Southwest Baptist University Course Catalog 2006-2007

Course Descriptions - Criminal Justice
CRJ 2313. Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 hours (Spring) An analysis of the criminal justice system in the United States. An examination of crime and nature of law, aspects of criminal law and procedure, the courts and adjudication, the process of justice, and law enforcement.

CRJ 2333. Judicial Process – 3 hours (Spring, even years) An overview of major structures and processes which underlie the American judicial system, focusing on history and development of prosecution, defense, judge and jury practices at both the state and federal levels. Prerequisite: CRJ 2313.

CRJ 2951-3. Special Topics - 1-3 hours (On demand) A study of critical issues in criminal justice that are not covered in other course offerings. Areas of study will vary from year to year. Students may elect to repeat the course.

CRJ 3033. Serial Killers – 3 hours (Spring, odd years) A topical study of the factors common to serial murders, emphasizing the distinctions between myth and fact, the psychological profiles of such murderers, and the impact of such crimes on victims and society. Prerequisite: CRJ 2313.

CRJ 3313. Law Enforcement Organization and Administration - 3 hours (Fall) An examination of the organization and administration of police departments and the role of law enforcement in relationship to the community and established political structure. Prerequisite: CRJ 2313.

CRJ 3373. Juvenile Delinquency - 3 hours (Spring) An overview of the problem of juvenile delinquency and how it relates to society as a whole. Causation, prevention, control, and treatment will be examined. Prerequisite: CRJ 2313 or SOC 4033.

CRJ 4313. Corrections in America - 3 hours (Fall) A systematic examination of the penal system and insight into its daily operations. Various theories of corrections will be explored. Prerequisite: CRJ 2313 or SOC 4033.

CRJ 4333. Criminal Law - 3 hours (Spring) An overview of the general laws and crimes which effect law enforcement. Elements which are required to constitute a crime will be explored. Prerequisite: CRJ 2313.

CRJ 4373. Police Methods and Procedures - 3 hours (Fall) Examination of law enforcement subjects including laws of search and seizure, laws of arrest, arrest procedures, criminal investigations, courtroom demeanor, rules of evidence, and patrol techniques. Prerequisites: CRJ 2313.

CRJ 4951-4. Intensive Studies - 1-4 hours (On demand) A study of critical issues in the field of criminal justice that are not covered in other course offerings. Areas of study will vary from year to year. Students may elect to repeat the course. Prerequisite: 12 hours criminal justice or consent of instructor.

CRJ 4983-6 Internship - 3-6 hours (On demand) The internship experience is designed to give the upper level criminal justice major supervised field experience in an area related to criminal justice. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, completed at least one-half of the major, minimum GPA of 3.0 and recommendation from a behavioral sciences faculty. Graded Pass/Fail.