CRJ-251 |
Victimology |
The analysis of victims of crime and the factors connected to the victimization is a specific and often overlooked area of study. In fact, victims have historically been ignored, with the emphasis placed on the offender and the goal of reducing recidivism. The modern evolution of victim rights has led to the conclusion that victimology can have an impact on the genesis of the criminal justice system and larger sociological networks. This course is an examination of the legal, procedural, sociological, psychological, and economic effects experienced by crime victims. |
CRJ-260 |
Cults & Conspiracies |
This course will introduce students to the topics of cults and conspiracies from a criminological, sociological, and psychological perspective. In this course, students will analyze the micro- and macrolevel factors that contribute to the incidence and prevalence of both phenomena. Students will examine the consequences of believing and acting on conspiracy theories and how the basis of most cults is a belief in conspiracies. |
CRJ-301 |
Introduction to Private Security |
This course is designed to acquaint the student with systems and organizations of security with primary emphasis on the private sector. The course includes an examination of historical and philosophical perspectives of security and a comparison of the private and public sectors. It covers the protection of personnel, facilities and other assets as well as the administrative, legal and technical problems of loss prevention and control. |
CRJ-302 |
Violence & Criminal Justice |
Violence in our society is not easy to define, simply because it takes place in |
a variety of forums. The purpose of this course is to investigate violence in |
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several contexts, including crimes such as rape, robbery and assault, as well |
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as crimes of the collective, including gang violence, school violence, and hate |
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crimes. Students will examine recent trends and patterns in violent crime |
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and explore the theoretical perspectives behind the occurrence of violent |
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activities, and reflect on intervention and prevention efforts available for |
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controlling violent events. |
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CRJ-303 |
Sexual Deviance |
This course is a study of the characteristics and development of sexual |
deviance. In multidisciplinary fashion, the criminological, psychological and |
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physiological components of addiction will be examined, along with the |
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more common predatory offenders, including pedophiles, rapists, and lust |
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murderers. In addition, specialized offenders such as juvenile offenders and |
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cyber stalkers are examined, with the hope of shedding light not only on how |
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these perpetrators operate but how to spot them for self-protection. |