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CJS 1150 Introduction to Criminal Justice
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3 cr |
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Explores the organization and history of local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies, theories of crime causation, and past and current criminal justice responses.
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CJS 1152 Police and Community
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3 cr |
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Addresses the affective oriented aspects of contemporary law enforcement. The major focus is the exploration of how feelings, attitudes, and perceptions affect the interaction between police and their communities.
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CJS 1154 Juvenile Justice
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3 cr |
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Analyzes the juvenile justice system and its historical and philosophical development, including theories of social causes and effects of delinquency. Students will learn strategies for working with juveniles and the prevention and investigation of delinquency, and have a working knowledge of Minnesota statutes pertaining to juveniles through the study of case law, report writing, skills exercises, and simulation.
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CJS 1156 Introduction to Corrections
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3 cr |
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Considers the history, theories and practices of corrections, which will be reviewed and applied to the Minnesota corrections system.
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CJS 1158 Criminal Behavior
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3 cr |
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Explores the biological, sociological, and psychological perspectives on the etiology of criminal behavior and applies them to selected case histories.
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CJS 1160 Constitutional Law for CJS Professionals
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3 cr |
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Covers the U.S. Constitution, not as a law student would approach the topic but as a student of criminal justice and/or law enforcement would require. The areas emphasized in this course include: limitations on police authority; limitations on detention, arrest, and use of force; limitations on search and seizure; wire interceptions; self-incrimination; freedom of speech; double jeopardy; fair trial practices; privacy; and, the death penalty. Additional topics include the U.S. court system, the U.S. Supreme Court, and constitutional politics. Prerequisites: CJS 1150.
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CJS 1190 Field Experience: Criminal Justice
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4 cr |
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Off-campus learning experience in an agency providing a learning environment for students interested in the sociological perspective. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.
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