Justice Center Class Schedules

Spring 2026

JUST

  • 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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    View detailed information for CRN:32750 201 Walker, Andrea January 12 - May 2 15
  • 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32751 001 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM PSB 210 Campagna, Michael January 12 - May 2 23
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  • A201 Data Analysis in Crim & CJ 3 Credits

    Data Analysis in Crim & CJ

    Introduces students to descriptive statistical analysis and presentation of crime and criminal justice data. Explores topics including measures of central tendency, dispersion and data visualization. Design data presentations that focus on the production and interpretation of tables and graphs to impact justice policy and practice. Registration Restrictions: Approved UAA placement test score is required if the prerequisite is not satisfied

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32752 201 Campagna, Michael January 12 - May 2 -1
  • 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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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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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  • 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35443 001 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM BMH 118 Wilkes, Nicole January 12 - May 2 17
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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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35444 001 MW 4:00PM - 5:15PM PSB 210 Staff, UA January 12 - May 2 16
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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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35450 201 Chamard, Sharon January 12 - May 2 0
  • 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35445 001 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM BMH 118 Wilkes, Nicole January 12 - May 2 2
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32756 051 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 166 Walker, Andrea January 12 - May 2 11
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  • A434 *Police-Community Relations 3 Credits

    *Police-Community Relations

    Examines police-community relations in the United States. Explores common conceptions of the police role, from the perspective of both the public and the police themselves, and their impact on police-community relations. Emphasizes recent developments aimed at ameliorating strained relationships between the police and various communities. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing

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    View detailed information for CRN:35452 201 Chamard, Sharon January 12 - May 2 11
  • 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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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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

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    View detailed information for CRN:36129 201 Chamard, Sharon January 12 - May 2 5

LEGL

  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32771 201 Perry, Elizabeth January 12 - May 2 22
  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32772 201 Waters, Emily January 12 - May 2 14
  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35453 201 Waters, Emily January 12 - May 2 5
  • 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35456 202 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM DIST ONLINE Waters, Emily January 12 - May 2 8
    View detailed information for CRN:35456 202 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 210 Waters, Emily January 12 - May 2 8
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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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32774 201 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM DIST ONLINE Waters, Emily January 12 - May 2 16
    View detailed information for CRN:32774 201 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 210 Waters, Emily January 12 - May 2 16
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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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    View detailed information for CRN:32775 201 Perry, Elizabeth January 12 - May 2 7
  • 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32777 201 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM DIST ONLINE Doogan, Amy January 12 - May 2 10
    View detailed information for CRN:32777 201 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 210 Doogan, Amy January 12 - May 2 10
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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

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35451 050 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 166 Walker, Andrea January 12 - May 2 8
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  • A385 Health Care Law 3 Credits

    Health Care Law

    Explores legal issues arising in the delivery of health care services, including the practitioner-patient relationship and standards of care, liability, patient privacy and medical records security, insurance and Medicare, access to care, federal and state regulation of health care providers, accreditation and licensure, legal processes, legal-medical terminology, practical legal skills and medical ethics. Emphasizes the relevance of legal issues to practice as a health-care practitioner.

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    View detailed information for CRN:35454 201 Doogan, Amy January 12 - May 2 0
  • 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32780 001 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 110 Doogan, Amy January 12 - May 2 9
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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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32782 201 M 2:30PM - 5:15PM DIST ONLINE Knudsen, Kristin January 12 - May 2 5
    View detailed information for CRN:32782 201 M 2:30PM - 5:15PM PSB 166 Knudsen, Kristin January 12 - May 2 5
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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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32783 201 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 118 Perry, Elizabeth January 12 - May 2 8
    View detailed information for CRN:32783 201 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM DIST ONLINE Perry, Elizabeth January 12 - May 2 8
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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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32784 201 Perry, Elizabeth January 12 - May 2 6