Justice Studies

JUST 401 - Introduction to Justice Studies
Credits: 4.00
Overview of justice studies as the study of law and law-like systems. Includes literature from both the law and society, and criminology. Topics will include morality versus legality, the American legal civil and criminal system, torts, and adult versus juvenile justice.

JUST 501 - Research Methods
Credits: 4.00
Overview of the various methodologies used in justice studies research: quantitative, qualitative, and legal. Topics include issues of design such as ethics, reliability, and validity measurement. Students will design and write up research proposals using one of the methods reviewed in the course. Prereq: PSYC 402 or SOC 502 or equivalent. Special fee.

JUST 550 - Mock Trial
Credits: 2.00
Participation in American Mock Trial Association intercollegiate competition. Study and preparation for trial of national case (criminal or civil, alternate years). Year long course, 2 credit hours per semester. Special fee. Permission required.

JUST 551 - Mock Trial
Credits: 2.00
Participation in American Mock Trial Association intercollegiate competition. Study and preparation for trial of national case (criminal or civil, alternate years). Year long course, 2 credit hours per semester. Special fee. Permission required.

JUST 601 - Field Experience
Credits: 4.00
Placement by the justice studies coordinator in a position related to the justice system (e.g., criminal courts, corrections, civil courts, law firms, policy-making agencies, law enforcement agencies); weekly class meetings. Prereq: permission; seniors only.

JUST 602 - Research Experience
Credits: 4.00
Independent research working with Justice Studies faculty on their projects. Includes working with faculty at such research centers as Crimes against Children, Family Research Lab, and Justiceworks. Student/supervisor contract required. Minimum time commitment: 12 hours per week. Prereq: JUST 401, 501; or permission.

JUST 650 - Special Studies in Comparative Justice Systems
Credits: 4.00
This course will involve periodic offerings in comparative analysis of justice systems in an international context. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits provided both course offerings are substantially different. Must be taken with JUST 651 for those students participating in the Justice Studies Budapest Program. Prereq: POLT 507 and/or SOC 515.
Co-requisites: INCO 657, JUST 651

JUST 651 - Field Studies in the Hungarian Justice System
Credits: 6.00
This course is designed to provide Justice Studies Budapest Program students with first-hand experience with the workings of the Hungarian justice system. Weekly field trips to agencies in law enforcement, the courts, and correctional facilities in the Budapest area will be arranged, and periodic lectures by Hungarian criminal justice professionals and scholars will compliment these visits. Must be taken with JUST 650 for those students participating in the Jutice Studies Budapest Program. Prereq: POLT 507 and/or SOC 515.
Co-requisites: INCO 657, JUST 650

JUST 695 - Special Topics
Credits: 4.00
Special topics of advanced study in Justice Studies. Selected offerings reflect faculty expertise in teaching and research. May be repeated in different topic areas. Prereq: SOC 515 or POLT 507 and one other Justice Studies course. Must hold sophomore standing or above.

JUST 701 - Senior Seminar
Credits: 4.00
Advanced material in which the instructor has specialized knowledge through research and study. Topics may include the death penalty, terrorism, psychology of the jury, ethics and morality, immigration, therapeutic jurisprudence, and juveniles tried as adults. Prereq: JUST 401, 501.

JUST 765 - Special Topics
Credits: 4.00
New or specialized courses are presented under this listing. Staff present material not normally covered by the course offerings. Cross-listed courses. May be repeated but not duplicate content.

JUST 765W - Special Topics
Credits: 4.00
See description for JUST 765. Writing intensive.

JUST 767 - Students, Teachers, and the Law
Credits: 4.00
Explores how the law impacts the educational lives of students and teachers. Topics include church-state relations, free speech, dress codes, and search and seizure. (Also offered as EDUC 767.)

JUST 795 - Reading and Research
Credits: 1.00 to 4.00
An independent study that is arranged by the student and supervised by a Justice Studies faculty member. Course requirements include: assembling and reading a sustaintial bibliography in the field; completing several written assignments and in some cases participating in hands-on experiences such as data collection and analysis. This course is by permission only and requires a signed agreement/proposal prior to registration. May be taken for 1-4 credits and includes a minimum of 3 hours of coursework per week per credit hour. Writing intensive in some select cases.