| CRJS 260 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours)
Introduction to Criminal Justice provides an overview and analysis of the major components of the criminal justice system. Criminal law, law enforcement, the judicial and correctional process, and probation and parole will be examined. The historical basis for the United States’ criminal justice system, as well as emerging trends in the concept and practices of the criminal justice profession, will be studied. Career opportunities will be emphasized.
(Sample Syllabus CRJS 260) |
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CRJS 310 Foundations of Leadership in Modern Organizations (3 hours)
(Cross-listed as ORGL 310)
Prerequisites: LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This course examines, from individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational points-of-view, the type of leadership that is required to create and maintain high levels of performance in organizations. Students will be encouraged to assess their own leadership styles and to develop leadership action plans.
CRJS 320 Leadership and Human Behavior in Organizations (3 hours)
(Cross-listed as ORGL/HSRV 320)
Prerequisites: LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This course focuses on the concepts that provide a foundation for the understanding of individual and group behavior in profit, non-profit, and voluntary organizations, with special emphasis on typical interpersonal and leadership relationships.
CRJS 335 Contemporary Issues: A Leadership Perspective (3 hours)
(Cross-listed as ORGL 335)
Prerequisites: LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This course examines the impact of current social, economic, political, technological, and other issues, including historical perspectives, on the role of leaders in a world that is becoming increasingly complex.
CRJS 340 Forensic Criminology (3 hours)
(Cross-listed as BIOL 340)
Prerequisites: SCIE 100; LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
Forensic Criminology examines the role of science in the criminal justice system. Topics and accompanying labs will include DNA, forensic entomology, human anatomy and physiology, toxicology, and fiber evidence. An integrated lecture/laboratory course. Laboratory fee.
CRJS 345 Forensic Psychology (3 hours)
(Cross-listed as PSYC 345)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, PSYC 360; LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This course will examine the aspects of human behavior directly related to the legal process and testimony, jury decision making, and criminal behavior. The professional practice of psychology within or in consultation with a legal system will be examined. Profiling, insanity and competency, risk assessment, discrimination, and interrogation and confessions will be emphasized.
CRJS 359 The Judicial Process (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
Students will study criminal procedure, case analysis, and the mechanics of the municipal, state, and federal judicial systems. The interaction of criminal law, judicial decision-making, and the administration of justice will be emphasized.
(Sample Syllabus CRJS 359)
CRJS 360 Criminology (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
Criminology is an analysis of the major theories of criminal behavior, the nature and types of crime, and the relationship between crime and society. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific approach to studying the criminal offender.
(Sample Syllabus CRJS 360)
CRJS 361 Criminal Offender (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This course offers a detailed study of the dominant characteristics of criminal offenders defined by the interdisciplinary research and theory on criminal behavior. Emphasis will be placed on violent, property, and white collar offender profiles, including their demographic, social, psychological, class, and cultural elements.
(Sample Syllabus CRJS 361)
CRJS 362 Juvenile Delinquency (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
The student will study the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency in contemporary society. Emphasis will be placed on theories of causation of delinquency as well as current and future delinquency trends. The history, organization, and theories related to juvenile gang activity will be explored. Special emphasis will be placed on the Georgia Juvenile Court Code.
(Sample Syllabus CRJS 362)
CRJS 363 Juvenile Justice System (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
The student will study the organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies; processing and detention of juveniles; juvenile statutes; juvenile court procedure and case disposition. Emphasis will be placed on juvenile treatment programs. Special emphasis will be placed on the Georgia Juvenile Court Code.
CRJS 365 Alternatives to Incarceration (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
Students will explore alternatives to prison. The history, organization, and effectiveness of diversion centers, work release programs, fines, electronic monitoring, house arrest, probation, and parole will be studied. Future trends will be addressed.
CRJS 366 The Correctional Process (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
The student will encounter a thorough examination of the correctional system in the United States. The history, analysis, and evaluation of jails and prisons will be covered. Current practices of punishment, treatment, and reform will be examined. Attention will be given to the practical, legal, and theoretical issues affecting correctional agendas. Future trends will be addressed.
CRJS 368 Victimology (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This is a study of victims of violent, property, and white collar crime. Victim typology, prevention of victimization, and victim treatment are studied. The effects of Victimology on family and acquaintances are examined.
CRJS 369 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
An overview will be made of the substantive and procedural aspects of criminal law from a constitutional perspective. The philosophical, moral, political, and sociological dimensions of criminal law will be explored, as well as specific topics such as arrest, search and seizure, entrapment, and confessions. Special attention will be placed on the Georgia Criminal Code.
(Sample Syllabus CRJS 369)
CRJS 373 Law Enforcement (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This is an introduction and overview of law enforcement in the United States. Topics will include jurisdiction, organization, and development of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and the functions of police officers. Emphasis will be placed on the nature of police powers, the nature of police community relations, police management, and the relationship of law enforcement to other components of the criminal justice system.
CRJS 375 Criminal Investigation (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
Students will study the practical and scientific methods of crime detection in law enforcement. Emphasis will be placed on special techniques employed in particular kinds of criminal investigation and the legal principles that apply to criminal evidence.
CRJS 387 Social Sciences Information Systems (3 hours)
(Cross-listed as HSRV 387, INSY 387, SOCI 387)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260 or HSRV 202; INSY 102 or 115; LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
An overview will be provided of the applications of computer technology to criminal justice systems, mental health systems, applied sociology, and other facets of human services systems. Current programs to gather and report data as well as to diagnose/typologize individuals served by the above areas, will be examined and practiced. Topics covered include use of real-time information systems to support operations and services, the hierarchy of local, state, and federal information systems used to enhance capabilities, and the information infrastructure used to administer human services.
CRJS 390 Special Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
A significant topic in criminal justice which is not available through other program offerings will be studied in the classroom setting.
CRJS 391 Computer Privacy, Ethics, Crime, and Society (3 hours)
(Cross-listed as INSY 391)
Prerequisites: INSY 102, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
Computer Privacy, Ethics, Crime and Society provides an overview of real and potential problems faced by organizations threatened by computer criminals, vandals, and hackers. Topics will include: techniques and tactics used by criminals, both internal and external, to penetrate business and government systems; techniques and tactics used by organizations to defend the accuracy and integrity of their information systems and data; types of computer viruses and related protection and detection techniques, as well as the implications of these growing threats to an information-based society.
CRJS 395 Independent Study in Criminal Justice (1-3 hours)
Prerequisites: consent of advisor; LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This course offers study in an area or subject not normally found in established courses. It may also allow the student to explore in greater detail a topic raised in established criminal justice courses.
CRJS 401 Interpersonal Violence (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This course offers a detailed study of the dominant characteristics of violent criminal offenders defined by the interdisciplinary research and theory on violent offenders. Emphasis will be placed on murder, mass murder, spree murder, serial murder, aggravated assault, rape, child abuse, and elder abuse.
(Sample Syllabus CRJS 401)
CRJS 435 Ethics and the Criminal Justice System (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
The student will study the history and current trends of ethical issues in the Criminal Justice System, the role of the leader in establishing an ethical climate, the use of ethical decision making models for solving ethical dilemmas, and dealing with unethical conduct. In addition, students will explore the problems associated with the abuse of authority.
(Sample Syllabus CRJS 435)
CRJS 470 Field Experience (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 260, LBST 175/180 or equivalent; junior status, advance request and approval of both program coordinator and advisor.
Criminal Justice Field Experience is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply academic training in practical criminal justice settings. Field experience will be jointly supervised by college staff and officials of the participating agency. Criminal justice field experience is open only to criminal justice majors. Note: grade of satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Special fee.
(Sample Syllabus CRJS 470)
CRJS 471 Field Experience (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 470, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to continue using the skills and knowledge developed in CRJS 470. See the CRJS 470 course description for requirements.
CRJS 475 Criminal Justice Internship (3-6 hours)
Prerequisites: senior status; advance request; approval of program coordinator; LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
The criminal justice internship program is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply academic training in practical criminal justice settings. Internships will be jointly supervised by college staff and officials of the participating agency. Criminal justice internships are open only to criminal justice majors. Note: grade of satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Special fee.
CRJS 476 Criminal Justice Internship (3 hours)
Prerequisites: CRJS 475, LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to continue using the skills and knowledge developed in CRJS 475. See the CRJS 475 course description for requirements.
CRJS 498 Senior Seminar (1 hour)
Prerequisites: LBST 175/180 or equivalent.
Students will review the essential content of all courses offered in the major and will pass an exit examination. They will have an opportunity to take the exam three times. Additionally, they will develop a portfolio of skills and competencies and use it as the basis for a resume. Note: grade of satisfactory or unsatisfactory.