Justice Center Class Schedules
Summer 2023
JUST
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A110
*Intro to Criminal Justice
3 Credits
*Intro to Criminal Justice
Surveys philosophies, functions and methods of social control with emphasis on the role of law and those involved in its administration--police, courts, and corrections organizations. Includes study of history, organization, processes, and problems related to law and justice agencies in a heterogeneous, democratic society. Special Note: This course is a prerequisite to most Justice courses.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A175
*Intro to Juvenile Justice
3 Credits
*Intro to Juvenile Justice
Provides an introduction to juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. Covers the historical development of juvenile justice in the United States. Special focus is given to linkage between theoretical explanations of juvenile delinquency and the prevention/intervention strategies implemented in the juvenile justice system.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A210
Principles of Corrections
3 Credits
Principles of Corrections
Presents an overview of the field of corrections. Topics include theories of punishment and sentencing, history of the prison and jail, inmate prison life, inmate litigation, and the organization of prisons and staff. Issues of gender, race/ethnicity and class are integrated throughout the course.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A221
Dynamics of Crim Just Orgs
3 Credits
Dynamics of Crim Just Orgs
Surveys organization and management of police, court, correctional and affiliated social service (such as victim services) agency operations. Includes agency roles, goals, structural arrangements and administrative practices; applicability of theory and research; techniques and instruments of organization and management; and principles of change.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A495
Internship
1 - 6 Credits
Internship
Specially arranged field experiences for advanced justice majors. Designed to expand knowledge and skills through supervised placements in justice, law and governmental settings. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and approval of the internship coordinator
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
Spring 2023
JUST
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A110
*Intro to Criminal Justice
3 Credits
*Intro to Criminal Justice
Surveys philosophies, functions and methods of social control with emphasis on the role of law and those involved in its administration--police, courts, and corrections organizations. Includes study of history, organization, processes, and problems related to law and justice agencies in a heterogeneous, democratic society. Special Note: This course is a prerequisite to most Justice courses.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A175
*Intro to Juvenile Justice
3 Credits
*Intro to Juvenile Justice
Provides an introduction to juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. Covers the historical development of juvenile justice in the United States. Special focus is given to linkage between theoretical explanations of juvenile delinquency and the prevention/intervention strategies implemented in the juvenile justice system.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A200
Intro to Rsrch Methods in Just
3 Credits
Intro to Rsrch Methods in Just
Introduces research and how it is different from other ways of knowing; how to research the causes, correlates and consequences of criminal justice issues; and how criminal justice research is used by various actors, including criminal justice practitioners, policy-makers and members of the public.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A201
Justice Data Analysis
3 Credits
Justice Data Analysis
Introduces students to descriptive statistical analysis and presentation of crime and justice data. Topics include measures of central tendency, dispersion and data visualization. Data presentations focus on the production and interpretation of tables and graphs to impact justice policy and practice. Registration Restrictions: If the prerequisite is not satisfied, an approved UAA placement test score is required.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A211
Intro to Restorative Justice
3 Credits
Intro to Restorative Justice
Introduces the development of community and government responses to crime that encourage healing, accountability, competency, and citizen involvement while holding offenders and communities accountable. Includes theoretical and cultural roots, as well as an overview of restorative justice practices in the U.S. criminal system.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A221
Dynamics of Crim Just Orgs
3 Credits
Dynamics of Crim Just Orgs
Surveys organization and management of police, court, correctional and affiliated social service (such as victim services) agency operations. Includes agency roles, goals, structural arrangements and administrative practices; applicability of theory and research; techniques and instruments of organization and management; and principles of change.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A251
*Theories of Crime and Offend
3 Credits
*Theories of Crime and Offend
Introduces theories of crime causation, including biological, psychological, sociological, situational and environmental perspectives. Discusses relative strengths and weaknesses of competing theoretical perspectives. Explores connections between theories of crime and crime/criminal justice policy.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A310
Forensic Sci & Crim Just
3 Credits
Forensic Sci & Crim Just
Provides an overview of forensic science and its relationship within the justice system. Focuses on the various areas of criminalistics, which typically involve the analysis done in government crime labs on physical evidence gathered in the course of a criminal investigation. Special Note: Prior completion of JUST A255 is recommended. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A320
Crime Prevention
3 Credits
Crime Prevention
Examines primary, secondary, and tertiary crime prevention strategies and concepts. Explores in a multidisciplinary context the legal, moral and ethical considerations and problems of human and environmental manipulation. Emphasizes contemporary approaches to preventing criminal behavior.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A330
Ethics in CJ Practice & Policy
3 Credits
Ethics in CJ Practice & Policy
Examines philosophical and moral questions, dilemmas, and conflicts encountered by criminal justice professionals. Introduces theories in ethics and philosophy for the analysis and evaluation of criminal justice practices and policies. Emphasizes ethical inquiry as a component of criminal justice professional development, and of criminal justice education, training, practice, and research.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A333
Crime Victimization
3 Credits
Crime Victimization
Explores the experiences of crime victims and the importance of understanding victimization. Explores past efforts to create justice for crime victims, controversies surrounding these efforts, and new directions for justice moving forward. Special Note: This course includes explicit discussion of and visual representations of serious crimes, including violent crimes. These graphic depictions can cause adverse reactions, particularly among students who have been victimized. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A360
Justice Theory & Policy
3 Credits
Justice Theory & Policy
Critiques the essential theories underlying the operation of the justice system and analyzes contemporary policies within the framework of justice theory and policy. Analyzes the influence of politics and ideology on the operation of the justice system and evaluates the role of social science research evidence in formulating evidence-based justice policy.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A365
World Justice Systems
3 Credits
World Justice Systems
Compares and contrasts global justice systems and examines international problems related to crime and justice.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A374
The Courts
3 Credits
The Courts
Examines the basic components of the U.S. courts with particular emphasis on case processing through the court system and the roles of court actors. Covers the history as well as the current structure and function of the court system and assesses the gap between the ideals and the realities of court processes and practices. Focuses on the impact of the various court actors, including both the accused and the victim, in the delivery of just outcomes within the Criminal Justice System. Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior standing Crosslisted with LEGL A374
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A384
Contemporary Corrections
3 Credits
Contemporary Corrections
Reviews current theory, research and policy in the field of corrections and evaluates the operation of correctional policies using evidence-based standards of effectiveness. Analyzes issues ranging from examining contemporary explanations of United States punishment policies to evaluating treatment and rehabilitation programs.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A430
*Homelessness & Crime
3 Credits
*Homelessness & Crime
Introduces methods for measuring homelessness and definitions of homelessness. Examines causes of homelessness and the intersection between homelessness, crime and criminal victimization. Explores conflict over use of public space, techniques used to address this conflict, and policy responses to homelessness. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A445
Offender Reentry & Comm Sup
3 Credits
Offender Reentry & Comm Sup
Covers the history and development of probation and parole, including notions of rehabilitation, reentry and reintegration. Investigates evidence-based standards and diverse types of supervision, treatment, control, restoration and supportive programs for criminal offenders within the community. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A488
Research Practicum
1 - 6 Credits
Research Practicum
Explores the application of research skills to the study of a problem in the justice field. May involve field research and related independent study. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A495
Internship
1 - 6 Credits
Internship
Specially arranged field experiences for advanced justice majors. Designed to expand knowledge and skills through supervised placements in justice, law and governmental settings. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and approval of the internship coordinator
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
LEGL
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A101
*Introduction to Law
3 Credits
*Introduction to Law
Introduces legal processes in a democratic society. Emphasis on legal terminology, federal and state court systems, and judicial decision making. Introduction to basic concepts of contracts, property, torts, criminal law, family law, alternate dispute resolution and administrative law. Includes skills for conducting basic legal analysis.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A215
Legal Ethics
3 Credits
Legal Ethics
Studies legal ethics and the non-lawyer professional's role in a law office, corporate or public interest legal department, or government agency. Explores nature, scope and ethics of legal practice and the relationship of non-lawyer staff to lawyers, clients, the court system and the public. Emphasizes legal practice in Alaska and the rules governing the unauthorized practice of law. Introduces foundational practice skills and principles of legal research and writing. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A235
Wrongful Convictions
3 Credits
Wrongful Convictions
Explores the systematic flaws in the criminal justice system that lead to wrongful convictions. Explains the phenomena of inaccurate eyewitness identification, confirmation bias, unreliable forensic science, and false confessions within the criminal justice system, and how such occurrences may cascade towards a wrongful conviction.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A315
Law, History and Social Change
3 Credits
Law, History and Social Change
Examines the interplay between American law and society. Explores the influence of changes in social, political, and economic conditions on the lawmaking process in the United States from colonial times to the present. Analyzes the corresponding impact of significant legislation and judicial decisions on American life, politics and culture. Registration Restrictions: Completion of Written Communication Skills GER for baccalaureate degrees with a minimum grade of D.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A352
Criminal Law
3 Credits
Criminal Law
Examines elements and functions of substantive criminal law together with constitutional, statutory and rules-based limits on law enforcement in the United States. Includes federal and state law of crimes, defenses, and sentencing. Emphasis on Alaska law. Registration Restrictions: LEGL A215 recommended
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A354
Criminal Procedure
3 Credits
Criminal Procedure
Examines constitutional, statutory, and rules-based limits on law enforcement in the United States and explores federal and state laws on search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, identification, arrests and charging, right to counsel, right to jury, and double jeopardy. Emphasis upon legal protections under federal and Alaska constitutions.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A356
Legal Research & Writing
3 Credits
Legal Research & Writing
Explores techniques of legal research, analysis and writing. Includes legal citation; researching judicial, statutory, regulatory, and secondary sources; research databases; fact pattern analysis; and technical rules of legal writing. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A362
Contracts, Property, and Debt
3 Credits
Contracts, Property, and Debt
Examines fundamental principles of contract law, property ownership (including real property), and debt formation and collection. Includes Uniform Commercial Code and Federal bankruptcy law. Emphasizes practice in Alaska and development of professional skills. Legal specialty course.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A367
Civil Proc & Pretrial Prac
3 Credits
Civil Proc & Pretrial Prac
Introduces procedural concepts of civil litigation and pretrial practice. Covers the rules of pleading and process, discovery, and motion practice. Reviews concepts of jurisdiction, venue, parties, statutes of limitation, and res judicata, and the ethical duties of competence and diligence. Emphasizes applied professional skills and practice in Alaska. Legal specialty course.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A374
The Courts
3 Credits
The Courts
Examines the basic components of the U.S. courts with particular emphasis on case processing through the court system and the roles of court actors. Covers the history as well as the current structure and function of the court system and assesses the gap between the ideals and the realities of court processes and practices. Focuses on the impact of the various court actors, including both the accused and the victim, in the delivery of just outcomes within the Criminal Justice System. Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior standing Crosslisted with JUST A374
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A377
Evidence, Investigation & Disc
3 Credits
Evidence, Investigation & Disc
Examines state and federal rules of evidence; sources and scope of privileges; techniques, ethics, and management of case investigation; and discovery processes and problems. Emphasizes professional skills development, Alaska law, and electronic discovery. Legal specialty course. Registration Restrictions: Prior completion of LEGL A367 is recommended.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A398
Individual Research
1 - 6 Credits
Individual Research
Explores the application of research skills to a problem in the law. May involve research assistance on a faculty research project or independent study. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. May not repeat or replace material in an existing legal studies course. Registration Restrictions: Faculty approval
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A443
*Civil Liberties
3 Credits
*Civil Liberties
Examines civil liberties in the United States with emphasis on the First Amendment, discrimination, the right to privacy and criminal justice. Focuses on Supreme Court cases and literature and considers various influences on legal analysis and judicial decision-making. Registration Restrictions: Completion of all GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and junior or senior standing
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A485
*Tribal Courts & AK Ntv Rights
3 Credits
*Tribal Courts & AK Ntv Rights
Explores history and nature of Alaska Natives' legal relationship with state and federal governments, issues of tribal sovereignty in the United States, and Alaska Native self-government. Studies the history and impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and the operation of tribal courts in the United States with emphasis on tribal courts in Alaska. Registration Restrictions: Completion of all GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and junior or senior standing.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A487
Trial & Adv Litigation Process
3 Credits
Trial & Adv Litigation Process
Addresses advanced litigation processes and trial support. Includes alternative dispute resolution processes, case management systems, pretrial orders, pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, pretrial motions, jury instructions and selection, judgments and orders, and notices of appeal. Emphasizes practice in Alaska and development of professional skills. Legal specialty course.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A489
Legal Studies Senior Seminar
3 Credits
Legal Studies Senior Seminar
Analyzes advanced legal concepts and the role of the non-lawyer in administrative law, business organizations, contract law, torts and workers' compensation, estate planning and probate, and property law. Emphasizes applied paraprofessional skills in legal research, fact analysis, and drafting legal documents. Legal specialty course. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A495
Legal Studies Internship
3 - 6 Credits
Legal Studies Internship
Provides specially arranged practicum experience for advanced Legal Studies students. Expands knowledge and skills through placement in an online simulated law office. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course. Special Note: Individualized field placements in law-related work settings may be approved. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Internship coordinator approval.
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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.