245 / 301
CRJU-4160
3 hours
International and Domestic Terrorism
–Sp
This course will introduce the student to the reality of domestic
and international terrorism from a historical and contemporary
perspective. Topics for consideration and study will include
the mind and characteristics of the terrorist, the distinction
between domestic and international terriorism, the religious
terrorist contrasted with the political terrorist, the weapons of the
terrorist, the United States government’s efforts to control and/
or eradicate terrorism, and future predictions relative to terrorist
activity. Crosslisted INTL and CRJU.
Prerequisites: CRJU-1310
Introduction to Criminal Justice.
(odd years)
CRJU-4200 Police Administration
–Fa
3 hours
Focuses on contemporary policing issues and related
administrative matters from the perspective of executive
leadership. Emphasis on management of organizational resources
regarding basic line and staff functions. Consideration is given to
contemporary issues of community-oriented policing and federal
legislative mandates. Case study is utilized.
Prerequisite: CRJU-
1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice.
CRJU-4320 Criminal Investigation
–Fa
3 hours
Focuses on criminal investigative methods, identification
procedures, crime scene search, categories of physical evidence,
evidence collection and preservation, sources of information,
interviews, and interrogations.
Prerequisite: CRJU-1310
Introduction to Criminal Justice.
CRJU-4440 Special Topics-Criminal Justice
1–3 hours
Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History
that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest.
CRJU-4500 Comparative Criminal Justice
–Sp
3 hours
This course has been developed to provide students basic
knowledge and understanding of criminal justice from an
international/comparative perspective. The course will consist
of study of historical legal traditions and the influence of those
traditions on modern criminal justice processes and transnational
criminal justice agencies.
Prerequisites: CRJU-1310 Introduction
to Criminal Justice.
(odd years)
CRJU-4630
3 hours
American Constitutional Law — Civil Liberties and Rights
–Sp
The United States Constitution defines the powers and scope
of the American government and delineates the rights and
liberties retained by the American people. This course focuses on
the Supreme Court’s interpretation of those rights and liberties
by examining the Court’s decisions in their legal and historical
contexts. Crosslisted as POLS.
Prerequisites: GSS-1100 Politics
and American Culture
CRJU-4900 Research Issues in Criminal Justice
–Fa
3 hours
This is a capstone course for criminal justice majors. The course
will usually focus on a significant issue in contemporary criminal
justice. Major papers will be presented by individual students
on sub-categories of the primary topic. Additionally, the course
will prepare a project that will be presented in a public forum.
Prerequisite: senior status as a CRJU major.
(Fee: $100)
CRJU-4960
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Criminal Justice
Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students
may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general
information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent
study provides a logical way to complete required hours not
obtained in normal sequencing.
Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor.
Geography (GEO)
GEO-3040
3 hours
History and Politics of the British Isles and Canada
–Sp
This course examines three countries: the United Kingdom,
the Republic of Ireland, and Canada. After an extensive topical
history along with a discussion of major prime ministers
who served in the 19th and 20th centuries, this course also
investigates contemporary issues including foreign policy, recent
political debates, secessionist problems in Scotland and Quebec,
membership in the European Union, and the ongoing structural
changes to government. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, and POLS.
(even years)
GEO-3080 History of Russia and Eastern Europe
–Fa
3 hours
The course will cover not only Soviet history but also major
events of Russian history up to the Bolshevik Revolution. Soviet
history will be studied in detail, with attention given to the
development of non-Russian peoples in the empire. The political,
economic, social, and foreign policy aspects of Soviet history will
all be covered, emphasizing Perestroika and the Soviet collapse.
Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS
GEO-3200 History and Politics of Latin America
–Fa
3 hours
Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, social,
and diplomatic developments that have shaped contemporary
Latin America. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even
years)
GEO-3210 History and Politics of Asia
–Sp
3 hours
Study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and
diplomatic developments of Asia from the 18th century to the
present. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years)
GEO-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East
–Sp
3 hours
Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, and
social forces, such as religion and nationalism, that have shaped
the contemporary Middle Eastern states. Crosslisted as GEO,
HIST, INTL, or POLS.
GEO-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe
–Sp
3 hours
This course will cover the development of Western European
history and politics from approximately the year 1900 to the
present. Concentration will be on the great European powers,
but will include the smaller states. The political, economic, and
social histories of the nations of Europe will be covered, as well as
several macro-European issues. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL,
or POLS. (odd years)
GEO-3510
3 hours
World Regional Geography —Western Hemisphere
–Fa
Spatial survey of various regions in the western hemisphere
with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political
developments in relation to the geographical environment.
GEO-3520
3 hours
World Regional Geography — Eastern Hemisphere
–Sp
Survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an
emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in
relation to the geographical environment.
GEO-4440 Special Topics-Geography
1–3 hours
Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History
that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest.
GEO-4920
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Geography
Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students
may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general
information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent
study provides a logical way to complete required hours not
obtained in normal sequencing.
Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor.
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Course Descriptions
CRJU-4160 – GEO-4920