CRJU 1150 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3-0-3) An overview of the criminal justice system, its history, philosophical background, constitutional limitations, and the processes for achieving its goals. Topics covered include the scope and nature of crime, the criminal justice process, the juvenile justice system, law enforcement, adjudication, corrections, and contemporary trends on the local, national, and international levels. 

CRJU 3100: Criminology (3-0-3) A study of the nature and scope of crime and delinquency in society with an emphasis on criminological theories and research. The course will introduce students to sociological and psychological explanations for criminal behavior and will allow students to use basic research methods to test theories and measure the incidence of crime in the United States and other countries.

CRJU 3200: Law Enforcement (3-0-3) A study of the philosophy and history of law enforcement at the federal, state, county, and city levels. Also included is an introduction to contemporary police organizations and methods of operation. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150

CRJU 3210 – Criminal Investigations (3-0-3) A study of the organization and functions of investigative agencies and basic considerations in the investigation of crime.  Topics covered include: the collection and preservation of physical evidence, elements of legal proof in the submission of evidence, sources of information, interview and interrogation techniques, uses of forensic sciences, and case and trial preparation. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150

CRJU 3230 - Law Enforcement Administration (3-0-3) This course examines the theories of motivation, leadership, and organization in the police context. Police administrative and management functions are studied emphasizing personnel
management and organizational change. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150

CRJU 3240 - Law Enforcement and the Community (3-0-3) This course examines the relationship between law
enforcement agents and the community they serve.
Topics include regular and meaningful police involvement
in the community, quality of life conditions,
problem solving and coordination with community service
organizations, and policing in a culturally diverse society. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150.

CRJU 3300 – Corrections (3-0-3) A study of the history, structure, and functions of corrections, and the legal and philosophical basis for the punishment of criminal offenders. Study will include the role of corrections as one of the three major components of the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150

CRJU 3410 – Survey of Criminal Law and Procedures (3-0-3) An overview criminal law and of the fundamental elements of criminal procedures including methods and rules of police investigation and arrest, adjudication, sentencing, and appellate review by higher courts. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150

CRJU 3420 - Constitutional Law (3) A study of the application, interpretation, and enforcement of relevant constitutional law and related Supreme Court decisions to careers in public service. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150

CRJU 3220 - Domestic Security (3-0-3) This course addresses issues related to domestic terrorism and violent extremist criminal activity, including detection and investigation, early interdiction and prevention, and readiness. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150

CRJU 3510 -Basic Data Recovery and Analysis (3-0-3) This course covers the collection and analysis of evidence from computer hardware. Topics covered in this course include evidence identification and extraction, hardware and software needed to do a seizure, how to recover erased files, how to overcome encryption, and technology related legal issues. Prerequisites: CRJU 1150, ITFN 1101, ITFN 1501, CSCI 1301 or ITFN 1301 or ITFN 1302 or ITFN 1303

CRJU 3600 - Juvenile Justice (3-0-3) This course provides students with an in-depth view of the juvenile justice system in the United States focusing on crime patterns, police-juvenile relations, juvenile courts, and corrections practices

CRJU 4510 – Cybercrime Law and Investigation (3-0-3) This course explores advanced technical and legal issues for those who are proficient with the fundamentals of computer-based evidence. Topics include: large hard drives, new operating systems, advanced imaging, alternate media, transient data, Internet issues, and testimony. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150

CRJU 4520 – Economic Crime Law and Investigation (3-0-3) This course is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary to detect, investigate, and prevent white-collar crime. Included is an analysis of the legal issues related to fraud and other economic crimes, and the organization of evidence in preparation of presenting a case for prosecution. Prerequisites: CRJU 1150, TECH 3112, TECH 3115

CRJU 4800 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (3-0-3) An exploration of contemporary topics and issues in the field of criminal justice. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: CRJU 1150

CRJU 4901  - Criminal Justice Internship I (0-V-3) A structured off-sight experience in a supervised setting combined with scholarly research on a topic related to the internship experience. Junior of Senior Level standing and approval of the instructor.

CRJU 4902  - Criminal Justice Internship II (0-V-3) A structured off-sight experience in a supervised setting combined with scholarly research on a topic related to the internship experience. Junior of Senior Level standing and approval of the instructor.

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