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Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies

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Law -
- Explain the foundational elements of the U.S. Legal System.
- Assess the relationship between the U.S. Constitution and the administration of laws.
- Determine the applicability of laws in a given situation.
- Consider Christian perspectives in applying ethical reasoning to decisions and choices in a legal setting. (MC3)
- Prepare thorough and accurate legal documentation.
Criminal and Civil Procedures -
- Explain the steps of criminal procedures from arrest to sentencing.
- Explain the procedures of handling a civil case from occurrence of the incident to final ruling.
- Determine jurisdiction for a given incident.
- Assess the effectiveness of various correctional approaches.
- Describe how ancillary entities support the legal system.
Organizational Psychology in Justice Organizations -
- Reconcile personal ethical standards with those of a professional organization culture. (MC3)
- Propose effective strategies for handling various interpersonal situations.
- Design a strategic plan for a justice related organization.
- Implement principles of organizational psychology in a justice administration environment.
- Evaluate various aspects of justice system culture.

Case management and Justice Technology -
- Evaluate the legal requirements for case management procedures.
- Explain the necessity of having separation of authority, roles, and responsibilities in the justice system.
- Assess strategies and guidelines for using technology in case management and administration.
- Develop a long range forecast for trends to properly utilize law enforcement resources.
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