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 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

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December 07, 2009
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 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Curriculum

Total Credits Required: 182


General requirements - 55.0 Credits
ANTH 101Introduction to Cultural Diversity3.00 credits
COM 150Mass Media and Society3.00 credits
ENGL 101Expository Writing and Reading3.00 credits
ENGL 102Persuasive Writing and Reading3.00 credits
ENGL 103Analytical Writing and Reading3.00 credits
PHIL 101Introduction to Western Philosophy3.00 credits
PSCI 100Introduction to Political Science4.00 credits
PSY 101General Psychology I3.00 credits
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology3.00 credits
Fine Arts elective 3.0
History elective 3.0
Literature elective (any ENGL course over 200-level) 3.
One of the following math sequences:
MATH 101Introduction to Analysis I4.00 credits
MATH 102Introduction to Analysis II4.00 credits
Or:
MATH 121Calculus I4.00 credits
MATH 122Calculus II4.00 credits
One of the following science sequences:
BIO 102Biology I: Cells and Tissues4.00 credits
BIO 104Biology II: Growth and Heredity4.00 credits
Or:
CHEM 111General Chemistry I4.00 credits
CHEM 112General Chemistry II4.00 credits

Criminal Justice Core Requirements 58.0 -64.0
Justice Sequence
CJ 400Critical Issues in Criminal Justice3.00 credits
PHIL 330Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice3.00 credits
Writing/Communication Sequence
COM 230Techniques of Speaking3.00 credits
Theory Sequence
COM 375Grant Writing3.00 credits
PSCI 329Theories of Justice3.00 credits
SOC 260Classical Social Theory3.00 credits
SOC 460Contemporary Social Theory3.00 credits
Methods Sequence
COM 220Qualitative Research Methods3.00 credits
SOC 250Research Methods I3.00 credits
SOC 364Computer-Assisted Data Analysis3.00 credits

Criminal Justice Specialization Courses 24.0- 25.0 Credits
Students select eight of the following courses
Forensics
CJ 265Criminal Investigation3.00 credits
CJ 378Science of Forensic Science3.00 credits
CJ 379Forensic DNA Analysis3.00 credits
PSY 370Forensic Psychology3.00 credits
Cybercrime
CJ 273Surveillance, Technology and the Law3.00 credits
CJ 274Sex, Violence & Crime on the Internet3.00 credits
CJ 377Intellectual Property Theft in the Digital Age3.00 credits
Crime and Procedures
BLAW 348White Collar Crime4.00 credits
CJ 275Issues in Domestic Violence3.00 credits
CJ 279Bio Terrorism3.00 credits
CJ 372Death Penalty - An American Dilemma3.00 credits
CJ 373Environmental Crimes3.00 credits
PSCI 220Constitutional Law I3.00 credits
PSCI 365Politics, Law, & Justice3.00 credits

Other Social Science Electives 15.0 Credits
Students select four of the following courses:
CJ 380Special Topics3.00 credits
PSCI 363Constitutional Law II3.00 credits
SOC 115Social Problems3.00 credits
SOC 120Sociology of the Family3.00 credits
SOC 220Wealth and Power3.00 credits
SOC 240Urban Sociology3.00 credits
SOC 320Sociology of Deviant Behavior3.00 credits
SOC 380Special Topics in Sociology3.00 credits
Students select one of the following courses:
ANTH 312Approaches to Intercultural Behavior3.00 credits
COM 345Intercultural Communication3.00 credits
SOC 210Race and Ethnic Relations3.00 credits

Course Descriptions

ANTH 101 Introduction to Cultural Diversity - 3.00 credits

Examines the diversity that exists in human culture. Uses lectures, films, and discussions to examine and illustrate the relationship between humans and their social/cultural systems.

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COM 150 Mass Media and Society - 3.00 credits

The purpose of this course is to introduce media undergraduates to the process of promotion. Each element of the promotional mix--advertising, public relations, sales promotion, and personal selling--is discussed within the framework of integrated marketing communications. Three credit hours. Offered Spring semester (d).

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ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading - 3.00 credits

Develops students' abilities to read and write expository academic discourse. Teaches students how to read with understanding; how to access print and technological sources; how to research, plan, draft, revise, and edit academic essays and reports. Requires students to write expository essay and to keep a journal to express their responses to material read and study in the course.

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ENGL 102 Persuasive Writing and Reading - 3.00 credits

Develops students' abilities to read and write persuasive academic discourse. Teaches students to think and read critically, to evaluate and use print and technological sources effectively, and to present a written argument effectively. Requires students to write persuasive essays and research papers and to keep a journal to express their responses to material read and studied in the course.

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ENGL 103 Analytical Writing and Reading - 3.00 credits

Develops students' skills in critical and analytical reading and writing through a study of literature. Teaches students techniques to help them understand and appreciate literature. Requires students to read, analyze, and write essays and research papers about selected works of poetry, drama, and fiction and to keep a journal to express their responses to the literature studied.

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PHIL 101 Introduction to Western Philosophy - 3.00 credits

Introduces the main methods and aims of Western Philosophy, involving the study of problems central to metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and ethics. Offered every quarter.

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PSCI 100 Introduction to Political Science - 4.00 credits

Studies the political process, which determines who gets what, when, and how in society.

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PSY 101 General Psychology I - 3.00 credits

Students are introduced to the scientific study of human behavior. Special attention is given to the biological, psychological, and social processes underlying human behavior within the framework of modern psychological research. Offered fall and spring. 3 credits

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SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology - 3.00 credits

Examines principles underlying human interaction in simple technological societies, including learning and development of social roles; development and meaning of culture and social organizations; and special institutions in the society, such as the family, class structure, and power structure.

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MATH 101 Introduction to Analysis I - 4.00 credits

Covers linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of linear equations; elementary linear programming; matrix algebra; inverse; and mathematics of finance.

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MATH 102 Introduction to Analysis II - 4.00 credits

Covers limits, continuity, derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals, and applications.

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MATH 121 Calculus I - 4.00 credits

Functions, limits and continuity, derivatives, trancendental functions, and applications.

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MATH 122 Calculus II - 4.00 credits

Definite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, integration techniques, applications of integration, numerical integration and differential equations.

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BIO 102 Biology I: Cells and Tissues - 4.00 credits

Covers function of cells and tissues at the molecular, cellular, and organ level, with emphasis on human physiology.

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BIO 104 Biology II: Growth and Heredity - 4.00 credits

Covers growth and development of selected lower and higher organisms, with emphasis on the replication, transmission, and regulation of genetic material.

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CHEM 111 General Chemistry I - 4.00 credits

Not open to engineering or science majors. Introduces the principles of general chemistry. Covers SI units, unit factor calculations, states of matter, elements and compounds, energy, atoms, electronic configurations, ionic and covalent bonds, Lewis dot structures, shapes of molecules, chemical equations, stoichiometry, molarity, gas laws, nuclear chemistry, equilibrium between different states of matter, and some colligative properties of solutions.

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CHEM 112 General Chemistry II - 4.00 credits

Introduces organic chemistry. Covers some classes of organic compounds from alkanes to amines, basic reactions of important functional groups, uses of some compounds, stereochemistry, synthetic and natural polymers (carbohydrates, protein, DNA), and briefly acids and bases.

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CJ 400 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice - 3.00 credits

The capstone course will be open only to Criminal Justice Seniors. It will serve as an opportunity for them to demonstrate their cumulative learning to the major by looking on the most challenging issues in the field. Students, divided into groups, will research the topics, draft a report and present and defend it before an audience of Criminal Justice students. The knowledge and skills obtained through four years as a Criminal Justice major will be reflected in their work. This course will be a writing intensive course as multiple drafts of their thesis will be reviewed and critiqued before the final report is written and accepted. (Topic will reflect contemporary issues and one subject to choose.)

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PHIL 330 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice - 3.00 credits

Studies ethical issues in the policies and practices of criminal justice, and theories that bear upon issues such as the relationship of law to justice, the definition of crime, the use of deception and coercion in law enforcement, and the purposes and varieties of criminal punishment. Offered fall and spring quarters.

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COM 230 Techniques of Speaking - 3.00 credits

A workshop course in improving public speaking skills. Provides experience in speeches of explanation, persuasion, and argument.

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COM 375 Grant Writing - 3.00 credits

Students are introduced to video production techniques for business, education, and government. Emphasis is on scripting, production techniques, and the latest video technologies available to business and education. Prerequisite: COM 270. Offered alternate year. 3 credits

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PSCI 329 Theories of Justice - 3.00 credits

Examines the nature and realization of justice in modern societies, with special attention to contemporary questions of civil rights.

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SOC 260 Classical Social Theory - 3.00 credits

Critically examines the ideas of the classical sociological theorists (e.g., Marx, Durkheim, and Weber). This is a writing intensive course.

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SOC 460 Contemporary Social Theory - 3.00 credits

Covers a broad range of theories that guide contemporary sociological thought This is a writing intensive course.

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COM 220 Qualitative Research Methods - 3.00 credits

This course, conducted as a workshop, assists students in bringing their writing from conception through publication. Students may participate in the production of a department magazine. (Formerly COM 320.) May be repeated for credit. 3 credits

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SOC 250 Research Methods I - 3.00 credits

Covers research design, including ethics of research, sampling, survey research, interviewing, field experiments, and content analysis. Involves multidisciplinary examples and application in seminar format with student production of original projects.

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SOC 364 Computer-Assisted Data Analysis - 3.00 credits

This course uses the computer as a tool in organizing and manipulating a numerical database, as well as in performing statistical analyses. Simulation and modeling may also be covered.

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CJ 265 Criminal Investigation - 3.00 credits

The initial crime scene investigation can make or break subsequent crime solving and conviction of offenders. What does one look for? Who has responsibility for the collection of evidence and the oresulting chain of custody? Who has authority in cases that involve several states and federal law enforcement?

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CJ 378 Science of Forensic Science - 3.00 credits

Students will study actual casework to learn how to apply scientific method to evidence analysis and translation of results to criminal court hearings and trials. In this ONLINE course students will play the virtual role of analyst, gathering crime scene evidence and presenting it at trial.

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CJ 379 Forensic DNA Analysis - 3.00 credits

An introduction to DNA analysis methods in current forensic testing . Genetics, inheritance, DNA biochemistry are applied to a fluorescent detection technology to produce results using one or more manufactured DNA testing kits. Students will be exposed to actual casework data and as virtual analyst present results to juries and judges.

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PSY 370 Forensic Psychology - 3.00 credits

This course describes the psycological processes involved in the legal system. The material delves into the growing field of phycological study and application in the legal field.

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CJ 273 Surveillance, Technology and the Law - 3.00 credits

This course will examine current surveillance technologies used by criminal justice agencies and private sector organizations and the laws that regulate government surveillance and protect privacy.

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CJ 274 Sex, Violence & Crime on the Internet - 3.00 credits

This course explores how offenders are adopting computers to commit traditional crimes in a hi-tech manner. Specific attention will be paid to how the Internet has affected the structure of hate groups and the child pornography and sexual predator subcultures. Cyber-stalking and online harassment will also be examined.

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CJ 377 Intellectual Property Theft in the Digital Age - 3.00 credits

This seminar focuses on the changing nature of intellectual property theft in the Digital Age. Attention will be paid to legislative solutions for protecting intellectual property and the challenges faced when investigating the theft of intellectual property. Additionally, theoretical explanations to account for intellectual property theft will be explored.

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BLAW 348 White Collar Crime - 4.00 credits

Examines the current federal and local criminal codes as they apply specifically to managers and businesses and the enforcement process.

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CJ 275 Issues in Domestic Violence - 3.00 credits

Domestic Violence is a major public health problem. This course will describe DV in the context of multiple response systems including health care, police, advocacy, and criminal justice. We will explore how DV affects men, women and children and examine societal conditions that allow DV to occur and continue.

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CJ 279 Bio Terrorism - 3.00 credits

An examination of chemical and biological terrorism issues and the science, politics and regulation related to terrorism. Case studies of terrorism from legal, scientific, sociological, crime scene investigation perspectives and how to analyze, evaluate and effectively prevent future terrorism.

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CJ 372 Death Penalty - An American Dilemma - 3.00 credits

Capital Punishment is a complex and controversial issue. Opinions about the death penalty are rarely grounded in hard evidence. This course will examine the history of the use of capital punishment in America: the case law and the issues which rise from the use of the Ultimate Sanction.

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CJ 373 Environmental Crimes - 3.00 credits

An examination of the criminal consequences of the violation of laws, regulations and policies governing clean water, air and toxic substances. Analysis of case studies from a variety of perspectives including crime scene investigations and potential terrorism.

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PSCI 220 Constitutional Law I - 3.00 credits

Introduction to Constitutional law and the federal courts. Examines the emergence of judicial review, the judiciary¿s role in the system of check and balances, and the powers and limitations on each branch of government.

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PSCI 365 Politics, Law, & Justice - 3.00 credits

Examines justice as politically determined, including the personnel, policies, and practices of units of the legal system, especially civil, criminal, and juvenile courts in urban areas.

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CJ 380 Special Topics - 3.00 credits

This course will explore current issues and interests in Criminal Justice. The topic will vary each term

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PSCI 363 Constitutional Law II - 3.00 credits

Examines protections for civil liberties afforded by the First Amendment of the Constitution, specifically those related to speech, the press, religion, and assembly.

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SOC 115 Social Problems - 3.00 credits

Examines conceptions and misconceptions regarding the causes and cures for social problems such as unemployment, urban decline, crime, health care, and discrimination.

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SOC 120 Sociology of the Family - 3.00 credits

Examines structure and functions of the family and the roles, relationships, problems, and opportunities of family living from a variety of perspectives. Uses lectures, field experiences, and discussion.

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SOC 220 Wealth and Power - 3.00 credits

In an effort to understand social relations in the United States, it is important to recognize the multitude of issues that make this nation diverse. This course will explore how race, gender and social class are defined and experienced in contemporary American society. This course will build from collective definitions of race, gender and social class to view the connections between the personal and the political, the problems of the individual, and the character of society's institutions and social structure. Offered fall and spring. 3 credits

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SOC 240 Urban Sociology - 3.00 credits

The main trends of theoretical and practical analysis of the family: its history, life cycle, and various aspects and elements, including the use of real-life family interviews. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Offered Fall semester in odd numbered years (d); offered Fall semester in even numbered years (e).

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SOC 320 Sociology of Deviant Behavior - 3.00 credits

Examines theories of deviance, focusing on their attribution of causation and the implications for correction and/or control at both the individual and societal levels. Includes topics such as alcoholism, mental illness, criminality, and other deviant behaviors.

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SOC 380 Special Topics in Sociology - 3.00 credits

This course will explore current issues and debates in Sociology. It will be conducted as a seminar. The topic will vary each term.

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ANTH 312 Approaches to Intercultural Behavior - 3.00 credits

Examines theory and case studies related to working and living outside the United States. Includes topics such as culture shock, cultural relativity, and ethnocentrism. Selects specific geographic culture areas for case studies.

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COM 345 Intercultural Communication - 3.00 credits

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of intercultural communication. Drawing from traditions in anthropology and communication, intercultural communication is the study of the effect of differing cultural norms and beliefs upon communication between speakers. Through a wide range of readings, journal writing assignments, and participative and experiential activities, students will develop both their understanding of and skills in inter-cultural communication. A final project and presentation draws together participatiive experiences and the readings and class discussions.

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SOC 210 Race and Ethnic Relations - 3.00 credits

Examines practical ongoing or proposed reforms for local, national, and global problems. Assesses realistic techniques for countering prejudice, tension, discrimination, and backlash.

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