CJ 601 - CRITICAL LEGAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3 Credit Hour(s)
This course involves examining recent legislation and case law, both state and federal, that impact upon criminal justice professionals and the administration of criminal justice. Topics will depend upon current legal developments including such areas as law enforcement, the courts, corrections, juvenile justice and judicial review of administrative decisions. Graduate students will also examine a selection of 262 legal issues and challenges the criminal justice system will confront in its attempt to address changing dimensions of crime as American society moves into the 21st century. Three hours of lecture.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing