Legal Issues in CJ (CRIM 605)

• College: College of Education-Human Ser
• Department: Criminal Justice
• Credit Hours: 3
• This course has a lecture with 3 hours.

Designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of legal issues surrounding the role of an administrator and a line worker. Subjects to be addressed include civil liability under state tort law, civil liability under federal law, criminal liability, and the impact of recent court decisions. Students will acquire a working knowledge of their legal role and responsibility and will learn risk management strategies to reduce the risk of exposure to liability. Pre-Requisites:Graduate status and Criminal Justice students only. Typically Offered Fall Only