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Undergraduate Programs
CRJU 330. Criminal Justice Statistics
and Methods
3 credits
This course is structured to introduce undergraduate
and graduate criminal justice majors to the
methodology and statistics used to explore and
explain phenomenon relating to the study of
crime and criminal justice. The scientific method,
hypothesis testing, descriptive and inferential statistics
sampling, experimental and quasi-experimental,
and survey designs are explored.
Prerequisites: CRJU 101, 102, 231, 400.
CRJU 340. Public and Private Security 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to understand the
relationship between public and private security
through the examination of historical developments,
organizational structures, trends, goals,
and ramifications of social and economic forces
as they relate to the security industry.
Prerequisites: CRJU 101, 102.
CRJU 342. Criminal Evidence and
Investigation
3 credits
This course examines the process of investigating
crimes beginning with the first officer on the
scene and ending with prosecution. Emphasis is
placed on search and seizure, suspects’ rights to
counsel, interviewing practices, and expert witnesses.
Prerequisites: CRJU 101, 102.
CRJU 400. Criminological Theory 3 credits
This course examines theories of crime causation,.
Topics covered include: prominent theories
in the study of crime, the use of official and unofficial
statistics in assessing crime in US society,
the inter-play of theory and social policy/program
implementation. Prerequisites: CRJU 101; junior
or senior status.
CRJU 401. Individual Research 3 credits
Applied research in a related area of interest to
the student. Requires an empirical component in
the research design. Arranged in consultation
with the instructor. Enrollment subject to instructor
approval.
CRJU 402. Directed Readings 1–3 credits
Specialized readings and reviews on an independent
basis. May be repeated for a maximum of
three credits if topics differ. Requires departmental
approval.
CRJU 403. Workshop
1–3 credits
Topics and activities are designed to offer practical
skill development opportunities useful to
criminal justice practitioners. May be repeated
for a maximum of three credits if topics differ.
Requires departmental approval.
WI-CRJU 407. Seminar in
Criminal Justice
3 credits
A capstone seminar focusing on analysis and
evaluation of current practice, with emphasis on
ethical and operational issues confronting the
criminal justice practitioner. Prerequisite: 12
criminal justice credits including CRJU 316, or
instructor consent.
CRJU 411. The Constitution and
Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course will examine the organization of the
American judicial system, the historical origins of
the Constitution and the Bill of rights. Students
will also explore the rights of the accused that
are protected by the constitution. Prerequisite:
Senior standing or instructor’s permission.
CRJU 410. Crime Policy Analysis 3 credits
This course examines the development and implementation
of crime policy from a political, institutional,
and administrative perspective.
Application of political theories and policy analysis
research techniques to better understanding
and improving crime policy. Prerequisite: CRJU
101 or instructor’s permission.
CRJU 421. Practicum
3–6 credits
Field observation and research under professional
supervision in a criminal justice or human services
related agency. Arranged by the department
with chair approval. Pass/No Pass course.
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