Justice
Department Overview
The justice discipline represents a melding of theoretical and applied concepts, and both the B.A. degree in justice and the M.A. degree in justice administration reflect that dichotomy. Consequently, students explore theoretical models associated with different aspects of the criminal justice system and also study its structure and administration.
B.A., Justice
The applied nature of the degree results in graduates with a B.A. in justice who can compete for positions in various justice employment fields. Justice juniors and seniors also enjoy opportunities for internships with various justice agencies.
Justice courses are available online and in the classroom.
Minimum Requirements for Justice Bachelor's Degree: 120 credits
Learn more about the bachelor’s degree in justice, including an overview of the program, career opportunities and more.
Learn more about the online bachelor’s degree in justice, including an overview of the program, career opportunities and more.
M.A., Justice Administration
The justice discipline represents a melding of theoretical and applied concepts, and the M.A. degree in justice administration reflects that dichotomy. Consequently, students not only explore theoretical models associated with different aspects of the criminal justice system but also study its structure and administration.
The M.A. degree in justice administration has been designed as a web-based degree program in order to accommodate the needs of justice professionals for whom taking a two-year leave of absence from their profession is not feasible, or for whom relocating to the Fairbanks vicinity is not possible. The M.A. degree program has attracted justice professionals from throughout the country who have found the flexibility of a web-based format useful.
Minimum Requirements for Justice Administration Master's Degree: 30 credits
Learn more about the master’s degree in justice administration, including an overview of the program, career opportunities and more.
Graduate Certificate, Justice Administration
The graduate certificate in justice administration has been designed as a web-based degree program in order to accommodate the needs of justice professionals for whom taking a year's leave of absence from their profession is not feasible, or for whom relocating to the Fairbanks vicinity is not possible. The graduate certificate program offers candidates an opportunity to pursue graduate-level work without expending the time or resources needed for a full graduate degree.
Minimum Requirements for Justice Administration Graduate Certificate: 12 credits
Courses
Justice (JUST)
JUST F110X Introduction to Justice (s)
3 Credits
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
Survey of the structure and process of the agencies of criminal justice. Includes introduction to criminology, criminal law, police, courts and corrections.
Attributes: UAF GER Social Sciences Req
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F125X Introduction to Addictive Processes (s)
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Focus on gaining knowledge of the psycho-social aspects of addiction. Historic and behavioral approaches, disease concept and current trends relating to addiction presented. Twelve step and self-help approaches explored.
Cross-listed with HUMS F125X.
Attributes: UAF GER Social Sciences Req
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F222 Research Methods (s)
3 Credits
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
Application of social science research methods to solving scientific and nonscientific questions arising in justice or political science. Basic methods include statistical analysis, survey research, and Internet applications.
Prerequisites: JUST F110X.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F251X Criminology (s)
3 Credits
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
The study of the major areas of deviant behavior and its relationship to society, law and law enforcement, including the theories of crime causation.
Attributes: UAF GER Social Sciences Req
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F300X Ethics and Justice (h)
3 Credits
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
An examination of ethical and moral concepts, and their relationship to criminal justice issues. Applies ethics theories to the criminal justice institutions of police, courts and corrections. Examines ethical and moral dilemmas which confront crime control policymakers.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Attributes: UAF GER Ethics Req
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F310 Principles of Corrections (s)
3 Credits
Offered Spring and Summer
An introduction to adult institutions, community-based programs, and theories of incarceration. Correctional programs are examined.
Prerequisites: JUST F110X; junior standing.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F315 Correctional Counseling and Rehabilitation
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
A study of various treatment and rehabilitative/restorative methods utilized in correctional settings. Topics include the roles of correctional personnel, the assessment and treatment of juveniles and adults, casework in correctional settings, crisis intervention, and the assessment and treatment of special populations in the correctional setting.
Prerequisites: Junior standing; JUST F310; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F335 Gender and Crime
3 Credits
Offered Fall and Summer
An exploration of gender and crime including the extent of female crime, victimization, masculinity and violence, and women professionals in the justice system.
Prerequisites: JUST F110X; WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; junior standing.
Cross-listed with WGS F335.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F340 Rural Justice in Alaska (an, s)
3 Credits
Offered Fall and Spring
Application of the Western justice system to remote northern Native villages including issues arising from cultural conflicts, difficulties associated with a centralized justice system serving distant roadless communities, the federal/Indian relationship and a description of crime occurring in the villages.
Prerequisites: JUST F110X; junior standing.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F345 Police Problems
3 Credits
Offered Fall and Summer
This course examines the following: the potential for abuse of power and the special problems faced by those who assume the responsibility of coercing others; the influence of institutions and organizations on power; the nature of power and types of power; and the organizational tools to better manage power.
Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; JUST F110X; junior standing.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F352 Criminal Law
3 Credits
Offered Fall and Spring
A study of elements, purposes and functions of the substantive criminal law with emphasis upon historical and philosophical concepts.
Prerequisites: JUST F110X; junior standing.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F354 Procedural Law
3 Credits
Offered Fall and Spring
The legal limitations of the police and the right of the people to be secure from the government under the protection of the Constitution and the Rules of Evidence.
Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; JUST F110X; junior standing.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F358 Juvenile Delinquency (s)
3 Credits
Offered Fall and Spring
Theories of delinquency, the extent of delinquency, the historical development of juvenile justice, the juvenile system, and how it impacts youth in relation to police, courts, institutions and community programs. Includes youth violence, gangs, gender, race and class.
Prerequisites: JUST F110X; JUST F251X.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F360 Gender and Human Trafficking
3 Credits
Offered Summer
The course will introduce students to human trafficking in its historical, legal, economic, and political/social contexts on a global scale, in the United States, and in Alaska.
Prerequisites: JUST F110X.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F400 Forensic Investigations
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Course explores forensic investigation techniques used to preserve evidence for trial. The history and purpose of forensic inquiries are explored. A variety of investigative techniques including hair and fiber analysis, botany, fingerprinting, DNA profiling, blood spatter, toxicology, handwriting analysis, entomology, casts and impressions, and ballistics, among other evidence is examined.
Prerequisites: JUST F110X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X (course may be taken concurrently).
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F453 Comparative Criminology (s)
3 Credits
Offered Fall and Spring
The justice program focuses on the American justice system with an emphasis on restorative processes, alternative dispute resolution and Alaskan justice. This course examines the development of philosophy and law; and the historical and modern practice of justice throughout the world.
Prerequisites: COM F131X or COM F141X; JUST F110X; JUST F251X.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F454 Advanced Problems in Procedural Law
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Advanced study of the elements of criminal procedural law. Emphasis on the legal limitations of the police and the right of people to be secure from the government under protection of the U.S. Constitution and "rules of evidence."
Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; JUST F110X; JUST F354; junior standing.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F460 American Crime Control (s)
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Major concepts of the structure and process of criminal justice revisited with emphasis on current issues.
Prerequisites: COM F131X or COM F141X; JUST F110X; JUST F222; JUST F251X; senior standing; justice major.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F475 Internship
3-9 Credits
Offered Fall and Spring
Supervised work experience in criminal justice agencies.
Prerequisites: Permission of director of intern program.
Special Notes: Department approval required for 9 credits.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 3-9
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to 9 credits
JUST F490 Capstone: Seminar in Critical Issues in Criminal Justice
3 Credits
Offered Spring and Summer
This seminar is one of three ways to satisfy the major capstone experience. Topics covered will be of current interest. Candidates in standing for B.A. degree in justice will examine current debates of a controversial and/or ethical nature.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F492 Seminar
1-6 Credits
Various topics of current interest and importance to the justice major will be presented. Topics will be announced prior to each offering.
Prerequisites: JUST F110X; junior standing; permission of instructor.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-6 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 4 times for up to unlimited credits
JUST F492P Seminar
1 Credit
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades
Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 98 times for up to unlimited credits
JUST F498 Research Project
3 Credits
Offered Spring
This course surveys the basic practical and theoretical foundations of conflict, conflict resolution and restorative practices. It introduces students to the basic theories and practices of conflict resolution and peace-making, providing students with grounding in theories, applications, and dynamics of conflict and key conflict resolution processes.
Prerequisites: COM F121X, COM F131X or COM F141X; ECON F120X, PS F100X or JUST F110X; WRTG F111X.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F605 Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organizations
3 Credits
Offered Fall
A comprehensive overview of management and administration of criminal justice agencies with an emphasis on organizational behavior. Included is the study of management theories, leadership roles, and the development of human resources within the organizational context.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the Justice Administration master's degree program.
Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area.
Special Notes: Available online only.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 6
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F610 Ethics in Criminal Justice Management
3 Credits
Offered Spring and Summer
Confronting ethical situations that may arise in the management of criminal justice organizations. Examination of the ethical and moral foundations of our current criminal justice system to help make decisions in keeping with the goals of justice.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the Justice Administration master's degree program.
Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area.
Special Notes: Available online only.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 6
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F615 Justice Program Planning/ Evaluation and Grant Writing
3 Credits
Offered Spring
Program planning and evaluation. Includes grant proposal writing with emphasis on federal sources of grant funding.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the Justice Administration master's degree program.
Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area.
Special Notes: Available online only.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 6
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F620 Personnel Management in Criminal Justice
3 Credits
Offered Spring
Foundation for effective management of personnel in criminal justice by supervisors. Includes recruiting, selection, training, on-site supervision, termination and replacement of subordinates.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the Justice Administration master's degree program.
Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area.
Special Notes: Available online only.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 6
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F625 Legal Aspect of Criminal Justice Management
3 Credits
Offered Spring
A basic understanding of legal issues faced by criminal justice managers and administrators. Included is a study of the legal considerations surrounding recruitment and hiring practices, sexual harassment, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the Justice Administration master's degree program.
Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area.
Special Notes: Available online only.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 6
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F640 Community/Restorative Justice
3 Credits
Offered Fall
Using community resources to address public safety concerns. Includes recent developments and an emerging awareness that public safety solutions can be achieved efficiently by cooperative efforts between justice agencies and community resources.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the Justice Administration master's degree program.
Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area.
Special Notes: Available online only.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 6
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F670 Seminar in the Administration of Juvenile Justice
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Legal and administrative aspects of the juvenile justice system. Emphasis will be placed on developing an applied knowledge regarding the administration of juvenile justice within the legal framework. Includes hypothetical situations in an effort to enhance the ability to apply theoretical concepts to real life situations.
Prerequisites: JUST F605; Must be admitted to the Justice Administration master's degree program.
Special Notes: Available online only.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 6
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F690 Seminar in Critical Issues and Criminal Justice Policy
3 Credits
Offered Fall and Summer
Over the semester, the candidates will review the core courses in the M.A. program. Candidates will complete projects designed to prepare them for the qualifying exam. Candidates in standing for the M.A. degree in justice will make presentations.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the Justice Administration master's degree program.
Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area.
Special Notes: Available online only.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 6
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
JUST F692 Justice Administration Seminar
3 Credits
Offered Summer
Various topics of current interest and importance to the Justice Administration majors will be presented. Topics will be announced prior to each offering.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the Justice Administration master's degree program; or permission of Justice Administration M.A. program coordinator.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 2 times for up to 6 credits
JUST F698 Non-thesis Research/Project
1-12 Credits
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 1-12
Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades
Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 15 times for up to unlimited credits
JUST F699 Thesis
1-12 Credits
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 1-12
Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades
Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 15 times for up to unlimited credits
