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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
LGLS 2306 Evidence and Procedure (3-3-0)
(Also CRIJ
2306) Analysis of the rules of evidence on the operational
level and a study of the Code of Criminal Procedure as it
affects practitioners within the criminal justice system. Review
of the criminal court system from the trial court through the
appellate courts with an emphasis upon the ethical application
of rules and laws within the system.
Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301
or consent of instructor. Spring
LGLS 3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics-
Topics offered on
demand reflecting subject areas, trends, and developments
within the field not covered by existing catalog courses. May
be repeated for credit up to three times with a required change
of topic.
LGLS 3307 Criminal Law (3-3-0) (Also CRIJ 3307)
An in-
depth study of the major felonies and some misdemeanors by
use of the common law and modern statutes and the effect of
court decisions on specific statutes.
Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301
or consent of instructor. Fall
LGLS 3309 Family Law
(3-3-0) A study of legal issues related
to marriage, annulment, divorce, parental responsibility and
custody, alimony and child support, adoption, and injuries to
family relations.
Spring (even years)
LGLS 3312 Law and Politics in Film (3-3-0)
(Also CRIJ 3312
and POLS 3312) A study of how films have portrayed,
exposed, and shaped American legal and political institutions
and culture. This course includes an examination of how films
capture beliefs as well as misconceptions about politics,
politicians, lawyers, and the law. It will include a critical
analysis of the way in which lawyers and politicians are
portrayed in popular culture, and how that portrayal affects
politics and the legal profession. Specific legal, ethical, and
political issues raised in the films are discussed and analyzed.
May (odd years)
LGLS 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics-
Topics offered on
demand reflecting subject areas, trends, and developments
within the field not covered by existing catalog courses. May
be repeated for credit up to three times with a required change
of topic.
LGLS 4300, 4600, Legal Internship
(3-3-0, 3-6-0) Students
will be placed with a suitable government agency, private law-
related firm, or non-profit organization
.
Internship students will
be under the supervision of a designated mentor at their
assigned agency, firm or organization, as well as an HSU
professor.
LGLS 4306 Constitutional Law: Liberties and Rights
(3-3-
0) (Also CRIJ 4306 and POLS 4306) A study of United States
constitutional law with basic cases concerning civil liberties
and rights. Topic areas may include freedom of religion and
speech; privacy, equal protection and due process issues;
criminal procedures, and cruel and unusual punishment. This
is a continuation of LGLS 4316; however it may be taken
independently of that offering.
Spring (even years)
LGLS 4308 Death Penalty (3-3-0)
(Also CRIJ 4308 and
POLS 4308)
An examination of the problems and issues
related to the death penalty in the United States, including the
history of capital punishment, important Supreme Court
decisions, how the various jurisdictions (state, federal and
military) deal with capital cases, the comparative costs of
incarceration and execution, miscarriages of justice in capital
cases and how the criminal justice system responds to these
issues.
Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301 and 1304 or consent of
instructor. Fall (odd years)
LGLS 4312 Violence and Victimology (3-3-0)
(Also CRIJ
4312 and SOCI 4312) A study of violent behavior and the role
of victimology in the criminal justice system. Sociological and
psychological perspectives help to create a coherent
approach relating to violent crime (domestic abuse, sexual
assault, child maltreatment, elder abuse, robbery and
homicide), patterns of violent offending, and the
demographics of victimization as well as victim-offender
relationships. This course also focuses on the ways in which
violence is defined and techniques used to confront offenders
of violent behavior within the criminal justice system. Elective.
Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301 and SOCI 1301
.
Fall (even years)
LGLS 4313 Forensic Evidence and Expert Witness
Testimony
(3-3-0) (Also CRIJ 4313) An introduction into how
the United States legal system deals with the multitude of
issues concerning scientific evidence. Specifically, this course
concentrates on the legal issues regarding scientific
interpretations and analyses of physical evidence. Students
will study such issues as the development of expert testimony,
forensic science, admissibility standards, and common ethical
issues related to forensic evidence.
Fall (even years)
LGLS 4315 International Law (3-3-0)
(Also CRIJ 4315 and
POLS 4315) The study of traditional international law issues
with an emphasis on basic concepts including sources and
evolution of international law; international criminal law;
peaceful settlement of disputes; rights, duties and
responsibilities of sovereign states; international agreements
and treaties; state responsibility and treatment of aliens; the
use of force; human rights, and the evolving role of
international organizations
. Fall (odd years)
LGLS 4316 Constitutional Law: Federal and State Powers
(3-3-0)
(Also POLS 4316 and CRIJ 4316) – A study of United
States constitutional law with basic cases concerning
presidential power, the power of executive agencies,
congressional power, federalism, taxing and spending
powers, and interstate and foreign commerce powers. This is
a continuation of LGLS 4306, however it may be taken
independently of that offering.
Spring (odd years)
LGLS 4340 Justice Abroad (3-3-0)
(Also CRIJ 4340). This
is a travel course designed to provide students with an
opportunity to explore the justice system from different
perspectives. The course will compare and contrast various
aspects of the justice system and include opportunities for
domestic or international travel.
Summer or May (even years)
LGLS 4355 Search and Seizure (3-3-0)
(Also CRIJ 4355)
This course provides an analysis of the Fourth Amendment to
the U.S. Constitution. The legal aspects of search warrant
preparation and execution will be covered with emphasis on
statutory and case law. Also included are examinations of
warrantless searches and the Exclusionary Rule.
MANAGEMENT (MGMT)
MGMT 3099, 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics Designed
to meet the special needs of upper-level students. May be
repeated when topic varies.
MGMT 3351 Introduction to Management (3-3-0)
Introduction and analysis of successful management
principles and techniques for all fields of business. Topics
include objectives, policies, leadership, organization,
structure, morale, operative procedures, and control
procedures.
Fall, Spring
MGMT 3354 Organizational Behavior (3-3-0)
This course
explores how individuals and groups respond to and act in
organizations and how organizations manage their
environments. Levels of analysis include the micro view of
individual behavior, group-level behavior, and the macro view
of collective organizational behaviors. Topics include
leadership, perception, values, team dynamics, group and
organizational
processes,
motivation,
cross-cultural
communication, and comparative management techniques
based on patterns of organizational behavior in different
cultures.
Prerequisite: MGMT 3351. Spring
MGMT 3371 Nonprofit Management
(3-3-0) Addresses key
issues that distinguish management of nonprofit organizations
from management of for profit and government organizations.
Topics include working with volunteers, fundraising,
measuring success, budgeting processes, marketing
organizational services, rewarding employees, and board
governance. Management in churches and other Christian-
based organizations is emphasized. Practitioners from the
community regularly appear as guest speakers. Course
includes a service-learning project within a nonprofit
organization.
Prerequisite: MGMT 3351. Spring
MGMT 3375 Management Research (3-3-0)
This course
explores measurement theory and research methods useful
to practicing managers and to students wishing to pursue