GRADUATE COURSES
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- 500-599 -- first year graduate courses open to master's
and/or doctoral students
- 600-699 -- second year graduate courses open to master's
and/or doctoral students
- 700-799 -- third year graduate courses open to doctoral
students and approved master's students
- 800-899 -- fourth year graduate courses open to doctoral
students only
CJ 530 CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF JUSTICE
ADMINISTRATION. An analysis of the criminal justice system
in the United States; role of justice agencies as part of
societal response to crime; the knowledge base of criminal
justice; issues, problems, trends.
CJ 532 PERSPECTIVES IN CRIMINOLOGY.
Survey of the field of criminology emphasizing perspectives
regarding the making of law, breaking of law and societal
reactions to the breaking of law.
CJ 533 SEMINAR IN LAW. Deals
with the theory of law as a means of social control; advanced
problems and issues in the use of the criminal sanction; and
alternative legal means of controlling deviant conduct.
CJ 534 COURTS AS ORGANIZATIONS.
Critical evaluation of the dispensing of justice in America,
using the systems theory approach, as well as current court
policy.
CJ 563 THE JUVENILE OFFENDER.
Theoretical perspectives regarding the creation of childhood
as a social construct and the etiology of juvenile offending.
Particular attention is paid to the role of family, peers
and school.
CJ 572 COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONS.
Techniques and procedures utilized in the supervision of adult
and juvenile probationers and parolees, and other residents
of community-based corrections facilities. Preparation of
social history, pre-hearing, and pre-sentence investigation
reports. Emphasis on practical problems confronting the probation
and parole and other community-based corrections officer.
CJ 592 SURVEY OF RESEARCH METHODS.
The theory and application of social science research techniques
and designs, with a focus on the interpretation and use of
research findings. Students who have not completed an introductory
course in research methods within the past five years must
take CJ 478 as a prerequisite.
CJ 593 LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SYSTEM. Aspects of law which are relevant to and
essential for a better understanding of the criminal justice
system and its related processes.
CJ 594 LEGAL RESEARCH. Methods
and techniques of research in the legal system. Designed to
prepare students to locate, interpret and disseminate relevant
statutory and case law as well as scholarly legal works.
CJ 615 CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATISTICS
LAB. One hour (one semester credit hour) computer lab
which must be taken in conjunction with CJ
685 (Statistics for Criminal Justice Research).
CJ 632 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT. Critical issues and strategic
questions regarding managing human resources in criminal justice
agencies. Policy areas discussed are: (1) employee influence;
(2) human resource flow; (3) reward systems; and (4) work
systems. Human resource management as a coherent, proactive
management model.
CJ 633 SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATION AND
ADMINISTRATION. The study of bureaucracy and complex organizations
with strong emphasis on the concepts and practices of the
organization and management of public agencies in the United
States. Special consideration is given to the various philosophies,
typologies, and models of administrative systems in criminal
justice.
CJ 634 BASIC RESEARCH METHODS AND
PLANNING RESOURCES. Methods and techniques of research
and research design; conducting and assessing research in
the criminal justice agency management environment; translation
of research findings to policy; informational resources readily
available to the agency manager. Designed to prepare students
to gather decision-relevant information.
CJ 635 SEMINAR IN LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT. Problems and alternative solutions in criminal
justice management. The case study method and current readings
provide an admixture of practical and educational experiences
intended to foster and disseminate new ideas for management
strategies, especially as this is impacted by leadership styles,
human resources, and the environment.
CJ 636 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MANAGEMENT. Techniques of data processing
with emphasis upon utilization and application to criminal
justice information management. Prerequisite: CJ
634.
CJ 637 DIRECTED MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS. This course is designed to provide the student
with an opportunity to demonstrate under faculty supervision
the ability to engage in a problem solving management project
as a demonstration of skill in administration techniques.
CJ 639 POLICE IN SOCIETY. An
examination of the evolution of police in modern society with
a special emphasis given to the role of the police play in
contemporary society. Current research examining the function
of the police will be examined.
CJ 660 SEMINAR IN DEVIANT BEHAVIOR.
Analysis of behavior which violates expectations that are
shared and recognized as legitimate. Special attention is
focused on societal reactions to such behavior.
CJ 661 SOCIAL POLICY. Evaluation
of the legal, social, economic, philosophic, and controversial
issues of governmental programs, administered by federal,
state, local units of government, and the client systems served.
CJ 662 FOUNDATIONS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
COUNSELING. An introduction to counseling persons involved
in substance abuse; basic concepts in treatment and rehabilitation;
professional practices; assessment and treatment planning;
treatment modalities; laboratory work and field study.
CJ 664 SEMINAR IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE
COUNSELING. The focus of this course will be on substantive
issues related to substance abuse treatment. Primarily there
will be an exploration of individual counseling strategies
and techniques.
CJ 665 COMMUNITY THEORY AND THE ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE. This course examines the nature of criminal
justice organizations as components of the political, social
and economic inter-organizational networks that comprise communities.
Topics such as the intersection of criminal justice, mental
health, juvenile justice and educational systems are examined.
The impact of criminal victimization and attributes of communities
that foster crime are examined in detail. The processes that
motivate and implement change in community based organizations
are also addressed.
CJ 668 SEMINAR ON DRUGS, SOCIETY
AND POLICY ISSUES. This course will focus on issues and
problems surrounding the problem of illicit drugs in society.
Particular emphasis will be placed on policy related issues.
CJ 670 INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
A minimum of three months in an approved criminal justice
setting. Designed to provide the graduate student with an
opportunity to synthesize theory and practice. Prerequisite:
consent of the Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs, College
of Criminal Justice. Credit to be arranged.
CJ 672 SEMINAR IN CRIMINOLOGY AND
CORRECTIONS. Theory and problems in Criminology and Corrections.
One or more term papers evidencing qualities of scholarship
will be required.
*CJ 675 FORENSIC SCIENCE PROSEMINAR.
This course will be an introductory course and must be taken
by all forensic science majors their first semester.
CJ 685 STATISTICS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE
RESEARCH. Review of descriptive and graphical techniques;
probability and sampling theory; the normal curve and statistical
inference; Central Limit Theorem; Chi-square, T and F distributions;
analysis of variance and linear regression.
CJ 687 THE ETHICS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
Ethics and moral philosophy in criminal justice including
the role of natural law, constitutional law, code of ethics
and philosophical principles. Strong emphasis will be put
on examining the role of justice in a free society and the
practical implications of justice to practitioners of police,
courts and corrections.
*Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas
State University System, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board.
CJ 692 PROGRAM EVALUATION FOR CRIMINAL
JUSTICE MANAGEMENT. Principles and techniques of program
evaluation including models and case studies.
*CJ 693 SPECIAL READINGS IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE. Designed to give the graduate student academic
flexibility. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: consent
of the Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs of the College
and of the instructor directing the readings.
*CJ 694 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE. This course is needed to offer master's level
students the option of registering for a multi-topic course.
The student can take the course under various special topics
being offered.
CJ 696 LEGAL ASPECTS OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE MANAGEMENT. An overview of the legal issues commonly
facing managers in criminal justice agencies. Particular emphasis
is placed on public employment law including the hiring, promoting,
disciplining and discharging of employees, fair employment
practices, and agency and administrator civil liability. Both
state and federal statutory and case law are examined.
CJ 698 THESIS PRACTICUM. Overview
of research strategies; principles of research writing; and
procedures for initiating, executing and completing a Thesis.
Preparation and approval of a Prospectus. (Preliminary planning
for the Thesis should begin during the first semester of graduate
work; the student should enroll in CJ 698
after he/she has completed 12 semester hours of graduate work.)
CJ 699 THESIS. The completion
and defense of the Thesis. (The student must be registered
in 699 the semester in which he/she receives his/her master's
degree.)
CJ 730 SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATION THEORY.
An examination of organizational thought with application
to criminal justice. Analysis of the developmental state of
organizational theory, including historical derivations and
the implications of various theoretical bases for organizational
functioning.
CJ 733 PROSEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ISSUES. The course is designed to give doctoral students
a current, thorough, and comprehensive review of the criminal
justice system - focusing on how the system functions in theory
and practice, current future needs and trends. Students are
required to submit extensive critiques and to participate
in panel discussions.
CJ 734 SEMINAR IN AMERICAN POLICING.
The course includes the philosophy and role of American policing,
politics of policing, managing police organizations, police-community
relations, police operational and administrative practices,
police research, police executive development, emergent issues
and problems in policing.
CJ 736 SEMINAR IN AMERICAN CORRECTIONS.
In-depth examination of the various issues and problems in
corrections as they relate to administration and management.
A variety of problems is explored, including the philosophical
justification for prisons, personnel management, sentencing
and its implications, community-based corrections, rehabilitation,
judicial intervention, and correctional reform.
CJ 737 CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY.
Overview of the major paradigms focusing on the causes of
crime and deviant behavior with special attention given to
the social, political and intellectual milieu within which
each perspective arose. The course will include a discussion
of criminological theories from a philosophy of science perspective
focusing upon such issues as theory construction, theoretical
integration and the formal evaluation of theory.
CJ 738 SEMINAR IN AMERICAN COURTS.
Role and structure of prosecution, public defense, and the
courts in the United States jurisprudence with emphasis upon
criminal law, and problems in the administration of justice.
CJ 739 DISTRIBUTION AND CORRELATES
OF CRIME. Survey of research on the scope and nature of
criminal activity and factors correlated with criminal behavior.
Attention specifically on four general categories: race/ethnicity,
gender, age and class. Examines the issues of etiology, victimology,
differential police enforcement, sentencing and correctional
practices.
CJ 742 ADVANCED STATISTICS I.
Introduction to multivariate statistical techniques including
multiple regression, logistic regression, discriminate analysis,
multivariate analysis of variance, canonical correlation,
factor analysis, cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling.
Four (4) credit hours. (Prerequisite: CJ
685 or equivalent in past years).
CJ 760 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN CRIMINOLOGICAL
THEORY. Extensive studies in areas of classical and/or
current criminological theory. A basic knowledge of criminology
is assumed. Emphasis is on analytical, critical evaluation,
and the advancement of theory.
CJ 770 SPECIALIZED READINGS.
Directed readings designed to give the student flexibility
in developing an area of specialization. Prerequisites: Consent
of the Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs of the College
and of the instructor directing the readings.
*Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas
State University System, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board.
*CJ 771 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE. This course is needed to offer doctoral level
students the option of registering for a multi-topic course.
The student can take the course under various special topics
being offered.
*CJ 773 RESEARCH PRACTICUM. Supervised
training including special applications in information acquisition,
storage, retrieval, analysis, and display in criminal justice.
CJ 780 SEMINAR ON THE LEGAL ASPECTS
OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. Advanced seminar concerned
with aspects of law which are relevant to and essential for
a better understanding of the criminal justice system and
its related processes.
CJ 787 RESEARCH DESIGN. Advanced
study of scientific inquiry with an emphasis on the practical
aspects of research design and implementation. Topics include
the philosophy of science; the relationship of sampling theory
to statistical theory; studies in causation; non-experimental
research; data systems and modern data processing techniques.
Prerequisites: CJ 592 and consent of
instructor.
CJ 789 ADVANCED STATISTICS II.
Survey of reliability analysis, loglinear, and logit loglinear
analysis, nonlinear, weighted and two stage least-squares
regression, probit analysis, survival analysis and Cox regression.
(Prerequisite: CJ 742).
CJ 793 PRACTICUM IN DATA ANALYSIS.
The course is intended to develop proficiency in data analysis
using computerized statistical programs such as SPSS. Statistical
theory and research design issues are combined with hands-on
computer experience. The course emphasizes data management,
multivariate statistics and diagnostics.
CJ 794 FOCUSED TOPICS IN RESEARCH.
Survey methods and techniques for achieving interpretable
results in social research. Includes experimental, quasi-experimental
and unobtrusive measures. Prerequisite: CJ
488 or equivalent.
CJ
896-899 DISSERTATION.
*Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas
State University System, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board.
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