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CJ 300 Criminalistics

Prerequisite: CJ 230 and PSCI 308 An introductory, non –scientific survey course in criminalistics and the basics of forensic science. Focus will be on criminal investigations, the recognition, collection, preservation and analysis of physical evidence from the crime scene, to the crime lab, to the courtroom.

Credits

3.0

Offered

Spring Semester (Odd Years)

CJ 375 Independent Study

Prerequisites: 12 credits in the major, and permission of the instructor. Reading and/or research in a selected area of criminal justice.

Credits

1.0 - 3.0

Offered

Both Semesters and Summer

CJ 399 Internship in Criminal Justice

Prerequisites: 15 credits in the major, and permission of the supervising instructor and the director of the Law and Criminal Justice program. Participation and experience in law and society related settings through supervised full- or part-time work. Placements may be in a variety of settings such as: court systems, states attorneys’ offices, prisons, law enforcement agencies, advocacy organizations or government offices. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Credits

3.0 - 15.0

Offered

Both Semesters and Summer