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CCJS 486A Internship in Criminal JusticeThrough Co-op (3)Prerequisites: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105; 9 credits in criminal justice;and formal admission to the Co-op program (program requirementsare listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combine academic theorywith new, career-related experience in criminal justice. At least12 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a total of180 hours during the Co-op session; four new tasks must be delineatedin the Learning Proposal; and the course requirements mustbe completed. May be repeated upon approval of a new LearningProposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectives related to criminaljustice and that continues to advance application of academictheory in the workplace. Students may earn up to 15 semester hoursin all internship coursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor’sdegree and up to 9 semester hours toward a second bachelor’s degree.Co-op credits may not be used for general education requirementsand, unless otherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-op creditsmay be used in the academic major and minor (combined).CCJS 486B Internship in Criminal JusticeThrough Co-op (6)Prerequisites: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105; 9 credits in criminal justice;and formal admission to the Co-op program (program requirementsare listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combine academic theorywith new, career-related experience in criminal justice. At least20 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a total of300 hours during the Co-op session; five to eight new tasks mustbe delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the course requirementsmust be completed. May be repeated upon approval of anew Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectivesrelated to criminal justice and that continues to advance applicationof academic theory in the workplace. Students may earn upto 15 semester hours in all internship coursework through Co-optoward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 semester hours towarda second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be used for generaleducation requirements and, unless otherwise specified, nomore than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic majorand minor (combined).CCJS 491 Institutional Security (3)(Formerly CCJS 498E.) A survey of the security needs, methods,and technology of military, medical, academic, and other professionalinstitutions. The integration of security concerns with otheraspects of management are examined. Students may receive creditfor only one of the following courses: CCJS 491 or CCJS 498E.CCJS 495 Criminal Trial Issues (3)(Formerly CCJS 498A.) Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105.An intensive study of the latest constitutional developments inthe ever-changing areas of search and seizure, confessions, trialprocedure, punishment, and appeals. Focus is on past and currenttrends of the U.S. Supreme Court in applying the Fourth, Fifth,Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to federal as well asstate law-enforcement practices. The case-study method is utilized.Actual Supreme Court case decisions and cases pendingreview and decision provide an opportunity to understand thedoctrinal development of controlling principles and to predictfuture developments. Students may receive credit for only oneof the following courses: CCJS 495 or CCJS 498A.CCJS 496 Computer Crime and Security (3)(Formerly CCJS 498C.) An examination of crimes involving theuse of computers. Topics include federal and state laws and investigativeand preventive methods used to secure computers. Casestudies emphasize security. Students may receive credit for onlyone of the following courses: CCJS 496 or CCJS 498C.CCJS 497 Correctional Administration (3)(Formerly CCJS 498D.) Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105.An introduction to concepts of organization and management asthey relate to the field of corrections. Topics include the history ofcorrections, principles of structure, policy and procedures, communicationand authority, division of work, inmate discipline anddue process, organizational culture, security, technology changes,and relationships with other components of the criminal justicesystem. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: CCJS 497 or CCJS 498D.CCJS 498 Selected Topics inCriminology/Criminal Justice (3)(Offered in response to student requests and faculty interest.) Prerequisites:CCJS 100 (or CCJS 105) and 230. Study of criminologicaltopics of special interest to advanced undergraduates. Maybe repeated to a maximum of 6 credits in CCJS, CJUS, or CRIMwhen topics differ.CCJS 498B Forensics and Psychology (1)A survey of psychological research and theory dealing with behaviorin the criminal trial process. Topics include jury selection, criminalprofiling, eyewitness testimony, prediction of violent behavior, andmental competency of the accused. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following courses: CCJS 498B or PSYC 309E.157