2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Human Performance Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Sociology 2007-08 Cedarville University 233 Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Sociology CRJU-3360 American Judicial System –Fa 3 hours An introduction to federal and state court systems, duties and responsibilities of the prosecutor, defense counsel, jury, and judge including related topics ranging from plea bargaining to sentencing. Crosslisted as CRJU or POLS. Prerequisite: CRJU- 1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. CRJU-3390 Criminal Evidence –Sp 3 hours Focuses on the evidence process applicable to criminal case preparation and presentation in court. Emphasis on types of evidence, tests of admissibility, objections, weight of evidence, witness competency and credibility, defenses, suppressions, order of evidence presentation at trial, and rules of evidence. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. CRJU-3400 Criminal Procedure –Sp 3 hours Pertains to procedural law, which governs the enforcement of substantive criminal law. Emphasis on legal authority of law en- forcement personnel and rights of the accused person with a re- view of pertinent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Consideration is given to various procedural stages from criminal charges through post-conviction appeal. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice . CRJU-3410 3 hours Ethics and Civil Liability for Criminal Justice Personnel –Sp Focuses on civil liability issues with a review of pertinent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Emphasis on federal civil liability, tort liability and damages, acts of negligent employment, qualified immunity, seizures and civil liability, special duty to protect, liability for policy or custom, and preventive measures. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. CRJU-4150 Homeland Security –Fa 3 hours This course will study emergency planning and response management, multi-jurisdictional and interagency coordination, specific threats and advisory system, intelligence for policymaking, and the Homeland Security Act. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. CRJU-4160 International & Domestic Terrorism –Sp 3 hours In-depth study of terrorism, focusing worldwide and domestically. An intensive examination of ongoing international conflicts, narco-terrorism, eco-terrorism, cyber-terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, geographical trouble spots, enemies of the United States, terrorism-counter-terrorism theory and options, terrorism history, law, civil liberties, and Homeland Security. 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-4330 3 hours Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice –Sp Analysis of key issues influencing the criminal justice system. CRJU-4630 American Constitutional Law –Sp 3 hours In-depth analysis of selected Supreme Court decisions and their relevance to political, social, economic, and religious dimensions of American life. CRJU-4900 Research Issues in Criminal Justice –Fa 3 hours This is a capstone course for criminal justice majors. The class 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 class will prepare a project that will be presented in a public forum. Prerequisite: senior status as a CRJU major. (Fee: $100) Sociology SOC-2200 Criminology –Fa 3 hours Introduction to the major criminological perspectives regarding crime causation. Selected notorious crimes are considered as case studies to enhance understanding of each perspective. Crosslisted as CRJU or SOC. SOC-2250 Popular Culture and Politics –Sp 3 hours This course will consider the relationship and effects which various forms of popular culture have had with/upon social and political movements as well as public policy initiatives both in America and International politics. The class will listen to, consider, and analyze a variety of cultural-artistic genres and the sociopolitical movements these engendered and supported in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Attention will be given to any or all of the following: music, film, art, and literature as well as to the historical, political, and social context. Crosslisted as POLS and SOC. SOC-2300 Principles of Sociology –Fa,Sp 3 hours Introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and processes of social life are studied. SOC-2310 Juvenile Delinquency –Sp 3 hours Study and assessment of casual theory and problems of correction and prevention of delinquency. Crosslisted as CRJU or SOC. (Fee: $30) SOC-2330 Introduction to Social Work –Fa 3 hours See course description for SWK-2330 Introduction to Social Work. SOC-2400 Marriage and the Family –Fa,Sp 3 hours A biblical theology of marriage and the family is developed as a means by which to evaluate contemporary dating, marriage, and family arrangements. A major focus of the course is upon practical application related to such topics as dating/courtship, engagement, marital adjustment, in‑law relations, communication and conflict resolution, family planning, and discipline. SOC-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Sp 3 hours See course description for SWK-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency. Classes are taught by dedicated Christians who are specialists in their specific fields.