Focuses on issues relating to elements of proof for major criminal offenses. Presents an understanding of the concepts of reasonable suspicion and probable cause which direct and control police responses to crime situations. Students are evaluated by agency critiques, daily logs, and a weekly meeting with the intern coordinator. In-depth discussion of organizational and administrative theory, comparative discussion of philosophies utilized in business and public administration with potential relationships to police organizations, and the methodology of societal trends affecting criminal justice administration. The course includes examining of therapy techniques and processes in various correctional settings and studying of service delivery programs tailored to the specific needs of correctional clients.
Emphasis is given to administrative and treatment concerns in corrections.
The course permits students to obtain a realistic comparative study of criminal justice in countries other than the United States through first hand experiences. It may be retaken once for credit upon approval of the department chairperson. This course allows the student to explore topical criminal justice policy issues as they affect each agency, from the micro to the macro perspectives and to assess the intended and unintended consequences of criminal justice policies throughout the system and society.