CRJ-302 |
Violence & Criminal Justice |
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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 several contexts, including crimes such as rape, robbery and assault, as | |||
well as crimes of the collective, including gang violence, school violence, and hate crimes. Students will examine | |||
recent trends and patterns in violent crime and explore the theoretical perspectives behind the occurrence of | |||
violent activities, and reflect on intervention and prevention efforts available for controlling violent events. |
3.00 |
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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 physiological components of addiction will be examined, along with the more common predatory offenders, including pedophiles, rapists, and lust murderers. In addition, specialized offenders such as juvenile offenders and 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. |
3.00 |
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CRJ-304 |
Wrongful Convictions |
This course will cover the causes of wrongful convictions, including eyewitness misidentifications, false confessions, racism, media bias, and faulty forensic science. Students will also examine the role system variables play in such convictions such as the composition and application of police line-ups, expert testimony, witness preparation, judicial discretion and jury bias. Both case studies and contemporary research will be used to |
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illustrate these causes. |
3.00 |
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CRJ-305 |
Serial Killers |
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth examination of serial murder, investigating serial killers, their victims, and the variables surrounding these events. With an emphasis on theoretical explanation and case studies, this course focuses on the myths and stereotypes that have evolved to find satisfactory explanations for this relatively rare phenomenon, as well as the difficulties of investigation and prevention of this |
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unique occurrence. |
3.00 |
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CRJ-310 |
Introduction Criminal Justice Research |
An introduction to research appropriate to the exploration of problems in the criminal justice field. Students will develop basic research skills and come to an understanding of research design and methodologies used in the works of criminal justice researchers and criminologists. Serves to prepare students for reading the professional |
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literature and for undertaking original research projects. |
3.00 |
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CRJ-311 |
Organized Crime |
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This course is a study of the many facets of organized crime. The theoretical explanations behind the creation and | |||
operation of organized crime groups, and the perpetuation of this phenomenon, will be examined. Moreover, | |||
their activities and the ramifications of their business transactions will be discussed. Additionally, the operations | |||
of various organized crime groups will be reviewed, shedding light on the groups themselves and the numerous | |||
models that allow them to perpetuate their criminality. Finally, the political, legal, and enforcement initiatives | |||
created to stop this type of criminal activity will be assessed, both for application and effectiveness. |
3.00 |
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CRJ-320 |
Forensics Crime Scene Investigation |
This course will examine the role of the crime-scene investigator at the crime scene. Common items of physical evidence are identified. In-depth discussions of both digital and film crime- scene photography are presented, and recognized procedures for conducting the crime-scene search are emphasized. The philosophy underlying the appropriate undertaking of a crime- scene reconstruction is detailed as exemplified by blood pattern |
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interpretation. |
3.00 |
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CRJ-326 |
Criminal Procedures |
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the major aspects of the law of criminal procedure, the purposes behind that law and how that law impacts the search for, the gathering of, and the use of evidence in criminal cases. The Constitutional provisions, which are the source of much of the law of criminal procedure, |
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and the courts ' interpretations of those provisions, will be closely examined. |
3.00 |
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CRJ-327 |
Criminal Law |
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the origins and purposes of criminal law, the constitutional limitations on criminal law, and the general principles of criminal liability and defenses to criminal |
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liability. |
3.00 |
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