This course will explore the history, processes, and functions of the American Criminal Justice System this will include law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the basic theories and procedures of criminal justice in America and its impact on Human Behavior.

Introduction to Corrections will provide the student with a comprehensive examination of the main aspects of Corrections in America. The course of study will include a historical perspective, a demographic examination, and a study of correctional practices within the major correctional institutions of the American communities. This course is offered both in-person and online.

This course considers several basic areas of the criminal law, including the origins of the criminal code, court structure, present elements of many various offenses, social considerations, community impact and offender consequences. This course is offered both in-person and online.

This course will introduce the student to the criminal investigation process. The legal, technical, and administrative aspects of criminal investigative process will provide the student with an understanding of the complexities and challenges inherent in this process.

This course will explore the history, evolution and modern-day processes of the techniques employed in scientific criminal investigation. This course is offered both in-person and online.

This course will explore the history, structure, and function of law enforcement in America. The student will learn who the police are, what they do, and how they do it. The course is designed to help those considering a career in law enforcement to decide if they want to continue the traditions of American law enforcement.

This course is designed to provide hands-on experiences in Criminal Justice. Internships are an opportunity for students to link theory with practice. They are temporary, on-the-job experiences intended to help students identify how their studies in the classroom apply to the workplace. Internships are individually arranged by the student in collaboration with a faculty member in the chosen discipline and a supervisor at the workplace. This course is repeatable for up to 6 credits, with no more than 3 credits per semester. Internships are typically pass/fail credits. Students desiring a grade will need to negotiate a contract with significant academic work beyond the actual work experience.

This course will explore the history, processes, and functions of the Juvenile Justice System including law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the basic theories and procedures of the Juvenile Justice System. This course is offered both in-person and online.

A study of the origin, development and philosophy of the rules of evidence; weight, value and types of evidence; some discussion concerning reliability and tests of admissibility; the law concerning various types of witnesses; and the laws of arrest, search, seizure and other evidence. This course is offered both in-person and online.

This course examines current issues and trends associated with racial and ethnic conflict in the criminal justice system. Investigates the topics of racism, immigration, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic disparity. Discusses salient issues to facilitate critical thinking, enhance knowledge, and inform perspectives. Analyzes varying viewpoints to provide a deeper understanding of the actions taken by individuals both inside and outside the criminal justice system. Emphasizes the social construction of crime and the treatment of minorities as offenders and victims.

This course is designed to provide hands-on experiences in Criminal Justice. Internships are an opportunity for students to link theory with practice. They are temporary, on-the-job experiences intended to help students identify how their studies in the classroom apply to the workplace. Internships are individually arranged by the student in collaboration with a faculty member in the chosen discipline and a supervisor at the workplace. This course is repeatable for up to 6 credits, with no more than 3 credits per semester. Internships are typically pass/fail credits. Students desiring a grade will need to negotiate a contract with significant academic work beyond the actual work experience.