Criminology
Required classes (6 hours):
CJS 3301 Theories of Justice (3 semester hours) Survey of the basic theoretical rationales and perspectives concerning the concept of "justice" with selected readings from classical and contemporary theorists. (3-0) R
CJS 3302 Advanced Criminology (3 semester hours) This course provides students with an in-depth study of crime, criminals, and the reaction of the criminal justice system to both. It explores the interrelationships among law, policy, and societal conditions. The major focus of the course is theoretical explanations for crime and criminality. Prerequisite: CJS 1307. (3-0) Y
CJS 3306 Criminal Law (3 semester hours) Examines the statutory basis of crime and the legal requirements surrounding "mens rea" and legally permissible defenses permitted under criminal due process. Emphasis is placed on both criminal statutes and case law. (3-0) T
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CJS 3308 Juvenile Law (3 semester hours) Examines the statutory bases which distinguish delinquency from adult crime and the juvenile justice system from the criminal justice systems. Emphasis is placed on the rationale for treating juveniles accused of crime differently than their adult counterparts. (3-0) R
And 9 additional hours of upper-division CJS courses (excluding CJS 4V97, CJS 4V98, and CJS 4V99)
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