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An introduction and analysis of American correctional systems with emphasis on the community-based agencies, including an examination of the correctional officer's behavior and correctional legislation.

This course gives students an overview of the police and their mission. It examines the evolution of policing as well as methods, issues, and challenges to present-day policing. The course also looks at technology in the service of law enforcement and explores the future of policing.

Problems and issues in the relationship between police agencies and the total community, including a study of internal police problems such as attitude, deadly force, morale, and the media.

A study of crime and delinquency. Theories of causation, methods of correction, and prevention of crime are discussed. Different categories of crimes and their elements are also included.

A study of the dynamics of crisis events including rape, child molestation, suicide, death, hostage situations, stress, and specific intervention strategies with an emphasis on practical application.

An overview of U.S. domestic defense and disaster strategies and theories, the history of modern terrorism, and key national policies.

A study of various organizational structures and issues affecting the operation of police agencies. Practical problems and issues including police deviance, administration, patrol operations, and others are discussed.

This course will provide both an overview of criminal justice and a focus on group interaction skills and the management of individual and professional priorities. Some of the areas covered will include behavioral style analysis, communication processes within groups, goal setting, prioritizing, and time-management. The overview of criminal justice will include a focus on Corrections, Criminology, Policing, Crisis Intervention, and Criminal Procedures.

An associate-level capstone readings course for majors in criminal justice that explores the most significant works, theories, and trends in the fields of criminal justice and homeland security.