Core Requirements (30 Credits)
CJA105 Introduction to American Criminal Justice
An introduction to the historical development of local, state and federal American police agencies, including a survey of the structure and operations of police, courts and corrections.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA215 Criminal Law
This course explores the legislative intent and specific elements of criminal laws that have been enacted to deter and punish behaviors determined to be harmful or otherwise socially unacceptable. The course examines the history and nature of criminal law, the concepts of act and intent, the distinctions between infractions, misdemeanors and felonies, and the factors that constitute a criminal defense.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA225 Criminal Court System
This course analyzes the various components and participants in the American criminal court system, including the roles of prosecuting and defense attorneys, judges, jurors and witnesses. The course also explores judicial procedures involving arraignments, preliminary, evidentiary, and other pretrial hearings, trials and post trial hearings, as well as the types and functions of specialized courts.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA315 Criminal Procedure
This course analyzes the rules of procedure that govern the conduct of law enforcement officers with respect to arrests, searches, seizures and the civil rights of the suspected offenders. The course evaluates landmark judicial decisions that have influenced the delicate balance between public safety and the constitutional rights of individuals.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA325 Criminal Investigations
This course provides a comprehensive study of the concepts, principles and techniques of investigative processes used by law enforcement personnel to gather, analyze and utilize evidence for the identification and prosecution of criminal offenders.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA330 Juvenile Delinquency
This course analyzes and evaluates the various sociological theories related to the causation of delinquency.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA345 Criminal Justice Research Methods and Statistics
This course explores quantitative and qualitative methods of research utilized in the criminal justice system. Students will learn to gather, analyze and evaluate statistical data necessary for strategic planning and optimal deployment of personnel.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA415 Victimology
Historically, the criminal justice system has focused almost exclusively on the identification, apprehension and punishment of criminal offenders with little attention paid to the victims of crime. This course explores contemporary efforts to define the rights of victims; to assess the psychological harm and monetary damages experienced by victims and to evaluate programs developed to mitigate the personal, economic, and societal impact of crime on victims.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA470 Criminology
This courses analyzes various sociological, psychological and biological theories related to the causation of crime in society.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA498 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
Constantly changing patterns and types of crime face criminal justice practitioners of the 21st century. This course is designed to explore and enhance understanding of the risk factors and vulnerability associated with the rise of computer technology crimes, identification theft, increasing threat of domestic and foreign terrorism, biological and other weapons of mass destruction, hates crimes, human smuggling, drug trafficking, and corrections issues among others.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
General Education (42 Credits)
Students must complete the following General Education requirements:
- 6 credit hours in academic and interpersonal skills, PSY180 and ASP100. Courses must be taken in the first semester and no transfer of credit is accepted for either course.
- 6 credit hours in Communications including ENG101
- 6 credit hours in Humanities
- 6 credit hours in Social Sciences
- 6 credit hours in Natural Science
- 6 credit hours in Mathematics
- 6 credit hours in elective courses (in any general education distribution area)
General Electives (24 Credits)
Students may choose eight courses from any area with the approval of their program chair.
Concentration Requirements (24 Credits)
Students are required to complete two concentrations which enables them to tailor their program to fit their career goals. Each concentration is comprised of four courses or 12 credit hours. Options include Corrections, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security, Management, Police, Security Management, and Substance Abuse.
Corrections (12 Credits)
CJA460 Penology Theory
This course examines theories and practices related to punishment, deterrence, treatment and rehabilitation as functions of American prison systems. Evaluation of the effectives and strategies for the management of criminal offenders will be presented, along with concepts related to the future of correctional administration.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA340 Adult Corrections
This course analyzes the organizational structure and operations of public and private prison systems, including management philosophies, policies and procedures, performance expectations, safety and security practices, and offender behaviors. Issues associated with gender, culture, race, ethnicity, gang activity and criminal organizations within prison systems are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA347 Juvenile Corrections
This course explores juvenile justice practices, including prevention, apprehension, detention and referral strategies, and examines issues related to the subjection of juvenile offenders to adult judicial proceedings and correctional management for specific incidents of criminal behavior. The course also evaluates the development of juvenile, family and other specialized courts, as well as juvenile probation programs.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA350 Probation and Parole
Due to the enormous expense of housing offenders and the extensive overcrowding in American jails and prisons, it is necessary to manage large numbers of convicted offenders outside of detention and correctional facilities. This course explores the philosophies and practices of probation and parole systems designed to integrate offenders into society while minimizing the risk of repeat offenses.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
Forensic Psychology (12 Credits)
Students are required to take the following:
PSY381 Abnormal Psychology
3 credit hour(s)This course focuses on biopsychosocial models of psychological disorders and maladaptive patterns of behavior. Human behaviors are examined within the framework of the DSM-IV TR classification system. Students explore multicultural views of human behavior and potential ethical dilemmas associated with classifying or describing behavior as pathological or maladaptive.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
PSY422 Forensic Psychology
In-depth examination of the theories and methods of forensic psychology and their applications to the policies and procedures of criminal justice, legal, and mental health settings.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
PSY498 Psychology and the Criminal Mind
This course provides students with an understanding of psychology as it has been applied to criminal behavior. The course applies psychological perspectives to examine offenders' individual characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, and psychopathology. Biopsychosocial theories of offending behavior are explored.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
PSY303 Introduction to Crime and Causes
This course provides a historical overview of theories of crime and causes, as well as current approaches to understanding deviant behavior. Students study environmental, cultural, developmental, and biological influences on the manifestation of individual and group criminal behavior. The course explores criminal behavior at various stages of the life span.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
Homeland Security (12 Credits)
Students are required to take the following:
CJA426 Terrorism
The Oklahoma City bombing and the events of September 11, 2001, among other incidents, have made domestic and foreign terrorism top priorities of public safety agencies. This course analyzes the causes and effects of specifics acts of terrorism, as
well as the political objectives, strategies, and methods of terrorists.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA435 Homeland Security
This course evaluates the components, organizational structures and roles of local, state and federal Homeland Security Agencies
established to combat terrorism, as well as manage natural disasters. The course explores interagency coordination and evaluates political and operational strategies for responding to the national threat of terrorism.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA445 Emergency Management-Incident Command
This course explores the concepts of emergency planning, preparedness and implementation; disaster response operations; disaster recovery; as well as the political and policy aspects of emergency management that involves the coordinated response of local, state and federal jurisdictions. The structure, roles and operational principles of the incident command system are also
presented.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA455 Transportation Protection & Vulnerability Assessment
This course explores methods of threat assessment with respect to people, physical facilities, computer systems and transportation, communication, and power generation infrastructures. The course also analyzes the costs and benefits of various protection strategies.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
Management (12 Credits)
Students are required to take the following:
BUS423 Business Psychology
This course reviews the application of personal and organizational psychology and its effects on employee training, motivation, assessment and health and safety. Topics covered include team interactions, the impact of job satisfaction on employee and organizational performance, perceptions of organizational justice, the influence of culture on work behavior, performance feedback programs, and theories and implications of stress in the workplace for individuals and the organization.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
BUS381 Solutions Focused Leadership
This course examines the process by which leaders and team members generate alternatives and select appropriate courses of action to meet organizational objectives. Competing principles of leadership are considered and the characteristics of effective leadership across multiple settings are considered.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
MGT411 Human Resource Management
The course considers the foundations of dealing with human resources in an organizational setting. The employee lifecycle from recruiting to retention to motivation to exit is discussed.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
MGT450 Managing Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
This course is designed to teach students how to manage the increasingly multicultural workforce in the United States. Students are exposed to the basic concepts and issues of intercultural communication and cross-cultural relations, and explore the challenge that managing cultural diversity presents to both organizations and individuals.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
Police (12 Credits)
Students are required to take the following:
CJA235 Police Organizational Structure and Operations
This course examines the organizational structures and operational responsibilities of municipal, county and state police agencies. The functions and effectiveness of specialized units of patrol, investigations, drug enforcement, special weapons and tactics, traffic control, training and emergency communications, among others are analyzed. Communication, cooperation, authority and other inter-jurisdictional issues are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA320 Interviewing and Interrogation
Witnesses, victims and other investigative leads can be valuable sources of information and evidence. This course examines and evaluates interviewing techniques and strategies that are utilized in criminal investigations. Interrogation techniques are also explored in the context of criminal procedures that define the rights of offenders before and during custodial interrogations.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA335 Organized Crime
This course examines the historical foundations, development, structure and activities of various criminal organizations that operate within the United States and globally. Topics will include: drug trafficking, human smuggling, prostitution, computer crimes, gambling, and extortion, among others. The course analyzes the socio-economic impact of criminal organizations and explores the
effectiveness of law enforcement initiatives designed to combat organized crime.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA425 Community Policing/Crime Prevention
The concept of community policing was hailed as an effective strategy in an era of increasing demand for police services in the face of limited or diminishing fiscal resources. This course analyzes the philosophy of community policing and evaluates the effectiveness of crime deterrence and enforcement in communities where it has been implemented.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
Security Management (12 Credits)
Students are required to take the following:
SEC103 Introduction to Security Management
This course provides an introduction to security management theories and practices related to personal and facility protection, deterrence techniques, computer technology and electronic data protection, detection systems and strategies, loss prevention, risk assessment and management for corporate, academic, industrial, transportation and government institutions.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
SEC317 Risk Assessment and Management
This course analyzes methods of assessing health, safety and security risk factors associated with human or natural causes. Disruptive events and environmental hazards, mechanisms of exposure, transmission or dispersion of harmful pathogens or other contaminates are characterized. Policies and procedures for responding to various contingencies are analyzed and the impact on business operations is evaluated.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
SEC323 Computer Systems Security
In this modern era, secure computer technology systems are essential for the effective operation of business, industry, transportation, academia, government, defense, financial, and communication organizations. This course examines the
complexities of local, national, and international computer systems and evaluates strategies for protecting essential operating systems and critical data storage bases.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
SEC333 Global Security
Because of the increasingly global nature of economic interaction and dependency, wars, revolutions, natural disasters, economic instability or other calamities in or between countries anywhere in the world can have a significant effect upon the economy and security of the United States. This course explores the interdependent relationships of global business enterprises and evaluates the strategies of government, industry and security organizations to promote international business continuity.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
Substance Abuse (12 Credits)
Students are required to take the following:
PSY370 Introduction to Addiction and Addictive Behavior
This introductory course provides an overview of addictions and substance abuse, including alcoholism and drug abuse. It introduces both the physiological and psychological characteristics of substance abuse and its effect in various life areas. Both individual and family dynamics are covered, as well as ideas for treatment options and recovery. Cross addiction and dual-diagnosis are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
PSY481 Substance Abuse and the Family
This course is an introduction to family systems, focusing on the effects of addiction pertaining to family roles and behavior patterns. The impact of mood-altering substances and behaviors as they relate to the family are discussed, along with multicultural and transgenerational issues. Students are introduced to family interventions and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
PSY496 Substance Abuse Assessment
This course covers substance abuse assessment, motivational interviewing, and the theory of change with an emphasis on screening, intake, orientation, assessment, and treatment planning. Topics include a broad overview of standardized screening and assessment instruments commonly used by substance abuse counselors. Implications of ethics and diversity are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY370
Credit(s): 3
PSY497 Substance Abuse Treatment
This course covers substance abuse treatment and co-occurring disorders with an emphasis on counseling, case-management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record-keeping, and consultation. Treatment will be examined from multiple theoretical perspectives. Individual and group counseling techniques are covered. Implications of ethics and diversity are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY496
Credit(s): 3
Corrections (12 Credits)
Students are required to take the following:
CJA340 Adult Corrections
This course analyzes the organizational structure and operations of public and private prison systems, including management philosophies, policies and procedures, performance expectations, safety and security practices, and offender behaviors. Issues associated with gender, culture, race, ethnicity, gang activity and criminal organizations within prison systems are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA347 Juvenile Corrections
This course explores juvenile justice practices, including prevention, apprehension, detention and referral strategies, and examines issues related to the subjection of juvenile offenders to adult judicial proceedings and correctional management for specific incidents of criminal behavior. The course also evaluates the development of juvenile, family and other specialized courts, as well as juvenile probation programs.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA350 Probation and Parole
Due to the enormous expense of housing offenders and the extensive overcrowding in American jails and prisons, it is necessary to manage large numbers of convicted offenders outside of detention and correctional facilities. This course explores the philosophies and practices of probation and parole systems designed to integrate offenders into society while minimizing the risk of repeat offenses.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
CJA460 Penology Theory
This course examines theories and practices related to the punishment, deterrence, treatment, and rehabilitation functions of the U.S. prison system. Evaluation of the effectiveness of and strategies for the management of criminal offenders will be presented, along with concepts related to the future of correctional administration.
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
Customized Professional Concentration
Upon the approval of the program chair, students may select any combination of courses within the Criminal Justice concentration offerings to complete a customized concentration.
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Placement Policy
Math Requirement
- Students who are transferring in sufficient college level General Education Math courses with a grade of B or higher will not be required to take a placement test
- Students with no college credit in General Education Math or with grades of B- or below, will be placed in a developmental course per the Registration Policy for Developmental Coursework. However, they can choose to place out of developmental coursework by passing a placement test
Writing Requirement
- Students who are transferring in sufficient college level General Education English courses with a grade of B or higher will not be required to take a placement test
- Students with no college credit in General Education English or with grades of B- or below, will be placed in a developmental course per the Registration Policy for Developmental Coursework. However, they can choose to place out of developmental coursework by passing a placement test
Developmental Coursework
Students who have a grade of B- or below in both General Education Math and English, or do not successfully complete a placement test in either Math or English, may only enroll in developmental coursework after the first session until at least one of the developmental courses is successfully completed.
If developmental coursework for both Math and English is successfully completed, students proceed into their given program of study.
If developmental coursework is successfully completed in only one area (Math or English), students proceed according to the policies that govern enrollment in Mathematics Review or English Review. Similarly, students who transfer in a college level course in only one area (Math or English), or whose placement test scores are below the established cutoff in only one area (Math or English) may register for other coursework per the following policies:
Mathematics Review Policies
Prior to successful completion of a developmental course Mathematics Review I, students are limited to registration in the following General Education electives: PSY101 General Psychology, SCI110 The Rise of Modern Science, SCI115 The Ecological Perspective, POL110 American Experience, BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Mathematics Review I may be retaken a second time, but students may not register for other courses until the developmental coursework has been completed with a grade of C- or higher . Students who fail their second attempt of a developmental course will be referred to the Student Professional Development Committee to address barriers to academic readiness.
English Review Policies
English Review I: Students not taking the placement test, or having placement scores below a certain threshold will be placed in English Review I. After the successful completion of English Review I they will bep laced in English Review II. Prior to successful completion of English Review I, students are limited to registration in the following General Education electives: PSY101 General Psychology, SCI110 The Rise of Modern Science, SCI115 The Ecological Perspective, POL110 American Experience, ECO201 Macroeconomics, ECO202 Microeconomics, BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology.
English Review II Students with placement test scores above the threshold for English Review I but with scores below the cutoff for passing will be placed in English Review II. Prior to successful completion of English Review II, students are limited to registration in the following General Education electives: PSY101 General Psychology, SCI110 The Rise of Modern Science, SCI115 The Ecological Perspective, POL110 American Experience, ECO201Macroeconomics, ECO202 Microeconomics, BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology.
English Review I and English Review II may be retaken a second time, but students may not register for other courses until the developmental coursework has been completed with a grade of C- or higher. Students who fail their second attempt of a developmental course will be referred to the Student Professional Development Committee to address barriers to academic readiness.
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