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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
CRJ-302
Violence & Criminal Justice
3
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 .
CRJ-303
Sexual Deviance
3
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 these perpetrators operate but how to spot them for self-protection .
CRJ-304 Wrongful Convictions 3
CRJ-310 Introduction Criminal Justice Research 3
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 illustrate these causes .
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 literature and for undertaking original research projects .