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Social Science
Law Enforcement Track:
A-D. Criminal Justice Core
E. All of the following:
CJ352 Drugs in American Society
CJ402 Minnesota Criminal Law
CJ460 Law Enforcement Professional
PY220 Abnormal Psychology
Criminal Justice Minor (18 credits):
A. The following courses:
CJ111 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ250 Police Process
B. Twelve upper-division credits selected in consultation with the student’s criminal justice advisor.-
Program Courses
CJ111 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
This course is intended to provide the students with an introduction to the historical, political and social
aspects of the criminal justice system. Students explore issues that impact the overall functioning criminal
justice system, with a focus on the three main components of the system: police, courts and corrections.
CJ250 Police Process 3 credits
This is an in-depth study of the organization management and function of the police in our modern
pluralistic society. Topics covered include: basic police administration and organization relative to police
staff and operational functions, operational methods, basic criminal investigative techniques, written
and oral communications to include report taking, writing, and testifying in court, and an overview of
the legal requirements regarding criminal procedure and evidence. Prerequisite: CJ111
CJ298 Field Exploration 1-3 credits
Supervised field work in particular areas of the student’s interest is available as needed. The student is
expected to commit at least ten hours per week to the field experience (varies according to the number
of credits assigned to the field experience). Prerequisite: consent of the criminal justice coordinator.
CJ302 Correctional Processes 3 credits
This course examines the history, philosophies, and components of the American correctional system.
It provides an overview of the origins of corrections and an introduction to the philosophical ideas with
which specific correctional approaches are associated. The history, nature and recent developments
of major institutions and programs that make up the current correctional system: jails, probation,
intermediate punishments, prison, and parole are explored. Prerequisites: CJ111 and S110.
CJ352 Drugs in American Society 3 credits
The primary objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive survey of the use and/or abuse of
drugs in the United States and their impact on the criminal justice system. Special attention is given to
the historical and sociological contexts in which drug laws have evolved and the implication of those
laws on drug prevention policies. Prerequisite: CJ111 or S110.
CJ402 Minnesota Criminal Law 4 credits
Learning objectives of this course include an understanding of the problems faced by entry-level police
officers in the area of criminal warrants and confessions, stop-and-frisk, and pre-trial identification
procedures. A detailed understanding of the Minnesota Criminal Statutes is also expected.
CJ425 Ethnicity, Class and Gender 3 credits
This course provides numerous theoretical perspectives on ethnicity, class and gender along with a variety
of activities which ensure each student an opportunity for developing an experience base with members
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