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2 for Graduate Studies and Research done in consultation with the departments graduate coordinator. As soon as admitted to classified standing, and having completed 9 units of graduate study the student should meet with the departments graduate coordinator to draft an approved program. This program must identify thirty (30) units of coursework as outlined in the following list of course requirements. Completing Requirements for the MS Justice Studies Plan A (with Thesis) Plan A provides an advanced program of study for those who are primarily interested in conducting research, and pursuing advanced study toward the doctorate. Plan B (without Thesis) Plan B provides an advanced program of study for professional criminal justice practitioners and those who want to pursue careers in the criminal justice field. Course Requirements Each student must take a core curriculum of 15 units. The thesis option requires six thesis units, plus 9 elective units; the non-thesis option requires completion of 15 units of core curriculum, plus 15 elective units. Elective coursework must be approved by the graduate coordinator and will generally include 200-level courses in the department. Electives may also include up to six upper division units selected from the following courses JS 110, JS 111, JS 115, JS 122, JS 132, JS 133, JS 135, JS 136) provided that the instructor assigns additional graduate level assignments in those courses. Semester Units All Students ......................................................12 JS 201, JS 202, JS 203 and JS 204 Complete Plan A or Plan B .............................18 With Thesis (Plan A)...................................18 JS 201, JS 202, JS 203, JS 204, JS 216 and JS 299 (6 units) (21); Three elective courses (9) Without Thesis (Plan B).............................18 JS 201, JS 202, JS 203, JS 204 and JS 216 (15); Five elective courses (15) Total Units Required............................................30 Courses Justice Studies Lower Division JS 010. Introduction to Justice Studies Historical and philosophical development of the justice system. Description, analysis and evaluation of criminal justice agencies. Relationship between theory and practice. CAN AJ 2 3 units JS 014. Concepts of Criminal Law Historical development of philosophy of law and constitutional provisions, legal definitions, classification of crime, case law, methodology and concepts of criminal law as a social force. CAN AJ 4 3 units JS 016. Criminal Evidence and Procedures Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. Interrelationship between the criminal investigator and the evidence admitted at trial. 3 units JS 020. Principles of Investigation Principles, methods and investigative techniques to locate, gather, document and disseminate information including the field of corrections. Crime scene perception and recording, sources of information and report writing. Recognition, collection and preservation of evidence. CAN AJ 8 3 units Upper Division JS 100W. Writing Workshop Development of advanced communication skills, both written and oral. Emphasis on writing formats used by criminal justice professionals. A scholarly paper, written in APA format and informed by research, will be required. Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, Engl 1B (with a grade of C or better), satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. ABC/NC GE: Z 3 units JS 102. Police and Society A multidisciplinary study of law enforcement from the early 1800s to the present. Focus on significant studies in relation to the role of police and analysis of current models and practices. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 units JS 103. Courts and Society Structure and functions of the court system. Emphasis on the roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, jurors and witnesses. Dynamics of the court process. Examination of current criminal legislation and Supreme Court decisions. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 units JS 104. Corrections and Society Multidisciplinary study of corrections from the early 1800s to the present. Significant studies relating to the role of corrections and methods of community treatment and analysis of current models and practices. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 units JS 105. Research Methods in Justice Studies Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods used in Justice Studies. Includes relationship of theory to empirical evidence; logic underlying methods of inquiry; ethics in conducting empirical research; and methodological design, operationalization, and data analysis. Prerequisite: Bus 90 or Stat 95 or SocS 15 or Soci 102 (or equivalent) or instructor consent. 3 units JS 107. Justice Management and Ethics The theory and practice of managing justice system agencies, including organizational change and contemporary issues. In-depth examination of ethical challenges in managing justice agencies, and strategies for ensuring ethical practices. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 units JS 110. Crisis Intervention, Mediation and Restorative Justice Review of theory, research and practical skill development in communication and problem resolution strategies using techniques of crisis intervention, mediation and restorative justice in community policing, family court, dependency court and juvenile justice settings. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 units JS 111. Special Topics in Law and Justice Range of law and justice issues and topics may be addressed. Content varies by semester. Topics may include international law and globalization, the struggle for justice, human rights, law, inequality and injustice, and others. May be repeated for credit when content changes for a maximum of 9 units. Prerequisites: Upper division standing. Repeatable for credit 3 units JS 112. Criminalistics Fundamental theories of physical evidence practically applied and the legal considerations involved in its recognition, collection preservation and presentation in court are covered. Topics include securing and recording the crime scene, collecting evidence, maintaining the chain of custody and reconstruction.. Prerequisites: Upper division standing. 3 units JS 113. Introduction to Forensic Sciences Scientific concepts, methods, practice and analytical instrumentation utilized by forensic scientists for the recognition, collection, preservation, identification, comparison, analysis and documentation of physical evidence are covered. Topics include evidence interpretation and testimony, professional requirements, standards, training, ethics and quality assurance Prerequisites: Upper division standing. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours. 3 units JS 115. Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Major criminal justice issues of the day. Topics vary by semester. Topics may include the death penalty, computer crime, victimless crimes, community policing, restorative justice and environmental crime. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Prerequisites: Upper division standing. Repeatable for credit 3 units JS 118. Crime and Delinquency Theory Analysis of the nature and extent of crime, including causation and prevention. Descriptions of offenses, criminal typologies and victim surveys. Evaluation of various control and prevention strategies. Prerequisites: Upper division standing 3 units JS 120. Juvenile Justice History, theory and functions of the juvenile justice system. The legal processes for delinquent minors, status offenders and dependent children, including intake, detention, adjudication and disposition. Current legal issues and debate. Prerequisites: Upper division standing 3 units

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