Criminal Justice (CJS) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
CJS 100. History of Criminal Justice [Goal 5]
The historical development of the Anglo-American criminal justice system from its inception to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 101. Survey of Criminal Justice [Goal 5]
Purpose of law enforcement, courts, penal institutions, probation, and parole. The role of the police officer in contemporary society. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 111. Crime and Justice in America [Goal 5] (Diversity/MGM)
Components, structure, and functioning of the criminal justice system in America: crime victims, law enforcement, courts, corrections, probation, parole, community corrections and juvenile justice. Document the failures of the system to provide equal justice to all people, especially women, children, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds. 3 Cr. ANNUAL.
CJS 188. Individual Research
Directed study in an approved area of criminal justice. 12 Cr. max. 1-3 Cr. per course. F, S.
CJS 288. Individual Research
Directed study in an approved area of criminal justice. 12 Cr. max. 1-3 Cr. per course. F, S.
CJS 305. Introduction to Private Security
Threat assessment, risk prevention, protection of assets, security systems, and the issues, standards, and goals of private security. Prereq.: 111 or permission. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 325. Comparative Criminal Justice
A comparative study of criminal justice systems in the world. The philosophical, historical, legal, and political roots of these systems will be examined. Although the course is international in scope, emphasis will be placed on Europe. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 388. Individual Research
Directed study in an approved area of criminal justice. 12 Cr. max. 1-3 Cr. per course. F, S.
CJS 401. Introduction to Gang Issues
Formation, continuance, and expansion of gangs; nature of, theoretical explanations for, response to, and public policies related to gangs in the United States. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 411. Organization and Administration in Criminal Justice
Current theories of organization as they relate to the needs of the criminal justice process. Prereq.: 111 or permission. 3 Cr. ANNUAL.
CJS 415. Corrections: Theory and Practice
Historical development, theories, and institutions of punishment and social control. Social systems of prisoners and officers; institutional administration and legal issues in management; policies and strategies of intervention; decision-making in sentencing and parole; and treatment and organization as they relate to the criminal justice process. Prereq.: 111 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 420. Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
Issues facing law enforcement officials in a free society. Ethnic tension, civil disobedience, police conduct, unionization, civil disturbances, and professionalism within law enforcement. Prereq.: 111 or permission. 3 Cr. ANNUAL.
CJS 421. Peace Officers Standards and Training: Administration, Parts 1, 4, 6, 7
Principles of law enforcement, career influences, stress/crisis intervention, crime prevention, community relations, court testimony, law enforcement communications, and cultural awareness. 3 Cr. ANNUAL.
CJS 422. Peace Officers Standards and Training: Statutes, Parts 2, 3, 5
Minnesota statues relating to the Minnesota Criminal Code, Minnesota law enforcement procedures relating to search, arrest, confessions, identification, and evidence, and Minnesota Statues relating to juvenile justice. 3 Cr. ANNUAL.
CJS 425. Sex Crimes and Sex Offenders
Identification, definition, and codification of deviance as a criminal act; definitions of sex offenses and social response to a sexual offense; treatment efforts and incarceration outcomes for offenders. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 430. Criminal Law
Principles of criminal liability, defenses to criminal prosecution, elements of major crimes. Prereq.: 111 or permission. 3 Cr. ANNUAL.
CJS 431. Criminal Procedure
Law of criminal procedure from arrest through post-trial proceedings. Prereq.: 111 or permission. 3 Cr. ANNUAL.
CJS 433. Ethical Studies in Criminal Justice
Ethical decisions relating to criminal justice issues. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 441. Correctional Alternatives
Alternatives to incarceration: probation, fines, house arrest, electronic surveillance, restitution programs, sentencing to service, community residential facilities, parole and supervised release. Probation and community corrections agent roles and responsibilities; pre-sentence investigation; supervision methods. Prereq.: 111 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 444. Internship
1-16 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 445. Crisis Intervention
History, theory and methods of crisis intervention, especially as used in the criminal justice system. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 446. Child Abuse and the Criminal Justice System
A survey of the response to physical and sexual child abuse by the criminal justice system, including the law, law enforcement, prosecution, courts and corrections. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 450. Juvenile Justice System
History and development of the juvenile justice system; the role of police and juvenile courts; analysis of dispositional decisions; probation investigation and supervision functions; juvenile corrections. Prereq.: 111 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 451. Intermediate Gang Studies: National and International
Global understanding of gangs and gang-related issues; examines the diversity of nationality, organization, leadership, membership, and activities. Prereq.: 401. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 453. Intermediate Gang Studies: Prison Settings
Gangs and gang-related issues within the United States correctional system. Prereq.: 401. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 455. Private Security and the Criminal Justice Community
The powers and authority of private security personnel. Requirements of and restrictions on private security. Criminal and civil liabilities faced by private security personnel. Prereq.: 250 or permission. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 457. White Collar Crime
Overview of white collar crime; including both corporate and occupational crime. Case studies in applicable criminal law and law enforcement procedures for detection. Prereq.: 111. 3 Cr. ANNUAL.
CJS 461. Juvenile Legal Process
Legal background and basis for separate juvenile statutes and justice system; legal procedures for arrest, investigation, and adjudication of juvenile offenders; legal cases relating to rights of juveniles; Minnesota procedure. Prereq.: 450. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 465. Policing a Diverse Society
Racial sensitivity, cross-cultural competency, gender awareness, and sexual orientation issues as key objectives for law enfocement in service to the community from a public safety perspective. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 470. Evidence Based Practices
Evidence Based Practices in corrections (risk assessment, LSI-R, risk prediction, effective case management, motivational interviewing, and case planning). Prereq.: 111 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 473. Criminal Justice and the Media
Analysis of the images of crime and the criminal justice system that are presented through the mass media. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 480. Victimology: Theories and Principles
Types and theories of victimization; international principles; victims' bills of rights; and victim services. Prereq.: 111, permission of instructor. 3 Cr. ANNUAL.
CJS 482. Victim Services
Principles of victimology and their application in services to victims; victim legislation and rights. Prereq.: 111, 480 or 580. 3 Cr. F.
CJS 485. Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice
Criminal justice responses to domestic violence. Prereq.: 111. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 486. Theories of Crime and Justice
Value and application of theories of crime and justice in research, policy, and the administration of justice. Prereq.: 111. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 487. Criminal Justice Research Methods
Quantitative and qualitative research designs and their use in criminal justice. Prereq.: 111, 486, STAT 219. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 488. Senior Thesis
Individual research project based on an accepted thesis proposal. Student will design a study; review literature related to the selected topic; collect information and/or data via library documents, criminal justice agency records, interviews, or social research methods; analyze the data and information; and report the results in a formal thesis. Prereq.: 111, 486, 487, STAT 219. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 489. Seminar in Criminal Justice
Special issues in the fields of corrections, law enforcement, and the general areas of the administration of justice; examinations of issues and trends which promise to affect the future. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. The same topic cannot be repeated. Nine credits may be used as credits in the major. Beyond nine credits, must be used as University Electives. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
CJS 490. Advanced Gang Studies: Law Enforcement Track
Learn from, and establish networks with, professionals who work with gangs and their issues in the many career fields of private and public service organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions; field trips; receive gang specialist certification. Prereq.: 401 or 502. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 492. Advanced Gang Studies: Corrections Track
Learn from, and establish networks with, professionals who work with gangs and their issues in the correctional system, to include private and public service organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions; field trips; receive gang specialist certification. Prereq.: 401. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
CJS 496. Spatio-Temporal Crime Analysis
Theory and application of spatial analysis techniques and mapping software for development of prevention, intervention and preparedness strategies relative to crime and homeland defense. Review of criminological theories; crime profiling of criminals and geography; role of the crime analyst; methodological, ethical and legal issues in crime mapping; and geographic information systems (GIS) software. Prereq.: 111. 3 Cr. F, S.
