USC Schedule of Classes

Criminal Justice (CJ)

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CJ 500: Criminology (2.0 units)

Key theories and frameworks used to explain crime and inform responses to crime.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70125D	988	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Wednesday	21 of 30	Steven Lurie, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE

CJ 505: Analysis of Criminal Justice Systems (2.0 units)

The criminal justice systems response to crime through a theoretical and interdisciplinary lens.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70130D	981	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Tuesday	22 of 30	Miji Vellakkatel, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE

CJ 510: Criminal Justice Leadership (2.0 units)

Theory and practice of traditional and contemporary approaches to leadership in the context of criminal justice.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70135D	988	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Tuesday	Canceled	Victor Fazio
70136D	988	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Tuesday	18 of 30	Juan Mejia, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE

CJ 515: Applied Research Methods for Criminal Justice (2.0 units)

Fundamental research methods and design commonly used to answer questions related to criminal justice.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70140D	981	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Thursday	20 of 30	Donald Hummer, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE
70141D	981	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Thursday	Canceled	Brandy Chappell

CJ 520: Applied Statistics and Data Analysis in Criminal Justice (2.0 units)

Fundamentals of statistics and statistical analyses commonly used to interpret crime data for evaluation and performance.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70145D	988	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Thursday	18 of 30	Leslie Mullins, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE

CJ 525: Ethical Decision-Making in Criminal Justice (2.0 units)

Examination and analysis of how societal expectations for ethical behavior and regulatory oversight affect leaders and managers in criminal justice.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70150D	981	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 30	Juan Mejia, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE

CJ 540: Criminal Justice Policy and Program Development (2.0 units)

In-depth analysis of all major stages of the criminal justice policymaking process.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70165D	988	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Wednesday	20 of 30	Brian Buchner, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE
70166D	988	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Wednesday	17 of 30	Joseph Cortez, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE

CJ 545: Criminal Investigations (2.0 units)

Explores criminal investigative techniques such as search and seizure, use of technology, and multi-jurisdictional and transnational crime investigations.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70170D	981	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Wednesday	22 of 30	Stephen Abanise, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE
70171D	981	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Wednesday	18 of 30	Mari Kong,Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE

CJ 550: Corrections and Community Supervision (2.0 units)

Examines evidence-based corrections and community supervision practices including offender rehabilitation, bail, restorative justice and victims issues.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70175D	988	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Thursday	Canceled	Mischelle Van Brakle
70176D	988	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Thursday	28 of 30	Louis Morlier, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE

CJ 555: Making a Difference in Criminal Justice (2.0 units)

Preparing for the critical role of leadership through policy evaluation and policy change initiatives.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Criminal Justice
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Bovard College

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
70180D	981	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Thursday	27 of 30	Victor Fazio, Michael Chen, Christopher Montante, Nicolas Perez, Jenny Lee	ONLINE
70181D	981	Lecture	6:00-7:00pm	Thursday	Canceled	Louis Morlier