CJ100 Criminal Justice Survey (3 hours)
An introduction to the philosophy and history of law enforcement, including the police, the courts, the correction system, and the offender.
(See “Interterm”, Section IV, page 92, and program information, Section IV, page 94).

CJ101/301 Chicago Urban Life Center (3 hours)

CJ143 Police and Society (3 hours)
An in-depth study of the role and responsibilities of law enforcement in American society. The student will study the historical development of American policing, role concepts and conflicts, professionalization of our police, use of discretion, current enforcement practice, and career opportunities.

CJ200 Judicial Process (3 hours)
A study of the historical judicial processes from early English law to the American system of law, including the processes from arrest through appeals, jurisdiction of state and federal courts.

CJ201* Criminal Justice Administration (3 hours)
This course provides an in-depth study of the problems and needs involved in the administration of a criminal justice agency including finances, care and handling of equipment, recruitment and selection of personnel.

CJ205* White Collar Crime in Contemporary Society (3 hours)
This course will address the issues of white-collar crime; the violators; and the victims.  Students will improve in their ability to recognize the criminal act, it's impact on society, and the need to enact more effective counter measures to deal with the crime.  Prerequisites:  CJ100, Criminal Justices Survey and CJ200, Judicial Process.

CJ210* Comparative Justice Systems (3 hours)
This course allows the student to complete a comparative study of crimes, police, courts, and corrections of other countries to the current system of the United States.  These comparisons include historical and political factors as well as economic and social factors.  Issues addressed include International courts, terrorism, international organized crime, as well as juvenile justice.  Prerequisites:  CJ100, Criminal Justice Survey; CJ200, Judicial Process.

CJ220* Criminal Law (3 hours)
History, scope and nature of criminal law; parties to crime; classification of offenses; act and intent; capacity to commit crime and defenses are all covered. In addition, elements of major criminal statutes, along with rules of evidence are examined.

CJ310 Substance Abuse: Causes, Enforcement, and Prevention (3 hours)
Alcohol and drug problems that relate to our society. History of alcohol and drug use in America, causes of addiction, identification of drugs, enforcement of drug laws, and treatment for addiction.

CJ315* Terrorism, Homeland, Security and America’s Courts (3 hours)
This course will help you understand why terroristic violence has become a worldwide political tool. You will understand how and why the government has responded to the challenge of terrorism. You will recognize and understand the issues that terrorism presents to police, security personnel, and the court system. You will explore the change and potential change in civil rights in America brought on by terrorism.

CJ320* Criminal Procedure and Evidence (3 hours)
Criminal procedure in the criminal justice system, including rights of accused, initiation of prosecution, rules of arrest, search and seizure, and the exclusionary rule.

CJ330* Introduction to Corrections (3 hours)
A study of the historic developments of the field of corrections leading up to and including the field of corrections in the United States today.

CJ340* Criminal Investigation (3 hours)
An examination of the history, purpose, techniques, and evidentiary uses of criminal investigations.

CJ345 Criminology and Delinquency (3 hours)
A sociological approach to the causes, manifestations, and societal factors involved in crime and delinquency. Included are statistical factors, causational theories, and rehabilitative systems.

CJ350 Juvenile Justice (3 hours)
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of all aspects of the Juvenile Justice system, including history, movements toward diversion and deinstitutionalization, police interaction, juvenile court process, due process of the juvenile system, and community interventions. The course also explores different theories as to the causes of Juvenile delinquency; and treatment for juvenile offenders.

CJ/SC365 Forensic Science (4 hours)
The student will study Forensic theories and practices including techniques of investigation. Topics include major criminalistic techniques that include physical evidence left at the scene of a crime, i.e. fingerprints, DNA, blood spatters, shoe prints, and drug analysis. 3 hour lecture; 1 hour lab.

CJ371 Social Research Methods (4 hours)
A survey of approaches to research used in the social and behavioral sciences emphasizing the use of empirical and analytical methods in the scientific study of human behavior and social life and program evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on the development of critical thinking skills with the context of social research. Topics include the role of theory in social research, the logic of science, the research process including formulating a research question, review of the literature, constructing hypotheses, measurement, sampling, data collection and data analysis in both quantitative and qualitative approaches, and the ethical standards of scientific inquiry. Students will be required to review research reports and complete a research project. Instruction in database management and statistical software will be included. Includes weekly three hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: SO101 or SW120 or PS101 and EC/SO/PY201 or MA120, or consent of the instructor.

CJ 380 Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
This course will address moral and ethical issues that confront individuals in the criminal justice system.  You will explore ethical issues in policing, the courts, corrections and crime control policy and research.  You will also discuss potential future ethical problems.

CJ390 Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of professional practice and knowledge, skills and ethics in the criminal justice field. Law enforcement, the courts, corrections and their interactions will be considered. The seminar serves as a capstone by requiring students to consider their professional education within the context of their total college experience. Students are required to demonstrate the values and skills of professional scholarship through completion of a capstone project. Prerequisites: Senior standing and majoring in Criminal Justice.

CJ397 Criminal Justice Practicum (12 hours)
Planned group observation in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of police, courts, and corrections. Prerequisites: Senior standing and majoring in Criminal Justice.

CJ370 Correctional Program Counseling (3 hours)

Basic concepts of program counseling used by correctional officials in one-to-one contact with the inmate population. The student will study the leading figures in psychiatry and criminology as well as the most current programs used to treat criminal offenders.