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  Southern University New Orleans > Colleges and Schools > Arts & Sciences > Social Sciences > Criminal Justice > Graduate > Course Description
  CRMJ 500. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMSProvides a foundation and overview of the criminal justice system and process. Focuses on critical decisions with emphasis on contemporary issues, controversies, and trends.
  CRMJ 505. WRITING FOR RESEARCH IN CRIMINAL JUSTICEThis graduate level course develops proficiency in the techniques of writing precise summaries and synthesis of published professional literature. Completion of a literature review related to an issue, event, or subject appropriate as a foundation for a final research project will begin. Mastery of professional English will be demonstrated through the completion of a manuscript of 1500-3000 words suitable for publication.
  CRMJ 510. CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODSMethods and techniques of research in the behavioral sciences with an emphasis on research designs most appropriate for data collection in criminal justice.
  CRMJ 520. CRIMINOLOGYProvides an overview of the nature and scope of delinquency and crime problem; considers problems of the assessment and measurement of delinquency and crime; surveys available theoretical formulations concerning criminal and delinquent behavior.
  CRMJ 530. CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION: THEORY, POLICY, AND PRACTICEExamination and analysis of basic management principles for criminal justice administration.
  CRMJ 555. COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMSA cross-national analysis and evaluation of selected criminal justice systems in terms of theories, types and effects of intervention. Emphasis should include the effects of diverse political ideologies on theory and practice.
  CRMJ 556. COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS (Travel)
  An intensive overseas/international study. Educational travel to selected criminal justice systems of other nations. Emphasis on the formal and informal social control systems. Cross-national analysis of the impact of culture, religion, and political systems on the criminal justice system. Involves travel orientation, seminars, visits to criminal justice agencies and term paper.
  CRMJ 560. SECURITY MANAGEMENTThe organization and management of security operations in business, industry, institutions and government.
  CRMJ 565. ADVANCE SEMINAR IN JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMAdvance study of the juvenile justice system and law. Theories of juvenile delinquency and crime prevention. Topical issues include: the study of programs and organizations which prevent, evaluate, and treat youth offenders.
  CRMJ 572. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE COMMUNITYThis course examines the relationship between the Criminal Justice Agencies and the Community they serve. Emphasis is on their crime prevention and participation strategies, and the community involvement in Criminal Justice Agencies planning, implementation and policy development.
  CRMJ 575. RACE AND GENDER IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMThis course examines how race, gender, (and class) impact crime, justice practices and employment in the criminal justice system. Historical as well as present day practices of institutional discrimination on the basis of race, gender, and class are analyzed. The course incorporates the literature of majority, minority and women scholars.
  CRMJ 590A-D. SELECTED TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICESpecial topics of interest and of current importance not given significant coverage in other courses. Students may elect this course again as long as different topics/subject matters are studied. No more than six credit hours of special topics may be used toward the degree program. Topics offered will be listed in current published schedules.
  CRMJ 600. ADVANCED POLICE ADMINISTRATIONAn examination of principles and theories of administration as applied to law enforcement organizations with an emphasis on the environment, change, conflict, strategy, and management. Theses are analyzed in relation to the functions, organizational structure, and policies of law enforcement agencies.
  CRMJ 605. HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATIONThis is a study of legal, technical, and policy issues in law enforcement personnel management related to: a) recruitment, selection, and promotions; b) career development, compensation management, job analysis, performance appraisal, and measures of productivity; c) disciplinary systems and civil liabilities of law enforcement personnel and agencies; d) collective bargaining agreements and other labor-management issues.
  CRMJ 610. COMMUNITY POLICINGCommunity policing philosophy, applications, issues, administration and contemporary research. Community policing models. Social, political, economic and organizational factors affecting community policing policies.
  CRMJ 615. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING & BUDGETINGAn examination of the interactive process of planning and financial management. The development of current budgeting modes in the public sector, including application of forms of zero-based and programmatic budgets to law enforcement agencies. The political context of criminal justice planning/budgeting as relevant to preparation, presentation, executive and legislative approval, execution, and audit.
  CRMJ 625. MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION IN CORRECTIONSMajor organizational and management issues in corrections administration. Topics include contemporary issues in prisons, probation and parole, etc. Social, political, economic and organizational factors affecting correctional policies.
  CRMJ 635. CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF OFFENDERSTechniques and methods used for appraising personality characteristics. Selection, administration, interpretation and evaluation of test instruments.
  CRMJ 640. CRIME PREVENTIONAn examination of basic principles of prevention, deterrence and control of crime in the United States.
  CRMJ 645. PROGRAM EVALUATIONSystematic review of efforts to evaluate intervention programs and assess effectiveness of crime prevention schemes and methods for the treatment of offenders. (Prerequisites Core)
  CRMJ 655. LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIONA study of legal issues involved in the administration of a modern police agency.
  CRMJ 660. APPLIED STUDYFirst hand experience in the day-to-day operation of a criminal justice program under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member and a practitioner in the field placement.
  CRMJ 665. ALCOHOL, DRUGS, MENTAL ILLNESS & CRIMINAL BEHAVIORExamination of the legal, ethical and social issues involved in criminal justice agencies dealing with alcohol and drug misuse and abuse and mental illness.
  CRMJ 675. CORRECTIONAL LAWIn-depth examination of a particular area within the broader field of correctional law. Emphasis on the study of different correctional cases.
  CRMJ 680. ADVANCED SEMINAR IN CORRECTIONSAnalysis of the purpose, theories and practice of correctional institutions. Topical issues include: traditional and contemporary correctional practices, security operations, treatment issues, etc.
  CRMJ 685. COMMUNITY CORRECTIONSIncludes an overview of treatment and rehabilitative practices of community correction programs and provides an opportunity for a detailed critical assessment of them, including an analysis of evaluation of effectiveness.
  CRMJ 690. THESIS IDevelopment of thesis proposal including literature review, research design, and theoretical introduction.
  CRMJ 695. THESIS IIA continuation research culminating in the writing of the Master Degree research report required for the M.A.
  CRMJ 699. INDEPENDENT STUDYThis course requires individual research and writing under faculty supervision. An intensive study in areas not provided in other courses or an advanced study in areas of special interest to the student under toe approval and direction of a faculty person. Open only to graduate students who completed at least 15 credit hours of criminal justice graduate courses. Permission of Instructor and Director required.
  CRMJ 705. HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATIONThis is a study of legal, technical, and policy issues in juvenile justice administration related to: a) recruitment, selection, and promotions; b) career development, compensation management, job analysis, performance appraisal, and measures of productivity; c) disciplinary systems and civil liabilities of law enforcement personnel and agencies; d) training and collective bargaining agreements, e) budgeting, and other labor-management issues.
  CRMJ 710. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMSThis course involves the study of major theories, organizations, management and research issues in Juvenile Justice Systems. Specific issues such as the role of professional administration, juvenile courts, juvenile detention center, house arrest, electronic monitoring problems and challenges of initiating reform, and issues relating to interagency relations will be discussed.
  CRMJ 715. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMSThis course will examine relevant law and case studies involving juveniles. It will involve the study of legal and ethical issues with regard to the police handling of juveniles, juvenile court administration, corrections and juvenile agency activities.
  CRMJ 720. ADVANCE SEMINAR IN JUVENILE CORRECTIONSThe examination of the origin, nature, purpose, and standards of juvenile correctional institutions. Topical issues include: traditional and contemporary juvenile correctional practices, security operations, and treatment and rehabilitation issues. Research based current practices and innovative programs will also be reviewed.
  COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (Pass/Fail)
  THIRTY-SIX (36) CREDIT HOURS of course work are required for the Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. This includes eighteen (18) credit hours in core courses, twelve (12) credit hours in an area of concentration and six (6) hours of electives or Six (6) hours for a thesis option.