CJUS 116. Intro To Criminal Justice. (3 Credits)

Provides an overview of the criminal justice system. This overview includes the history of the system and the major processes that are carried out by the different agencies of the criminal justice system. It describes the process of arrest, adjudication, corrections and release.

CJUS 120. Introd Leadership Dev Multi Cu. (3 Credits)

This course is an exploration of traditional and contemporary theories of leadership in organizations. Topics include models of leadership styles and techniques, organizational change, motivating personnel, decision-making and problem solving, ethics, interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution in work place, and power. Given the enormous cultural diversity within organizations, it is essential that leaders take more deliberate approach to sourcing and developing talent across socioeconomic class, religion, academic field, and other backgrounds. In addition, this course will prepare the students on how to become better critical thinkers and utilize emotional intelliegence in orchestrating leadership pattern.

CJUS 210. Intro Stats Criminal Justice. (3 Credits)

Introduces basic statistics needed to understand contemporary criminal justice research and to conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Also students will learn measures of associations. A prerequisite for CJUS 317 Research Methods for Criminal Justice. Prerequisites: CJUS 116; GEMA 112, 113 Corequisite: CJUS 211 201608.

CJUS 211. SPSS For Criminal Justice/Lab. (1 Credit)

Introduces basic principles of SPSS used in social science research. Must be taken in conjunction with CJUS 210 Introductory Statistics for Criminal Justice. Co-requisite: CJUS 210.

CJUS 212. American Law Enforcement. (3 Credits)

Introduces the local, national, and federal major law enforcement agencies of the country. It includes history, overview of the functioning, and an assessment of law enforcement agencies. It covers the process of recruitment, training, promotion, and other pertinent issues related to community control and police brutality.

CJUS 215. Introd Forensic Investigation. (3 Credits)

Introduces forensic investigation to the students. It includes a review of the application of different forensic techniques to the resolution of criminal issues. It reviews the different aspects of forensic science, including fingerprinting, casting, document examination, and photography. The laboratory complements the lecture portion of the course.

CJUS 217. Juvenile Justice. (3 Credits)

Surveys the development, structure and functioning of the juvenile justice system. Emphasis is on the procedures employed in the apprehension, detention and handling of juveniles by the police, the courts, and other agencies in the juvenile justice system. Review of recent developments in juvenile rehabilitation is included.

CJUS 221. Authentic Leadership. (3 Credits)

This course will prepare students to become leaders of organizations as they embark on parts of personal leadership development. Authentic Leadership requires personal curiosity and reflection from students, enabling them to think critically and develop personal opennes through sharing in class discussions, leadership development groups and one-on-one sessions with class instructor. Leaderhoip development concepts created and used in the course will be continuously applicable for students and useful for the rest of their lives as they strive to be authentic leaders.

CJUS 228. Juvenile Justice Process. (3 Credits)

CJUS 228 Juvenile Justice Process - 3 semester hours This course presents an examination of procedural and substantive viewpoints as it relates to the juvenile justice. It incorporates a comprehensive study of decision-making centered on the police, the juvenile courts, probation and juvenile aftercare are also examined.

CJUS 230. Criminal Investigation. (3 Credits)

Offers an introductory overview of major investigative procedures generally followed by the local, national, and federal agencies of the country. Students will know more about police detective work and FBI investigations.

CJUS 233. Principles of Ethics for CJUS. (3 Credits)

Covers major philosophical schools of ethics and reviews major components of the criminal justice system and their related ethical concerns. Furthermore, seeks to outline the relevance of studying ethics while examining its sources within the criminal justice system.

CJUS 235. Community Based Corrections. (3 Credits)

CJUS 235 Community Based Corrections - 3 semester hours An in-depth analysis of community based correctional programs and practices, related to the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders is examined. A thorough working knowledge of community resources available to juvenile offenders is provided.

CJUS 250. Court System And Practices. (3 Credits)

Reviews the federal and state court systems including the history of the court systems. The procedures for the appointment of justices and judges, and the actual operations and practices of the courts will be examined. Other pertinent court related issues such as plea bargaining sentence disparities and the future of the courts will be examined.

CJUS 255. Introduction to Corrections. (3 Credits)

The course examines the origin and historical underpinnings of the modern correctional system. Students will explore the philosophies of retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, and rehabilitation. The course will also focus on issues facing correctional facilities today including issues of race, gender, gangs, aging inmates, and AIDS. Prerequisites: CJUS 116.

CJUS 260. Drugs Crime & Crim Justc Sys. (3 Credits)

Examines effects of illicit drug abuse in the country and examines its relationship to violence, crime, and the criminal justice system. It provides an overview of drug abuse in an historical and social context primarily in the United States. 201608.

CJUS 295. Special Topics in CJUS I. (3 Credits)

Variable content. Selected special topics in criminal justice, which may include controversial issues, gangs, ethics, or female offenders. The topics will reflect current trends in the field of criminal justice and the expertise of the faculty. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics with the consent of the department.

CJUS 301. Leadership Emot'l Intell Membe. (3 Credits)

This course will enable students to understand and develop the skills needed to foster emotionally intelligent leadership. Students will broadan their horizons in leadership by leadership by learning their strengths and limitations. Students will explore strategies to build emotional intelligence into strength to improve leadership performance in organizations.

CJUS 305. Org'l Politics & Influence. (3 Credits)

This course will examine the tools and techniques for identifying and effectively interacting with organizational and political changes. Topics will include negotiations in politically-charged environments, organizational politics, and influencing processes. Pre-requisite: SOCI/CJUS 120.

CJUS 310. Criminal Justice Data Mgmt. (3 Credits)

Emphasizes real world data sets and management including data analysis techniques. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.

CJUS 315. Terrorism. (3 Credits)

Offers the background students need to understand major issues in terrorism and offers in-depth coverage of domestic and international terrorism. It also reviews the controversial aspects of counter-terrorist policies and actions.

CJUS 317. Research Meths Crim Justic. (3 Credits)

Emphasis is on social research techniques and procedures, the relationship between theory and research, and the use of quantitative data analysis techniques. The structure and use of qualitative research techniques are also examined. Prerequisites: SOCI 101; CJUS 116: CJUS 210.

CJUS 320. Private Security Syst Prac. (3 Credits)

Introduces the ever-growing field of private and industrial security systems emerging in the country. It includes recruitment, training, operational and administrative’ practices used by different security systems. It will examine physical security arrangements, and the pros and cons of in-house and contract security systems.

CJUS 330. Crime Scene Investigation. (3 Credits)

CJUS 330 Crime Scene Investigation - 3 semester hours Introduces students to the importance of physical evidence in solving crimes, elements of fingerprinting, techniques of gunshot residue tests, evidence collection, and processing methods, and the use of forensic light source technology. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of documentation with notes, sketches, and photography, effective communication of results, and interpersonal skills.

CJUS 335. Contemp Problems In Policing. (3 Credits)

Examines the social and political dynamics under which police personnel perform their duties. Discretionary decision-making and the legal, social and institutional contexts in which they work are also considered. Application of interpersonal theories and concepts to police problems and practices will be included.

CJUS 336. Juvenile Corrections. (3 Credits)

CJUS 336 Juvenile Corrections - 3 semester hours Examines key issues and trends in juvenile corrections. Students will become familiar with the main goals of juvenile corrections, namely including treatment, corrections, and rehabilitation. Confinement. Restructuring of the juvenile justice system as well as challenges facing corrections within the juvenile corrections will further be outline.

CJUS 339. Black Women & Resistance CJUS. (3 Credits)

This course will examine the ways in which Black women in particular have been victims and offenders in the criminal justice system. An overview of historical and contemporary constructions of resistance by Black girls and women in response to interpersonal and structural forms of violence will be investigated. Prerequisites: CJUS 116, 360.

CJUS 340. Minorities & Criminal Just Sys. (3 Credits)

Provides an in-depth look at the theory and practice of criminal justice on crime, race, ethnicity, and justice. It offers insight into minority criminality and criminal victimization while addressing the less than objective criminal justice system processing of minority defendants and felony crime arrestees. It will elucidate what is fact and myth in the system controversies that surround minority criminality, criminal victimization, criminal profiling, and the criminal justice system.

CJUS 345. Criminal Law And Evidence. (3 Credits)

Provides an introduction to the nature and dynamics of the criminal law of the country and also provides an understanding of the importance of evidence in a criminal case. Virginia substantive law will be discussed, including classification and analysis of selected offenses. Prerequisites: CJUS 116 and CJUS 250.

CJUS 350. Gangs & Adolescent Subcultures. (3 Credits)

CJUS 350 Gangs and Adolescent Subcultures - 3 semester hours Evaluating essential issues relevant to the investigation of why and how some juveniles join gangs. Possible strategies for gang prevention and intervention are investigated.

CJUS 360. Crimnlogy & Theor Of Crime. (3 Credits)

Examines theories of crime, criminal behavior and the social, cultural and psychological factors in crime causation, control and treatment; includes an analysis of criminal behavior. Prerequisites: CJUS 116; CJUS 212, and CJUS 217.

CJUS 361. Victimology. (3 Credits)

Explores the scope of victim issues in American society. Reviews the programs and services provided for victims of crime. The expanding roles of the courts, police, battered women shelters, victim/witness assistance programs, crisis intervention units and legislation are highlighted.

CJUS 364. Sociology Of Corrections. (3 Credits)

Evaluates the effectiveness of correctional institutions, their development, functioning and change. Theories that influenced the development of corrections programs and agencies are included with emphasis on current direction in law, policy, research and practice.

CJUS 365. Police Organization & Mgmt. (3 Credits)

Examines major concepts of organization and management as these relate to law enforcement. Formulation of policies and procedures in the optimum utilization of personnel and financial resources is considered. It shows how to apply police research and contemporary management principles to today's complex police organization. Prerequisite: CJUS 116 Introduction to Criminal Justice 201608.

CJUS 366. Women and the Prison System. (3 Credits)

This course will serve as an in-depth overview of race, gender, and class, with an analysis of women in the prison system. The main foci is an advanced understanding of structural inequalities and disproportionate minority confienement. Historical and contemporary forms of punishment will be explored.

CJUS 370. Forensic Science & The Law. (3 Credits)

CJUS 370 Forensic Science and the Law - 3 semester hours Students will understand the relationship between forensic science and the courts. Examination of this relationship focuses on the influence of scientific proofs based on group data and courtroom testimonies in the application of forensic evidence in courts and the exonerations of persons wrongfully convicted of crimes. Other areas include the philosophy of science, the scientific method, the rules of evidence, and the conduct of trials. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 215.

CJUS 380. Criminal Procedures. (3 Credits)

Examines the court procedures generally followed in the country. It includes a survey of the exclusionary rule and probable cause; arrests, search and seizures; identification and interrogation; constitutional rights and rules during trial; and legal liabilities of law enforcement officers.

CJUS 385. Ethics in Criminal Justice. (3 Credits)

CJUS 385 Ethics in Criminal Justice - 3 semester hours An analysis of contemporary ethical issues in crime and justice is presented. Ethical dilemmas in policing, racism, corrections, professionalism, the use of force, and decision-making are analyzed.

CJUS 401. Effec Leadership Conflic Resol. (3 Credits)

This course will analyze the sources of interpersonal conflict between leaders in organizations. Topics include models of organizatiional conflict, strategies for identifying and resolving conflict, theories of organizational change, implementation of change, and patterns of communication between individuals and groups in the workplace.

CJUS 402. Leadership Dev Practicum. (3 Credits)

This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate academic coursework with practical leadership experience. Students will be expected to engage in some type of leadership activity, which may be in a formal office in a student organization or more formal/informal types of community leadership.

CJUS 410. Criminal Justice Data Mgmt. (3 Credits)

Emphasizes real world data sets and management including data analysis techniques. Prerequisite: CJ Senior standing.

CJUS 415. Forensic Investigation. (1-4 Credits)

Introduces forensic investigation to the students. It includes a review of the application of different forensic techniques to the resolution of criminal issues. It reviews the different aspects of forensic science, including fingerprinting, casting, document examination, and photography. The laboratory complements the lecture portion of the course. Prerequisite: CJ Senior standing Co-requisite: CJUS 415 Lab.

CJUS 416. Advanced Forensic Investigatio. (3 Credits)

CJUS 416 Advanced Forensic Investigation - 3 semester hours Builds upon knowledge acquired from the introduction to forensic investigations class. It is designed to prepare students for advanced studies or careers in forensic investigation. students will pursue proficiency in documenting, processing, and the preservation of evidence. They will learn techniques of managing and coordinating crime scenes. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 215.

CJUS 417. Ethical Issues Juvenile Justic. (3 Credits)

CJUS 417 Ethical Issues in Juvenile Justice - 3 semester hours Focuses on how minors should be treated within the justice system. Challenges facing various participants within the juvenile justice system will be highlighted. They will include courtroom workgroup participants, experts of juvenile rehabilitation including psychologists and correction officers.

CJUS 420. Sr Seminar Criminal Justice. (3 Credits)

Provides an opportunity to integrate and synthesize the knowledge and skills gained through successful completion of the criminal justice program of study. Readings, discussions, and written papers incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research methods on selected problems and issues in criminal justice required. Students will be required to write a final paper and make a formal presentation. The paper will be reviewed and accepted by the departmental Senior Seminar Paper Review Committee. Prerequisite: CJ Senior standing.

CJUS 425. Compara Crimnal Justice Sys. (3 Credits)

Provides a worldview of cultural and legal traditions that are related to crime. This course will also discuss philosophies, practices and institutions of selected countries.

CJUS 430. Criminal Justice Pre-Internshp. (2 Credits)

Provides students with career preparation and prepares students for field internships. Different agency representatives will visit the class and will give lectures about their respective agency activities, their expectations, and future career possibilities. During this semester students must finalize their CJUS 432 Internship placement. Students will make applications and will complete background checks, if any, so that the following semester they can start their internship without any delay. Students will learn more about criminal justice careers and learn how to present themselves professionally to prospective employers. Prerequisite: CJ Junior standing.

CJUS 431. Violence & Violent Offender. (3 Credits)

Examines issues relating to violence in today's society as they impact the violent offender. Reviews myths about violence, victim-offender characteristics and relationships, and theories of violence. It also examines contemporary schools of thought on violence. 201608.

CJUS 432. Criminal Justice Internship. (4 Credits)

Course requirements are two fold-class and agency participation. Supervised placement with one or more federal, state or local criminal justice organizations or facilities involved in the arrest, adjudication, correction or release of either juvenile or adult offenders. Enables students to gain meaningful field experience related to their future careers. Students will complete 200 hours of internship at the agency. Prerequisite: CJ Senior standing.

CJUS 433. High-Tech Crime. (3 Credits)

Reviews the criminal issues related to the violation of Internet and web technology crimes where innocent users become victims.

CJUS 434. Organized Crime. (3 Credits)

Reviews the past and present of organized crime. It includes topics such as the business of organized crime, hierarchy in organized crime, organized crime in labor and global connections. Also reviews political and law enforcement responses towards organized crime.

CJUS 436. White-Collar Crime. (3 Credits)

Examines white-collar crimes, such as commercial fraud and embezzlement, as well as computer fraud and corporate piracy. Reviews applicable laws with special emphasis on practical aspects of investigation and prosecution of white collar crime.

CJUS 440. Minorities & Crim Justice Sy. (3 Credits)

Provides an in-depth look at the theory and practice of criminal justice on crime, race, ethnicity, and justice. It offers insight into minority criminality and criminal victimization while addressing the less than objective criminal justice system processing of minority defendants and felony crime arrestees. It will elucidate what is fact and myth in the system controversies that surround minority criminality, criminal victimization, criminal profiling, and the criminal justice system.

CJUS 449. Independent Studies. (3-6 Credits)

Requires completion of independent studies and research under faculty direction and supervision. Registration upon approval of the departmental chair.

CJUS 495. Special Topics in CJUS II. (3 Credits)

Variable content. Selected special topics in criminal justice, which may include controversial issues, gangs, ethics, or female offenders. The topics will reflect current trends in the field of criminal justice and the expertise of the faculty. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics with the consent of the department.