A survey of the U.S. system of criminal justice. The history and philosophy of criminal justice administration in America, description of its social and political institutions, and overviews of major issues in the discipline are covered. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS213-A
Rose, Robert Andrew
09/03/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Health Science Campus S292
CJS213-A
Kling, Mark P.
01/13/2025 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center A111

The course provides an introductory overview of the American political system. It begins with a discussion of the principles of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights and an examination of their impact on the country. It also covers the avenues and means of democratic citizenship and political influence in American politics. The course further examines the major political institutions in the United States: Congress, Presidency, Bureaucracy, and Courts. In order to assess the impact of government on society, the course concludes with an exploration of public policy. (Meets state requirement in United States Constitution and California Government.) (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
POL213-C
Sundstrom, Linda-Marie
09/03/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Park Building 104
POL213-B
Mannion, Trevor Vincent
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Science Campus Q290
POL213-A
Mannion, Trevor Vincent
09/03/2024 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Health Science Campus Q290
POL213-A
STAFF, STAFF
01/13/2025 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Building 36 36B
POL213-B
Sundstrom, Linda-Marie
01/13/2025 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Health Science Campus S292

This course studies the place and responsibilities of state and local governments in the United States and how they relate with other units of government. This includes an assessment of the citizenship and participation in state and local politics, both at the individual and collective level; and then an examination of state political institutions, such as governors, state legislatures, state courts, and administration. The course also covers city and county governments, and other local units of government. Although it is comparative, special attention is given to California politics. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
POL223-A
Nicola, Stacy E.
09/03/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Yeager Center B259
POL223-A
Nicola, Stacy E.
01/13/2025 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Yeager Center B252

*Active duty law enforcement may be eligible for CJS 213 exemption

Students will critically examine the charges of direct and indirect institutional racism within the totality of the criminal justice system. Students will also analyze society's response to crime, cultural, economic and political differences. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS341-A
Longfellow, Emily M.
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Science Campus L244
CJS341-A
Leach, Gary
01/13/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center B218

A study of the traditional and theoretical schools of criminology. Theories relating to individual abnormality and theories relating to cultural influences are examined. Theories of the causes of delinquency and data on delinquent behavior including gangs, minor and major criminal actions, and methods of correction are also covered. (3 units; Fall & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS401-A
Rose, Robert Andrew
09/03/2024 MWF 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Health Science Campus R291

The course examines scientific approaches to the study of criminal justice. Students will learn how to research and study crime using the scientific method. Students will be exposed to various research methods and designs, which will be illustrated with criminological examples and exercises. Finally, the students will calculate and interpret measures of central tendency, dispersion, and association. (3 units; Fall & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS485-A
Rose, Robert Andrew
09/03/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Health Science Campus P280

This course studies the most important decisions of the Supreme Court on individual rights and the conflicts from which they have arisen, which means examining the trinity of individual values and rights in American civil liberties—freedom, due process, and equality. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
POL485-A
Porter, Chase Martin
09/03/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B252
POL485-A
Porter, Chase Martin
01/13/2025 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center B258

 

Students must complete all requirements in the Administration of Justice concentration.

This course is designed to introduce criminal justice majors to the academic field of criminal justice and the criminal justice program. The course encourages students to examine their philosophical presuppositions as they learn about the study of criminal justice from a Christian perspective. There is also substantial opportunity for building connections with faculty and fellow majors. Pass/Fail. (1 unit; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS101-A
Rose, Robert Andrew
09/03/2024 F 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Science Campus V295

Nature of criminal law and its philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using California and federal statutes as illustrations; defenses to criminal responsibility; criminal responsibility. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS301-B
Hinrichs, Troy
09/03/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Yeager Center B252
CJS301-A
Hinrichs, Troy
01/13/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Building 36 36A2

A study of the judiciary in the criminal justice system; history and structure of the California and federal court systems; prosecution; criminal defense, right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence; appeals, sentencing. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS321-A
Hinrichs, Troy
09/03/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B221
CJS321-A
Hinrichs, Troy
01/13/2025 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Yeager Center B114

An opportunity to analyze the police profession; organization and administration of law enforcement systems; the police role in a democracy; police discretion; police subculture and ethics; police stress, police-community interaction; current and future issues. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS331-B
Kling, Mark P.
09/03/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Health Science Campus R291
CJS331-A
Rose, Robert Andrew
01/13/2025 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Yeager Center B251

This course provides a survey of the historical, philosophical, and legal bases of correctional procedures and institutions and an examination of current problems and innovations. It examines the increasing task of managing persons who have been arraigned or have been sentenced to prisons and various correctional facilities in America. The nature of the institutional environment, issues of community-based policing, and the administrative concerns of safety and efficiency are also included. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS496-A
Leach, Gary
09/03/2024 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Yeager Center B221
CJS496-A
Leach, Gary
01/13/2025 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Building 36 36A2
CJS496-B
Rose, Robert Andrew
01/13/2025 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B251

A senior capstone course designed to demonstrate the competence of Criminal Justice majors in the discipline and assess their research and writing skills. The portfolio produced by the student in completion of this project must conform to the departmental guidelines for Senior Projects. Prerequisites: CJS 485 and Senior status. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS499-B
Hinrichs, Troy
01/13/2025 T 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Building 36 36A2
CJS499-A
Hinrichs, Troy
01/13/2025 M 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Health Science Campus T293

 

Complete 6 units from the following:

An examination of a specific issue in the field of Criminal Justice. Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic. (1-3 units; As offered)

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This course explores the problem of hate crime, which can be defined as criminal acts motivated by an extreme bias of hate. The course will focus on hate crimes as a specific type of criminal activity and will address various efforts to prevent these crimes and to hold offenders accountable. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS402-A
Rose, Robert Andrew
09/03/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Health Science Campus R291

This course explores and analyzes the treatment of crime, criminals, victims and the criminal justice system in news, entertainment, and social media. The course attempts to explain changes over time by examining the history of these treatments. Lastly, the course analyzes the real effect of these messages on contemporary life, law, and culture. (3 units, Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS403-A
Hinrichs, Troy
01/13/2025 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Building 36 36A2

This course will examine the role of narcotics/drugs in the U.S. criminal justice system and the impact of drugs on crime. This course will address issues related to the history of drugs in society; narcotics’ legal/regulatory, social and political context; patterns and drugs of abuse; and strategies of enforcement and rehabilitation. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS421-A
Rose, Robert Andrew
09/03/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Health Science Campus P280

Students will study investigation theory; collection and preservation of evidence; importance of field notes and offense reports, sources of information; interview and interrogation; use of forensic science; case and trial preparation. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS441-A
Rose, Robert Andrew
01/13/2025 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B251

The functions, institutions, and operations of U.S. and foreign criminal justice systems are compared. Comparisons are made between countries similar to the U.S., such as Canada and Great Britain, as well as those which are quite different, such as Asian or Arabic countries. The underlying concepts of law enforcement, judicial and correctional processes will be studied in current and historic perspectives. (3 units; Spring & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
CJS497-A
Rose, Robert Andrew
01/13/2025 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Yeager Center B251