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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
About the Department
Undergraduate Program
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
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The CJ Times Newsletter '07
The CJ Times Newsletter '08
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3CR
This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system and its processes.

CJ 120 - Crime and Criminal Behavior 3 CR
This course uses an interdisciplinary perspective to examine the causes, measurement, patterns and the effects of socioeconomic status on crime and criminal behavior.

CJ 200 - American Constitutional Law 3CR
This course focuses on the development of the Constitution through interpretations of the U.S. Supreme Court.  A study of civil rights and civil liberties.
Prerequisite: CJ 101 and CJ 201

CJ 201 - Criminal Law and Procedure 3CR
This course examines the substantive aspects of criminal law with emphasis on statutory criminal law.  It examines the purpose and goals of criminal law and the historical development of its basic concepts. 
Prerequisite: CJ 101 or CJ 120

CJ 210 - Family Law 3 CR
Covers the legal entanglements in which people find themselves and considers the rights of middle and low-income groups.
Prerequisite: CJ 101

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