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Criminal Justice (CJ)
200 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 - Fall & Spring) An intensive examination of
the philosophical and historical backgrounds, agencies and processes, purposes
and functions, administration and technical problems, and career orientations of
our criminal justice system. Extensive reading required. Critical thinking,
problem solving and writing exercises are utilized through interaction with a
computerized software application package simulating the criminal justice
system. This course is a prerequisite to all other criminal justice courses.
210 Principles of Law Enforcement (3 - Fall & Spring) An introduction to the
complex responsibilities, procedures, and policies of a law enforcement agency
operating in a pluralistic, multi-culture, free market, democratic society.
Extensive reading required. Critical thinking, problem solving and writing
exercises geared to practical applications in law enforcement are core
requirements of this course. Interaction with computer based software
applications for research required.
220 Criminal Justice Ethics
(3 - Spring) An examination of the ethical issues encountered within the Criminal
Justice System. Critical moral reasoning, criteria for ethical decision making,
codes of professional ethics, and typical ethical dilemma in the Criminal
Justice System will be covered. Prereq: CJ 200, 210.
310 (510)
Criminal Investigation (3 - Fall) An intensive examination of the scientific basis
for criminal investigative procedures including theory, case preparation,
specific techniques for interpreting and evaluating physical evidence, and
problem areas encountered when conducting a criminal investigation in our
society. Extensive reading and writing required. A research project utilizing
library resources and computer based software applications required. Prereq: CJ
210.
320 (520) Criminal Procedure (3 - Fall & Spring) An overview of the process
of adjudication of a criminal case from the time of arrest to final disposition,
including trial procedures, the due process requirement, and constitutional
limitations. Research requirement. Prereq: CJ 210.
364 (564)
Corrections (3 - Fall & Spring) A survey of correctional methods including probation,
parole, other community based corrections, and correctional institutions. (Same
as SOC 364/564)
370 Juvenile Justice Process (3 - Spring) Law and
procedure in the juvenile justice system. (Same as SWRK 345)
400
(600) Criminal Law (3 - Fall & Spring) The history, purpose, and theory of criminal law. An
examination of the classification of crimes and the nature of criminal
liability. Prereq: CJ 210.
411 (611) Special Topics (1-3 - Fall & Spring)
Selected topics of current interest and importance. Prereq: Instructor's
approval. Course may be repeated with different topics. A maximum of six credit
hours can be counted toward a major or a minor in Criminal Justice.
420 (620) Criminal Evidence (3 - Fall & Spring)The organization and presentation
of evidence in a courtroom setting including an examination of the law of
evidence.
450 (650) Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3 - Spring, Even Numbered Years)
Emphasizes the professional development of criminal justice students by a
critical examination of ethics, topical commentaries, articles and reports from
the most recent literature in the criminal justice field. Extensive reading and
writing are core requirements. A research project involving a review of current
literature and/or original research is required. Interaction with computer based
software applications is essential. Prereq: CJ 200, 210.
460 (660)
Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 - Fall & Spring) A critical examination of theory and
practice in the Criminal Justice System. Research, writing and presentation of
papers. Prereq: Senior standing, SOC 301, 302, 305, 413, and completion of at
least 21 credit hours in Criminal Justice courses.
470 (670)
Tennessee Criminal Law (3 - Fall & Spring) In-depth study of the current Tennessee Code
Annotated sections on substantive Criminal Law and applicable sections of
evidence and procedure. Prereq: CJ 400 or permission of instructor.
480 Internship in Criminal Justice (3-6 - Spring) Application of criminal
justice skills in a supervised workplace setting. Placement will be determined
by the instructor, in consultation with the student. The student may or may not
be paid. Student grades will be based on the instructor's academic evaluation as
well as the work evaluation by the student's on-the-job supervisor. Prereq:
Criminal Justice major, senior standing, and a minimum 3.00 GPA in Criminal
Justice coursework or permission of department chair. May only be taken once for
credit.