JUS 103 Foundations of Criminal Justice
This course will analyze the developmental events that have shaped the processes which constitute the major contemporary criminal justice institutions. The historical development of law, police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice systems are studied from their early beginnings to contemporary issues, which may lead to future trends in justice.
Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08686 Foundations of Criminal Justice T 07:30AM-08:45AM Mears 3
Bangor
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08687 Foundations of Criminal Justice T 07:30AM-08:45AM Mears 3
ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
Foundations of Criminal Justice T 07:30AM-08:45AM Mears 3
08688 Bath/Brunswick
08863 Bethel
08864 Bucksport
08865 Deer Isle
08866 East Millinocket
08867 East Sullivan
08868 Ellsworth/Hancock
08869 Farmington
08870 Fort Kent
08871 Greenville
08872 Houlton
08862 Hutchinson Center
08873 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
08874 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
08875 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
08876 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
08877 Lewiston-Auburn
08878 Lincoln
08879 Machias
08881 Mount Desert
08882 Newport
08883 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
08884 Presque Isle
08885 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
08886 Rockland
08880 Rumford/Mexico
08892 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
08887 Saco/Biddeford
08888 Sanford
08889 Sherman Station
08890 Skowhegan
08891 South Paris
08893 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
JUS 105 Legal Research and Materials
Introduces research methods and the use of legal materials in preparing legal memoranda. Students use statutes, cases, treatises, legal periodicals and other authorities online to prepare memoranda.
WEB
08418 Legal Research and Materials Ackerman 3
JUS 124 Introduction to Crime Prevention
The historical, philosophical and practical basis of crime prevention programs. Emphasis on efforts to increase citizen awareness and involvement. Introduction to procedural and physical security methods, from architectural design to crime prevention surveys. Retail and residential crime prevention practices will be highlighted.
WEB
08419 Introduction to Crime Prevention Lumb 3
JUS 160 Intro to Forensic Science
Application of physical science to judicial matters. Covers the collection, identification and preservation of physical evidence for use in the courts as well as the techniques and limitations of science laboratory capabilities. Prerequisite: JUS 103
Augusta
11015 Intro to Forensic Science TH 04:00PM-06:45PM Homer 3
JUS 218 Estate Administration
Prepares the student to participate in the disposition of a decedent's estate through the probate process. Covers probate procedure and documents, the rules of intestate succession, the rules for executing a valid will, the function of the Personal Representative, the procedures for Formal and Informal Probate, and the tax considerations income and inheritance of administering an estate.
WEB
08420 Estate Administration Davitt 3
JUS 223 Principles of Management
(This course is cross-listed with JUS 223 and POS 223) A comprehensive study of management in public and private sectors. The influence of human, social and political factors is integrated with treatment of managers structural and technical processes. Analyses focus on such theories as planning, controlling, decision making, organizational design, administrative skills, communications and information systems. It is recommended that ENG 101 be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.
Augusta
10885 Principles of Management M 01:00PM-03:45PM Bean 3
WEB
10817 Principles of Management Boone 3
JUS 271 Due Process in Criminal Justice
Considers the provisions of the Constitution which relate to persons employed in the criminal justice field, paralegal and legal assistant field, and business and industrial security.
Prerequisite: JUS 103.
WEB
08421 Due Process in Criminal Justice Davitt 3
JUS 289 Police Role in a Democratic Society
This course addresses the role of the police in the 21st Century which has evolved from law enforcement to a complex set of interweaving criteria which address cost, collaboration, information-sharing and efficiency. These higher expectations mandate closer relationships with citizens and the larger professional community.
WEB
13533 Police Role in a Democratic Society Lumb 3
JUS 296 Professional Responsibility for the Paralegal
This course will examine issues of Professional Responsibility, i.e. Ethics, in light of Opinions of Bar Counsel, Court Opinions, Rules and Statutes. The course will apply legal research techniques to current issues of professional responsibility emphasizing appropriate analysis offacts and use of primary and secondary source materials to define the law. Several written memoranda will be required. Prerequisite: JUS 105.
WEB
08422 Professional Responsibility for the Paralegal Davitt 3
JUS 302 Juvenile Justice
The concept of juvenile justice explored through the interrelation of the judicial system, juvenile justice system, law enforcement agencies, and social service agencies. Course includes current interpretations of delinquent behavior, analysis of diverse institutional programs, and current options for dealing with delinquent behavior within the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: JUS103.
WEB
08423 Juvenile Justice Davitt 3
JUS 316 Criminology
(This course is cross listed with SOC316.) Designed to enhance student awareness and comprehension of social and cultural factors in the causation of crime and juvenile delinquency. A review and analysis of recent theories and research findings, a theoretical venture in applied sociology. Prerequisite: SOC 101cans SOC 201
WEB
10564 Criminology Cook 3
JUS 341 Law of Criminal Evidence
Topics covered in the course will include criminal evidence procedure in various court systems; procedures for arrest, search and seizure; collection of evidence and other related topics. Prerequisite: JUS 103 or permission of instructor
Bangor
(VC Broadcast Class)
08484 Law of Criminal Evidence M 04:00PM-06:45PM Silverstein 3
Video Conference Receive Sites
Law of Criminal Evidence M 04:00PM-06:45PM Silverstein 3
08486 Augusta
08487 Bath/Brunswick
08489 Rockland
09688 Rumford/Mexico
09690 South Paris
JUS 363 Comparative International Justice Issues
Course encompasses a broad overview of justice management styles in an emerging geopolitical environment. An analysis of judicial, enforcement, and corrections styles will provide the student with a fundamental framework of justice problems encountered in an international environment. Prerequisite: JUS 103 or permission of instructor.
Augusta
(VC Broadcast Class)
08435 Comparative International Justice Issues TH 09:00AM-11:45AM Staff 3
Video Conference Receive Sites
Comparative International Justice Issues TH 09:00AM-11:45AM Staff 3
08436 Bangor
08438 Bath/Brunswick
08440 Rockland
WEB
08425 Comparative International Justice Issues Davitt 3
JUS 364 Human Rights Violation: Torture and Trauma
(This course is cross-listed with HUS 364 and SSC 364.) Human Rights refer to the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. To violate the most basic human rights, is to deny individuals their fundamental moral entitlements. The focus of the course will be on how the experience of intentional psychological and physical torture affect individuals, families and societies. We will discuss the short-term and long-term psychological, neurological, biological, social and disability-related consequences of torture and trauma. Prerequisites: PSY 100
WEB
08411 Human Rights Violation: Torture and Trauma Linhardt 3
JUS 375 Counter-Terrorism
This is a specialized contemporary investigation/methods course for the criminal justice/administration of justice student. Topics will include: Internet investigation, intelligence techniques, risk assessment/pre-incidence planning, terrorism, profiling, weapons of mass destruction, post-incident responses, interviewing victims, and management of critical incidents. Course may include guest lecturers, practical exercises, and onsite visits to agencies and terror crimes scenes. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in justice studies or students who have completed the JUS core or any full-time law enforcement officer.
WEB
08424 Counter-Terrorism Lumb 3
JUS 390 Advocacy & Public Policy
The purpose of this course is to create a knowledge base and skill structure so that students can assess, attempt and effect a change in public policy through advocacy. Early classes will focus on the modern legislative process, and critical analysis of public policy and the art of advocacy. Each week as time permits students will discuss current events selected by students.
WEB
08426 Advocacy & Public Policy Ackerman 3
JUS 392 Hate Crimes
This course examines the response of the criminal justice system to the hate, prejudice and bias that causes crime. Racism and prejudice will be examined on individual, institutional, systems level. Prerequisites PSY 100 or JUS 103 or permission of Instructor.
WEB
13694 Hate Crimes Lumb 3 (Mini Session Course)
JUS 441 Issues of Police Civil Liability
This course is designed to familiarize the student on the subject of civil liability as a public sector employee within the criminal justice system. Student should have completed at least two years of college study. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a course in due process and at least one introductory-level writing course or permission of the instructor.
Augusta
(VC Broadcast Class)
08494 Issues of Police Civil Liability T 09:00AM-11:45AM Mears 3
Video Conference Receive Sites
Issues of Police Civil Liability T 09:00AM-11:45AM Mears 3
08496 Bangor
08497 Bath/Brunswick
09692 Ellsworth/Hancock
08498 Rockland
09696 Rumford/Mexico
09699 South Paris
JUS 450 Conflict Resolution
(This course is cross-listed with SSC 450.) A study of conflict resolution, particularly in relation to the helping professions. Theoretical constructs are studied. Conflict resolution techniques of the practitioner in negotiation, mediation, and advocacy with individuals and groups are discussed and practiced. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor
Augusta
12368 Conflict Resolution M 04:00PM-06:45PM Fredette 3
JUS 471 Judicial Processes
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the integration of politics and judicial construction. It includes an analysis of the judicial appointment process at the state and federal level and explores the development of judicial philosophy after appointment. Prerequisite: JUS 271, JUS 121, or permission of instructor.
Augusta
11055 Judicial Processes TH 04:00PM-06:45PM Wathen 3
JUS 488 Senior Seminar and Capstone Experience
An in-depth examination of the issues which dominate scholarly inquiry in criminal justice. Students will complete an original research topic, a traditional research paper, or an internship.
In addition to their chosen project, students will prepare a portfolio of their representative work which demonstrates the process and culmination of their educational experience.
Augusta
(VC Broadcast Class)
13675 Senior Seminar and Capstone Experience W 01:00PM-03:45PM Mears 4
Videoconference Receive Sites
Senior Seminar and Capstone Experience W 01:00PM-03:45PM Mears 4
13676 Bangor
13677 Bath/Brunswick
13695 Rockland
