2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

CJ 454 Wildlife Crime 4 cr.

• Offered: Summer
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior standing, or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A focus on crimes against wildlife, both endangered and thriving, flora and fauna. Topics include the nature of the wildlife trade; legislation used to control and prevent the illegal commercialization of wildlife; analysis of specific aspects of crime, including poaching and animal trade; the role of public and private zoos and animal brokers; and examination of successful and unsuccessful international conservation programs.

CJ 440 Discretionary Justice 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior status or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

In-depth study of the use of discretion in criminal justice taught in seminar style. Students are required to participate in realistic simulated decision-making situations that reveal subjective and subtle influences on the decision makers. Police, institution classification and parole decision issues are emphasized.

CJ 435 Domestic and International Terrorism 4 cr.

• Offered: Every other winter.
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

This course examines the history and current state of the problem of domestic and international terrorism. This includes the types and nature of terror; profiles of the individuals, organizations and nation states involved in terrorism; their motivations and targets; the attacks against the United States; strategies currently used to control and prevent terrorism; and the prospects for the future.

CJ 426 International Crime and Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 4 cr.

• Offered: On demand.
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course explores the justice systems of various countries in depth and compares the significant similarities and differences between them and the United States. Both statutory and common law are analyzed, as well as crime rates, prevention, detention and judicial procedures.

CJ 414 Advanced Criminal Investigation 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: CJ 110, CJ 214 and junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An in-depth study of advanced methods of criminal investigations using the latest research and application of relevant technology to major crime scenes and complex investigations through realistic simulations and case studies. 

CJ 412 Crisis Intervention and Stress Analysis 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course will examine the challenges and risks of the various "front line" crisis intervention situations encountered by police and corrections officers. Emphasis is on the dynamics of interpersonal relations and intervention techniques, especially in conflict-oriented situations. Alternatives available to officers, as well as the relative roles of other legal and social agencies, will be discussed. The second half of the course will focus on stress issues relative to police and corrections personnel.

Notes:

May not be taken if the student has already taken LE 410 Police Crisis Intervention or LE 415 Police Stress Analysis.

CJ 323 Community-Based Corrections 4 cr.

• Offered: Every other winter.
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This is a course on non-institutional corrections that focuses on the ­ contemporary means and philosophy of positive intervention in the lives of selected offenders in an effort to facilitate improved social functioning. Specific attention is given to such critical corrections issues as resource brokering, problem solving, accountability and communication. Methods and techniques of service delivery within the context of probation, parole, diversion, halfway houses and other community settings are stressed.

CJ 315 Criminal Procedure 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Rules of evidence and legal procedure in important areas such as arrest, force, search and seizure.

CJ 299 Police Academy 0-12 cr.

• Offered: Summer
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Admission to NMU Regional Police Academy.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The Regional Police Academy is a 16-week, 800-hour police training school designed to provide basic law enforcement training to in-service and pre-service recruits. At the successful completion of academy training, a recruit becomes certifiable as a police officer through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). This certification is transferable to all U.S. states except California and Hawaii.

Notes:

These credits apply toward the associate of applied science in law enforcement degree, but will only count as general electives in other criminal justice programs.

CJ 298 Directed Study 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Instructor and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual research at an advanced level in the student’s field of interest as approved and directed by the major professor.

Notes:

No more than 4 credits of CJ 191 and/or CJ 298 may be applied toward the AS or AAS degree programs. CJ 191 and CJ 298 do not apply toward the bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.