Justice
JUST 110 3 Credits
Introduction to Justice (s)
Survey of the structure and process of the agencies of criminal
justice. Includes introduction to criminology, criminal law, policy,
courts and corrections. (3 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
JUST 125 3 Credits
Introduction to Addictive Processes
(Cross-listed with HSV 125)
Focus on gaining knowledge of the psycho-social aspects of addiction. Historic
and behavioral approaches, disease concept and current trends relating to addiction
presented. Twelve step and self-help approaches explored. (3 + 0)
Offered Fall, Spring
JUST 222 3 Credits
Research Methods (s)
Application of social science research methods to solving scientific
and nonscientific questions arising in justice or political science.
Basic methods include statistical analysis, survey research and Internet
applications. (Prerequisite: JUST 110.) (3 + 0) Offered
Fall
JUST 251 3 Credits
Criminology (s)
The study of the major areas of deviant behavior and its relationship
to society, law and law enforcement, including the theories of crime
causation. (Prerequisite: JUST 110.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
JUST 300X 3 Credits
Ethics and Justice (h)
An examination of ethical and moral concepts and their relationship
to criminal justice issues. Applies ethics theories to the criminal
justice institutions of police, courts and corrections. Examines
ethical and moral dilemmas which confront crime control policy makers.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall,
Spring
JUST 310 3 Credits
Principles of Corrections (s)
An introduction to adult institutions, community-based programs
and theories of incarceration. Correctional programs are examined.
(Prerequisite: JUST 110 and junior standing. Next offered: 2005-06.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
JUST 320 Variable Credit
Practicum
A research-oriented exercise directed at the resolution of a
specific problem within an agency of the criminal justice system.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. (Prerequisites: JUST 110
and junior standing.)
JUST 335W 3 Credits
Gender and Crime
(Cross-listed with WMS 335W)
An exploration of gender and crime including the extent of female crime, victimization,
masculinities and violence, and women professionals in the justice system.
(Prerequisites: ENGL 111X, ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X, JUST 110, and junior standing.)
(3 + 0) Offered Spring
JUST 340 3 Credits
Rural Justice in Alaska (s)
An examination of the application of the western justice system
to remote northern Native villages including issues arising from
cultural conflicts, difficulties associated with a centralized justice
system serving distant roadless communities, the federal/Indian relationship
and a description of crime occurring in the villages. (Prerequisites:
JUST 110 and junior standing.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
JUST 345W 3 Credits
Police Problems
Analysis of the nature of coercive power and the special problems
faced by people who assume the responsibility of coercing others;
how coercive power affects personality and how personality affects
the way different types of people respond to the challenge and responsibilities
of using coercive means; conditions that discourage excessive use
of coercive means and encourage police officers to develop in morally
and politically mature ways. (Prerequisites: ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X
or ENGL 213X or permission of instructor; JUST 110, and junior
standing.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
JUST 352 3 Credits
Criminal Law
A study of elements, purposes and functions of the substantive
criminal law with emphasis upon historical and philosophical concepts.
(Prerequisite: JUST 110 and junior standing.) (3 + 0) Offered
Spring
JUST 354 3 Credits
Procedural Law
Emphasis upon the legal limitations of the police and the right
of the people to be secure from the government under the protections
of the Constitution and the Rules of Evidence. (Prerequisite: JUST
110, and junior standing.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
JUST 358 3 Credits
Juvenile Delinquency (s)
Theories of delinquency, the extent of delinquency, the historical
development of juvenile justice, the juvenile system and how it impacts
youth in relation to police, courts, institutions and community programs.
Includes youth violence, gangs, gender, race and class. (Prerequisite:
JUST 110 and JUST 251, or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered Fall
JUST 404 3 Credits
Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
(Cross-listed with PS 404)
Methods of legal research and preparation of legal materials. Introduction
to the resources of law libraries and the techniques of presenting issues in
legal form. (Prerequisites: PS 101 or JUST 110, PS 303, junior standing, and
permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
JUST 452 3 Credits
Comparative Criminology (s)
An issue-based approach to crime within selected countries including
such topics as restorative justice, violence against women, drugs,
punishment, juvenile justice and the death penalty. The structure
and operation of the justice systems, as well as the influence of
culture, will be considered with various developed and underdeveloped
nations. (Prerequisites: JUST 110 and junior standing. Next offered:
2005-06.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
JUST 454W 3 Credits
Advanced Problems in Procedural Law
Advanced study of the elements of criminal procedural law. Emphasis
on the legal limitations of the police and the right of people to
be secure from the government under protections of the U.S. Constitution
and "rules of evidence.” (Prerequisites: JUST 110, JUST
354 and junior standing; ENGL 111X, ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X; or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
JUST 460O 3 Credits
American Crime Control (s)
Major concepts of the structure and process of criminal justice
revisited with emphasis on current issues. (Prerequisite: COMM 131X
or 141X; JUST 110, 222 and 251; and senior standing. Restricted to
Justice majors only.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
JUST 475 3–9 Credits
Internship
Supervised work experience in criminal justice agencies. (Prerequisite:
Permission of director of intern program. Note: Department approval
required for 9 credits.) Offered Fall, Spring
JUST 492 Variable Credit
Seminar
Various topics of current interest and importance to the justice
major will be presented. Topics will be announced prior to each offering.
(Prerequisites: JUST 110, junior standing, and permission of instructor.)
Offered Fall, Spring
JUST 605 3 Credits
Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organizations
Comprehensive overview of management and administration of criminal
justice agencies with an emphasis on organizational behavior. Includes
management theories, leadership roles and the development of human
resources within the organizational context. (Prerequisite: Admission
to the M.A. degree program in Justice. Recommended: B.A. or B.S.
degree in relevant area. Offered over the Internet.) (3 + 0 + 6)
Offered Fall
JUST 610 3 Credits
Ethics in Criminal Justice Management
Ethical situations that may arise in the management of criminal
justice organizations. Examination of the ethical and moral foundations
of our criminal justice system to help make decisions in keeping
with the goals of justice. (Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. degree
program in Justice. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant
area. Offered over the Internet.) (3 + 0 + 6)
Offered Summer, As Demand Warrants
JUST 615 3 Credits
Justice Program Planning/Evaluation and Grant Writing
Program planning and evaluation. Includes grant proposal writing
with emphasis on Federal sources of grant funding. (Prerequisite:
Admission to the M.A. degree program in Justice. Recommended: B.A.
or B.S. degree in relevant area. Offered over the Internet.) (3 + 0 + 6)
Offered Spring
JUST 620 3 Credits
Personnel Management in Criminal Justice
Foundation for effective management of personnel in criminal
justice by supervisors. Includes recruiting, selection, training,
on-site supervision, termination and replacement of subordinates.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. degree program in Justice. Recommended:
B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant area. Offered over the Internet.)
(3 + 0 + 6) Offered Summer, As Demand Warrants
JUST 625 3 Credits
Legal Aspect of Criminal Justice Management
Basic legal issues faced by criminal justice managers and administrators.
Includes the legal considerations surrounding recruitment and hiring
practices, sexual harassment, the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Fair Labor Standards
act. (Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. degree program in Justice.
Recommended: B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant area. Offered over the
Internet.) (3 + 0 + 6) Offered Spring
JUST 630 3 Credits
Media Relations and Public Relations
Understanding the role of the media in modern society and how
to effectively represent an organization to the media. Includes First
Amendment and Freedom of Information Act case law and administrative
decisions involving the broadcast media. The primary focus is upon
preparing justice administrators to effectively meet their legal
obligations with regard to the dissemination of information to the
media and the public. (Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. degree
program in Justice. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant
area. Offered over the Internet.) (3 + 0 + 6)
Offered As Demand Warrants
JUST 640 3 Credits
Community/Restorative Justice
Community resources to address public safety concerns. Includes
recent developments and an emerging awareness that public safety
solutions can be achieved efficiently through cooperative efforts
among justice agencies and community resources. (Prerequisite: Admission
to the M.A. degree program in Justice. Recommended: B.A. or B.S.
degree in relevant area. Offered over the Internet.) (3 + 0 + 6)
Offered Fall
JUST 650 3 Credits
Analysis Techniques for the Criminal Justice Administrator
Common techniques used to analyze numerical data commonly found
occurring in small to large agencies. Emphasis on issues of data
quality such as reliability and validity, methods of graphical presentations,
inferential techniques, forecasting models, sampling techniques and
computer analysis programs such as Statistical Programs for the Social
Sciences. (Prerequisite: JUST 605 and admission to the M.A. degree
program in Justice.) (3 + 0 + 6) Offered As Demand
Warrants
JUST 670 3 Credits
Seminar in the Administration of Juvenile Justice
Focus on the legal and administrative aspects of the juvenile
justice system. Emphasis on developing an applied knowledge regarding
the administration of juvenile justice within the legal framework.
Includes hypothetical situations to enhance the ability to apply
theoretical concepts to real life situations. (Prerequisite: JUST
605 and admission to the M.A. degree program in Justice. Offered
over the Internet.) (3 + 0 + 6) Offered Spring
JUST 690 3 Credits
Seminar in Critical Issues and Criminal Justice Policy
Topics of current interest. Candidates in standing for the M.A.
degree in Justice will make presentations. Attendance is required
on the UAF campus. (Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. degree program
in Justice. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant area. Offered
over the Internet.) (3 + 0 + 6) Offered Summer,
As Demand Warrants