Students will learn the role and procedures for utilizing the crime lab to its fullest potential. Course materials will focus on ethical systems, the concepts of law and justice, and various real life ethical dilemmas. Students must relate theoretical concepts to the pragmatic operations of their placement agency and present those experiences in a seminar format. Organized Crime in the United States Studies the evolution of organized crime in America from the 19th century to the present. Students will demonstrate knowledge of different types of organized crime, how they affect our economy, and will become familiar with the government's response to criminal organizations.
Students study lawyers and their participation in the criminal court arenas.
Issues such as how and why cases move from one court to another, sentencing, and proposals for reforming the court process are discussed. Juvenile Justice System Students will study various causes and categories of juvenile crime and delinquency and explores the unique structure and processes of the separate legal system for juveniles.