Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology

The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Sociology, and an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Criminal Justice. The Department also offers minors in Corrections, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice and Sociology.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (580)

The study of criminal justice encompasses the policies of the criminal justice system, behavioral characteristics of victims, offenders, and practitioners, and the legal framework within which each operates. The department, through the criminal justice curriculum, provides instruction to students interested in careers in law enforcement, corrections, and associated fields as well as to students interested in graduate school or law school.

General Education Requirements

Required Core Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 hours
CJ 1013, CJ 1033, CJ 1113, CJ 2033, CJ 3003, CJ 3023, CJ 3053, and CJ 4133

Support Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 hours
At least 9 of these hours must be upper division Criminal Justice courses. The remaining 6 hours may be upper division Criminal Justice courses or they may be any other upper division hours. Departmental approval is required for use of lower division hours.

(An Associate Degree in Applied Science in Criminal Justice or an equivalent associate degree may be used to satisfy the requirements for a minor. Otherwise, courses used to satisfy major requirements may not be used to satisfy minor requirements.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY (180)

Sociology is the study of social institutions, social change, and the causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists study a broad range of topics, in addition to the dimensions of race, class, and gender and their impact upon the lives of people. Students who major in sociology learn to apply research skills and theoretical knowledge to understanding the challenging issues of our times. Sociology graduates may find employment in the fields of social services, business, criminal justice, health services, government services, and teaching.

General Education Requirements

*Required Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 hours
SOCI 1113, SOCI 2013, SOCI 2023, SOCI 2223, SOCI 3123
*Sociology majors are required to earn a C or higher in each required course for the major.

Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 hours
A minimum of 18 hours of these electives must be selected from Sociology classes numbered 3000 or above.

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (550)

The study of criminal justice encompasses the policies and processes of the criminal justice system, behavioral characteristics of victims, offenders and practitioners, and the legal framework within which each operates. The curriculum for this AAS degree focuses particularly upon the operations and impact of law enforcement and corrections within the criminal justice system. Successful completion of this program of study prepares graduates for entry level careers in law enforcement or corrections and/or for more advanced education.

Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
ENGL 1113, ENGL 1213, COMM 1113, PS 1113, HIST 1483 or HIST 1493, SOCI 1113 or PSY 1113

Approved General Education Electives . . . . . . 6 hours
One mathematics course numbered 1513 or above or a biological or physical science course, and one course from Humanities or Physical Education.

Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 hours
CJ 1013, CJ 1023, CJ 1033, CJ 1113, CJ 2033

Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
Select either Group A or Group B with the appropriate Support Courses.

Group A: (Law Enforcement) Select at least 12 hours from the following courses: LE 2003, LE 2013, LE 2043, LE 2053, LE 2063, CJ 2023

Support courses for Group A: Select 6 hours from the following courses: CORR 2043, CORR 2053, CORR 2063, CJ 2001-3, CORR 2013, CORR 2003, CORR 2023

Group B: (Corrections) Select 12 hours from the following courses: CORR 2003, CORR 2023, CORR 2013, CORR 2043, CORR 2053, CORR 2063, CJ 2023

Support courses for Group B: Select 6 hours from the following courses: LE 2003, LE 2043, LE 2053, LE 2063, CJ 2001-3, LE 2013

ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES (ANTH)

1113* INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY, 3 hours credit
A general introduction to the principles of physical and socio-cultural anthropology. Topics to be covered include an analysis of human evolution, origins of agriculture and civilization, existing pre-industrialized and industrialized peoples, and the institutions of the family and kinship, religion, economics, government, and education. Lecture 3 hours.

3023* PREHISTORIC SOCIETIES, 3 hours credit
An introduction to prehistoric social life. A study of the social organization, economic practices, technology, and belief systems of prehistoric people. The course surveys important archeological sites beginning with human origins in Africa, migration into Europe and Asia, and entrance into and occupation of the Western Hemisphere. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ANTH 1113 or SOCI 1113.

4493* SELECTED TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY, 3 hours credit
An intensive analysis of a selected cross-cultural issue or special topic in anthropology. May include lecture, laboratory, and/or field trips. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of instructor.

CORRECTIONS COURSES (CORR)

2003 CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT METHODS, 3 hours credit
A study of correctional institutions, methods of correctional treatment and the social services provided to convicted persons and their dependents. An analysis of the criminal behavior that characterizes the different types of offenders. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013 and PSY 1113.

2013 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS, 3 hours credit
A general introduction to American corrections, including theories of punishment, social systems within correctional institutions, correctional history, contemporary prison issues, juvenile corrections and community corrections. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013 or concurrent enrollment.

2023* CASE MANAGEMENT, 3 hours credit
This course focuses on the basic principles of case management, including the case manager's duties and responsibilities, case reports and records, and case management in several types of agencies. The course also includes treatment of issues of confidentiality, human rights, and ethics. Lecture 3 hours.

2043 COUNSELING ADULT AND JUVENILE OFFENDERS, 3 hours credit
Techniques involved in counseling and supervising adult and juvenile offenders. Emphasis is on development of effective communication models and treatment oriented programs for counseling clients in a correctional environment. Focus is on the development of rapport with court directed or court committed adult and juvenile offenders. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CJ 1013 and PSY 1113.

2053 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, 3 hours credit
Role and structure of state pardon and parole boards; options of the governor; legal duties of pardon and parole boards, parole probation officers, rights of inmates to be considered for parole; effects of parole actions on the community; legal limitations placed on parolees, revocation of parole. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CJ 1013.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES (CJ)

1013* INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 3 hours credit
A study of the historical development of the criminal justice system, contemporary agencies, and processes involved in the system. Introduction to the three main components of the criminal justice system: police, courts and corrections. Lecture 3 hours.

1023 COMMUNITY RELATIONS, 3 hours credit
Critical consideration of the criminal justice system's capacity to deal with crime, and its relationship to the citizenry. Emphasis on programs to provide effective community relations. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CJ 1013.

1033 CRIMINAL LAW, 3 hours credit
A review of criminal law. The administration of justice as it exists in the municipality under state statutes. The rights and privileges of the accused and the jurisdiction of violators. Lecture 3 hours.

1113 APPLIED CRIMINOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Applications of criminology in the criminal justice system. An overview of past, present, and future trends in crime causation. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CJ 1013 or concurrent enrollment.

2001-3 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Up to 3 hours credit
An analysis of a selected problem or special topic in criminal justice, corrections and/or law enforcement. May be repeated, with different topics, for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and departmental permission.

2023* CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING, 3 hours credit
This course focuses on the preparation and use of standardized criminal justice reports and forms used to document facts and circumstances. The application of these documents in corrections, law enforcement, the judiciary, and the private sector is included. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013 and ENGL 1113.

2033* CRIMINAL PROCEDURES, 3 hours credit
An examination of constitutional case law as decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Focus is on the criminal justice system and its relation to government powers and citizen's constitutional rights. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013 or instructor's permission.

3003* JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, 3 hours credit
The study of the juvenile justice system in the United States. Juvenile crime, the courts, community services, including prevention and rehabilitation of juveniles. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013, CJ 1033, and CJ 1113.

3013* ORGANIZED AND WHITE COLLAR CRIME, 3 hours credit
A study of organized and white collar crime strategies and techniques used to combat them. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013 and CJ 1033.

3023* VICTIMOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Comprehensive study of victimization; analysis of contemporary victim-assistance and victim compensation programs and related research; review of the historical importance of victim restitution as a basis for punitive criminal law. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: 12 hours of CJ or department permission.

3033* CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 3 hours credit
A study of current and emerging theories and concepts in criminal justice. May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 hours credit. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: 12 hours of CJ or department permission.

3043 MANAGEMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS, 3 hours credit
The management of correctional systems, public and private. Includes organizational theory supervision, planning, management styles, public relations, security issues, information systems and liability issues in correctional agencies. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CJ 1013 and CORR 2013 or instructor's permission.

3053 EVIDENCE, 3 hours credit
A study of the procedures for conducting civil litigation and criminal trials. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PS 1113, CJ 1013, CJ 2033.

3723 INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 3 hours credit
Placement of advanced criminal justice majors in community-based agencies for career development. Involves frequent contact with faculty supervisor and off-campus supervisor evaluation. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: CJ major, junior standing, and instructor's permission.

4023* TERRORISM, 3 hours credit
An analysis of terrorism and how our criminal justice system deals with this problem in both the national and international arenas. Definition, structure, causes, methods and treatment/prevention of terrorism, and coping with hostage situations. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CJ 1013 or junior standing or department permission.

4133* CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION, 3 hours credit
The administration of criminal justice agencies. Includes organization theory, supervision, planning, personnel policies, management styles, public relations and budgeting in law enforcement, judicial and corrections agencies. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CJ 1013 or PS 2713 or Junior standing or department permission.

4143 SEXUAL ABUSE AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 3 hours credit
An examination of the problems of sexual abuse and its treatment by the criminal justice system. Sexual abuse issues including legal definition, causes, identification, prevention/treatment for victims and perpetrators, types and how the criminal justice system responds. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing or department permission.

4153* DEATH PENALTY, 3 hours credit
An examination of the problems and issues related to the death penalty in the United States, including the history of capital punishment, important Supreme Court decisions, how the various jurisdictions (state, federal and military) deal with the capital cases, the comparative costs of incarceration and execution, miscarriages of justice in capital cases and how the criminal justice responds to these issues. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: Junior standing or department permission.

4491-3* SELECTED TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 1-3 hours credit
An intensive analysis of a selected problem related to criminal behavior and the commission of crime or another special topic in criminal justice. May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 hours credit. Lecture 1-3 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing, CJ major or instructor's permission.

4503* COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS, 3 hours credit
A comparative study of selected criminal justice systems existing in the world. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013, PS 1113, or junior standing and instructor's permission.

4591-3* INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 1-3 hours credit
Intensive independent reading on or study of a specific criminal justice problem or subject, based on a pre-approved outline or plan, with regular conferences with the instructor and submission of extensive written work. May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: CJ major, junior standing, and instructor's permission.

LAW ENFORCEMENT COURSES (LE)

2003 SECURITY CONCEPTS, 3 hours credit
A study of techniques used in providing security to government, industry, business, and private institutions. The functions of criminal justice personnel in crime prevention management. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013 and CJ 1113.

2013 INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, 3 hours credit
An introduction to the philosophy and application of law enforcement. An examination of the types and methods of patrol activities and their tactical considerations. The powers and limitations of the law enforcement officer as revealed in case studies and the decision making considerations required by law enforcement officers. Lecture 3 hours.

2043* COMMUNITY POLICING, 3 hours credit
The concept and application of community policing in law enforcement. The course will include a discussion of the role of community involvement, interaction with community organizations, complex problem solving, and effective techniques for the reduction of opportunities for crime. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013 and CJ 1113.

2053 METHODS OF INVESTIGATION I, 3 hours credit
The duties of law enforcement personnel who initially respond to different categories of crime scenes. Specific topics include crime scene protection, interviewing witnesses, and chain of custody issues. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CJ 1013, CJ 1033 and CJ 1113.

2063 METHODS OF INVESTIGATION II, 3 hours credit
The role of law enforcement personnel in the preparation of a case for presentation in court. Coverage will include successful case management techniques that encompass current and emerging forensic technologies. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CJ 1013, CJ 1033 and CJ 1113.

SOCIOLOGY COURSES (SOCI)

1113* INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY, 3 hours credit
A general survey of the scope and problems of sociology; a study of the forces which cause the development of human relationships which influence the rise and growth of people, and impel the organizations composing human society. Lecture 3 hours.

2013* SOCIAL STATISTICS, 3 hours credit
The use and interpretation of statistics in the current professional journals and other sociological literature. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: SOCI 1113 and MATH 1513 or higher.

2023* SOCIAL PROBLEMS, 3 hours credit
An analysis of the nature, history, and scope of current problems in the areas of poverty, crime, the family, health, race relations, mental illness, suicide, and substance abuse. Lecture 3 hours.

2043* APPLIED SOCIOLOGY, 3 hours credit
A study of the application of sociological concepts and research findings in such areas as business and industry, community development, education, medicine, recreation and public policy formation. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

2223* METHODS IN SOCIAL RESEARCH, 3 hours credit
Introduction to the basic concepts of social research: parametric and non-parametric techniques, formulation, and testing of hypothesis, research, sampling problems, and interpretation of data. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: SOCI 1113. Concurrent enrollment in SOCI 2013 is heavily recommended. Permission of instructor necessary for students without prior or concurrent statistics course.

2503* POPULAR CULTURE, 3 hours credit
This course is an analytical, historical, and theoretical introduction to the study of popular culture. The course will stress critical and normative interpretations of popular culture in the organization and representation of social life, especially the relations of dominance and subordination in the production and consumption of cultural commodities. In addition to exploring recent debates within popular culture studies, this course examines the global implications of mass culture as a means of cultural homogenization and social control. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

3003* DEVIANT BEHAVIOR, 3 hours credit
An in-depth study of current sociological theories of deviant behavior. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

3013* RACIAL AND CULTURAL MINORITIES, 3 hours credit
Investigation of the sociological processes of a racially and culturally heterogenous society; migration, accommodation, assimilation, amalgamation, segregation, pluralism. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113 or SOCI 2023.

3123* CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY, 3 hours credit
Survey of contemporary sociological theories of society, including symbolic interactionism, communication theory, systems theory, ethnomethodology, mathematical theories, power theories, etc. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

3323* COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR, 3 hours credit
A study of the social process as it pertains to group interaction. An understanding of individual needs in relation to the social situation with an emphasis on crowd and mob psychology, public opinion, rumor, fads, fashions and mass society. The relationship between collective behavior, and social change in terms of innovation, conflict, political movements, and religious revivals. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

3333* THE SOCIOLOGY OF SMALL GROUPS, 3 hours credit
A study of the dynamics of social interaction within the context of primary group structures. Attention will be given to selected examples of primary group experience. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

3343* POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY, 3 hours credit
A study of man's social environment as it relates to and interacts with man's political world. Included is consideration of the sociological influences on man's political behavior in the following areas: (a) power distribution on the national, state and local levels; (b) public opinion, voting behavior, and political participation; (c) interest group formation and structure; (d) the forces of political change and ideological movements; and (e) the legal-institutional level of political decision making. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113 or PS 1113 or PS 3023.

3353* SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHY, 3 hours credit
An analysis of the influence of social and cultural settings on natality, mortality and migration. This course also includes an assessment of the impact of demographic change on social systems. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

3373* SOCIOLOGY OF THE COMMUNITY, 3 hours credit
The community, its structure, systems and processes. The influence of geography and patterns of settlement upon urban and rural life. Population growth and migratory patterns. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

3403* SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY, 3 hours credit
An analysis of family types and kinship systems from a cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis will be on anthropological and sociological research and theory related to the origin, development, history and the perseverance and alterations of family patterns and kinship systems as a result of technological and socio-cultural change. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

3413* GERONTOLOGY, 3 hours credit
An in-depth study of various aspects of aging from a broad interdisciplinary perspective. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

3423* DEATH AND DYING, 3 hours credit
Death and dying as social phenomena including cross-cultural perspectives. An understanding of personal coping skills, and occupations and professions dealing with terminal patients in hospitals and with funerals. Lecture 3 hours.

3513* INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE AND HUMAN SERVICES, 3 hours credit
An introduction to the Social Welfare institution and the purposes, concepts, methods, and theories used in the delivery of Human Services. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: SOCI 1113 and SOCI 2023.

3523* THE SOCIOLOGY OF MENTAL ILLNESS, 3 hours credit
An analysis of sociological perspectives on mental illness. Included will be an examination of the problem of definition, the cross-culture regularities and differences, the sociological variable and the process of caring for and treating psychiatric patients from the sociological perspective. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1113 or SOCI 2023.

3733* SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER, 3 hours credit
This course will examine the processes by which gender is socially constructed, along with the distinction between biological sex and sociological gender, the causes and consequences of gender inequality, and a historical overview of gender relations in different social institutions and societies. Lecture 3 hours, Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

4003* CRIMINOLOGY, 3 credit hours
Current social research and theory dealing with crime, and society. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 2023 or permission of the department.

4013* JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, 3 hours credit
An in-depth analysis of juvenile delinquency with regard to its development, treatment and prevention. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

4103* SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION, 3 credit hours
This course examines sociological perspectives and research on religion. Attention is given to the relationship of religion to major social institutions and structural features of society such as the role of religion in politics, economy, and socialization. It explores sociological explanations on what constitutes religion, the collective basis of religious rituals and beliefs, the social-historical development of religious denominations in the United States, how conflict figures so commonly in religious organizations, what distinguishes churches and denominations from alternative religions commonly known as cults, and how religion is related to various social identities such as race and ethnicity, gender, and social class. The course stresses the questions that competing perspectives and research ask about religion in society and the characteristic ways that they try to answer them.

4213* SOCIAL STRATIFICATION, 3 hours credit
A study of social inequality, with emphasis on the class structure of the United States and its consequences for the individual, groups, and society. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: SOCI 1113 and junior standing.

4303* GLOBALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT, 3 hours credit
This course examines the current epoch of globalization, tracing its historical trajectory from the 17th century development of mercantilism and colonialism, the post-World War II rise of multinational corporations, and to the post-1989 expansion of global democracy. The causes and effects of globalization are examined primarily in the changing historical context of economy, politics, and culture. Additionally, this course emphasizes comparative understanding of how the effects of global changes are interwoven with various aspects of culture and everyday social life. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1113.

4403* DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 3 hours credit
A focus on child, spouse, and elderly abuse with a discussion of services available to the abused. Social influences will be examined that may cause or reinforce violent behavior in the home. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: SOCI 1113 and SOCI 3403 or FAMS 1123.

4491-3* INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-3 hours credit
Intensive independent readings or study of definite problems or special subjects, based on pre-approved outlines or plans, with regular conferences and with oral and written reports. Prerequisite: 15 hours of Sociology or permission of the department chairman. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 hours credit.

4533 HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELING STRATEGIES, 3 hours credit
A study of counseling and interviewing strategies useful in a human services context. Role playing using such techniques as paraphrasing, reflecting, and open questions will be part of the classroom experience. Lectures and discussion. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: SOCI 1113 and permission of department.

4591-3* SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY, 1-3 hours credit
An intensive analysis of a selected problem or topic in Sociology. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 hours credit. Lecture 1-3 hours. Prerequisite: 12 hours Sociology or permission of the instructor.

4793* SENIOR SEMINAR: SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Intensive studies of a major sociological concern, such as criminology, demography, race and ethnic relations, mass communication, theory, etc. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the instructor.

* Liberal arts and sciences course.