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• SOCJ 350: The Criminal Process

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides an overview of the criminal process from arrest through trial and sentencing. It includes discussions of the law and procedures applicable at each stage, including classification of crimes, warrants, searches and seizures, confessions, evidence, preservation, preliminary hearings, motions, pleas, and trials. Particular crimes are treated substantively as necessary to supply examples. Practical exercises are contemplated. This course is offered in cooperation with the Criminal Justice Administration Program. The course will not apply toward the Sociology major. Prerequisite:    SOC150
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• SOCJ 351: Police Investigation

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course considers appropriate conduct at the crime scene, techniques of interview, interrogation of witnesses and suspects, the uses of informants, studies of specific investigative methods for particular kinds of cases, and the presentation of police cases in court. The course is offered in cooperation with the Criminal Justice Administration Program. It will not count toward the Sociology major. Prerequisite:    SOC150
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• SOCJ 352: Police and Society

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a review of the problems confronting the police and the community, a study of minorities to gain an understanding of their particular problems, an in-depth look at ways of achieving trust, understanding, respect, and cooperation from the public that the police serve. This course is offered in cooperation with the Criminal Justice Administration Program. The course will not apply toward the Sociology major. Prerequisite:    SOCJ150 AND SOC111 AND SOCJ251
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• SOCJ 353: Crisis Management in Law Enforcement

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will introduce students to the current issues of managing critical incidents and hostage situations that occur in law enforcement and corrections. It will focus on those activities necessary to stabilize life and property threatening incidents. It will provide an understanding of commanding high-risk incidents, pre-incident planning, and critical incident stress reactions. Prerequisite:    SOC111 AND SOCJ150
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• SOCJ 354: Drug Use & Abuse in Society

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will focus on drug use and abuse as it pertains to todays society. It will offer an in-depth look into the various types of drugs and how they affect the body along with the implications that arise through the abuse of these substances. It will explore the concept of addiction to the various controlled substances that are available pharmaceutically and on the black market. Stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens will be discussed in-depth, along with the various State and Federal Laws that apply to the Controlled Substance Acts. Lastly it will look at alcohol use and abuse, over the counter medications, and the emerging trends of drug use that are ever changing in our society. This course is offered in cooperation with the Criminal Justice Administration Program. The course will not apply toward the Sociology Major. Prerequisite:    SOC111 OR SOCJ150
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• SOCJ 355: Victimology

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the field of victimology from a criminal justice perspective. It will focus on reviewing the problems associated with criminal vicimization including the examinations of victim-offender relationships, the victim's role within society along with programs and policies used within the criminal justice system, other social services and medical field to treat victimization. Specific topics will include sexual victimization, child abuse, intimate partner violence and restorative justice. Prerequisite:    SOC111 AND SOCJ150 AND SOC217
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• SOCJ 356: Community Corrections

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the use of community-based correctional supervision including probation, parole, diversion, work release, pre-trial release, intermediate sanctions and the relationship with institutional corrections. It will also examine the effectiveness of programs, statutes, and policies relating to the administration of community-based correctional programs along with risk assessment for offender management. Prerequisite:    SOC111 AND SOCJ150 AND SOCJ250
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• SOCJ 401: Forensic Investigation

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a detailed overview of several key forensic disciplines, with a concentrated focus on environmental and wildfire forensics. Students will learn about the various federal and state laws and governing agencies in charge of U.S. environmental protection and wildlife preservation. Students will also learn about the key forensic investigation and evidence collection techniques, as well as how to analyze and interpret the results, and present the evidence in criminal court cases. Prerequisite:    SOCJ150 AND SOCJ215 AND SOCJ251
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• SOCJ 460: Schools, Gangs, Violence

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will examine the various aspects of violence as they relate to the school setting. It will take an in-depth look at gangs, weapons, and drugs in the school environment. This course will discuss some of the more recent approaches from law enforcement perspective that have worked in combating school violence. Prerequisite:    SOC111 AND SOCJ150 AND SOCJ216
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• SOCJ 475: Ethics in Criminal Justice

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Ethical decision-making is a central component of professional integrity. This course will introduce students to professional ethics in criminal justice, to the ethical dilemmas encountered by criminal justice professionals, and to the processes of making ethical decisions in criminal justice settings. Topics to be examined include police discretion and excessive force, racial profiling, prosecutorial misconduct, investigatory deception, and corruption. Prerequisite:    SOCJ150 AND SOCJ250 AND SOCJ251 AND SOCJ215 AND PHIL110
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