| CJ1000 | Violence in American Society | This course looks at the patterns and correlates of interpersonal and collective violence using the most contemporary research, theories, and cases. Today violence remains one of the most pressing issues facing not only American society, but througho... |
| CJ1050 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | This course is an introductory survey of the American criminal justice system with a view to its social and institutional context and its structure and functioning. The course provides an overview of the foundations and components of the criminal jus... |
| CJ1500 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | This course explores developments in the practice of criminal justice brought about by technology and crime as well as the rapid technological change in computers, and other Internet access devices. Specific topics include: cybercrime, overview of th... |
| CJ2000 | Laws and Courts in World Cultures | This course traces the development of laws and courts from ancient times to the presents. The course focuses on historical events that have produced four major legal systems – U.S. – British common law, European civil law, Communist systems, and the... |
| CJ2050 | Basic Criminology | The study of why people break the law, drawing upon classical and contemporary theories from the behavioral sciences. Among topics covered are the nature and types of crimes, victims' rights, types of punishment, and crime prevention. |
| CJ2060 | Justice Systems | An overview of civil and criminal justice systems, processes, and personnel in the US. The course covers the processing of individuals through the civil and criminal justice system as well as the functions of investigators, prosecutors, plaintiffs' a... |
| CJ3000 | Ethics and Justice | This course explores the standards and codes of professional responsibility in various professions as well as examine the theoretical and philosophical basis of ethics and the standards of professional conduct and leadership applicable to justice and... |
| CJ3070 | Justice Management | The application of management skills to civil and criminal justice systems. Topics include: concepts of justice administration; planning; programming; budgeting; staffing; labor relations; and operations. Contemporary theories of organization behavio... |
| CJ3300 | Criminal Procedures | A critical examination of the steps involved in a criminal case, from arrest to final court disposition. The course reviews landmark law cases addecting pretrial and trial rights of criminal defendants. Topics include: laws governing arrest, includin... |
| CJ3310 | Law Enforcement: Contemporary Issues | The study of contemporary issues facing law enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels. The course examines problems affecting regulatory and law enforcement organizations dealing with agency discretion, selective enforcement, investigations... |
| CJ3320 | Corrections: Processes and Programs | A close consideration of civil and criminal law remedies used to "correct" behavior of wrong-doers in the community. Included are tort liability lawsuits, civil damages, community services, criminal restitution, probation, imprisonment, use of halfwa... |
| CJ3500 | Criminal Law | The study of criminal lawsuits fundamental concepts, evolution, and functioning, using seminal cases and examining the interaction between criminal laws and the U.S. Constitution. |
| CJ3510 | Crime Victims and Justice | A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of crime victimization and its impact on individuals and society. The course identifies and explores the role of the victim within the criminal justice system and the rights of crime vict... |
| CJ3520 | Drug Abuse and Justice | The study of the policies and practices of the judicial system relating to the pressing social problem of drug abuse. The course presents a historical perspective of drug and substance abuse in the U.S. and an examination of the community's response... |
| CJ3530 | Juvenile Deviancy and Justice | An analysis, using classical theories and contemporary research findings, of "normal" and "defiant" juvenile behavior. The course examines society's responses to deviancy, causes of juvenile criminal behavior, and the treatment of juveniles within th... |
| CJ3540 | Women, Minorities, and Justice | A historical, political, and sociological study of the treatment of women and minority groups within the civil and criminal justice systems in the United States. The course places special emphasis on historical stereotypes of, and changing perspectiv... |
| CJ3550 | Crime Scene Investigation: Theories and Practices | The study of academic theories underlying crime scene investigations and of practical applications of these theories. Topics include historical origins, principles underlying such investigations, and real-life studies of crimes such as homicide, arso... |
| CJ3560 | Family Violence | A thorough and critical examination of family violence to include domestic/intimate partner violence, child and elder abuse. Topics include the meaning, nature, and types of family violence; theories which attempt to explain hostility, aggression, an... |
| CJ3600 | Special Topics in Criminal Justice | An examination of significant and controversial criminal justice topics currently faced by the criminal justice system focusing upon contemporary issues which are projected to have a major impact upon the quality of life for the community and the abi... |
| CJ3973 | Criminalistics and the Investigation of Injury and Death | Developing empirical knowledge in forensics related to the investigation of injury and death and looking at the many aspects of forensic pathology. Specialized topics to include blunt force trauma and gunshots. Also looks at different classifications... |
| CJ3974 | Forensic Science Experiential Learning | This course is arranged to expand clinical application of theory content in forensic science to appropriate fields. Different professional agencies that are instrumental in forensic investigation and interviewing will be addressed. Site visits and/or... |
| CJ4900 | Seminar in Criminal Justice | This course serves to synthesize the knowledge gained from each course in the program. The course provides students with an integration of acquired knowledge of theory to practical application. The goal is to apply principles of interagency cooperati... |
| CJ6605 | Practical Research in Criminal Justice | This social science research methods course prepares students to acquire, manage and analyze a broad range of data on human thought and human behavior. This course focuses on qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Students will demonstrate skill... |
| CJ6700 | Leadership and Ethics | This course develops a framework for ethical thinking and reflection. The course emphasizes the moral, ethical and social responsibilities of administrative leaders, as well as the application of principles to organizational leadership behavior and d... |
| CJ6710 | Civil Liability and Civil Rights Challenges | This course provides a comprehensive examination of the Constitutional Rights afforded to individuals. It examines how management decisions, implementation of regulations, and selective enforcement may result in civil rights challenges, violate and i... |
| CJ6720 | Criminal Justice Organizations | This course provides a comprehensive examination of the various agencies/organizations that play an important role in the Criminal Justice System. Students will learn what agencies/organizations are involved in the Criminal Justice System. Additional... |
| CJ6730 | Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | This course examines the scope of criminology based on global research and practical applications. Students will be expected to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental issues surrounding police, courts and corrections and the issues that are p... |
| CJ6740 | Media and the Criminal Justice Professions | This course looks at how the media plays an important role in the construction of criminality and the criminal justice system and its influence on how society perceives victims, criminals, deviants, and criminal justice officials. The media and the f... |
| CJ6750 | Administrative and Constitutional Procedures for Professionals | This course addresses the rights, authority, and limitations confronting criminal justice agencies. The course will examine constitutional law principles such as the Separation of Powers, Federalism, Due Process, Equal Protection, as well as individu... |
| CJ6760 | Hostage/Crisis Negotiations | This course looks at the fundamentals of crisis management for crisis and hostage negotiators as well the history of crisis management. It covers the elements of a crisis response team, the model of intervention in crisis/hostage negotiations, risk a... |
| CJ6990 | Internship | Internships provide students with applied, experiential learning opportunities so that they can make connections between academic study and the practical application of that study in a professional work environment. Academic internships are supervise... |
| CJ6998 | Special Topics in Criminal Justice | This course provides an opportunity for students to explore other areas directly related to the criminal justice curriculum that deal with issues that are plaguing our criminal justice operations that are not included in the program of study. These s... |
| CJ7001 | Professional Paper I | This capstone is the first of two courses required near the end of the student’s MSCJ Program. It is, first, a review of the salient points from the program of study that culminates in a comprehensive exam. Second, it is a preparation for CJ 7002 Pro... |
| CJ7002 | Professional Paper II | This capstone is the second of two courses required near the end of the student’s MSCJ Program. In this course, the student implements the option of researching and writing a thesis on a criminal justice issue or completing an applied research projec... |
| HMLD3200 | Principles of Homeland Security | This course focuses on a comprehensive study of the homeland security enterprise. Students review the roles and responsibilities of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and individual citizens in homeland securit... |
| HMLD3997 | Selected Topics in Homeland Security | This course addresses unique and special topics within homeland security. Consequently, both course content and instructor will vary. Possible topics might include: information security and protection; border, transportation and maritime security; le... |
| LAW3720 | Cybersecurity Laws, Ethics & Compliance | This course explores ethical norms around cybersecurity; covers relevant laws, regulations, and standards; and explains how organizations meet requirements to comply with them. We discuss how laws and technology intersect in the context of internatio... |
| PADM6000 | Introduction to Public Administration and Public Service | This introduction to public administration and public service provides insights into the theory, practice, and the interdependence and administration of government and nonprofit organizations at the federal, state, and city level. Topics include an i... |
| PADM6200 | Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector and Organizations | This is an introductory course, an overview of the nonprofit sector in Hawaii, nationally, and worldwide for students who aspire to positions in middle management or senior leadership for a nonprofit organization with special applications for Social... |
| PADM6210 | Grant Writing and Fund Development | Sources of revenue in the public sector differ from business organizations where incomes are earned from the sale of goods and services. Non-profits endeavor to achieve diverse revenue sources, both to minimize risk and to maximize autonomy. Income g... |
| PADM6260 | Program Implementation and Evaluation | Program implementation and evaluation are key to good management and better policy. Understanding the concept of programs is foundational to success in public sector and nonprofit organizations. This course explores the way services are provided thr... |
| PADM6270 | Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations | This course provides insight for a nonprofit’s long-range goals and the resources needed to reach them. Topics include nonprofit governing boards and executive leadership, mission and vision achievement, opportunities and threats analyses, long-range... |
| PADM6520 | Fundamentals of Public Budgeting | This foundational course in the MPA fixed curriculum introduces the essential concepts and foundational theories related to public budgeting. This course also addresses two core competencies needed in budgeting: analytical thinking and understanding... |
| PADM6530 | Managing with Performance-Based Budgets | Public budgeting is about using financial resources to make a positive difference in our society. This requires knowledge of what government does with its resources. Gaining access to that knowledge requires performance measures on outputs (programs,... |
| PADM6540 | Capital Budgeting and Strategic Planning | Capital budgeting raises money through various means, including issuing municipal bonds and using that money to build large physical items such as buildings, roads, bridges, and rail systems for municipal and state governments. Traditional public ope... |
| PADM6560 | Budgeting in the Legislative and Judicial Context | Budgeting is a forward-looking planning instrument, but it is also a political statement, a legal document, and a management tool. Elected officials appropriate funds to the policies and programs of their choosing, but the expenditures are bound by l... |
| PADM6570 | Financial Forecasting | Budgets cannot be meaningfully formulated until there is an accurate forecast of how much revenue the government can expect to generate. It is important that the forecast be honest and accurate. Students will use financial forecasting techniques incl... |
| PADM6810 | Context and Content of Ethics | Employing situational awareness exercises, this course explores how people respond to ethical situations in public service organizations. Knowing how people respond to ethical issues will determine the approaches that are possible to improve the ethi... |
| PADM6820 | Tools for Understanding and Analyzing Ethical Issues | This course focuses on expanding the toolbox of skills and techniques available for developing a practical, professional, and sustainable public service organization ethical foundation. It includes exploring techniques of critical thinking, emotional... |
| PADM6830 | Understanding Individual Ethics | This course provides a framework for the practical application of previously introduced skills sets for developing a conscious and deliberate individual ethic. Through a series of readings, discussions and exercises, students develop strategies, pla... |
| PADM6840 | Owning Your Organization’s Ethics Culture | This is the final course for the Ethics in Public Service Graduate Certificate. Individual ethics are necessary but insufficient for an organization to sustain a climate that respects, honors and promotes ethical behavior. As public service professi... |
| PADM7001 | Research Methods and Designs | This capstone is the first of two courses required near the end of the student’s MPA Program. It is, first, a review of the salient points from the program of study which culminate in a comprehensive exam. Second, it is a preparation for Professiona... |
| PADM7002 | Capstone in Public Administration | This capstone is required near the end of the student’s MPA Program. In this course, the student implements the option of researching and writing a thesis on a public administration issue or completing an applied research project. Public administrati... |