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Courses are offered via the Web (Internet). On-campus visits are not required.

CRIM 200 Criminology—3 credits. A consideration of criminality, its nature and extent, particularly in the United States; and an analysis of the etiology of criminal behavior, criminal law, and societal reactions to criminals.

CRIM 210 Introduction to Corrections—3 credits. An introduction to the field of corrections and a survey of the philosophies and practices relevant to processing the convicted offender through the several methods developed to change the offender from a law-violating person to a law-conforming person. Prerequisites: 3 credits of criminology or consent of instructor.

CRIM 280 Law of Criminal Justice—3 credits. A survey of American criminal law and procedure relative to the functioning of criminal justice agencies. Prerequisites: 3 credits of criminology or consent of instructor.

CRIM 298 Practicum in Criminal Justice—3 credits. Planned program of visitation to selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system, along with classroom discussion, including guest speakers.

CRIM 315 Techniques of Criminal Justice Interviewing—3 credits. An introduction to the strategies, techniques, tactics, and special problems of interviewing as they relate to one or more of the various criminal justice settings. Prerequisites: 6 credits of criminology or consent of instructor.

CRIM 316 Correctional Reports and Records—3 credits. A survey of the most frequently used forms of reports and records required by local, state, and federal agencies directly involved in the administration of corrections. Special attention will be given to the technical skills necessary for completing such forms and reports. Prerequisites: 6 credits of criminology or consent of instructor.

CRIM 430 Correctional Institutions—3 credits. The correctional institution in the United States as it exists today in terms of its development, objectives, and standards; includes jails, detention homes, reformatories, furlough-detention camps, open and closed institutions. Prerequisites: 6 credits of criminology or consent of instructor.

The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

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