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Below you will find the list of courses offered through the College's schools, departments, and programs. This list includes important information about each course, including the course description, credit hours, prerequisites, repeatability, and more. Use the filters to narrow your search.

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83 courses found. Showing results 1–10.
  • CJUS-K 300 Techniques of Data Analysis (3 cr.) R: To be successful in this course, students should have an understanding of basic algebra.. CJUS-K 300 covers the properties of single variables, the measurement of association between pairs of variables, and statistical inference. Additional topics, such as the analyses of qualitative and aggregated data, address specific criminal justice concerns. Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
  • CJUS-P 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 cr.) Historical and philosophical background, structure, functions, and operation of the criminal justice system in the United States. Introduction to and principles of formal behavior control devices.
  • CJUS-P 150 Introductory Topics in Criminal Justice (3 cr.) Credit will not count toward requirements of the major or minor. Introduction to a specific topic related to crime and justice. Topics vary each semester: see listing in the online Schedule of Classes. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • CJUS-P 200 Theories of Crime and Deviance (3 cr.) Critical examination of biological, psychological, and sociological theories of crime and deviance. Examination of individual, group, and societal reactions to norm-violating behaviors.
  • CJUS-P 245 Social Justice and the Justice System (3 cr.) Overview of issues related to diversity and how it impacts and relates to the criminal justice system. Provides a criminological perspective on multiculturalism, social inequality, and discrimination in the criminal justice system. Covers class, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, with an emphasis on the analysis of social justice.
  • CJUS-P 250 Issues in Criminal Justice (3 cr.) Thorough review and analysis of issues currently facing the criminal justice system. Topics vary each semester: see listing in the online Schedule of Classes. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • CJUS-P 290 The Nature of Inquiry (3 cr.) Introduction to research methodology, nature of scientific inquiry, research design, basic research methods, and presentation of research findings.
  • CJUS-P 300 Topics in Criminal Justice (3 cr.) Extensive analysis of selected topics and themes in criminal justice. Topics vary each semester; see listing in the online Schedule of Classes. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  • CJUS-P 301 Police in Contemporary Society (3 cr.) Examination of the rules and responsibilities of the police, history of police organizations, relations between police and society, and determinants of police action.
  • CJUS-P 302 Courts and Criminal Justice (3 cr.) Structure, organization, composition, functions, and procedures of courts in the United States. Role of lawyers and judges in the criminal justice process.