Criminal Justice

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

CRJU 10203: Introduction to Criminal Justice (fall semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 10203
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
CRJU 1023

This course is an introduction to the history, philosophy, evolution, and organization of law enforcement in a democratic society. There is an orientation to agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice. This course focuses on law enforcement, the court system,and the corrections system with an emphasis on examining American criminal justice as an interdisciplinary field of study which reflects the attitudes, values and beliefs of a democratic culture.

CRJU 10303: Law Enforcement (fall semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 10303
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3

The focus of this course will be on society and the criminal justice system. This instructional program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control, and public relations. There is an emphasis on understanding society and the importance of community relations.

CRJU 11033: Special Topics in Law Enforcement

Common Course Number
CRJU 11033
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3

This course is a continuation of CRJU 10303. It introduces the student to special topics in law enforcement with an emphasis on society, the criminal justice system and community relations.

CRJU 11153: Foundations Criminal Justice (spring semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 11153
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
Foundations of Criminal Justice is a survey of the foundations of law enforcement in a democratic society. Orientation to all aspects of criminal justice, including history, philosophy and organization, are examined in the course. Law enforcement, the court system, the corrections system, and the American criminal justice system are foci of study. The course is designed to show the interdisciplinary aspects of law enforcement and how the attitudes, values and beliefs of democratic society are reflected within the institution of criminal justice.

CRJU 12303: Advanced Law Enforcement (spring semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 12303
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
This course is an introduction to corrections, policing, security, and other enforcement. This instructional program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control, public relations, and witness interviewing.

CRJU 14303: Juvenile Justice (spring semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 14303
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
This course introduces students to issues and trends of juvenile delinquency and provides a background of the social problems which perpetuate delinquency. A detailed study of theories related to the macro and micro perspectives of crime among delinquents will be examined including the biological, psychological, and social roots of delinquency. In addition, students will learn the history and evolution of the juvenile justice system.

CRJU 16303: Correction Systems and Practices (fall semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 16303
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
This course introduces students to an analysis and evaluation of contemporary correctional systems and discussion of recent research concerning the correctional institution and the various field services.

CRJU 20483: Criminal Procedures and Evidence (fall semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 20483
Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 1 Credits 3
This course introduces students to the theories and practices of crime scene processing and investigating which include a thorough understanding of the written reports and other media required to document crime scenes, maintaining the chain of custody of evidence,and adhering to courtroom admissibility requirements. Students will have exposure to the use of still photography, videography, and emerging technologies used to document crime scenes.

CRJU 24073: Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement (fall semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 24073
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
A study of investigation, arrest, search and seizure; and constitutional and statutory law and the decisions of the United States Supreme Court and the Arkansas Court of Criminal Appeals.

CRJU 26073: Investigation and Courtroom Protocols (fall semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 26073
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
The focus of this course is to introduce students to the judicial system including processes and procedures from incident to disposition,the kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Students will learn about state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues.

CRJU 26373: Criminology (fall semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 26373
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
This course is a study of crime as a form of deviant behavior; nature and extent of crime; past and present theories; and evaluation of prevention, control, and treatment programs.

CRJU 27373: CJI Internship (spring semester)

Common Course Number
CRJU 27373
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3
Departmental approval required. The internship is designed to provide application of criminal justice practices in the work force. Prior to starting the internship the CJ department must approve the work and study in private or public CJ organizations. The internship experience provides an opportunity for students to apply classroom knowledge with on the job training. All interns are under the direct supervision of a CJ instructor. Students will have 15 direct contact hours with the instructor and complete 90 contact hours in the field.