Bachelor's Program
The Justice discipline represents a melding of theoretical and applied concepts, and the B.A. in Justice as well as the M.A. in Administration of Justice reflects that dichotomy. Consequently, students explore theoretical models associated with different aspects of the criminal justice system, but also study the structure and administration of the criminal justice system.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
JUST F110 Introduction to Justice (s)
3 Credits
Survey of the structure and process of the agencies of criminal justice. Includes introduction to criminology, criminal law, police, courts and corrections. Also available via Independent Learning. (3+0)
JUST F125 Introduction to Addictive Processes
3 Credits
Focus on gaining knowledge of the psycho-social aspects of addiction. Historic and behavioral approaches, disease concept and current trends relating to addiction presented. Twelve step and self-help approaches explored. (Cross-listed with HUMS F125.) (3+0)
JUST F222 Research Methods (s)
3 Credits
Offered FallApplication of social science research methods to solving scientific and nonscientific questions arising in justice or political science. Basic methods include statistical analysis, survey research, and Internet applications. Prerequisites: JUST F110. (3+0)
JUST F251 Criminology (s)
3 Credits Offered Spring
The study of the major areas of deviant behavior and its relationship to society, law and law enforcement, including the theories of crime causation. Prerequisites: JUST F110. (3+0)
JUST F300X Ethics and Justice (h)
3 Credits
An examination of ethical and moral concepts, and their relationship to criminal justice issues. Applies ethics theories to the criminal justice institutions of police, courts and corrections. Examines ethical and moral dilemmas which confront crime control policy makers. Prerequisites: Junior standing. (3+0)
JUST F310 Principles of Corrections (s)
3 Credits Offered Spring Even-numbered Years
An introduction to adult institutions, community- based programs, and theories of incarceration. Correctional programs are examined. Prerequisites: JUST F110 and junior standing. (3+0)
JUST F320 Practicum
1 – 6 Credits
A research-oriented exercise directed at the resolution of a specific problem within an agency of the criminal justice system. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: JUST F110; junior standing. (1 – 6+0)
JUST F335W Gender and Crime
3 Credits Offered Spring
An exploration of gender and crime including the extent of female crime, victimization, masculinity and violence, and women professionals in the justice system. Prerequisites: JUST F110; ENGL F111X; ENGL F211X or ENGL F213X or permission of instructor; junior standing. (Cross-listed with WMS F335.) (3+0)
JUST F340 Rural Justice in Alaska (s)
3 Credits Offered Fall
Application of the western justice system to remote northern Native villages including issues arising from cultural conflicts, difficulties associated with a centralized justice system serving distant roadless communities, the federal/Indian relationship, and a description of crime occurring in the villages. Prerequisites: JUST F110 and junior standing. (3+0)
JUST F345W Police Problems
3 Credits
Offered FallAnalysis of the nature of coercive power and the special problems faced by people who assume the responsibility of coercing others; how coercive power affects personality and how personality affects the way different types of people respond to the challenge and responsibilities of using coercive means; conditions that discourage excessive use of coercive means and encourage police officers to develop in morally and politically mature ways. Prerequisites: ENGL F111X; ENGL F211X or ENGL F213X or permission of instructor; JUST F110; junior standing. (3+0)
JUST F352 Criminal Law
3 Credits
A study of elements, purposes and functions of the substantive criminal law with emphasis upon historical and philosophical concepts. Prerequisites: JUST F110; junior standing. (3+0)
JUST F354 Procedural Law
3 Credits
Offered FallThe legal limitations of the police and the right of the people to be secure from the government under the protections of the Constitution and the Rules of Evidence. Prerequisites: ENGL F111X; JUST F110; junior standing. (3+0)
JUST F358 Juvenile Delinquency (s)
3 Credits Offered Fall
Theories of delinquency, the extent of delinquency, the historical development of juvenile justice, the juvenile system, and how it impacts on youth in relation to police, courts, institutions and community programs. Includes youth violence, gangs, gender, race and class. Prerequisites: JUST F110 and JUST F251, or permission of instructor. (3+0)
JUST F404 Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
3 Credits Offered Spring
Methods of legal research and preparation of legal materials. Introduction to the resources of law libraries and the techniques of presenting issues in legal form. Prerequisites: PS F101 or JUST F110, PS F303, junior standing, and permission of instructor. (Cross-listed with PS F404.) (3+0)
JUST F452 Comparative Criminology (s)
3 Credits Offered Spring Even-numbered Years
An issue-based approach to crime within selected countries including such topics as restorative justice, violence against women, drugs, punishment, juvenile justice and the death penalty. The structure and operation of justice systems, as well as the influence of culture, will be considered in regard to various developed and underdeveloped nations. Prerequisites: JUST F110 and junior standing. (3+0)
JUST F454W Advanced Problems in Procedural Law
3 Credits Offered Spring
Advanced study of the elements of criminal procedural law. Emphasis on the legal limitations of the police and the right of people to be secure from the government under protections of the U.S. Constitution and “rules of evidence.” Prerequisites: JUST F110; JUST F354; ENGL F111X; ENGL F211X or F213X; and junior standing; or permission of instructor. (3+0)
JUST F460O American Crime Control (s)
3 Credits Offered Fall
Major concepts of the structure and process of criminal justice revisited with emphasis on current issues. Prerequisites: COMM F131X or COMM F141X; JUST F110; JUST F222; JUST F251; senior standing; Justice major. (3+0)
JUST F475 Internship
3 – 9 Credits
Supervised work experience in criminal justice agencies . Prerequisites: Permission of director of intern program. Note: Department approval required for 9 credits . (3 – 9+0)
JUST F492 Seminar
1 – 6
CreditsVarious topics of current interest and importance to the justice major will be presented. Topics will be announced prior to each offering. Prerequisites: JUST F110, junior standing, and permission of instructor. (1 – 6+0)