Emphasis is given to disproportionate representation of minorities in the criminal justice system. Completion of 15 hour Criminal Justice core Examines sexual activities prohibited by law with special attention given to activities of rape, prostitution, homosexuality, abortion issues, pornography, some serial murders, and juvenile related offenses. Emphasis will also be given to causative factors and societal attitudes concerning these crimes and others which have a sexual orientation. Junior or senior standing Study of the principles of legal problem solving using research materials available in a law library. Students will be introduced to various legal texts, Shepard's citations, statutes, case reporters.
Assignments involve practical research applications.
Emphasis will be placed on the application of quantitative measures to the study of the prevention, interdiction and suppression of criminal behavior. The course will examine both descriptive and inferential statistics. In addition, students will be introduced to data analysis through the use of statistical computer software. The role of the chief executive and command level personnel is presented. Organization, structure and functions are examined through the applications of the principles of management and human relations.