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Course
Descriptions for Master of Arts in Criminal Justice |
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Upper
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CJUS
504. Criminal Procedure |
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Examination
of the rules governing evidence and criminal procedure. Focus on the impact
of statutes and case law on criminal justice system practitioners. Included
are the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th and 14th Amendments as they affect the accused,
the convicted, and the employees of the criminal justice system. Formerly
CJUS 304. Prerequisite: CJUS 102 and consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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CJUS
550. Crime and Intelligence Analysis |
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Analysis of existing criminal justice information systems and computer applications
in order to assist criminal investigations, examine crime patterns and resolve
community crime problems. Analytical techniques including link diagrams,
telephone tolls, and visual investigations. Prerequisites: CJUS 311 and
312 or equivalent. (4 units) |
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CJUS
554. Terrorism |
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Characteristics
and causes of terrorism emerging in the 21st century. An analysis from a
criminal justice perspective of terror movements affecting the United States
covering legal issues, investigations, and criminal profile. (4 units) |
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CJUS 555. Homeland Security |
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Examination of homeland security events including radiological, biological and chemical events. Emphasis will be given to prevention, preparedness, and response. The roles of local, state and federal agencies are examined. (4 units) |
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CJUS
570. Crime in Public Spaces |
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Field
research on the interrelationship between the built urban environment and
crime. Involvement in a community project to study public places that generate
and attract crime in order to develop creative solutions. Prerequisite:
CJUS 311. (4 units) |
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CJUS
575. Internship in Criminal Justice |
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Supervised
work and study in private or public organizations. Only four units may be
applied to the criminal justice major. Open only to criminal justice majors.
Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: consent of internship coordinator.
(4 units) |
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CJUS
580. Juvenile Justice System |
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History,
development and theory of the juvenile justice system. Formerly CJUS 353
and 380. (4 units) |
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CJUS
590. Topics in Criminal Justice
Special topics in criminal
justice. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor as topics
change. Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing. (Credit to be arranged: 1 to 4 units)
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CJUS
595. Independent Study
Indepth research into special topics concerned with the criminal justice
system utilizing readings, library and/or field research. A total of four
units may be applied toward the criminal justice major. Prerequisites:
a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0, consent of instructor and
department chair's approval of a written proposal of a project submitted
on a standard application filed in advance of the quarter in which the course
is to be taken. (Credit to be arranged: 1 to 4 units)
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CJUS
597. Senior Honors Project
Original research in an area of criminal justice studies, culminating
in a major research report receiving approval of the criminal justice faculty.
Enrollment limited to students whose formal application for departmental
honors is approved. (4 units)
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CJUS
598. Integrative Studies in Criminal Justice
Overview and integration of major issues in criminal justice. Cannot
be counted toward the M.A. in Criminal Justice. Limited to senior and graduate
students. (4 units)
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Graduate/Postbaccalaureate
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Note:
May not be taken by undergraduate students. |
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CJUS
604. Advanced Techniques of Basic and Applied Research in Criminal Justice
The application of scientific methods used as a means for inquiry, description
and analysis of crime and the behavior of the criminal justice system. Prerequisite:
CJUS 311 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.
(4 units) |
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CJUS
605. Proseminar in Criminal Justice
Overview of contemporary research and literature across the criminal justice
field. Topics will include current writings and research on crime, police,
courts and corrections. (4 units) |
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CJUS
606. Statistical Analysis in Criminal Justice
Quantitative analytical techniques for criminal justice data. Emphasis will
be placed on using and interpreting nonparametric and multivariate statistics.
Prerequisite: CJUS 312 with a grade of "C" or better or consent
of instructor. (4 units) |
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CJUS
607. Applying Criminological Theory to Criminal Justice
Analysis of social, behavioral and biochemical theories of crime, delinquency
and victimization as they apply to criminal justice policy decisions. Examination
of pertinent theoretical research and critique of theory formation. (4 units) |
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CJUS
608. Crime, Criminals and Victims
Relationships between general crime trends and emerging patterns of criminal
activity, and the composition of the offender and victim populations. (4
units) |
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CJUS
629. Minorities in the Criminal Justice System
Roles and treatment of minority populations within the criminal justice
system, including historical background, personnel and offender issues,
current problems, needs and future directions. (4 units) |
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CJUS
630. Legal Issues in Criminal Justice
Tort actions against representatives of criminal justice agencies based
on case law in the areas of general civil liability, prisoner rights, and
administrative and management practices. (4 units) |
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CJUS
631. Seminar in Corrections
Exploration of topics in correctional administration including public opinion,
civil rights, court intervention, system reform and the management of correctional
personnel. (4 units) |
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CJUS
632. Seminar in Policing
Exploration of issues in police administration including public opinion,
civil rights, court interventions, system reform and the management of police
personnel. (4 units) |
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CJUS
650. Directed Area Studies in Criminal Justice
Advanced study in a specific area selected by the student with the approval
of the student's committee. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
(Credit to be arranged: 1 to 4 units) |
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CJUS
686. Graduate Review in Criminal Justice
Assessment of graduate students' knowledge and understanding of criminal
justice theory and practice. Required of all graduate students in criminal
justice master's program. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: advancement
to candidacy. (1 unit) |
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CJUS
698. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other than course
work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing in the master's
program, a student must enroll in 698 each quarter until the project or
thesis is accepted or the comprehensive examination passed. Students who
enroll in 698 through the university have full use of all university facilities.
See Page 331, Culminating Experience:
Exam, Thesis, or Project. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy and
approval of program graduate coordinator or, if an interdisciplinary studies
major, consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies. (0-6 units) |
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CJUS
699. Thesis
Preparation of the thesis for the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice under
the direction of a faculty member from the student's committee. CJUS 699B
must be completed before credit will be awarded for 699A. Graded credit/no
credit.
A. Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy (4 units)
B. Prerequisite: CJUS 699A (4 units) |
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CJUS
999. Comprehensive Examination
An assessment of the student's ability to integrate the knowledge of the
area, show critical and independent thinking and demonstrate mastery of
the subject matter. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy, approval
of department, completion of course work in the master's program, and in
good academic standing. (0 units) |
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