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Click on the name of an online law & criminal justice undergraduate course to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the category by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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Criminology (CJA 330) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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University of Phoenix |
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Criminology is an introductory course in the study of crime and criminal behavior, focusing on the various theories of crime causation. This course highlights the causes of crime, criminal behavior systems, societal reaction to crime, and criminological methods of inquiry. |
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Criminology (CJ4002) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Northcentral University |
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This course will examine the nature and extent of crime, as well as the causes and prevention of criminality. Particular attention will be given to theories and typologies. |
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Criminology (CJ303) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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An inspection of classic theories and current developments in theory, research, and policy with regard to such issues as mass and serial murder, hate and occult crimes, drugs and crime, career criminality, terrorism, and new forms of organized and white-collar crime. |
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Critical Issues in Criminal Justice (CCJP 5450) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Florida Metropolitan University |
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A course designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore a variety of topics related to the field of Criminal Justice. During the term, the course will contain an overview of the problems associated with business, industry and government crime. The history and antecedent conditions related to white collar crime will be reviewed and specific behaviors will be analyzed in detail. |
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Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice (CJA 420) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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University of Phoenix |
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This course prepares the student for conducting and managing law enforcement in a pluralistic society. It provides a basis for tolerance and better law enforcement through the understanding of the history, law and public opinion relating to conducting police operations in a multicultural environment. |
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Current Issues in Criminal Justice (CCJ 2943) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Florida Metropolitan University |
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This course presents an analysis of significant issues confronting modern day criminal justice practitioners. Critical concepts concerning law enforcement, the courts, corrections and juvenile justice will be addressed. |
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Drug Dynamics in Criminal Justice (CJ310) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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This course is an in-depth study of the epidemic of drug abuse and its association with crime. The course encompasses all aspects of both legal and illegal drug abuse, pharmacology, gang activity, youth, violence and behavioral pathology and etc. It will also provide a robust examination of public policy issues associated with resolving the national drug control issue, drug trafficking, legalization, and the law enforcement response. Students will have the opportunity to discuss contemporary drug related issues of the day related to enforcement, medical, treatment, harm reduction or educational responses. Professor directed research in any of these drug policy issue areas will close out the course enabling students to apply knowledge gained from the course to intelligently formulate their own opinions to develop possible societal solutions to this important national policy crisis. |
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ELECTRONIC MEDIA LAW AND POLICY (MGT401-OL) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Westwood College Online |
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Students will study the legal and ethical issues related to electronic media and the successful implementation policies. Includes topics such as responsibility of the computing professional, computerized crime, technology and employment, copyright, privacy, and First Amendment rights. Introduces social issues involved in information services, such as interaction of high technology, employment, privacy, and security. Also provides an overview of U.S. legal precedent and federal information policy, and possible public policies toward the production, dissemination, recording, and ownership of information. The economic, political, and social aspects of policy analysis will also be introduced and applied to specific information policy issues. Students will develop information policies and analyze legal issues. |
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Emergency Planning (CJ395) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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Effective emergency planning is the key to surviving natural and man-made disasters. Risk analysis and the formulation of a comprehensive plan, followed by a vigorous and continuing testing program, are essential elements to surviving an emergency. Topics covered include threat assessment, risk analysis, formulating the plan, staffing the emergency operations center (EOC), coordinating with supporting agencies, the importance of continuing liaison, managing an actual incident, and conducting an effective follow-up analysis. Various actual case studies are discussed. |
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Emergency Preparedness Laws & Regulations (0634-401) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Roosevelt University |
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Principle statues, regulations, and court cases governing emergency preparedness. |
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Environmental Law (PLA 2631) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Florida Metropolitan University |
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This course examines important environmental laws: the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Responsibility, Compensation and Liability Act. This course will also examine major questions of administrative law that underlie the working of actions by the Environmental Protection Agency. |
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Ethics in Criminal Justice (CJA 410) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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University of Phoenix |
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This course explores the standards and codes of professional responsibility in criminal justice professions (e.g., Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, ABA Standards of Professional Responsibility, American Jail Association Code of Ethics for Jail Officers, and the American Correctional Association Code of Ethics). It also explores roles of professional organizations and agencies, ethics and community relations, and civil liability in law enforcement and correctional environments. |
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Ethics in Criminal Justice (CJ308) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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An examination of a wide range of ethical issues in policing, the practice of law, sentencing, corrections, criminal justice research, and crime control policy. |
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Evaluation of Security Programs (CJ373) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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This course examines industry standards and practices and methods of determining the adequacy of security management programs. It also explores the concepts of legal liability. Finally, this course explores the interplay of management structures, functions and processes as well as examines state-of-the-art management techniques and their impact on security operations. |
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Evidence and Procedure (CJ101) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Community College |
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This course is an introduction to the collection, preservation, and basic crime scene investigations. The course will also focus on the laws and court decisions relating to the admissibility of evidence. Additionally, there will be distinctions made between the interview and interrogation methods and their appropriate uses. The essential qualities of an investigator will be identified and explained. |
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Evidence and Procedure (CJ101) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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This course is an introduction to the collection, preservation, and basic crime scene investigations. The course will also focus on the laws and court decisions relating to the admissibility of evidence. Additionally, there will be distinctions made between the interview and interrogation methods and their appropriate uses. The essential qualities of an investigator will be identified and explained. |
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Explosive Incident Assessment: Methods, Practices, Protocols (CJ215) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Community College |
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This course is an overview of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). It provides a framework in which to evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) utilized by military and civilian Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams and Hazardous Devices teams in the field. The extremely hazardous nature of these operations lends itself to a detailed evaluation of the methods; practices and protocols used during live ordnance and emergency response calls. Formal EOD guidance contained in Military Instructions and Regulations, and Federal Codes of Regulation (CFRs) is examined as a reference and for operational compliance. They are evaluated for efficacy in meeting the often conflicting and demanding needs of EOD operators. Procedures covered include the full spectrum of military EOD Required Operational Capabilities. Included here are high risk evolutions such as diving and demolition operations, parachuting and rappelling operations, and, response to Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Small Arms Employment under hostile and time constrained conditions. The vulnerability and risk of specific EOD procedures, to terrorist actions is defined and proposed countermeasures are weighted for effectiveness. The application of industry ?Best Practice? Risk Management processes is examined for application to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal field. |
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Explosive Incident Assessment: Methods, Practices, Protocols (CJ215) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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This course is an overview of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). It provides a framework in which to evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) utilized by military and civilian Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams and Hazardous Devices teams in the field. The extremely hazardous nature of these operations lends itself to a detailed evaluation of the methods; practices and protocols used during live ordnance and emergency response calls. Formal EOD guidance contained in Military Instructions and Regulations, and Federal Codes of Regulation (CFRs) is examined as a reference and for operational compliance. They are evaluated for efficacy in meeting the often conflicting and demanding needs of EOD operators. Procedures covered include the full spectrum of military EOD Required Operational Capabilities. Included here are high risk evolutions such as diving and demolition operations, parachuting and rappelling operations, and, response to Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Small Arms Employment under hostile and time constrained conditions. The vulnerability and risk of specific EOD procedures, to terrorist actions is defined and proposed countermeasures are weighted for effectiveness. The application of industry ?Best Practice? Risk Management processes is examined for application to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal field. |
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Family Law (PLA 2800) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Florida Metropolitan University |
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Students are instructed in the theory of law governing marriage, divorce, property settlement agreements, child custody and support obligations, paternity, adoptions, alimony, name changes, and domestic violence. Students will be introduced to state-specific procedures and prepare various pleadings or documents related to these topics. |
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Family Law (PLG204) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Peirce College |
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Prerequisite: must be currently enrolled in or completed all 100 level PLG courses. This course provides students with a comprehensive look at family law practice in the state of Pennsylvania. The course covers substantive as well as procedural aspects of such topics as marriage, divorce, support, alimony, custody, equitable distribution, and protection from abuse through the study of statutes, case law, and rules of civil procedure. Whenever possible, students apply their knowledge through ?hands-on? paralegal assignments. |
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