Justice Center Class Schedules

Fall 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:71722 601 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 166 Walker, Andrea August 24 - December 12 11
    View detailed information for CRN:71722 601 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM RH 211 Walker, Andrea August 24 - December 12 11
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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:74936 3D1 Gambling, Kathleen August 24 - December 12 7
  • A200 Intro Rsrch Mthd in Crim & CJ 3 Credits

    Intro Rsrch Mthd in Crim & CJ

    Introduces research and how it is different from other ways of knowing. Explores how to research the causes, correlates and consequences of criminology and criminal justice issues. Identifies how criminology and criminal justice research is used by various actors, including criminal justice practitioners, policy-makers and members of the public.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75096 801 Jones, Cheryl August 24 - December 12 4
  • 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 Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:71726 801 Wilkes, Nicole August 24 - December 12 4
  • A255 Criminal Investigation 3 Credits

    Criminal Investigation

    Introduces fundamentals of investigation. Topics include crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, and scientific aids. Explores modus operandi, sources of information, interviews and interrogations, follow-up, and case preparation.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75082 601 MW 4:00PM - 5:15PM PSB 110 Jones, Cheryl August 24 - December 12 17
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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 Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75083 601 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM PSB 216 Walker, Andrea August 24 - December 12 15
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A334 Police & Society 3 Credits

    Police & Society

    Provides a foundation in American policing. Examines the history, social organization, institutional contradictions and contemporary challenges of the police in the United States. Special emphasis given to the use of empirical research methods to advance our understanding of policing.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75097 801 Chamard, Sharon August 24 - December 12 3
  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75098 801 Wilkes, Nicole August 24 - December 12 6
  • 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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    Traditional
    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75085 601 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 216 Wilkes, Nicole August 24 - December 12 17
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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:70968 652 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 166 Perry, Elizabeth August 24 - December 12 7
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75099 801 Campagna, Michael August 24 - December 12 4
  • A463 *Biosocial Criminology 3 Credits

    *Biosocial Criminology

    Examines biosocial correlates of crime and ways these factors interact with socio-environmental and psychophysiological factors to impact crime. Analyzes historical and contemporary theories and research. Applies interacting factors to explain specific types of violent and non-violent criminal behavior. 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:75086 601 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 110 Campagna, Michael August 24 - December 12 15
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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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:72012 801 Chamard, Sharon August 24 - December 12 4

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 Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75087 602 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 116 Perry, Elizabeth August 24 - December 12 15
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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:75100 802 Gadamus, Susan August 24 - December 12 0
  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75101 801 Waters, Emily August 24 - December 12 10
  • A340 Family Law 3 Credits

    Family Law

    Studies federal and state statutes and judicial doctrines governing familial relationships. Emphasis on marriage, divorce, child custody, support, property rights, adoption and child protection. Explores the impact of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Alaska family law.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75089 602 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 210 Waters, Emily August 24 - December 12 20
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  • A343 Constitutional Law 3 Credits

    Constitutional Law

    Introduces students to American constitutional law through a study of the history of the Constitution and selected landmark Supreme Court cases. Topics covered are separation of powers, judicial review, civil rights and liberties, property and economic rights, and others. Crosslisted with PS A343.

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    Traditional
    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:71554 651 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 109 Doogan, Amy August 24 - December 12 7
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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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:70986 801 Perry, Elizabeth August 24 - December 12 9
  • 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:70987 601 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 109 Doogan, Amy August 24 - December 12 9
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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 JUST A374

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:70988 651 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 166 Perry, Elizabeth August 24 - December 12 6
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:70989 801 Perry, Elizabeth August 24 - December 12 2
  • A380 Torts: Law of Injury 3 Credits

    Torts: Law of Injury

    Analyzes nature and function of the law of torts, workers' compensation, consumer protection litigation, and liability insurance in the United States, as well as the role of the non-lawyer legal professional in tort litigation and workers' compensation claims. Includes ethical issues in tort, workers' compensation, and insurance cases. Practice in Alaska and the development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal specialty course. Registration Restrictions: Completion of LEGL A215 and LEGL A356 is strongly recommended.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75102 801 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Gadamus, Susan August 24 - December 12 8
    View detailed information for CRN:75102 801 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 219 Gadamus, Susan August 24 - December 12 8
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A449 *Jurisprudence & Legal Theory 3 Credits

    *Jurisprudence & Legal Theory

    Examines the theoretical bases of contemporary legal systems and judicial decision making. Explores the development of and interaction within major schools of legal theory. Topics covered include classical sources of legal theory, core and alternate approaches to legal theory, judicial decision-making, and theories of rights. Registration Restrictions: Completion of 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:75103 801 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM DIST ONLINE Gadamus, Susan August 24 - December 12 8
    View detailed information for CRN:75103 801 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM PSB 233 Gadamus, Susan August 24 - December 12 8
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • 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 supervised placement in law-related work settings. Emphasizes professional skills development as a legal specialty course. Special Note: May be repeated for additional credit for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Internship coordinator approval

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:70990 801 Doogan, Amy August 24 - December 12 0