Justice Studies (JUS)

12000 Introduction to Justice Studies (3)
Historical development and operational aspects of the contemporary justice systems with emphasis on emerging trends in the concept and practices of the component agencies. Prerequisite: none.

18000 Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3)
(Cross-listed with LEGT 18000) An overview of the legal system and the role of a paralegal professional. Includes legal terminology, types of laws, research, litigation, interviewing and office management. Prerequisite: none.

22100 Basic Interviewing (3)
Foundation of basic interviewing principles including communication models, question format, distortions, topic control, inhibitors, facilitators, listening, types of interviews and practical exercises. Prerequisite: JUS 12000.

22300 Police Role (3)
Systematic analysis of the police role. An examination of the related research with an emphasis on divergent perspective and development of conceptual models. Prerequisite: JUS 12000.

22301 The Investigative Process (3)
An examination of established investigative processes, techniques employed in conducting a systematic investigation and legal implications. Prerequisite: JUS 12000.

25092 Field Placement (1-6)*
(Repeatable for credit) Observational experience under the direction of supervising faculty in a justice agency. IP grade permissible. Prerequisites: 6 credit hours of justice studies (JUS) coursework, including 12000, and special approval.

26701 Corrections (3)
Course topics include history of corrections, punishment, community corrections, correctional institutions, correctional administration, issues in corrections and future trends of corrections. Prerequisite: JUS 12000.

26704 Issues in Law and Society (3)
General treatment of the legal system with special emphasis on its origin, structure and functional consequences on issues and problems in modern society. Prerequisite: none. This course may be used to satisfy the Kent Core.

26705 Survey of Contractual Justice Services (3)
Overview of contractual agencies within the justice system including volunteerism, private policing, quasi-court services, and contractual and cognate correctional agencies. Prerequisite: JUS 12000.

27095 Special Topics in Justice Studies (2 or 3)*
(Repeatable for a total of 6 hours) Intensive analysis of issues significant and current in the field which are not covered in regular courses. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: none.

27311 Victimology (3)
Patterns of victim-offender relationship and process of victimization. Role of victims in criminal process. Problems of adjustment to victimization and issues in victim compensation. Prerequisite: JUS 12000.

28001 Legal Research and Writing (3)
(Cross-listed with LEGT 18001) In-depth analysis of the legal research process and development of legal writing skills; opportunities to utilize research and writing skills are integrated into the course. Prerequisite: JUS 18000.

28003 Family Law and Procedure (3)
(Cross-listed with LEGT 18003) Designed to acquaint the student with family law substance and practice. Included: definitions, terminology, topical areas and the philosophy underlying family law practice. Prerequisite: JUS 18000.

28004 Principles and Practice of Litigation (3)
(Cross-listed with LEGT 28004) Introduction to the rules of civil procedure, statutes of limitation and discovery. Includes the role of the legal assistant in preparing for litigation. Prerequisite: JUS 18000.

28007 Estate and Probate Administration (3)
(Cross-listed with LEGT 28007) A study of legal principles applicable to wills, organization and jurisdiction of probate court, estate administration in probate and tax considerations in estate administration. Prerequisite: JUS 18000.

32200 Police and Community (3)
An examination of the rights of individuals, citizen involvement and the police as members of the community, and the development, implementation and evaluation of related programs. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and 22300; and sophomore standing.

32400 Research Methods in Justice Studies (3)
Scientific approaches to the study of criminal justice. Survey of methods and designs used in criminal justice research; uses of research in criminal justice. Exercises included. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and junior standing. This course may be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement with approval of major department.

32500 Crisis Intervention (3)
Crisis intervention situations in criminal justice are considered. The service role of criminal justice personnel, community resources and skill development are also considered. Prerequisite: JUS 12000; and JUS 22300 or 27311; and sophomore standing.

33200 Criminal Law (3)
Developmental backgrounds and principles of criminal law; structure, functions of criminal law; rules of criminal liability and procedural requisites in criminal proof. Case analysis included. Prerequisite: JUS 12000; and junior standing.

33300 Development of Justice in America (3)
Course focuses on the evolution of the criminal justice process from its establishment in the United States to the present. Prerequisite: JUS 12000; and sophomore standing.

33400 Crime and Justice in Popular Culture (3)
Crime and criminal justice as they are socially constructed and portrayed in popular culture including television news and entertainment, popular film and other media of popular culture. Critical analysis of relations between popular culture, media institutions, crime and justice. Role of popular culture media in shaping public opinions about crime and justice, and in turn the relevance of public opinion for understanding criminal justice politics and policy. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and sophomore standing.

34200 Criminal Procedures and Evidence (3)
This course focuses on the use of evidence and the legal procedures followed in the processing of criminal cases. Case analysis and writing assignments required. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 or 18000; and junior standing.

34311 Youth and the Justice System (3)
Analysis of situations involving the legal rights of children and youths which demand intervention by justice institutions or service agencies. Prerequisite: JUS 12000.

36702 Criminology (3)
Examines crime from the legal and social viewpoints; including extent and patterns of criminal behavior. Special emphasis on theoretical explanations of criminal behavior and crime rates. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and junior standing.

36703 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
Social and personal factors in juvenile delinquency; operation of juvenile justice system; prevention and control of delinquency. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and 36702; and junior standing. This course may be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement with approval of major department.

36792 Internship in Paralegal (3-12)
(Repeatable for credit) Work experience under direction of supervising faculty member in the following entities: private law firms, legal service/legal aid offices, law departments or corporations, and government agencies. IP grade permissible. Prerequisites: JUS 18000, 28001 and 28004.

37091 Seminar in Critical Issues in Justice (1-3)
(Repeatable for credit) Intense analysis of issues significant and current in the justice field which are not covered in regular courses. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and sophomore standing.

37095 Special Topics in Justice Studies (3)
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours). Intensive analysis of issues significant and current in the field which are not covered in regular courses. Prerequisite: junior standing.

37311 Minorities in Crime and Justice (3)
Focus on the role of social and ethnic minorities as victims, offenders and participants in the justice process. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course may be used to satisfy the diversity requirement.

37411 Women in Crime and Justice (3)
Women as a significant group in crime and their role in the development and operation of the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course may be used to satisfy the diversity requirement.

38002 Contract Law (3)
This course is intended to provide students with an in-depth analysis of the law pertaining to contract formation, resolution of contract disputes and the impact of the uniform commercial code on traditional contract theory. Prerequisite: JUS 18000 and 28001.

38003 Administrative Law and Process (3)
Substantive and procedural aspects of administrative law. Topics include the regulation of public utility, transportation agencies, employment, food and drugs, and environment. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours of justice studies (JUS) coursework, including JUS 18000.

38004 Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility (3)
This course will introduce students to the types of ethical dilemmas that they will face once in the work force; to the ethical rules developed by the American Bar Association; and to methods for researching the answers to ethical dilemmas. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.

38005 Tort Law (3)
Focuses on tort and personal injury law. Topics include intentional injuries to person and property, negligence, strict liability, product liability, defenses and immunity, and ethics. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.

38006 Applied Legal Research and Litigation (3)
Case analysis and preparation of argumentative memorandum. Includes writing of factual memoranda, file summaries and advocacy letters. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001. This course may be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement.

38007 Human Service Agencies and the Law (3)
Designed to acquaint the student with the substance and procedure of law pertaining to human service agencies. Included: definitions, terminology, topical areas and legal ethics. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and sophomore standing.

44400 Justice Administration (3)
Identification of administrative and management functions, leadership, management styles and supervision of personnel in justice organizations. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and 22300 and 26704; and junior standing.

44411 Varieties of Police Work (3)
Analysis of police practices and functions at the municipal, state and federal level, including private security. Examination of emerging trends in policing will be considered. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and 22300 and 26704; and junior standing.

45093 Variable Title Workshop in Justice Studies (1-6)
(Repeatable for credit) S/U grading. Prerequisite: special approval.

45096 Individual Investigation (1-3)
(Repeatable for credit) Involves an individual research project of considerable depths in a subject area not covered by regular course offerings. Prior consent of supervising faculty member is required. IP grade permissible. Prerequisites: JUS 12000 and 26704 and 32400; and junior standing; and special approval.

46701 Crime, Justice and Substance Abuse (3)
Examination of the relationship between drug and alcohol abuse and criminal behavior. Efforts to regulate, control, prevent and treat chemical abuse offenders are considered. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and 26704; and junior standing.

46705 Community Corrections (3)
This course is devoted to an examination of formal and informal approaches to correctional supervision and treatment through probation, parole and community residential treatment. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of justice studies (JUS) coursework, including JUS 12000 and 26701.

46707 Correctional Institutions (3)
A thorough examination of the correctional institution, including the structure and organization, personnel, inmate social world and examination of the issues in contemporary correctional institutions. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of justice studies (JUS) coursework, including JUS 12000 and 26701.

46708 Treatment Methods (3)
Various methods of treatment are applied to corrections field. Focus is on specific techniques in community and institutional correctional settings. Direct observation utilized when possible. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of justice studies (JUS) coursework, including JUS 12000 and 26701.

46792 Internship (3-12)
(Repeatable for credit) Work experience under direction of supervising faculty member in private, federal, state or local justice agency or law agency. S/U grading; IP grade permissible. Prerequisites: 9 credit hours of justice studies (JUS) coursework, including JUS 12000 and 2.00 GPA in JUS and overall and junior standing and special approval.

46798 Research in Justice Studies (3-12)
(Repeatable for a total of 12 hours) Individual research under direct supervision of a faculty member to provide direct hands-on research experience working on faculty research projects. Prior consent of supervising faculty member is required. Only 6 hours of nontraditional coursework can count towards the major. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and 26704 and 32400; and junior standing; and minimum 3.20 GPA overall; and special approval.

47095 Special Topics in Justice Studies (3)
(Repeatable for credit) Intensive analysis of issues significant and current in the field which are not covered in regular courses. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and 26704; and junior standing.

47111 Civil Law and Procedure (3)
Substantive and procedural aspects of civil law with particular emphasis on civil actions arising out of breaches of criminal law. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 or 18000; and junior standing.

47211 Court Functions (3)
Analysis of the structure, functions and critical role of incumbents in the criminal court. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and 26704; and junior standing.

47311 Comparative Justice Systems (3)
A systematic comparison of the developmental backgrounds, structure and functioning of the major systems of justice in the modern world. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 and 26704; and junior standing.

48200 Data Analysis in Justice Studies (3)
This course exposes students to methods used in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data in the field. Emphasis is placed on the development of analytical skills and appropriate use of statistical techniques. Computer applications and other hands-on methods emphasized. Prerequisite: JUS  12000 and 26704 and 32400; and junior standing.

48300 Law of Corporations and Other Associations (3)
This course will cover the formation, operation and dissolution of various kinds of business organizations. Subjects covered include: sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, the law of agency and employment agreements. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.

48400 Intellectual Property Law (3)
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the fundamentals of intellectual property ("IP") law. Students will be introduced to the four primary fields within intellectual property: trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. At the conclusion of the course, students will fully understand how IP rights are acquired, registered (if necessary), protected, transferred and infringed. Moreover, students will be introduced to emerging IP topics and to international developments in the IP fields. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.

  *Course ineligible to be repeated for GPA recalculation.