The Criminal Justice System In Modern America

CRIM - 2612


TEXT: Introduction To Criminal Justice, Robert M. Bohm and Keith N. Haley, Glencoe - McGraw-Hill, 1997

 COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
The course introduces students to the components (law enforcement, courts and corrections) of the Criminal Justice process in the United States. The roles of the significant personnel will be defined and discussed. Students will be introduced to past, present, and future operations of criminal (and juvenile) justice. The unique vocabulary of criminal justice will be discussed and defined. At the conclusion of the course, students will possess a contextual and conceptual basis for a critical understanding of the system. Various careers and employment opportunities will also be discussed.

Penology


CRIM - 2615

 TEXT: Introduction To Corrections, Richard R. Tewksbury, Clencoe - McGraw Hill, 1997

 COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
This course will introduce the student to the profession and academic discipline of corrections. An analysis of different philosophies of treatment and current techniques will be discussed. Past, present, and future approaches to correctional handling will be surveyed. Economic, social and political trends of this discipline will be explored.

 The operational and programmatic aspects of the correctional industry will be explored and discussed. The goals of corrections in contemporary society will also be explored.

 The student should possess at the conclusion of the term, a sound overview of this role of corrections in view of today's resources and philosophies.
 Issues In Juvenile Justice
CRIM - 2913

 READINGS: Selected readings to be distributed by the Professor.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
This special issues course explores and discusses some of the major concerns facing the juvenile justice system today. Areas of discussion will include: Delinquency Causation, Administration of Juvenile Justice, Diversionary Programs, Preventative Programs, Community Based Alternatives, Institutionalization, and Future Trends.

 At the conclusion of the course, the student will be familiar with a number of the alternative and preventative methods and programs utilized by the juvenile justice system. In addition, the student will possess an enhanced awareness of what "works" and what may not work in the prevention and solution of juvenile delinquency. He/she will be able to conceptualize the present trends, programs, and philosophy which are a part of the changing juvenile justice system.

Juvenile DelinquencV


CRIM - 2617


TEXT: Juvenile Delinquenc , Peter C. Kratcoski & Lucille Dunn Kratcoski, Prentice Hall, 1996

 COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
This course will introduce the student to the major components of the Juvenile Justice System and how they interrelate. Patterns of delinquent behavior among youth are examined. The definition and measurement of delinquency are discussed. The influence of the family, educational institutions, peers, drugs are some of the major influences examined. Processing of juveniles through the "informal" and "formal" system are explained.

 At the conclusion of the course, the student should possess a good working knowledge of the juvenile justice system and its operation. In addition, the student should be able to conceptualize the major issues, trends and dilemmas confronting the system.
 Criminal Justice As A Profession

AS - 103


TEXT: Career Planning In Criminal Justice, Robert C. Delucia and Thomas J. Doyle, Anderson Publishing Co., 1998

 COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
This is a special issues course specifically designed to acquaint students with a diverse number of careers and positions within the field of criminal justice. The areas of law enforcement, courts, and corrections will be discussed in terms of career selection and development. Requirements for admission in to various careers will be presented. Criminal justice placement information and specific job preparation tips will be presented with career development principles. The student will also be exposed to a diverse cross section of accomplished criminal justice professionals representing different careers in the system.

Criminal Justice Leadership & Management


CRIM - 2916


TEXT: Klofas, John, Stojkovic, Stan, & Kalinich, David, Criminal Justice Organizations, Administration & Managemen , West/Wadsworth Publishing Company, Belmont, CA, 1998

 COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
This course explores the role of contemporary criminal justice administration with emphasis on leadership and management perspectives and skills, as well as organizational theory. Major discussion areas include: Management Defined, Communication Problems, Motivation of Personnel, Leadership and Power, Organizational Conflict, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, and Innovation and Change.

 The course will provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the major management/leadership issues discussed in the text and related handouts. He/she will be more effectively able to assess their own as well as line and staffs management style. In addition, he/she will be more prepared to recommend positive change for more effective management of a criminal justice organization. The student will take a series of self-evaluations management and leadership tests to assess their respective styles of management.
 Community Supervision

CRIM - 2618


TEXT: Corrections In The Communit , Richard J. Latessa and Harry E. Allen, Anderson Publishing Co., 1997

 COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
This course will introduce the student to the emerging discipline of community corrections. This alternative has become an integral resource to the American criminal justice system. Viable alternatives such as probation, parole, electronic monitoring, house arrest, halfway houses, boot camp and other community based programs are significant components to this alternative to incarceration.

 The student, at the conclusion of this course should be able to:

 I . Identify and define the major community based alternatives available to

 the U.S. criminal justice system.

 2. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of each of the alternatives to

 incarceration.
 Be more knowledgeable in the selection criteria for appropriate placement
 of individuals into the various alternatives.
 More clearly evaluate the effectiveness of the different programs.
 Recommend additional and innovative community based alternatives
 derived upon knowledge acquired in this course.

 6. Identify and explain the administrative and managerial dilemmas facing

 administrators in this programs.