Justice Center Class Schedules
Fall 2024
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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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75253 3F1 W 7:00PM - 9:45PM BBB 106 Gambling, Kathleen August 26 - December 14 15 View detailed information for CRN:75253 3F1 W 7:00PM - 9:45PM DIST ONLINE Gambling, Kathleen August 26 - December 14 15 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71281 801 Everett, Ronald August 26 - December 14 11 -
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
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71282 801 Myrstol, Bradley August 26 - December 14 0 -
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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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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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
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75848 801 Gover, Angela August 26 - December 14 8 -
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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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71284 801 Chamard, Sharon August 26 - December 14 11 -
A355
*Rural Justice
3 Credits
*Rural Justice
Investigates rural crime and criminal justice. Examines the specific geographic, social and cultural characteristics of rural communities and how these factors influence the prevalence and nature of crime and criminal justice. Reviews and assesses competing theories of criminal behavior and models of justice across the rural-urban continuum. 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:75008 601 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM RH 316 Chamard, Sharon August 26 - December 14 14 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
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71287 852 Everett, Ronald August 26 - December 14 10 -
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
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71288 801 Everett, Ronald August 26 - December 14 17 -
A460
*Justice in Crisis
3 Credits
*Justice in Crisis
Critically examines various perspectives on justice and the ability of a society to maintain the ideal of justice. Compares conditions in different countries and investigates different social and historical conditions when justice was challenged. Analyzes the influence of culture, race/ethnicity and socioeconomic inequality on the operation of the American justice system. Registration Restrictions: Completion of all GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and junior or senior standing
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71290 801 Everett, Ronald August 26 - December 14 9 -
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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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75846 829 Gover, Angela August 26 - December 14 19 -
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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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71291 801 Chamard, Sharon August 26 - December 14 5
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
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71309 801 Fortson, Hardy August 26 - December 14 3 -
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
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71310 801 French, Hollis August 26 - December 14 7 -
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
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75013 801 Croft, Eric August 26 - December 14 5 -
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
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71311 801 Fortson, Hardy August 26 - December 14 22 -
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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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71312 801 Falke, Jessica August 26 - December 14 6 -
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:75014 650 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 210 Doogan, Amy August 26 - December 14 13 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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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71314 801 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM BMH 228 Croft, Eric August 26 - December 14 0 View detailed information for CRN:71314 801 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM DIST ONLINE Croft, Eric August 26 - December 14 0 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
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71315 801 Doogan, Amy August 26 - December 14 4 -
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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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71316 801 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Doogan, Amy August 26 - December 14 6 View detailed information for CRN:71316 801 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 219 Doogan, Amy August 26 - December 14 6 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
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71317 651 Everett, Ronald August 26 - December 14 6 -
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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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71318 801 - DIST ONLINE Doogan, Amy August 26 - December 14 12 View detailed information for CRN:71318 801 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 217 Doogan, Amy August 26 - December 14 12 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71319 801 Croft, Eric August 26 - December 14 7 -
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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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71320 801 Fortson, Hardy August 26 - December 14 3 View detailed information for CRN:71320 801 Fortson, Hardy August 26 - December 14 3 -
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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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71321 801 M 2:30PM - 5:15PM BMH 228 Staff, UA August 26 - December 14 10 View detailed information for CRN:71321 801 M 2:30PM - 5:15PM DIST ONLINE Staff, UA August 26 - December 14 10 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
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71322 801 Croft, Eric August 26 - December 14 4
Summer 2024
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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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.
LEGL
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A312
*Race, Equal Protection & Law
3 Credits
*Race, Equal Protection & Law
Examines how the law in the United States both shapes and reacts to questions of race, and provides comparative analysis with respect to other legally protected classifications. Topics include slavery and its abolishment, racial discrimination and affirmative action, voting rights, American Indian and Alaska Native rights, gender discrimination, and the rights of immigrants and the disabled. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:51234 501 Fortson, Hardy May 20 - August 3 7