Justice Center Class Schedules

Spring 2025

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:30963 201 Chamard, Sharon January 13 - May 3 50
  • 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 Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30964 201 Everett, Ronald January 13 - May 3 35
  • 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30965 002 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 110 Myrstol, Bradley January 13 - May 3 15
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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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  • 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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  • 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:34602 1F1 W 7:00PM - 8:15PM DIST ONLINE Gambling, Kathleen January 13 - May 3 18
    View detailed information for CRN:34602 1F1 W 7:00PM - 8:15PM KCC 211 Gambling, Kathleen January 13 - May 3 18
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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 Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30966 001 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 219 Chamard, Sharon January 13 - May 3 25
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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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30967 201 Myrstol, Bradley January 13 - May 3 25
  • 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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    View detailed information for CRN:30969 201 Everett, Ronald January 13 - May 3 25
  • A366 Substance Use & Crime 3 Credits

    Substance Use & Crime

    Provides a comprehensive overview of the linkages between crime and substance use. Discusses the history of drug use, theories as to why drugs are used, and preventive/treatment methods. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35366 201 Gover, Angela January 13 - May 3 15
  • 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 Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30971 251 Everett, Ronald January 13 - May 3 15
  • 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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    View detailed information for CRN:30972 201 Everett, Ronald January 13 - May 3 25
  • 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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    View detailed information for CRN:30974 201 Chamard, Sharon January 13 - May 3 15
  • 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.

  • A490 Contemp Justice Issues 1 - 6 Credits

    Contemp Justice Issues

    A variable topics course which addresses current issues. Topics of national interest as well as those specific to Alaska will be included. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with a change of subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35367 201 Gover, Angela January 13 - May 3 15
  • 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30976 001 - ARR ARR Chamard, Sharon January 13 - May 3 5
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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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    View detailed information for CRN:30991 201 Falke, Jessica January 13 - May 3 60
  • 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:30992 201 French, Hollis January 13 - May 3 30
  • 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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    View detailed information for CRN:30995 201 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM BMH 228 Croft, Eric January 13 - May 3 25
    View detailed information for CRN:30995 201 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM DIST ONLINE Croft, Eric January 13 - May 3 25
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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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    View detailed information for CRN:30996 201 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM DIST ONLINE Croft, Eric January 13 - May 3 25
    View detailed information for CRN:30996 201 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM PSB 110 Croft, Eric January 13 - May 3 25
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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:30997 201 Doogan, Amy January 13 - May 3 20
  • 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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    View detailed information for CRN:30998 201 Staff, UA January 13 - May 3 20
  • 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:30999 201 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM DIST ONLINE Doogan, Amy January 13 - May 3 20
    View detailed information for CRN:30999 201 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 110 Doogan, Amy January 13 - May 3 20
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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 Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:31000 252 Everett, Ronald January 13 - May 3 15
  • 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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    View detailed information for CRN:31001 201 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM BMH 118 Croft, Eric January 13 - May 3 20
    View detailed information for CRN:31001 201 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Croft, Eric January 13 - May 3 20
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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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:31002 001 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 110 Doogan, Amy January 13 - May 3 15
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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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    View detailed information for CRN:31003 201 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM DIST ONLINE Staff, UA January 13 - May 3 15
    View detailed information for CRN:31003 201 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM PSB 216 Staff, UA January 13 - May 3 15
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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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    View detailed information for CRN:31004 201 W 1:00PM - 3:45PM BMH 228 Block, Matthew January 13 - May 3 15
    View detailed information for CRN:31004 201 W 1:00PM - 3:45PM DIST ONLINE Block, Matthew January 13 - May 3 15
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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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    View detailed information for CRN:31005 201 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Staff, UA January 13 - May 3 20
    View detailed information for CRN:31005 201 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 210 Staff, UA January 13 - May 3 20
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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:31006 201 Croft, Eric January 13 - May 3 12