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This course focuses on forensic science as an application of science to the law. This course focuses on the forensic science of criminal investigation. Forensic science comprises several disparate fields of study. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of forensic science including the history and definition of forensic science, legal framework in which forensic science in the USA is conducted, commonly applied and recently developed applications, potential forms of evidence and their analysis, presentation of facts and opinion in a court of law, and more.

Prerequisite(s): CJ 150

This course introduces students to computer forensics, the art and science of using technology to obtain evidence for use in criminal and civil court. The course also focuses on computer crime statutes, management of evidence and industry best-practices for examining computers that might contain crime-related information. After completion of the course students will have an understanding of different aspects of digital crime and terrorism.

Prerequisite(s): LAW 201

This course focuses on the general provisions of the criminal law that apply to business conduct. Some of the provisions that will be covered include the standard for corporate criminal liability, the federal fraud offenses, conspiracy, money laundering, obstruction of justice, perjury, and the United States Sentencing Commission’s Sentencing Guidelines. The course will also explore the impact of Criminal Justice policy on managerial decision-making, as well as those aspects of criminal procedure especially relevant to business such as the corporate attorney-client privilege.

Prerequisite(s): LAW-201

The arena of juvenile justice is more than just distinct from other areas of our criminal justice system. The treatment, protocol, and procedure afforded to underage offenders has often been described as its own criminal justice system. Students will learn both theoretically and pragmatically why underage offenders must be handled differently. Further, students will learn the basics for how the law recognizes and implements these differences, including initial engagement, arrest, prosecution of, disposition, and supervision. Of special interest will be the treatment of serious felonies, as well as those juveniles offenders who are either very young, or conversely, nearly adults. Additionally, the course will address whether current procedures are adequately suited for the future of the criminal justice system.

Prerequisite(s): LAW-201

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of causes of crime and the criminal mindset. This study of Criminology will include biological, psychological, and sociological theories of crime causation, as well as a history of its study. Specific crimes that are illustrative of main theories will be reviewed, as well as discussion on the ultimate issue of Criminology, crime reduction.

Prerequisite(s): CJ-210, LAW-201

This course reviews the fundamental principles of the structure and function of law enforcement agencies in the United States, and the processes used to hire and train police officers. The course emphasizes the institutional and occupational aspects of law enforcement across municipal, state, and federal authorities, including the methods, issues, and problems.

Prerequisites: CJ-210 & LAW-201

This seminar is a capstone course for all criminal justice majors. The course focuses on different contemporary aspects of criminal justice, including issues and content on general as well as specific topics. Areas covered will include legal, criminological, social, and ethical issues surrounding deterrence and sentencing; discussion will also include creation and policing of criminal statutes, criminalization/decriminalization, defenses, and investigative techniques used. A survey of four main CJ courses: Crim Law, Criminology, Investigations and Forensics, and CJ Ethics will be a major part of this course. Of paramount concern will be an understanding of how all these arenas interrelate with one another.

Prerequisite(s): CJ-320, CJ-330, CJ-340, CJ-350, CJ-380, LAW-301

This course introduces students to the basics of news gathering, online information gathering, interviewing, and writing. The course provides instruction in newswriting in print, online, and multimedia environments. Students will also examine ethical and legal issues involved in the craft of journalism.
Prerequisite: ENG 176 Critical Writing II

This course introduces students to a variety of strategic communication contexts, with an emphasis on public relations writing for both internal and external audiences across a variety of media. In addition, ethical issues pertaining to strategic communication situations will be addressed.
Prerequisite: COM 210 Intro to Journalism and Newswriting

Through a series of hands-on assignments and case studies, students will learn the basics of presenting themselves professionally in textual, visual, and oral discourse. We will discuss and practice communicating clearly, respectfully, and persuasively through mediums such as emails, proposals, and visual and text postings. The course will focus on the needs of different audiences and how to tailor messaging appropriately. The course will also address the ways people present themselves in a variety of contexts.

Prerequisites: ENG-110 & ENG-130