200

Formerly LAS 205. This course is a study of the theoretical reasons for criminal behavior and victimization. Current issues, policies, and research regarding victimization, punishment, treatment and rehabilitation will be examined and discussed. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 semester hours

Formerly LAS 206. This course is designed to examine the purpose, structure and functions of criminal law in Illinois and the U.S. Topics include the elements necessary to establish a crime and criminal intent. The sources of criminal law, attempts and conspiracy, defenses to crime, laws of arrest, search and seizure, and civil law will be highlighted. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Formerly LAS 207. History, purpose, and knowledge of incarceration including local jails and large prisons will be examined and discussed. The procedures used, including reception, classification, orientation, rules, release procedures, and other considerations of institutional management will be considered. In addition, incarceration alternatives, including vocational and rehabilitational services, halfway houses, parole, drug and alcohol detoxification, welfare agencies, employment and legal aid services will be examined. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Formerly LAS 208. This course is a general overview of the American court system and its relationship to criminal justice. Processes, procedures, alternatives to trial, issues involving the courts and the professionals involved are given consideration. Topics related to courts and criminal justice include, but are not limited to, trials, juries, sentencing, appeals, differential treatment, and wrongful convictions. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Formerly LAS 209. This course is an introduction to the United States Constitution with an emphasis on criminal justice. Topics include, but are not limited to, failure of the Articles of Confederation, Federalism, limits on state and federal power, separation of powers to limit authority, structure, the rights of government, and the rights of citizens. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Formerly LAS 210. This course addresses the challenge of maintaining a meaningful relationship between society and the police while living in an environment of rapid change. Consideration is given to topics related to community policing that include, but are not limited to, police community relations, public relations, community policing theories, communications, the changing police role in society, police discretion, conflict management, and policing special populations. Prerequisite(s): CSJ 106 or permission of the Director. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Formerly LAS 211. This course is a study of the police organization and its complexity. Consideration is given to topics related to the organization that include, but are not limited to, how the police organization functions in relation to the social networks that help to define it, structural complexity, structural control, administrative control structures, the degree to which rules and policies are formalized, and centralization of decision making. Contextual factors such as leadership, politics, geographical location, age of the organization and its environment and how this influences the complexity of the organization are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): CSJ 106 or permission of the Director. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

The juvenile justice system in the United States is examined from a perspective that involves both history of the system and the philosophical approach of society today. Major topics include arrest, interaction with police, detention before and after trial, court procedures, and corrections. Post correction or alternative opportunities such as training schools and camps, community-based networks, parole, release and recidivism will also be examined. Prerequisite(s): LAS 106 or permission of director 5 QH

Formerly LAN 235. This course explores biological and chemical concepts in forensic science and reviews their application in questions of evidence and law. Evidence procedures and forensic technology are addressed. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours