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ADJ 201 - Organization and Management of Justice Agencies
This course surveys the organizational framework of justice agencies that include police agencies at each level of government and with diverse missions; courts of original and appellate jurisdiction; federal and state prisons and the county jail. It covers proper administrative techniques including policy development public relations, budgeting, communications and operation procedures.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify and explain the nine major organizational principles and practices that control operations of justice agencies.
- Explain how a system design reflects the actual plan of action for the entire organization.
- Explicate the process of communications as an administrative tool.
- Analyze the administrative aspects of personnel regarding task analysis, promotional procedures, selection and evaluation techniques and policy guidelines for management.
- Evaluate the concept of management by objectives.
3 hours each week 3 credits