Criminal Justice

A survey of the system of American criminal justice, this course gives an overview of police, prosecution, courts and corrections. Highlighted are major concerns in contemporary administration of justice; functions of criminal law; assessments of crime, organized crime, narcotics and drug abuse; roles of the judiciary; and institutional and community corrections.

This is a basic course presenting the history of criminological thought, including traditional and contemporary schools of thought.

This course traces the development of the individual through childhood and adolescence as this development related to delinquency and crime. Emphasized are special characteristics of juvenile and youthful criminality, principles of juvenile delinquency and policies and practices for prevention and control.

This course surveys current correctional thought and practices in the United States, including the evolution of modern correction practices in this country and an overview of correctional treatment in different types of institutions and communities.

This course surveys knowledge and skills associated with basic law enforcement operations. Emphasis is placed on techniques of patrol, response to crimes in progress, critical incident management, officer survival, and report writing. Additional topics include: arrest and booking procedures; courtroom testimony; communication procedures; and vehicle pullovers.

This course presents the fundamentals of preliminary criminal investigations. Learners are provided with an overview of crime scene management and investigative techniques. Topics include: crime scene processing; evidence collection; surveillance; crime scene management techniques; and procedures used in investigating various crimes. Emphasis is placed on legal requirements specified in the Criminal Code of Georgia. This course is administered in accordance with standards established by the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council. Successful completion through Reinhardt University is required to earn basic peace officer certification. Students must meet P.O.S.T. academic standards. Prerequisite: Approval from Georgia P.O.S.T. Council and permission of the police academy director.

This course surveys knowledge and skills associated with basic law enforcement operations. Emphasis is placed on techniques of patrol, response to crimes in progress, critical incident management, officer survival, and report writing. Additional topics include: arrest and booking procedures; courtroom testimony; communication procedures; and vehicle pullovers. This course is administered in accordance with standards established by the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council. Successful completion through Reinhardt University is required to earn basic peace officer certification. Students must meet P.O.S.T. academic standards. Prerequisite: Approval from Georgia P.O.S.T. Council and permission of the police academy director.

An overview of the foundations of management and administration that make the criminal justice system work, this course applies management concepts to police, courts and corrections with an emphasis on improving the operation of the criminal justice system.

This course analyzes the constitutional limitations on the criminal justice system and its processes as well as the implications of federal constitutional protections with respect to police investigation, pre-trail procedures, trials, post-conviction processes and definition of offenses.

Analyzes the development and practical application of procedural law through a review of relevant constitutional amendments, judicial precedents and statutes. Emphasis is placed on the laws of arrest, search and seizure, pre-trial identification, the rules of evidence and the admissibility of confessions and admissions. This course is administered in accordance with standards established by the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council. Successful completion through Reinhardt University is required to earn basic peace officer certification. Students must meet P.O.S.T. academic standards. Prerequisite: Approval from Georgia P.O.S.T. Council and permission of the police academy director.

A survey of the aspects of criminal law, this course acquaints students with various types of crimes, specific offenses and defenses and provides a basic understanding of criminal procedure. This course is administered in accordance with standards established by the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council. Successful completion through Reinhardt University is required to earn basic peace officer certification. Students must meet P.O.S.T. academic standards. Prerequisite: Approval from Georgia P.O.S.T. Council and permission of the police academy director.

This course, which explores a topic of contemporary interest to the study of criminal justice, is offered as needed to students with sophomore standing.

Historical and contemporary overview of rules governing criminal procedure and rules of evidence as they affect the accused, the convicted, the functions of law enforcement, and the conduct of criminal prosecutions. Survey of constitutional rights of the accused and the conflict of rights with maintenance of public order and enforcement of criminal law.

An introduction to basic research methods applied in the study of criminal justice and the social sciences with emphasis placed upon the understanding of research methodology, statistics and application of the scientific method. The course will include a review and critique of research on crime causation, issues in law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

This course provides an overview and analysis of the American system of law enforcement, examining the origins, development, roles, and operations of policing in a modern society. The students will also examine major issues such as civil liability, use of force, officer discretion and some of the philosophical and cultural issues facing law enforcement today.

A critical examination of the American system of corrections with emphasis on the philosophical underpinnings of past, current, and emerging correctional paradigms. Provides an overview of the origins of correctional thought, practical challenges, and policy implications. Controversial issues related to imposition of the death penalty, disproportionate incarceration, and the effects of net-widening will be explored.

Students in this course will study and engage in the practice of ethics as it applies to crime, law and justice. This course explores concepts of morality, ethics, values, moral/ethical frameworks and dilemmas relative to criminal justice policies and practices.

This course will examine recent trends and developments that affect policing roles, styles, and functions with emphasis on the philosophy and components community policing.

Explores legal issues and challenges faced by the criminal justice system in response to computer /cyberspace criminal investigations. Emphasis is placed upon various forms of crime perpetrated in cyberspace. Topics include forms of electronic criminal activity, enforcement of computer-related criminal statutes, constitutional issues related to search and seizure, privacy concerns, application of the First Amendment in cyberspace, and laws pertaining to electronic surveillance.

This course is a multidisciplinary survey of theories of crime causation and social control. Major topics covered include: theory construction, theory-methods, symmetry, evaluating theory, theoretical integration, crime reduction and applied criminology.

A critical examination of juvenile delinquency as a legal concept with analysis of etiological perspectives and societal responses. Content focuses on evolution of the juvenile justice system as an institution, processes involved in adjudication/case disposition, theoretical foundations of intervention /prevention, and sources of conflict in the implementation of policy. CRJ 430. Managing Criminal Justice Organizations

This course examines bureaucratic, political and other characteristics of justice organizations through a review of theories of public administration and organizational behavior. This course applies theories to problems and policies encountered in managing criminal justice agencies.

This course examines the indigenous and external sources of terrorism, the declared and implied objectives or strategies operations and tactics and the countermeasures that are created. This course will take an even closer look at prioritizing terrorism while trying to focus on other U.S. problems and foreign policy objectives.

This course examines the challenges that public safety organizations face when responding to and recovering from disasters with emphasis on the roles of federal, state and local governments. The course will evaluate lessons learned from previous disasters in relation to contemporary disaster response.

Provides an introduction and overview of fraud investigations. A primary focus of this course will be the various types, causes, impacts, and laws related to fraud. Students in this course will work on analyzing current examples of fraud and applying best practices to investigations. In addition, students will work collaboratively to develop educational outreach information for the surrounding community.

A comparative study of the major legal traditions and analysis of the criminal justice system in different cultures and countries. Emphasis is focused on understanding differences in procedural law, substantive law, policymaking, law enforcement, court systems and correctional systems between the United States and other countries.

A comprehensive and cogent recapitulation of the criminal justice curriculum with a focus on topical and contemporary issues. Current policy issues such as immigration, border control, terrorism, drug policy, the treatment of the mentally ill in prisons and jails, sex offender treatment, emerging correctional paradigms, police use of force, constitutional issues, officer corruption, and mass incarceration will be among the topics discussed.

This course examines the development of forensic applications in criminal investigations and the rooting of forensics in the natural sciences. Topics include techniques of crime scene processing, an overview of physical evidence, forensic toxicology, biological stain analysis, DNA, and arson investigations.

An individualized study project conducted on behalf of a criminal justice agency or organization involving objective observation and reporting of information relating to relevant issues with a focus on understanding and interpreting data. Documented research paper required, and must relate to criminal justice subject area

An examination of theories and history shaping the bio-psycho-social and environmental characteristics of crime and violent victimization. Emphasis is placed on intersection with issues of race, gender, class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.