Missouri Southern State University, Criminal Justice Course Descriptions

Missouri Southern State University, Justice Through Education

Course Descriptions

To see the suggested study order:

CJAd 210 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Basic Photography
Lecture and laboratory procedures for use of cameras, lenses, developing negatives and prints. No credit if LE 245 has been completed. Lab fee and additional lab time arranged.
CJAD 275 (F,S) 3 hrs. cr.
The Juvenile Justice System
The Juvenile Justice System is a survey course that is designed to introduce the student to the organizations, processes and actors that comprise the Juvenile Justice System. The course emphasizes the history of the juvenile justice system, the agency interactions and interrelationships, the concepts of prevention and diversion, the development of juvenile gangs, the roles of criminal justice professionals, and the future of the Juvenile Justice System.
CJAd 298 (Demand) 1-8 hrs. cr.
Special Topics in Criminal
Justice Administration
Course content varies and is designed to meet current needs and interests in the rapidly changing field of criminal justice administration. Precise topics are announced with prerequisites stipulated in the course syllabus.
CJAd 300 (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Criminal Investigation II (Writing Intensive)
Major case investigative methods, sources of information, development of leads, methods applicable to organized crime and specific offenses. Prerequisite: Eng. 102 or 111
CJAd 301 (F,S) 3 hrs. cr.
International Justice Systems
A study of justice systems around the world, comparing them to America's justice system. Course considers the three important components of a justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Includes cultural differences of the countries studied as they relate to their justice systems.
CJAd 310 (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Traffic Accident Investigation and Control
Theory and techniques for investigating and reducing occurrence of motor vehicle accidents. Includes collection and evaluation of physical evidence reporting.
CJAd 320 (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Probation and Parole
Study of the entire system of probation and parole internationally, nationally, and locally. Prepares students for the state merit exam in probation and parole. Study of pre-sentence investigation methods, predicting parole behavior, supervisory practices, legal aspects, the use of amnesty and pardons. Prerequisites: LE 100
CJAd 330 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Asset Protection
Security techniques in loss prevention for retail business, industry, governmental protection, hotel and motel, hospital, school, transit systems and utilities.
CJAd 331 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Administration of Security Systems
The security administrator's role in business, industrial and governmental protection. Organizing, training, managing and designing security programs. Prerequisites: CJAd 230, CJAd 325 or CJAd 330 or instructor's permission.
CJAd 350 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Fish and Game Enforcement
Problems and procedures encountered and used by conservation enforcement officers. Laws and enforcement procedures.
CJAd 360 (Demand) 2 hrs. cr.
Professional Development
Development of employability and career skills will be emphasized focusing on tools necessary for employment, communication skills, corporate etiquette, business dress, adjusting to the corporate environment and the professional image.
CJAD 370 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
International Terrorism (Writing Intensive)
International Terrorism examines the known facets of contemporary terrorism. Analyzes the laws and special forces/law enforcement agencies which nations within the international community have created to meet the challenge of international terrorism. Examines anticipated patterns of terrorism in the new century. Emphasis on legal and security measures designed to prevent terrorism. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above or permission of instructor.
CJAd 390 (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Crime Analysis
A study of the patterns of crime. The course will emphasize the analysis of crime patterns and criminal behavior. The course will consider the identification of evolving or existent crime patterns and series crime, the forecasting of future crime occurrences and the initiation of target profile analysis. Prerequisites: Upperclass standing.
CJAd 400 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Homicide Investigation
Legal and criminalistic concepts and procedures for the medico-legal investigation of death due to natural, accidental, suicidal or criminal cause.
CJAd 410 (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Juvenile Procedures
Examines the evolution of the juvenile justice system as well as current practice and procedure in juvenile and family courts. Focus on law, jurisdiction, constitutional requirements and court rules. Also considers topics such as juvenile gangs, child abuse and neglect, child custody and status offenders.
CJAd 411 (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Juvenile Corrections (Writing Intensive)
Overview of the design and legal requirements of juvenile correctional institutions including an analysis of the juvenile interstate compact laws and management principles of juvenile correctional institutions. Prerequisite: Eng 102 or 111.
CJAd 412 (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Correctional Practices (Writing Intensive)
History of corrections as it relates to correctional practices.
In-depth study of the rights of the incarcerated inmate as well as the powers and duties of the correctional officer. Prerequisites: LE 100 and Eng 102 or 111 or permission.
CJAd 430 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Family Violence
Introduces the dynamics of family violence from the perspective of law enforcement. Examines the relationships between victims, offenders and other family members. Focuses on these relationships and the challenge they pose to the criminal justice system.
CJAd 440 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Victims and the Criminal Justice System
Introduces the study of victimization. Examines the relationship between victims and the criminal justice system.
CJAd 450 (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Criminal Evidence
Rules of evidence, admissibility, presumptions, inferences, burden of proof and exceptions to the hearsay rule. Prerequisite: LE 210, LE 250 or permission.
CJAd 460 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Cultural Diversity
Students seeking cross-cultural knowledge and sensitivity in criminal justice; learn practical methods for dealing with diverse cultures, ethnic groups, and those who are physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged.
CJAd 490 (Arr) 4-8 hrs. cr.
Internship in Criminal Justice
Extensive practical experience with an area criminal justice agency, subject to individual committee approval. Not open to those who have taken LE 180. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, CJAd major, department approval, overall GPA 2.5 and a CJAd GPA 3.2.
CJAd 498 (Demand) 1-3 hrs. cr.
Seminar in Criminal Justice
A survey of current advances in the field. Precise topics to be announced, for upper division majors in CJAd or those who have completed the A.S. degree in law enforcement. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
CJAd 499 (Arr) 1-3 hrs. cr.
Independent Study in Criminal Justice
Individually directed study for advanced majors in area of criminal justice selected with adviser approval. Proposal must be approved by program director and school dean. Prerequisite: 3.5 GPA in major area or permission.

For additional information contact:
Dr. C. Blake Wolf
Office: Justice Center Room 109,
Phone: (417)625-9302
E-mail: Dr. Blake Wolf