||
| Third Year | Credit | Fourth Year | Credit |
| MGT 380, MGT 466 | 6 | CJ 465, PSY 365 or PHL 471 | 6 |
| CJ 478 or SOC 386 or HED 460 | 3 | HED 493, PSY 331 | 6 |
| FL 263, 264 | 6 | CJ 294, 470, 477,496, 497** | 12 |
| ECO 230, 233, 234; GEO 161* | 3 | CJ 489 | 3 |
| General Elective | 9 | Electives | 4 |
| 27 | 31 | ||
The Victim Studies Major is an interdisciplinary degree. Please be aware that there may be prerequisites or stem courses that you need to complete before taking some of the classes listed.
* This criterion may be satisfied with the successful completion of three semester hours selected from Component Area 5 (AGR 236, ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262, PSY 131,
289, SOC 261, 264) of this catalog.
** MGT 474, POL 334, POL 433, PSY 331, PSY 381, SOC 333, SOC 335, SOC 364, CJ 473 (9 hours), POL 495 (9 hours), or any department approved substitution.
*** This criterion may be satisfied with the successful completion of three semester hours selected from Component Area 4 of this catalog.
Additional requirements: Forty-two semester hours of advanced coursework (300 or 400 level) are the absolute minimum. Minimum number of semester hours in residence: 30 semester hours of which 24 must be advanced.
| CJ 261 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJ 262 Criminology | 3 |
| CJ 264 Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 436 Understanding Human Behavior or | |
| PSY 289 Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| CJ 465 Professionalism and Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 478 Introduction to Methods of Research | 3 |
| 18 |
Students seeking a background that will prepare them for careers in Forensic Science can select advanced courses that can lead to a major in Chemistry and a minor in Criminal Justice and/or Biology.
CHM 438 Introductory Biochemistry
CHM 439 Metabolism
CHM 440 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
CHM 441 Methods for Environmental and Industrial analyses
CHM 458 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 495 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
CJ 261 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
CJ 267 Police Systems and Practices
CJ 268 Criminal Investigation
CJ 273 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
CJ 294 The Courts and Criminal Procedure
CJ 366 Forensic Science
CJ 363 Violent Offenders
CJ 462 Drug Use and Abuse
CJ 473 Undergraduate Internship In Criminal Justice (nine hours)
CJ 477 Serial MurderOther recommended courses include:
BIO 345 Introductory Genetics
BIO 347 General Microbiology
BIO 349 Histology
BIO 474 Biostatistics
BIO 480 Introduction to Molecular Biology
For additional information regarding admission requirements, degree programs, description of courses, and scholarships available to students, please refer to appropriate sections of the Undergraduate Catalog or the Graduate Catalog of Sam Houston State University. Brochures and information regarding the College of Criminal Justice baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs may be obtained by writing:
Dean and Director
College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296
Requests for information concerning loans, grants, and other financial aid to undergraduate students should be addressed to the Student Financial Aid Office, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2328.
CJ 261 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System. [CRIJ 1301] An introductory course designed to familiarize students with the facets of the criminal justice system, the sub-systems and how they interrelate, processing of offenders, punishment and its alternatives, and the future of the criminal justice system. Credit 3.
CJ 262 Criminology. [CRIJ 1307] Crime as a form of deviant behavior; nature and extent of crime; past and present theories; evaluation of prevention, control, and treatment programs. Credit 3.
CJ 264 Fundamentals of Criminal Law. [CRIJ 1310] A course in substantive criminal law which includes definition of law, definition of crime, general principles of criminal responsibility, elements of the major crimes, punishments, conditions or circumstances which may excuse from criminal responsibility or mitigate punishment, the court system of Texas and the United States, basic concepts of criminal law with emphasis on the penal law of the State of Texas. Credit 3.
CJ 265 Correctional Systems and Practices. [CRIJ 2313] Analysis and evaluation of contemporary correctional systems; discussion of recent research concerning the correctional institution and the various field services. Credit 3.
CJ 267 Police Systems and Practices. [CRIJ 2328] Philosophy and history of law enforcement; limitations imposed on law enforcement in a democratic society in accordance with the Constitution; agencies of law enforcement; role and place of law enforcement in the total justice process. Credit 3.
CJ 268 Criminal Investigation. [CRIJ 2314] This course provides a brief overview of scientific crime detection and more detailed discussion of techniques for case management and documentation, the concept of proof, the impact of emergent technology on the investigative process, interacting with victims and witnesses, and interviewing suspects. Particular emphasis may be placed on the investigation of particular types of crimes, for example, homicides, sex offenses, child abuse, hate crimes, and so forth. Prerequisite: CJ 267 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
CJ 273 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement. [CRIJ 2323] Investigation, arrest, search and seizure; study of constitutional and statutory law and the decisions of the United States Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Credit 3.
CJ 274 Community Resources in Corrections. A survey and analysis of probation, parole, and other community-reintegration procedures, halfway houses, community treatment centers, volunteer programs, and graduated release with special emphasis upon the functions, possibilities, and problem of community-based programs. Credit 3.
CJ 294 The Courts and Criminal Procedure. [CRIJ 1306] Examines procedural requirements for judicial processing of criminal offenders. Examines concepts of evidence sufficiency, standards of proof, due process, and constitutional safeguards. Credit 3.
CJ 339 History of the Criminal Justice System. A study of the major social, economic, legal and political events which have contributed to the formation of the American Criminal Justice System. Emphasis is on the common roots of the different components of the present system. Prerequisite: CJ 261. Credit 3.
CJ 361 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems. The study of criminal justice in societies other than the United States including, but not limited to, the European region, the Asian region, and the African region. Emphasis is on the uncommon roots of criminal justice in these regions and the effectiveness of such systems in responding to criminal behavior. Prerequisites: CJ 261 and CJ 262. Credit 3.
CJ 362 White Collar Crime. The study of the ideas and perspectives that are dominant in the field of white-collar crime. Topics such as organizational crime, occupational crime, legislation aimed at white collar crime, law enforcement, causes of white collar crime, and possible forms of intervention will be discussed. Prerequisites: CJ 261 and CJ 262. Credit 3.
CJ 363 Violent Offenders. This course provides an introduction to psychological issues relating to understanding, assessing, managing criminal and other abnormal behavior. An overview of mental disorders and their relationship to criminality and violence is provided. Topics include sanity, psychopathy, criminal profiling, serial killers, stalking, women who kill, and threat assessment. Prerequisite: CJ 261 or CJ 262. Credit 3.
CJ 364 Special Offenders and Special Needs. The identification and study of special or unusual offenders with special or unusual needs . Special offenders include those which rarely are covered in standard criminology classes, such as wildlife poachers, serial killers, computer hackers, substance abusers, and business and professional scam artists. Prerequisites: CJ 261 and CJ 262.
CJ 366 Forensic Science. This course introduces students to the process of analysis of forensic evidence and developments in crime scene techniques. Students will gain basic knowledge of and some practical experience in techniques concerning various types of evidence including fingerprint, impression, hair, fiber, trace, firearms, took marks, biological, accelerant, explosive, and drug. Credit 3.
CJ 368 Understanding Sexual Offending. This course provides an overview of the sexual offender. The origins and various motivations for sexual offending are explored as are treatment strategies and their relative effectiveness with different offender groups. Various approaches to community supervision are examined as are controversial issues such as castration of sex offenders. Prerequisite: CJ 261 or CJ 262. Credit 3.
CJ 394 Terrorism. This course provides an overview of the field of terrorism. Using a multi-dimensional approach that draws from international relations, law, and police strategies, the course emphasizes research and analysis. Students also gain the ability to examine and scrutinize international strategies aimed at reducing terrorist incidents. Prerequisite: CJ 261 or CJ 262. Credit 3.
CJ 396 Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice. Nature and extent of delinquency, explanatory models and theories: the juvenile justice system; history, philosophy, and evaluation of the juvenile court, juvenile court practices and procedures; the role of the police officer and the correctional officer. Credit 3.
CJ 397 Introduction to Security. This course will focus on examining the security function and security’s role and services provided. The origins and developments of security will be explored as well as the evolution of security education, training, certification and regulation. Problem identification and risk assessment in internal and external environments will be discussed. Security and the law, workplace violence, specific security threats, and the challenges for security in the future will also be addressed. Prerequisite: CJ 261 or CJ 262. Credit 3.
CJ 430 Law and Society. The nature, functions, limitations and objectives of law; civil procedure; civil law and selected social problems, for example abortion, euthanasia; the civil courts; the grand jury and petit jury; torts; civil liability for police and correctional officers; family law. Credit 3.
CJ 432 Legal Aspects of Corrections. Legal problems from conviction to release; pre-sentence investigations, sentencing, probation and parole; incarceration; loss and restoration of civil rights. Emphasis on practical legal problems confronting the probation and parole office and the correctional administrator. Credit 3.
CJ 436 Understanding Human Behavior. The dynamics of human behavior; analysis of the biological, cultural, sociological and psychological factors. Credit 3.
CJ 438* Child Abuse and Neglect. Students will develop knowledge concerning key concepts and terminology related to child abuse and neglect, related laws and court procedures, ways to address and investigate cases, and programs available to assist in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, as well as programs designed to protect children. This course will also provide a foundation for students who may enter professional careers that place them in a position to address and/or investigate suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
CJ 462 Drug Use and Abuse. The description, classification, and analysis of the extent of the drug problem. Credit 3.
CJ 464 Alcohol: A Social Dilemma. Overview of the most serious drug abuse problem confronting today’s society. Alcohol education — philosophy and background; physiological, and social aspects of alcohol use and abuse; social control measures; alcohol and public safety. Credit 3.
CJ 465 Professionalism and Ethics in Criminal Justice. The study of theories and practices in areas of legality, morality, values and ethics as they pertain to criminal justice. Included will be such topics as police corruption, brutality, and methods of dealing with such practices, as well as the concept of profession and professional conduct. Credit 3.
CJ 468 Organized Crime. Historical survey of organized crime in America, areas of influence, remedial practices and control. Credit 3.
CJ 470 Correctional Counseling. Counseling psychology with emphasis on principals and procedures; the theoretical foundations of therapeutic psychology; therapeutic techniques and therapeutic process. Credit 3.
CJ 473 Undergraduate Internship in Criminal Justice. A minimum of three months in an approved criminal justice or social agency setting taken preferably between junior and senior years. Designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply academic learning in practical situations. See the College’s Internship Coordinator for details about this program. Credit 9.
CJ 476 Readings and Independent Studies in Criminal Justice. Designed for advanced students in the behavioral sciences who are capable of independent study. Registration upon approval of the appropriate Assistant Dean of the College of Criminal Justice and the instructor directing the course. Credit to be arranged.
CJ 477 Special Topics in Criminal Justice. Designed to give the advanced undergraduate student academic flexibility. May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
CJ 478 Introduction to Methods of Research. Methods and techniques of research in the behavioral sciences; historical development of psychological and social research; techniques and problems. Credit 3.
CJ 480 Victimology. Survey of the literature, research and current trends concerning the victim in the criminal justice system; particular attention is given to the victim rights and compensation, fear of crime measuring victimization, and the impact of victimization on the individual. Credit 3.
CJ 481 Administrative Concepts in Law Enforcement. Basic principles and practices of administration and their applications to law enforcement. Relationship of theoretical administrative concepts and practical police problems. Credit 3.
*Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas State University System, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
CJ 482 Social Deviance. The psychological and sociological aspects of socially deviant behavior; theoretical overviews and implications for social control and social policy. Credit 3.
CJ 483 Family Violence. The course will address the theoretical issues, both past and present, regarding family violence in order to provide the student with an understanding of the salient issues. In addition, attention will be given to the impact family violence has on the victim and society, legal aspects of family violence, key factors associated with recognition of family violence (especially child abuse), and pertinent research focusing on the subject. Credit 3.
CJ 484 Current Police Policies. Analysis of police policies with particular attention to the current major problem areas from the point of view of both the administrator and the line operations officer. Integration of established scientific knowledge with practical police experience in the various areas of police functioning. Prerequisite: CJ 267. Credit 3.
CJ 489 Fundamentals of Interviewing. The interaction involved in the face to face interview, knowledge of behavior reactions; development of an awareness of likely responses to the behavior of the interviewer. Credit 3.
CJ 493 Police-Community Relations. A basic introductory course treating the broad field of Police and Community Relations, focusing particularly on police and community response. Prerequisite: CJ 261 or CJ 267. Credit 3.
CJ 495 Psychology for Criminal Justice Personnel. The course deals with the psychological screening and selection, career influences and extra-career influences on criminal justice personnel and the public. Credit 3.
CJ 496 Assessment and Treatment Planning. Virtually all community and institutional programs for juvenile and adult offenders either voluntarily or by mandate utilize an individual written treatment plan (IWTP). In addition, drug and alcohol programs for offender and non-offender populations use individual written treatment plans. Also, correctional personnel increasingly are supervising more offenders with special conditions who were previously diverted to other agencies. This course provides instruction in reading, writing and utilizing treatment planning documents. Prerequisite: Core Courses. Credit 3.
CJ 497 Group Counseling. The goal of a helping professional in the corrections component of the criminal justice system is developing or changing attitudes and behaviors of clients in some socially accepted direction. Social skill development, increasing self-confidence, and planning for the future are other focuses. Group-based methods of intervention are effective and efficient for confronting a variety of personal and social problems and planning for and creating change. Prerequisite: Core courses. Credit 3.