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Criminal Justice Courses
CRJ 11 Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course covers agencies and processes involved in the administration
of criminal justice. It surveys the roles of the police, district
attorney, courts, probation, corrections and parole.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CSA 11 Introduction to Loss Prevention
This course coordinates public law enforcement with private
security; links courses such as white collar crime and computer
crime in criminal justice with the preventive strategies of the
corporate enterprise.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CSA 12 Security Systems Analysis
This course examines the identification of environment vulnerabilities
and threats to assets: evaluation techniques for identification
and analysis of corporate loss exposures; selection of countermeasures.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 14 Courts and the Criminal Justice System
This course covers American Courts - What they do in practice;
how they function and why. The dynamics of the Courthouse is explored
with emphasis on the trial courts for adult offenders. The question
of guilt or innocence as defined by law, what penalties should be
imposed, and the rules of criminal procedure to be followed are
considered in the framework of functioning courts. Problems and
reforms are probed.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 16 International Criminal Justice Systems
This course examines the origins of law and its evolution over
time and is an overview of criminal justice systems in selected
countries ancient and modern. The comparative examination of American
and foreign justice systems is covered.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 20 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice
This course reviews contemporary issues in criminal justice.
Issues such as court administration, fourth and fifth amendment
rights, issues of due process, use of insanity plea, American women
and crime, comparative studies in delinquency prevention, capital
punishment, crime trends, sentence disparity, alternatives to incarceration,
parole and probation, racism in the criminal justice system, etc.
are included.
Senior level course.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CRJ 21 Drug Scenes
This course covers social and psychological correlates of drug
and alcohol abuse, with special emphasis on motivation, age, cohorts,
functional consequences, and intellectual involvement. Special attention
is paid to law enforcement, judicial, correctional involvement and
treatment programs designed for alleviation of the problem.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 22 Morality and the Law
Students are introduced to critical ethical concerns regarding
the police, courts, punishment and corrections. There is discussion
about the psychological, moral and ethical underpinnings of Justice
and the Law.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 23 Theories of Crime
This course surveys major psychological, sociological, economic,
anthropological and biological causative theories relating to crime
and delinquency.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CRJ 25 Family Court and Society
This course examines the role and place of family court in American
society. The course covers family court involvement in juvenile
delinquency, family offenses, neglect, support, etc.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 29 Computer Crime
This course covers a comprehensive examination of illegal use
and abuse of computer technology in the commission of crimes. The
exploration of possible remedies to the increasing problem of computers
and their use in crime is discussed.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 30 Gender and the Law
This course examines the legal system in the United States as
it affects women. Particular attention is paid to criminal law as
it relates to: issues of privacy; marriage and family life; affirmative
action progress; role of women in the criminal justice system; women
as victims of crime; and women of color.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CRJ 31 Organized Crime in America
This course analyzes the origin, historical development and
dimension of organized crime in America. Topics also include the
effect of organized crime on law enforcement personnel in its relationship
to possible corruption, prevention and prosecution of criminal offenders
involved in organized crime and policy consideration.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 32 Interviewing Techniques in Criminal Justice
This course covers the development of interviewing skills for
work in criminal justice agencies; the demonstration and practice
in the use of interviewing techniques; the integration of the criminal
justice interview and utilization of significant personnel data
and findings.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 33 Deviant Behavior
This course discusses the forms of deviant behavior that relate
to crime causation and criminal behavior.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 34 Forensic Technology and Crime
This course analyzes forensic technological techniques used
in the identification and apprehension of criminals including an
in-depth evaluation of fingerprint and voice identification, lie
detector tests, hypnosis and criminal profiling.
Annually, 3 credits
CRJ 35 Forensic Psychology and the Violent Criminal
This course analyzes psychological theories relating to aggression
and criminal violence; this course focuses on the incidence and
forms of violent criminal behavior in all types of surroundings.
Annually, 3 credits
CRJ 36 Forensic Psychology and the Criminal Justice System
This course is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship
between psychology and the criminal justice system. The course focuses
on the application of forensic psychology to people, policy and
agencies within the system.
Annually, 3 credits
CRJ 37 Foundation for Scholarship
This course develops tools for conducting research and for writing
criminal justice papers. Tools include the following: approaches
to writing a research paper, correct grammar usage, forms of documentation,
library resources, data sources and computer usage. Topics cover
various aspects within the field of criminal justice.
Every Semester, 3 credits Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)
Course
CRJ 38 Methods of Criminal Justice Research
This course discusses the descriptive and inferential function
of statistics. Topics include measurement, measures of centrality,
dispersion, correlation, regression, parametric and non-parametric
measures. Multiple correlation and regression are also discussed.
Every Semester, 3 credits Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) course
CRJ 39 Sports Crime
This course is a survey of violence and other deviance in sports
and how they relate to society and the criminal law. Special attention
is given to the reduction of violence in sports as well as its defense.
Hockey, baseball, football, soccer, basketball, boxing and horse
racing are all discussed with respect to violence, drugs and gambling.
On Occasion, 3 credits Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Course
CRJ 41 Criminal Law
This course examines the application of criminal law in the
American judicial system specifically. Preservation and protection
of life and property through the law is discussed. This course is
a survey of historical and philosophical concepts.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CRJ 42 Criminology
This course is a study of methods and theories involved in the
analysis of criminal behavior with emphasis on the adult offender:
apprehension, court actions, punishments, and treatment techniques.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 43 Juvenile Delinquency
This course covers the development of the scientific study of
juvenile delinquency with emphasis on methods, theories and studies
concerning causation, treatment and prevention.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 44 The Police and Community Relations
This course discusses community tensions and conflicts and the
special role of law enforcement agencies. Topics include the administrative
responsibilities of the police and the social obligations of officers
in the field.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CRJ 45 Political Aspects of the Criminal Justice System
Emphasis is placed on the behavioral aspects of the criminal
justice system, including the legislative-judicial process through
which relevant policy is made and applied. In addition, the role
of protest and violence as a means of social change is examined.
Case studies focusing on the administration of criminal justice
in various cities are examined as a basis for comparison.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 46 Police Organization and Management
This course examines the development of organization and management
principles in policing including the organization and management
of personnel, line operations, staff and auxiliary services. An
analysis of organizational models, leadership styles, internal control,
planning and policy formation and role definition in police performance
are covered.
Annually, 3 credits
CRJ 47 Arson Investigation
This course is the comprehensive study of the scientific principles
involved in the investigation of arson and arson for profit. It
includes the technical analysis of accidental and incendiary fires,
evidence, motivation, behavior of the fire and laws pertaining to
arson.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 52 Criminal and Civil Investigation
This course is an overview of the role and functions of the
investigator within current statutory and case law; an examination
of the principles and processes relating to the crime scene, evidence,
investigative techniques, and resources as they pertain to crime
solvability.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 56 Counseling in Criminal Justice
This course examines the development of individual and group
counseling skills for use in treatment-oriented criminal justice
agencies. This is a survey of the theory and application of counseling
methods.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 60 Terrorism
This course is a survey of terrorism within the United States.
Topics include the threat of domestic and international terrorism,
terrorist groups, and counterterrorism strategies, among other related
topics.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 65 Delinquency Prevention and Control
This course covers community resources for prevention of juvenile
delinquency. Theories of causation and prevention programs and the
role of juvenile courts, institutions and law enforcement agencies
are examined.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 68 Correctional Philosophy: Theory and Practice
This course is an introductory survey of the philosophy, theory,
and practice involved in the treatment of convicted law violators
of all ages. The course also studies the effect of institutional
treatment upon post-correctional behavior.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CRJ 71 Organization and Administration of Delinquency Prevention
Programs
This course covers the historical development, present status,
personnel and training of those involved in delinquency prevention
programs. The relationship of such programs with other agencies
is examined.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 73 Administration of Juvenile Justice
This course is a survey of the administration and organization
of the juvenile justice system such as the functions and jurisdictions
of juvenile agencies, and the rights of juveniles. The course covers
the formal and informal processing of juveniles through various
agencies of the juvenile justice system and his or her processing,
detention, disposition, diversion, de-institutionalization, and
aftercare.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 76 Criminal Procedure
This course surveys the Constitutional rights and safeguards
of individuals from unlawful activities of investigative agencies.
The rules of evidence and the protection of individual rights in
the administration of criminal justice are examined.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CRJ 78 Administration of Justice
This course covers the organizational and management process
involved in the administration of justice which sets forth the structure
and function of justice agencies. The course surveys administrative
and management patterns and concepts of administrative procedures,
problem analysis, personnel selection and training, planning, budgeting,
record keeping, research and community relations.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 85 Criminal Justice Practicum
This course is a planned program of research, observation, study,
and participation in selected criminal justice agencies. It is designed
to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in
local, state and national criminal justice agencies.
Senior level course
Every Semester, 6 credits
CRJ 88 White Collar Crime
This course focuses on the crimes committed in the course of
the offender’s legitimate occupation. It examines issues in
white-collar crime including corporate exploitation of people, the
environment, other corporations and collusion between government
and business.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 89 Financial Investigation
Financial investigation identifies and documents specific events
involving the movement of money during the course of a crime. Some
of the topics covered are methods of tracing funds, interviewing,
law and evidence, and money laundering.
On Occasion, 3 credits
CRJ 99 Independent Study
Individually tailored program of supervised research in a selected
area of criminal justice.
Every Semester, 1-6 credits
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