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    Katie O'Brien's Shadow Visit Page
    Hometown: Marshfield, MA
    Class Year: 2027
    Programs of Study: Criminal Justice & Psychology / Spanish (minor) 
    Campus Involvement: Treasurer of John Jay Society & Scuba Club


     Please refer to Katie's course schedule and upcoming availability below to select your desired experience. 

    Monday Shadow Visit Experience:
    2:00pm - 3:20pm: CJS 320 - Civil and Criminal Procedure in the US Courts
    This course examines the history, traditions, philosophy and ethical dilemmas underlying the courts in the United States justice system. Students will be introduced to: the origins and developments of the United States courts; the issues of subject matter and geographic jurisdiction of the state and federal courts, the dynamics of the courthouse workgroups consisting of attorneys, judges, and litigants; and the processes related to the prosecution of criminal and civil cases in federal and state courts.

    3:30pm - 4
    :50pm: CJS 205 - Introduction to Criminal Investigation
    An overview of criminal investigative techniques. This course will explore the lawful reconstruction and successful investigation of a crime using three primary sources of information: physical evidence, records, and people. Areas of study include: investigating crimes against persons and property, crime scene evidence, witness interviews and interrogations, case preparation, and the role of the investigator in the judicial process.

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