Department: Public Service

Code Name Description
CJ1000 Violence in American Society This course looks at the patterns and correlates of interpersonal and collective violence using the most contemporary research, theories, and cases. Today violence remains one of the most pressing issues facing not only American society, but througho...
CJ1500 Introduction to Cybersecurity This course explores developments in the practice of criminal justice brought about by technology and crime as well as the rapid technological change in computers, and other Internet access devices. Specific topics include: cybercrime, overview of th...
CJ2000 Laws and Courts in World Cultures This course traces the development of laws and courts from ancient times to the presents. The course focuses on historical events that have produced four major legal systems – U.S. – British common law, European civil law, Communist systems, and the...
CJ2060 Justice Systems An overview of civil and criminal justice systems, processes, and personnel in the US. The course covers the processing of individuals through the civil and criminal justice system as well as the functions of investigators, prosecutors, plaintiffs' a...
CJ3300 Criminal Procedures A critical examination of the steps involved in a criminal case, from arrest to final court disposition. The course reviews landmark law cases addecting pretrial and trial rights of criminal defendants. Topics include: laws governing arrest, includin...
CJ3310 Law Enforcement: Contemporary Issues The study of contemporary issues facing law enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels. The course examines problems affecting regulatory and law enforcement organizations dealing with agency discretion, selective enforcement, investigations...
CJ3320 Corrections: Processes and Programs A close consideration of civil and criminal law remedies used to "correct" behavior of wrong-doers in the community. Included are tort liability lawsuits, civil damages, community services, criminal restitution, probation, imprisonment, use of halfwa...
CJ3510 Crime Victims and Justice A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of crime victimization and its impact on individuals and society. The course identifies and explores the role of the victim within the criminal justice system and the rights of crime vict...
CJ3520 Drug Abuse and Justice The study of the policies and practices of the judicial system relating to the pressing social problem of drug abuse. The course presents a historical perspective of drug and substance abuse in the U.S. and an examination of the community's response...
CJ3530 Juvenile Deviancy and Justice An analysis, using classical theories and contemporary research findings, of "normal" and "defiant" juvenile behavior. The course examines society's responses to deviancy, causes of juvenile criminal behavior, and the treatment of juveniles within th...
CJ3540 Women, Minorities, and Justice A historical, political, and sociological study of the treatment of women and minority groups within the civil and criminal justice systems in the United States. The course places special emphasis on historical stereotypes of, and changing perspectiv...
CJ3974 Forensic Science Experiential Learning This course is arranged to expand clinical application of theory content in forensic science to appropriate fields. Different professional agencies that are instrumental in forensic investigation and interviewing will be addressed. Site visits and/or...
CJ4900 Seminar in Criminal Justice This course serves to synthesize the knowledge gained from each course in the program. The course provides students with an integration of acquired knowledge of theory to practical application. The goal is to apply principles of interagency cooperati...
CJ6700 Leadership and Ethics This course develops a framework for ethical thinking and reflection. The course emphasizes the moral, ethical and social responsibilities of administrative leaders, as well as the application of principles to organizational leadership behavior and d...
CJ6730 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice This course examines the scope of criminology based on global research and practical applications. Students will be expected to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental issues surrounding police, courts and corrections and the issues that are p...
CJ6740 Media and the Criminal Justice Professions This course looks at how the media plays an important role in the construction of criminality and the criminal justice system and its influence on how society perceives victims, criminals, deviants, and criminal justice officials. The media and the f...
CJ6990 Internship Internships provide students with applied, experiential learning opportunities so that they can make connections between academic study and the practical application of that study in a professional work environment. Academic internships are supervise...
HMLD3200 Principles of Homeland Security This course focuses on a comprehensive study of the homeland security enterprise. Students review the roles and responsibilities of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and individual citizens in homeland securit...
HMLD3997 Selected Topics in Homeland Security This course addresses unique and special topics within homeland security. Consequently, both course content and instructor will vary. Possible topics might include: information security and protection; border, transportation and maritime security; le...
LAW3720 Cybersecurity Laws, Ethics & Compliance This course explores ethical norms around cybersecurity; covers relevant laws, regulations, and standards; and explains how organizations meet requirements to comply with them. We discuss how laws and technology intersect in the context of internatio...
PADM6210 Grant Writing and Fund Development Sources of revenue in the public sector differ from business organizations where incomes are earned from the sale of goods and services. Non-profits endeavor to achieve diverse revenue sources, both to minimize risk and to maximize autonomy. Income g...
PADM6260 Program Implementation and Evaluation Program implementation and evaluation are key to good management and better policy. Understanding the concept of programs is foundational to success in public sector and nonprofit organizations. This course explores the way services are provided thr...
PADM6270 Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations This course provides insight for a nonprofit’s long-range goals and the resources needed to reach them. Topics include nonprofit governing boards and executive leadership, mission and vision achievement, opportunities and threats analyses, long-range...
PADM6530 Managing with Performance-Based Budgets Public budgeting is about using financial resources to make a positive difference in our society. This requires knowledge of what government does with its resources. Gaining access to that knowledge requires performance measures on outputs (programs,...
PADM6540 Capital Budgeting and Strategic Planning Capital budgeting raises money through various means, including issuing municipal bonds and using that money to build large physical items such as buildings, roads, bridges, and rail systems for municipal and state governments. Traditional public ope...
PADM6560 Budgeting in the Legislative and Judicial Context Budgeting is a forward-looking planning instrument, but it is also a political statement, a legal document, and a management tool. Elected officials appropriate funds to the policies and programs of their choosing, but the expenditures are bound by l...
PADM6570 Financial Forecasting Budgets cannot be meaningfully formulated until there is an accurate forecast of how much revenue the government can expect to generate. It is important that the forecast be honest and accurate. Students will use financial forecasting techniques incl...
PADM6810 Context and Content of Ethics Employing situational awareness exercises, this course explores how people respond to ethical situations in public service organizations. Knowing how people respond to ethical issues will determine the approaches that are possible to improve the ethi...
PADM6820 Tools for Understanding and Analyzing Ethical Issues This course focuses on expanding the toolbox of skills and techniques available for developing a practical, professional, and sustainable public service organization ethical foundation. It includes exploring techniques of critical thinking, emotional...
PADM6830 Understanding Individual Ethics This course provides a framework for the practical application of previously introduced skills sets for developing a conscious and deliberate individual ethic. Through a series of readings, discussions and exercises, students develop strategies, pla...
PADM6840 Owning Your Organization’s Ethics Culture This is the final course for the Ethics in Public Service Graduate Certificate. Individual ethics are necessary but insufficient for an organization to sustain a climate that respects, honors and promotes ethical behavior. As public service professi...