314 CJ 3270. Theories of Crime and Delinquency (3) Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. CJ 3300. Victimology (3) The problems and dilemmas faced by crime victims. Victimization risk factors. The systemic and societal creation of victims. Relationships between victims and offenders. Crime victim compensation and reparations. The historic treatment and emerging roles of the crime victim in the criminal justice process. CJ 3350. The American Jail (3) Course critically examines the American jail with particular emphasis on history, management, operations and contemporary issues. CJ DV3360. Prisons - Contemporary Issues and Dilemmas (3) A course which focuses upon the contemporary adult prison with a particular emphasis upon current problems, issues and dilemmas. Diversity issues such as integration of the prison work force by women and minorities as well as the problems of elderly, women, and minority inmates will be examined. CJ 3400. Drugs and Crime (3) The historic, economic, social and political roles of legal and illegal drugs; their contribution to crime of many kinds, accidents, and impacts on the criminal justice system; production and distribution systems; efforts to combat; decriminalization, prevention and treatment. CJ SI3600. Criminal Justice Statistics (3) An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and data analysis for use in criminal justice and the social sciences. Prerequisite: WSU Math Competency. CJ 4000 Critical Legal Studies (3) Critical Legal Studies comprehends the development and application of the criminal law and criminal justice institutions in the United States from a critical perspective. The course begins with a short review of slavery and race, civil rights and civil liberties, and the transformation of legal thought in America. Readings provide a perspective for how the criminal law and justice system are used to bolster the lives of the affluent classes while remaining oblivious or acting as a detriment to the lives of disadvantaged, under- represented and marginalized members of society. The course concludes with readings that provide an understanding for the meaning of justice, the role of the law in fostering a more just society, and the legal tools available to the advocate of social change to propose changes through legal reform. CJ 4060. Special Problems in Criminal Justice (3) Causes and prevention of white collar, organized crime, gangs and other cunent interest topics selected by the instmctor. May be taken multiple times under new topic. CJ 4100. Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure (3) Critically exams case law and statutes dealing with arrest, search and seizure and liability concerns for officers in this area. CJ 4110. Forensic Science I (4) (3 hr lecture, 1 hr lab) Advanced fingerprint techniques (AFIS, chemical development, etc.), trace evidence, firearms identification principles, expert testimony. Prerequisite: CJ 1350. CJ 4120. Forensic Science II (4) (3 hr lecture, 1 hr lab) Blood splatter analysis, preliminary examination of physiological fluid evidence, drug identification, isolation and identification of arson evidence. Prerequisite: CJ 1350. CJ 4160. Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities (3) This course critically examines the 5th and 6th Amendments to the United States Constitution, emphasizing the right to counsel, right to silence and right against self-incrimination. It examines citizens rights and officer's responsibility and liability in connection with those rights. CJ 4200. Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3) Critically examines selected criminal justice ethical issues such as capital punishment, official corruption, use of deadly force, discretion and deception by the police. Prerequisite: CJ SS1010. CJ 4300. History of Law Enforcement (3) An introduction to the history of America's law enforcement organizations, stressing the development, community issues, and organizational designs. The early leaders in policing and the early crime problems in America will be discussed and studied. From slave patrols prior to the Civil War to the U.S. Marshals of the old west, police development issues will be presented. CJ 4700. Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3) Compares United States criminal justice system with other international systems from throughout the world. Prerequisite: CJ SS1010. CJ 4810. Experimental Course (1-3) This number is used for newly developed experimental courses. CJ 4830. Directed Readings and Special Projects (1-3) Assigned reading or project with evaluation by faculty member. Requires approval of the Department Chair. CJ 4860/2860. Criminal Justice Field Experience (3) Field experience with dty, county, and state criminal justice agencies. Registration is by permission of the instructor. Students may take this course for a combined total of six (6) credit hours, with consent of instmctor. CJ 4900. Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3) In-depth study of current theoretical issues in criminal justice. Specific offering will be identified by name and will be listed on student's transcript with authorized credit. May be taken multiple times under new topic. CJ 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (See CJ 2920 for description.) CJ 4950. Field Trips/Travel Study (1-6) Designed to provide students with access to both national and international law enforcement agencies, prisons, detention centers, courts and institutions dealing with criminals and delinquents - male and female. Field trips include 2-3 weeks of intense instruction and then 3-5 days of on-site visits, interviews, and lectures by practitioners in the field. Course may be repeated for a total of six (6) hours of criminal justice credit. Additional hours will be counted toward 120 elective hours of study. CJ SI4980. Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3) Emphasis on the practical application of basic research practices to law enforcement and corrections problems. Prerequisites: CJ SSI010, either CJ SI3600 or SOC SI3600 or PSY SI3600 or GERT SI3600, and junior or senior standing. CJ 4990. Criminal Justice Seminar An in-depth exploration of selected issues and dilemmas sunound- ing the criminal justice field. Prerequisites: CJ SS1010, and senior standing. 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