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 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 |
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 |
This course will cover the causes of wrongful convictions ,
3.00 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 .
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