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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 quarter hours

In this course, students examine the purpose, structure, and functions of criminal law in Illinois and the United States, with an emphasis on the elements necessary to establish a crime and criminal intent. Students review the sources of criminal law; types of and defenses to crimes; attempts and conspiracy to commit a crime; laws of arrest; laws of search and seizure; and civil transgressions that may have criminal implications. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

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

This course is a general overview of the American court system and its relationship to criminal justice. It considers processes, procedures, alternatives to trial, issues involving the courts, and the professionals involved. Students discuss topics related to courts and criminal justice such as trials, juries, sentencing, appeals, differential treatment, and wrongful convictions. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is an introduction to the United States Constitution with an emphasis on its aspects relevant to the field of criminal justice. Students explore topics such as the history of the Constitution, the concepts of federalism and the separation of powers, limits on federal and state power, the rights and obligations of government and citizens, and constitutional issues related to criminal justice administration, including civil liberties, search and seizure, arrest, prosecution, and punishment. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course addresses the challenge of maintaining a meaningful relationship between society and the police while living in an environment of rapid change. Students explore community policing topics such as police-community relations, public relations, community policing theories, communications, the changing role of police in society, police discretion, conflict management, and policing special populations. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is a study of the police organization and its complexity. It examines how the police organization functions in relation to the social networks that help to define it, its structural complexity, structural control and administrative control structures, the degree to which rules and policies are formalized, and centralization of decision making. Students also explore contextual factors such as leadership, politics, geographical location, age of the organization and its environment, and their influence on the complexity of the police organization. Pre-requisite(s): CSJ 106; or permission of Program Chair or designate. 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

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