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CJ 160 The Legal System (4 credits)
An introduction to the federal and state court systems, functions and ethics of personnel in the law office and legal system, and the historical development and nature of the law. Other topics include family law, civil law, criminal law, and legal research. (S)
CJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
This course is an introduction to the study of society’s definition, labeling and response to crime. The concepts of social justice, the American criminal justice system (including the law, courts and correctional system), theories of criminal behavior, and juvenile justice programs are some of the main topics studied. (F) ND:SS
CJ 232 Administration of Justice (3)
For criminal justice students or laymen; designed to broaden the understanding of the student concerning the various agencies involved in the administration of criminal law. Emphasis is placed upon the more important law-enforcement functions and interrelationships from arrest to executive pardon. Attention also will be given to criminal investigative practices and laws regarding arrest, search and seizure, and the use of force. (S)
CJ 297 Internship (1-4)
Cooperative education offers students the opportunity to integrate career, social and personal development into the educational process. The cooperative education program allows students to integrate classroom study with work experience related to their fields of study. It is recommended that a student has successfully completed one year of academic study. (F, S, Su)
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