CCJS 215 - Organization and Administration

A study of the management and administration of the criminal justice system to include the role of management in organizing, controlling, coordinating, directing, staffing, and managing change and innovations in criminal justice agencies. PREREQUISITE(S): CCJS 110 or consent of department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Comprehend the history and evolution of modern management techniques.
Recognize characteristics and skills of good managers and effective leaders.
Identify the legal and ethical considerations of managing criminal justice agencies.
Analyze the role of managers in the criminal justice system.
Identify methods, techniques, and procedures for managing criminal justice agencies.
Describe the relationship between labor relations and management.
Analyze current practice and the problems associated with changing bureaucracy.

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