College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Graduate Catalog

186 rapport, influence, and behavioral change concepts to conflict and crisis situations. CJI 6840 Conflict and Crisis Management Theory and Practice (3 credits) This course is an overview of the theories of conflict and crisis management and the intervention models and protocols used. Conflict and crisis management will be explored among and between individuals and groups, organizations, communities, and governments around the globe. Topics will include the management of violent conflicts, such as kidnapping, hostage-barricade and terrorist acts, homeland security, and the response to natural disasters. There will be interactive exercises as well as a case study approach used. CJI 6850 Critical Incidents: Response, Management and Resolution (3 credits) This course will provide an in-depth analysis and understanding of inter-group and intra-group dynamics associated with the organizational response to critical incidents such as hostage/barricade management, terrorism, kidnapping, natural and other disasters, and tactical operations, which comprises the negotiations team, the tactical team, and the on-scene commander, as well as coordination of efforts with government, organizations, and the community. Topics include: inter-group and intra-group conflict intervention and communication strategies, negotiation, tactical, and command protocols, hostage/barricade resolution continuum options, and case studies. CJI 6910 Theory of Child Protection, Investigation, and Advocacy (3 credits) This course will focus on the interpretation of social and systemic policies and procedures of child welfare agencies and nongovernmental agencies with emphasis on child advocacy, due process, and institutional standards. Emphasis will also be included regarding the remediation, intervention, rehabilitation, education, and other services designed to reduce recidivism amongst children and their families. CJI 6920 Juvenile Justice: Systems, Structure, and Process (3 credits) Emphasis will be placed on an examination of the juvenile court as an institution and the policies and practices involved in processing children and youth through the juvenile justice system. The course introduces students to the juvenile justice system as it explores the history, development, and evolution/progress of the way juveniles have been treated b our country's criminal justice systems. This course will focus on the response of law enforcement in the protection of children in trouble or in need of services. The formal and informal processing of youth involved in the juvenile justice system or community-based agencies will then be examined. Adapting an assessment instrument to ensure that all children are given due process protection, treatment, and delinquency prevention is reinforced. CJI 6930 Family Dynamics: Motivation, Support and Communication (3 credits) This course will examine the protective and risk factors associated with the developmental pathways internalized by youth through interaction with their family system. Emphasis will be given to child and youth development as it is affected by the family system, peer groups, schools and teachers, community and other social influences. In addition, the dynamics of traditional, non- traditional and culturally diverse family construction in contemporary society will be explored. Basic cause of crimes and the various social issues confronting children and their families will be explored. Students will look at the various layers of services available for families and how they connect in reducing risk factors associated with the children. CJI 6940 Victimology: Child Abuse and Exploited Children (3 credits) This course introduces students to the field of victimology and explores its conceptual boundaries, basic concepts and literature. The course will be delimited by the exploration of the topics: family violence, child abuse including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional and verbal abuse; and prevention, intervention and treatment issues associated with exploited children. CJI 6950 Safe Schools: Climate and Culture (3 credits) This course provides students with an overview of school safety and is intended to prepare students to develop or strengthen strategies, activities, and processes that will enhance the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and community members. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction between stakeholders and the importance of building and sustaining community collaboration for the purpose of school safety. The importance of policies and procedures, legislative mandates, and current safe school standards will be explored. CJI 8110 Criminal Justice Organization and Management: (3 credits) Students will explore various organizational systems such as information and communication, policy, politics and accountability, power and influence, finance, budget and stewardship and decision-making and conflict resolution. Topics to be explored include the identification of innovative approaches currently being implemented or that may be required; “best practices” and “innovative excellence”, the application of change theory for new approaches, and the exploration of leadership initiatives and strategies CJI 8120 Criminal Justice Organizational Planning and Change: (3 credits) To be an organizational leader demands an understanding of the basic principles and practices underlying the management of large and diverse organizations. The contrast of management of stability and control with the management of chaos and instability suggests different techniques of leadership and