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Government and Criminal Justice
Government |
Pre-Law |
Public Administration/Public Policy |
International Studies |
Criminal Justice Administration |
Social Sciences (Concentration in Government) |
Government Course Listing |
Criminal Justice Administration Course Listing
Associate Professors:, Dr. Thornton
(Director of Government Studies),
Dr.
Schroeder, Dr. King, Dr. Gay (Director of Criminal Justice)
Instructor: Ms. Cowling
Adjunct Professors:
Mr. Combs, Mr. Cain, Mrs. Wood, Mr. Slattery, Dean Whichard, Mr. Woodlief
Requirements for a Major in
Government (CIP 45.1001)
Candidates for a major in
government must complete with a "C" average or better, at least 37 hours
in government courses. Included in the 37 hours must be Government 260,
at least three hours in public policy and administration (Government
334, 336, 337, 338, or 340), three hours in international studies
(Government 343, Government 345, Government/History 403, or Government
/History 448), three hours in political theory (Government/History 443,
445, 446, or 447), three hours of constitutional development
(Government/History 449 or 450), and the four hour senior seminar
(Government 451, 461,
471, 481).
Requirements for a Minor in
Government
Students pursuing a minor in
government must complete, with a "C" average or better, 24 semester
hours of government courses, including Government 229, Government 230,
and one course from at least three of the following four areas: public
policy and administration; international studies; political thought; or
constitutional development.
Pre-law with a
Major in Government (45.1001/22.0001) or History (CIP 54.0101/22.0001)
Law schools want students who
think rationally and logically, express themselves clearly and
coherently in both oral and written form, possess a broad education in
the liberal arts, and have specialized in an appropriate academic major.
Campbell University's Department of Government, History and Justice has
a curriculum to aid students wishing to demonstrate such qualifications.
The program meets all college
requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree and gives the students a
major in government (political science) or history. The program, which
is broad enough to provide students the specific courses needed to
prepare them for the study of law, includes 6 hours of United States
history, 6 hours of British history, 3 hours of political thought, 3
hours of logic, 6 hours of economics, 3 hours of public speaking, 3
hours of psychology, 6 hours of constitutional development, 6 hours of
business and/or accounting classes, and 3 hours of advanced writing. The
curriculum also includes Government 300, Introduction to Law, which is
taught by faculty from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. To meet
the foreign language requirement, pre-law students, though not required,
are encouraged to take Latin.
Public Administration/Public Policy with a Major in Government (CIP
45.1001/44.0401)
The concentration in Public
Administration/Public Policy is designed for those Government majors
interested in pursuing graduate degrees in public administration and/or
public policy, with the ultimate goal of working in either the public
or non-profit sectors. The Government major takes the majority of the
required 37 semester hours of government courses in public
administration and policy related courses. These include Internship
(Government 454) and Senior Seminar (Government 481). In addition, the
Public Administration/Public Policy student is required to take the
following government courses: Public Budgeting (Government 334),
Municipal Government (Government 337), Introduction to Public
Administration (Government 338), Introduction to Public Policy
(Government 340), and Ethics in Government (Government 339). Additional
required non-government courses include Principles of Management
(Business Administration 331), Human Resources (Business Administration
332), Introduction to Mass Communication (Communication 200) or
Introduction to Public Relations (Communication 211), Principles of
Sociology (Sociology 225) or Social Problems (Sociology 226), and
Theater 115. Other strongly suggested government courses include The
Presidency (Government 323), Congress (Government 324), Organization
Theory and Behavior (Government/History 442), Constitutional Law I
(Government 449), and Constitutional Law II (Government 450).
In
ternational
Studies with a Major in Government (CIP 45.1001/45.0901) or History (CIP
54.0101/45.0901)
The program in International
Studies adapts the government major by requiring more of the required 37
semester hours of government of history course focus on international
relations. International Studies students are required to take Geography
113 or 114, Government 343, Government 345, Government/History 403, one
of the Government/History 443, 445, 446, or 447 series,
Government/History 448, Government/History 449 or 450, Religion 251, and
Sociology 345. The students should advance through the 221/222 level of
a foreign language and include an economics class in addition to the two
required for the government major. Government majors with an
International Studies concentration will complete Government 471 or 481
as their senior seminar, while History majors will complete History 451.
Requirements for a B.A. in Criminal
Justice Administration (CIP 43.0103)
Students who wish to acquire a Bachelor of Arts degree
with a major in Criminal Justice Administration must, in addition to the
General College Curriculum, complete the following courses with a "C"
average or better: CRIM 231,
232, 272, 280, 339, 360, 361, 362, 430, 440, 454, 481, and 3 hours of
Criminal Justice electives from any of the following courses: CRIM 300,
310, 315, 420, 458, 470, or 475. Additionally, students must
complete GOVT 229, 230, and 260; HIST 221 and 222; THEA 115; ECON 202;
and 12 hours of electives. Criminal Justice majors are
strongly encouraged to use their elective hours to select a minor or
other concentration that is complementary to the field in which they
wish to work. Electives should be selected in consultation with their
adviser.
Requirements for a Minor in
Criminal Justice Administration
Students who wish to minor in
Criminal Justice Administration must complete the following courses with
a "C" average or better: CRIM 231, 232, 270, 280, and 440, as
well as GOVT 229. Additionally, students must complete 9 hours of
electives from any of the following courses: CRIM 300, 310, 315, 339, 360, 361, 362, 420, 430, 470,
or 475.
Requirements for a B.S. with a
Major in Social Sciences (Concentration in
Government) (CIP 45.0101)
Candidates must complete, with
a "C" average or better, at least 54 semester hours in the social
sciences distributed as follows: 24 hours in government; 12 hours of
history (111-112, 221-222); and six hours each in economics, geography,
and sociology. Those government courses must include Government 229,
Government 230, and one course each in three of the four following
areas: public policy and administration, international studies,
political thought, or constitutional development.
Requirements for a B.S. with a Major in Social
Sciences (Concentration in Criminal Justice Administration) (CIP
45.0103)
Candidates must
complete with a "C" average or better, at least 54 semester hours in the
social sciences. These will include including Criminal Justice 231,
232, 270, 280, and 440. Additionally, students must complete 9 hours
of electives from any of the following classes: Criminal Justice 310,
315, 360, 361, 362, 420, 430, 470, and 475. The student must complete
12 hours of history (111-112, 221-22) and six hours each in government
(229 and another Government class), economics (223-224), and sociology
(225 and a sociology elective).
Requirements for Teaching Licensure
in Social Studies (CIP 13.1318)
Students majoring in Social
Sciences (Concentration in Government) who desire licensure to teach
social studies in North Carolina secondary schools must complete, with a
"C" average or better, at least 24 semester hours in government, 12
semester hours in history, and 6 semester hours each in economics,
geography, and sociology. All prospective teachers must possess a 2.5
average overall in order to be admitted to the teacher education program
where they will complete the School of Education requirements for
licensure.
Double Major
Along with guidelines set
forth in this catalog in the Chapter entitled "Academic Programs and
Regulations", students wanting to pursue two majors must choose a
"governing" major and meet the additional requirements of: (1)
maintaining a 3.0 average and (2) taking the Seminar for the "governing"
major, and possibly an additional seminar depending on the adopted
curriculum (See your adviser).
Government Course
Listing (GOVT 000)
229 The National Government (3)
This general introduction to the study of American government focuses on
the federal level with special attention to the framing of the U.S.
Constitution, the general organization and functioning of the national
government, the nature of federalism, political parties, elections, and
current issues of public policy at the national level. (Prerequisite for
most government courses.)
230 State and Local Government (3)
This course gives special
attention to federal-state relations and to the workings of state
government in policy areas such as taxation, budgeting, and education.
The politics of state government are closely examined. Local government
is considered, but to a lesser degree. Prerequisite: Government 229.
232 State Legislative Politics (3)
This independent course
teaches the legislative process while preparing student-delegates for
the convocation of the North Carolina Student Legislature held annually
in Raleigh. Students are required to gain a working familiarity with
Robert’s Rules of Order, participate in the research and writing of the
bill(s) to be introduced at the state meeting, and (for full credit)
write a formal policy position paper. (Registration is by approval of
the professor.)
260 Scope and Methods of Political
Science (3)
An introduction to theory,
hypothesis generation, data collection, data analysis, computer usage,
and research methods of political science. This course culminates with
student preparation of a research project or grant proposal.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and Math 160.
300 Introduction to Law (3) (Hist
300, Crim 300)
An introduction and survey of
the field of law for students interested in understanding the diverse
nature of the field of juris prudence and legal studies. Prerequisites:
Government 229, 230, and junior status.
306 World Civilization II (3) (Hist
306)
An introduction to the historical development of World Civilization from
the Scientific Revolution to 2001. This class is not a substitute for
Western Civilization but counts as a Non Western class. Prerequisite:
History 111-112; History 221-222 are recommended.
315 The Cold War (3) (Hist 315)
An introduction to the Cold
War era in 20th century East-West diplomatic history, with
emphasis on the period 1945-1991. Prerequisites: Government 229 and
History 112.
322 Latin America: An Area Study
(3) (Hist 322)
An historical survey of the
society, culture, and politics of the principal Latin American nations
in the 20th century. The course will emphasize the national period and
the intellectual, political, international, economic, and social course
of contemporary Latin American history. Prerequisites: Government 229,
History 112.
323 The Presidency (3) (Hist 323)
An interdisciplinary approach
to the study of the United States Presidency. Prerequisite: Government
229.
324 Congress (3) (Hist 324)
An interdisciplinary approach
to the study of the United States Congress. Prerequisite: Government
229.
334 Public Budgeting (3)
An in-depth study of public
finance and budgeting; applications, systems, and impacts.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and Government 230.
335 Congress and the Presidency (3)
(Hist 335)
This course analyzes two of
the major branches of our national government in terms of their
structure, motivations, and processes, placing them within the context
of the American political system. Prerequisite: Government 229
336 American Political Parties (3)
The main topics considered are
the origins and development of American political parties, their
functions, organizations, regulations, campaign methods, and conduct of
elections. Prerequisite: Government 229.
337 Municipal Government (3)
The history, organization, and
administration of American municipal corporations are studied in some
detail. Special attention is given to intergovernmental relations and
the current concerns of metropolitan governance. Prerequisite:
Government 230.
338 Introduction to Public
Administration (3)
This course explores
philosophies and processes of administration of public and quasi-public
organizations as they manifest themselves in the American bureaucratic
structure. Detailed attention will be given to identifying those tasks
best accomplished by the public sector, the problems of organizing and
staffing government agencies, the efforts to keep governmental agencies
politically accountable, and the means and mechanisms for implementing
governmental decisions. Prerequisites: Government 229 and 230.
339 Ethics in Government (3) (Crim
339)
This course will help students
better understand the ethical and moral dilemmas pressed upon government
in today’s society. The most notable approaches to ethics, values, and
morality in government by prominent theorists in the field will be
studied. Important concepts will be examined, such as administrative
responsibility, mental attitudes, public interest, personal codes,
paradoxes of procedure, and ethical and moral value systems.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and 230.
340 Introduction to Public Policy
(3)
This course inquires into the
nature of the public policy-making process as it reveals itself in the
initiation, formulation, and implementation of policy. Students will
also analyze and evaluate selected national policies while examining and
utilizing various analytical approaches. Prerequisites: Government 229
and 230.
342 Eastern Europe: An Area Study
(3) (Hist 342)
A survey of the recent
history, culture, politics, and political institutions of Eastern Europe
and the Soviet successor states. Prerequisites: Government 229 and
History 111-112.
343 Introduction to Comparative
Foreign Government (3)
This course introduces
students to the recent histories, political cultures, government
structures, political processes, and current situations of selected
democratic, totalitarian, and developing countries. Prerequisite:
Government 229.
345 International Relations (3)
An introduction to politics
among nations. Emphasizing the historical development of the
international state system, this course focuses on the problems of war,
development, and trade in the international system, while also including
some attention to international organizations and international law.
Prerequisite: Government 229.
351 South Asia: An Area Study (3)
(Hist 351)
An introductory survey of the
recent history, culture, and political institutions of South Asia from
Afghanistan to Burma with particular emphasis on India, Pakistan, and
Bangladesh. Attention will also be devoted to Indian and Muslim
influences on Southeast Asia. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History
111-112.
352 East Asia: An Area Study (3)
(Hist 352)
An introductory survey of the
recent history of the culture, society, politics, and intellectual
development of East Asia, with particular emphasis on the cultural
heritage and contemporary issues of China and Japan. Prerequisites:
Government 229 and History 111-112.
353 Africa: An Area Study (3) (Hist
353)
A survey of the history of
sub-Saharan Africa from the earliest times to the present. Emphasis will
be on the period from the mid-19th century to the present with a special
focus on current economic, social, and political problems.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112.
354 Southeast Asia: An Area Study
(3) (Hist 354)
An introductory survey of the
recent history, culture, and political institutions of Southeast Asia.
Imperialism and twentieth century conflicts will receive particular
attention. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112.
357 The Middle East and North
Africa: An Area Study (3) (Hist 357)
An introductory survey of the
recent history, culture, and political institutions of this
predominantly Islamic area. Particular emphasis will be placed on those
political developments since the mid-19th century that help explain the
current problems of the countries in this area. Topics to be covered
include the Arab-Israeli conflict, oil and the Persian Gulf, the
Lebanese civil war, and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111-112.
402 American Economic History (3)
(Hist 402)
This course traces the
evolution of the economy of the United States, which it analyzes in
terms of developments in agriculture, commerce, and industry, with
particular emphasis on technology and the changing role of government.
Special attention is given to the rise of modern corporations.
Prerequisites: History 221- 222.
403 History and Politics of
International Economic Relations (3) (Hist 403)
This course will investigate
at the international level the interaction of political and economic
factors in the creation and distribution of wealth and power. Adopting a
historical approach, the course will examine the forces and trends
involved in the emergence of today’s global political economy and then
turn to current issues, including production, trade and protectionism,
monetary and financial relations, and problems of economic development
and environmental degradation. Prerequisites: History 112 and Government
345.
420 History of American
Intelligence (3) (Hist 420)
This course will have students
understand intelligence as it relates to American interests and national
security. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 222.
442 Organization Theory and Behavior (3) (Hist
442)
This course enables students
to increase their understanding of how organizations can more
effectively meet their objectives. Several major concepts will be
examined, clarifying how organizations work and what alternative
organizational strategies and structures exist. The concepts of power,
resource allocation, work environment, and goals will be closely
examined. Prerequisite: Government 338 or 340.
443 Medieval Political Thought (3)
(Hist 443, Phil 443)
A survey of the major
political thinkers of the medieval period, this course focuses on the
Christian writers of Western Europe, including St. Augustine, St. Thomas
Aquinas, Marsilius of Padua, John Duns Scotus, and William of Ockham.
There is some analysis of Muslim and Jewish thinkers as well.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111.
445 Modern European Political
Thought (3) (Hist 445, Phil 445)
This course analyzes the main
currents of European political thought in terms of their historical
setting and philosophical background. Prerequisites: Government 229 and
History 111-112.
446 American Political Thought (3)
(Hist 446)
The main currents of American
political thought, from colonial beginnings to the present, are analyzed
in terms of their historical setting and philosophical background.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 221-222.
447 Ancient Political Thought (3)
(Hist 447, Phil 447)
A survey of the political
writings of Plato and Aristotle, this course focuses on analyses and
evaluations of political ideas as well as their historical settings.
Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 111.
448 Twentieth-Century American
Foreign Policy (3) (Hist 448)
This course examines the
origins, formulation, and implementation of American foreign policy in
the 20th century. Prerequisites: Government 229 and History 222.
449, 450 The Development of the
American Constitution (3, 3) (History 449, 450)
This account of the living
Constitution traces practices, customs, traditions, and fundamental
legal ideas in their historic setting as they make up the body of
American constitutionalism today. Prerequisites: Government 229 and
History 221 or 222, as appropriate.
451 Seminar on Constitutional Law
(4)
This seminar requires students
to make a detailed examination of the Supreme Court’s landmark cases and
their implications. Prerequisites: Government 449 or 450 and approval of
the instructor.
454 Internship (3) (Hist 454, Crim
454)
An internship is a supervised
work experience with selected law firms, public agencies, political
campaign, noted public figures and non-profit agencies. Approval of
instructor is required.
458 Mock Trials (4) (Hist 458, Crim
458)
This course will provide
students with the fundamentals of courtroom proceedings. This will occur
in conjunction with the annual Mock Trials case analysis and team
development activities.
459 Contemporary Issues and
Conferences (1-3) (Hist 459)
This course is designed to
encourage student participation in such programs as the Model United
Nations, Model Arab League, and other intercollegiate conference
activities and special programs of study. A student must secure the
permission of the instructor in order to enroll in Government/History
459.
460 Special Topics (3) (Hist 460)
Special Topics is a tutorial
course established at the request of the student and faculty member when
special needs or circumstances require examination of subject matter not
otherwise included in the academic program. (By arrangement with the
instructor.)
461 Seminar in Public
Administration (4)
This seminar will allow
students to integrate concepts and theories they have learned from
earlier policy and administration courses as they complete an extensive
case of study of some particular governmental policy area. This will
include reading several well-known public administration theorists as
well as criticism and analysis of research presented to the class.
Prerequisites: Government 338 or 340, 441, and Senior status, with
permission of the instructor.
471 Seminar in International
Studies (4)
An in-depth examination of
fundamental questions in international relations. These include causes
and effects of armed conflict, both among and within states, the
interaction of political and economic factors in shaping the
international system, and the tension between economic development and
environmental degradation at the global level. Students will write a
seminar paper focusing on a selected aspect of these themes.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
481 Seminar in Research and Writing
This seminar serves as the capstone
course for students majoring in government, especially those intending
to pursue post-graduation opportunities other than law school. Under the
active guidance of a faculty director s
tudents
will conceive, develop, research, and write a substantial piece (40
pages) of scholarly work. Through this process, students will hone
skills crucial to success in graduate school or the professional arena,
to include: definition of an relevant and feasible research topic,
identification and appropriate use of primary and secondary sources of
information, effective organization and presentation of ideas and
information, development and application of appropriate research
methodology, analysis and interpretation of findings, and evaluation of
policy implications. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Criminal Justice Administration
Course Listing (CRIM 000)
FNSC 101 Introduction to Forensic
Science (4)
An introduction to the
fundamental concepts of forensics science. The use of science and
technology to solve crime will be the major thrust of the course. Major
topics emphasized include: crime scene analysis, evidence collection and
analysis, and legal issues surrounding forensic science. The laboratory
work will explore the science behind evidence analysis. The course is
team-taught by members of the Criminal Justice, Biology, and
Chemistry/Physics Departments. The course qualifies as a General
College Curriculum science course. Forensic science courses with
laboratory may be taken to meet the general college curriculum science
requirement. Forensic science courses cannot be taken as biology or
chemistry electives. Prerequisite: none.
231 Introduction to Criminal
Justice (3)
This is a survey course designed to acquaint students with institutions
and processes of criminal justice – police, courts, and corrections.
Prerequisite: None.
232 Introduction to Criminology (3)
This course will provide an
in-depth analysis of criminality, including the etiology (origin) of
crime, and the extent and nature of crime within American society. The
primary theories of criminality will be critiqued. Prerequisite: None.
270 Courts and Procedure (3)
This course is a study of the
working and structure of the United States Court System. Students will
study the federal court system as well as the North Carolina court
system. Students will study the concepts of jurisdiction and appeals as
well as the actual structure of a trial. Visits will be made to
courtrooms within North Carolina. Prerequisite: None
280 Introduction to Law Enforcement
(3)
This survey course will
acquaint students with the various historical and operational aspects of
the law enforcement process including an analysis of several intractable
and endemic problems of policing a free society. Prerequisite: None.
300 Introduction to Law (3) (Govt
300, Hist 300)
An introduction and survey of
the field of law for students interested in understanding the diverse
nature of the field of juris prudence and legal studies. Prerequisites:
Government 229, 230, and junior status.
310 Victimology (3)
This course will examine
various issues attending victimology, including, but not limited to:
critical issues in the measurement of victimization, victimization
characteristics, the victim’s role and experience in the criminal
justice system, emerging victim compensation and restitution programs,
domestic violence, how to prevent personal victimization, and issues of
restorative justice. Contemporary political, philosophical, social,
legal, and administrative issues facing victims will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 12 hours of criminal justice
courses.
315 Youth at Risk (3)
This course will examine
various issues surrounding youth-at-risk. This course will give students
a better understanding of certain risk factors and characteristics of
youth-at-risk, in addition to, the most significant problems faced by
this population. Important concepts to be examined include: parental
responsibility, learning disabilities, Internet dangers, peer pressure,
school violence, and substance abuse. By the end of the course, students
will be able to articulate how these elements play a role in youth
becoming “at-risk.” Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 231 and 232.
339 Ethics in Government (3) (Govt
339)
This course will help students
better understand the ethical and moral dilemmas pressed upon
governmental employees in today’s society. The most notable approaches
to ethics, values, and morality in government and criminal justice by
prominent theorists in the field will be studied. Important concepts
will be examined, such as administrative responsibility, mental
attitudes, public interest, personal codes, paradoxes of procedure, and
ethical and moral values systems. Prerequisites: Government 229 and 230.
360 Criminal Justice Administration
(3)
This course introduces
students to issues involved in criminal justice administration,
including organizational theory, awareness of how CJ organizations
function within the system, the impact of politics and government on CJ
operations, the importance of competent leadership, and the endemic
problems of fair and humane treatment in administering justice.
Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 231.
361 Criminal Law (3)
Students are introduced to
constitutional, criminal, and civil law as it is applied to the
provision of justice in America. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 231and
Government 229.
362 Juvenile Justice (3)
This course will acquaint
students with various theories of delinquency, street gangs, school
violence, and the institutional and community-based approaches of
dealing with juveniles. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 231, 232.
420 Criminal Investigation (3)
This course will acquaint the
student with the various procedures of basic criminal investigation. The
course focuses on the techniques used by all investigators who are
called upon to reconstruct major criminal offenses and collect evidence
from crime scenes. Some criminalistic and forensic aspects will also be
introduced. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 12 hours of criminal
justice courses or permission of instructor.
430 Correctional Philosophies and
Issues (3)
An in-depth survey of
correctional philosophies and issues, including discussion of how
philosophies have been translated into policies that favor
incarceration. The impact of societal structures, organizations, and
beliefs will be discussed in relation to the formulation and execution
of correctional philosophies. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 231 and
360, or permission of instructor.
440 Theory of Justice (3)
This course will give students
an understanding of the major endemic controversies surrounding the
field of criminal justice. Included will be an in-depth critical
analysis of how world-views are formed, what dose a Christian view of
justice entail, and how that view of justice differs from both classical
or contemporary views of justice. Additionally, various policy
developments that focus on particular criminal justice issues will be
examined. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 231 and 232.
454 Internship (3) (Govt 454, Hist
454)
An internship is a supervised
work experience with selected law firms, law enforcement agencies,
correctional agencies, or non-profit organizations, designed to give
students actual experience in a particular area of criminal justice.
(Open only to Criminal Justice majors with approval of the professor.)
458 Mock Trials (4) (Govt 458, Hist
458)
This course will provide
students with the fundamentals of modern trial advocacy. This will
occur in conjunction with the annual Mock Trials case analysis and team
development activities. (Open to all majors; permission of the
instructor required).
460 Independent Study (3)
Independent study of special
topics is established at the request of the student and faculty member
when special needs or circumstances require examination of subject
matter not otherwise included in the academic program. (By arrangement
with the instructor).
470 Critical Issues in Criminal
Justice (3)
The focus of this course
varies from year to year, but selected topics will address endemic
and/or emerging issues related to criminal justice. The course will
allow students to extensively study and critically analyze a topic of
high interest related to the field of criminal justice and justice
administration. Examples of focus topics include, but are not limited
to, are police tactics, domestic violence, the media and violence,
serial killers, criminal profiling, community-oriented policing, private
security, race and crime, critical issues in policing, and organized
crime. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 12 hours of criminal justice
courses or permission of instructor. Student may take this course twice
for a total of 6 hours toward graduation.
475 Terrorism (3)
This course examines
terrorism and the response of the American government and society to
this threat (i.e., counterterrorism). Students will explore broad
themes and topics relevant to terrorist attacks, including but not
limited to: defining terrorism, historical terrorism, religious
terrorism, domestic terrorism, terrorist motives, strategies, &
organizations, use of weapons of mass destruction, strategies for
combating terrorism, intelligence issues, threat assessment, and
anti-terrorism awareness training. The goal of the course is to develop
a shared understanding of the complexity of terrorism and to develop an
intellectual framework that can assist in understanding this critical
subject. Prerequisite: junior or senior status
or permission of instructor.
481 Seminar in Criminal Justice (4)
This is a capstone course that
requires seniors to use theoretical perspectives from criminology and
other criminal justice-related areas to formulate a policy-related
question pertaining to the study of crime, criminality, and responses to
crime and criminality. The student will develop a research topic,
develop and administer a survey instrument, collect and analyze data,
and prepare an executive summary paper and PowerPoint presentation to
report the findings of their research. Skills and concepts developed in
previous classes form the foundation for this course. Prerequisites:
Criminal Justice 231, 232, 440, Government 260 and Senior Status.
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