Justice Studies Courses

John A. Mihelich, Dept. Chair, Dept. of Sociology & Anthropology (101 Phinney Hall 83844-1110; phone 208/885-6751).

Prerequisite: Students are required to complete JS 101 before enrolling in any other course in this field; exceptions by permission of the instructor.

JS 101 Introduction to the Justice System (3 cr)

May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Survey of criminal justice organizations and procedures including history and function of law enforcement, probation, and parole agencies.

JS 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

JS 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

JS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

JS 310 Victimology (3 cr)

This course will introduce students to the field of victimology. The course examines how people become victims of crime and the effects of their victimization, victimization data and theories of victimology.

Prereq: JS 101 or Soc 101

JS 332 Corrections (3 cr)

See Soc 332.

JS 335 Terrorism, Society and Justice (3 cr)

Same as Soc 335. Analysis of the concepts, issues and dilemmas related to domestic and international terrorism. Terrorist tactics within the context of the global world-system is considered. Examines counterterrorist strategies and the media and government response to terrorism.

Prereq: Soc 101

JS 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

JS 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

JS 498 (s) Internship in Criminal Justice (1-6 cr, max arr)

Directed internship in designated criminal justice agency or institution. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Permission

JS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)