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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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The Pathology of Death Investigations (CJ304) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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This course will examine contemporary practices for investigating sudden, unexpected and violent death. Two major topics will be explored: the first focusing on the manner of death (the social circumstances under which the death occurs), the second focusing on the cause of death (the particular material actions which result in death).The following types of deaths will be considered: asphyxial, blunt and sharp force, firearms, natural causes, mass disaster, child abuse, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and suicide. Estimating the postmortem interval and identification of human remains will also be considered. |
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Tort Law (PLG206) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Peirce College |
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PLG 206 Tort Law Prerequisite: must be currently enrolled in or have completed all 100 level PLG courses. Tort Law provides a general overview of the purposes and procedures of tort law, the most commonly litigated torts, and the vocabulary unique to tort law. Students will review and become familiar with the torts of negligence, product liability, defamation, and invasion of privacy. |
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Torts (PLA 2273) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Florida Metropolitan University |
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Provides an introduction to the substantive law of torts, including elements, defenses, and damages applicable to intentional torts, and to unintentional torts based on negligence, product liability, strict liability, and professional malpractice. Moreover, this course introduces students to practical applications of litigation methods and procedures, including interviewing, investigation, and drafting documents essential to the tort litigation process. |
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United States Law Enforcement (CJ302) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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An introduction to the breadth and complexity of contemporary police administration from a systems perspective, a traditional structural perspective, a human behavioral perspective, and a strategic management perspective. Students will apply basic terms and ideas in the study of policing; and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of law enforcement at local, state & federal levels. Additionally they will be able to critically analyze contemporary problems and trends facing law enforcement agencies as well asparaphrase the various functions, operations & management styles of police agencies. There is an examination of the basic procedures and rules of policing in a modern society. Managerial theories and practices in organizations will be reviewed. |
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Victimology (CCJP 3610) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Florida Metropolitan University |
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This course examines criminal victimization in the United States. Topics covered include the historical treatment of victims of crime, the character and extent of modern criminal victimization, the nature of the victimization experience, victim treatment at the hands of the justice systems. |
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Victimology (CJ337) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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The course examines the criminal justice system from the perspective of the victim. The probability and effects of victimization will be discussed and the effectiveness of victim support programs will be analyzed. |
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Wills, Trusts, and Probate (PLA 2600) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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Florida Metropolitan University |
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Examines the field of probate, the drafting of wills, the creation and administration of trust and estates, inheritance of property, and the devices used to direct inheritance. The course will also look at estate planning and estate and gift taxation as these relate to wills, trusts, and probate. |
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Women and the Criminal Justice System (CJ334) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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American Public University |
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This course is an overview of the theories and facts on female criminality. Topics explored are victimization, employment practices and on the job problems that affect female criminal justice workers. |
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Workplace Violence (CJ357) |
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American Public University |
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Workplace violence occurs between employees and may be the result of unsafe working conditions or may stem from a relationship that exists outside the workplace. This course will examine the types of incidents and the available data identifying crime rates in the workplace. Additionally, the types and profiles of perpetrators are discussed and the student will be able to identify the characteristics of perpetrators. Several preventive approaches are identified, including the development of a "workplace violence prevention plan". |
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