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Criminal Justice classes to inmates who are incarcerated a the High Point Detention Center. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Four credits. [SL] CRJ 3700. Probation, Parole, and Community Service. This course focuses on punishments that are served within the community rather than in prison or jail. A critical examination of probation and parole will be offered, as well as an overview of community-based treatment programs that have effectively reduced recidivism. The rationale for these alternative sanctions will be discussed, as well as the problems with traditional incarceration. Four credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 1900. CRJ 3800. Comparative Criminal Justice Systems. This course examines the criminal justice systems employed by other nations and cultures. It examines aspects of policing, courts, law and corrections in these systems. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts of justice and the procedures used to obtain accurate results used by other nations. In particular, the course will examine the inquisitorial system of justice used by European nations. Attention will also be given to the role of international criminal justice. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Four credits. CRJ 4000. Terrorism. This course examines the variety of domestic and international terror groups, their objectives, philosophies, operations and tactics (including specific terror
threat scenarios and methods of mass destruction), as well as our nation’s technologies and countermeasures designed to combat terrorist organizations. Prerequisite: CRJ 1900. Four credits. CRJ 4100. The Death Penalty. A look at the historical evolution of death as a criminal penalty and the multitude of fascinating issues surrounding this controversial sentence. Prerequisite: CRJ 1900. Four credits. CRJ 4200. Corrections. The punishment, treatment, and rehabilitation of criminals is explored in this course as students learn about sentencing, probation, parole, diversion, jails, prisons, and various programs designed to deal with a diverse criminal population. Prerequisite: CRJ 1900. Four credits. CRJ 4300. Crime, Law, and National Security. This course addresses the problems and issues confronting America in regard to national security. The role and duties of national security policy makers are discussed. The intersection of civil, criminal and military law is explored, as well as issues that relate to terrorism and related crimes that threaten national security. Policies related to the collection of surveillance and intelligence data are discussed as well as the protection of such information. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Four credits. CRJ 4400. Police Administration and Supervision. This course is designed to give students the requisite skills to go beyond the rank of field agent/line officer and assume responsibilities associated with executive positions such as police chief or other upper-level administrative positions. Subjects explored include the unique police organizational structures, crime fighting programs, police policies/procedures and innovative strategies to effectively administer law enforcement organizations. Prerequisites: CRJ 1900 and CRJ 3300. Four credits. CRJ 4444. Independent Study. Individual study and research under the guidance of a member of the department. One to four credits each semester. CRJ 4810-4815. Internship. An experiential study of the nature and operations of a justice related agency or organization via personal observations and discussions with agency personnel. All university requirements must be fulfilled to complete an internship. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair and completion of the university internship application process. Variable credit.