• CRMJ 2400: CRIMINOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Introduction to the field of criminology describing the nature and extent of crime in the United States. Topics include theories on crime causation, classifications of crime, collection of crime statistics, and the Criminal Justice System's response to controlling crime. Credit cannot be earned in both CRMJ 2400 and SOC 2400. Prerequisite: SOC 1000. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 2450: ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course presents the three major ethical schools of thought (virtue, formalism, and utilitarianism) in a clear way that emphasizes how ethics impacts individual decision-making. This course explains the continuing role of ethics in contemporary criminal justice including: police, courts, corrections, and individual liability and responsibility in general. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 2480: CRIMINAL PROCEDURES

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course introduces students to the rules and procedures that govern the pretrial processing of criminal suspects and the conduct of criminal trials. Approximately half of this class focuses on criminal procedure topics, most notably search and seizure as well as interrogation and identification procedures. This class will further cover the most cutting-edge research in the field, including the latest statistics and the most current Supreme Court decisions impacting criminal justice professionals. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 2490: CRIMINAL JUSTICE TOPICS:

  1.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
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• CRMJ 2685: RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the application of research methods used in criminology. The focus will be on interpretation and application of research findings, topics will include data collection, survey design, dataset usage, historical analyses, qualitative and quantitative analysis. Students will learn how to apply and interpret research finds based on real examples in criminological studies. (3 lec hrs)
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• CRMJ 3400: DEVIANT BEHAVIOR

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course will examine conflicting and standard definitions of deviance, how definitions change over time, major theories of deviance, and a wide range of behaviors, both criminal and non-criminal, which sociologists identify as deviant. Finally, students will explore how globalization and technology have led to the emergence of new variants of deviance in the United States and around the world. Prerequisite: Accepted to the BAS degree and SOC 1000. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 3490: ISSUES IN POLICING

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course will offer students fresh perspectives and the latest research on current trends impacting the criminal justice system and policing. Some of the topics explored include the emergence of the police, styles of policing, police culture, police misconduct, use of force, technology in policing, citizen review boards. Minority policing, and recent developments in criminal justice reforms. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the BAS program. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 3550: HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  The study of Homeland Security provides students with a comprehensive introduction to U.S. homeland security in the modern world, with a focus on the post-September 11, 2001, era. Examination of the theories, agency missions, laws, and regulations governing the homeland security enterprise through the lens of threat scenarios and countermeasures related to terrorism, natural disasters, emergency management, cyber security, and much more. Students will also explore FEMA and preparedness planning. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the BAS program. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 3600: COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY IN CJ

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course prepares students to write clear, accurate, and grammatically correct police reports, evidence and laboratory documents, arrest and search warrants, depositions, statements, and other official law enforcement documents. Methods of communication such as note-taking and interviewing mechanics will be addressed along with preparing for court testimony. Finally, this class will examine the latest technologies used by criminal justice practitioners in the field. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the BAS program and successful completion of CRMJ 2120 Intro to Criminal Justice. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 3630: INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course will cover the entire sequence of events that occur during the interview and interrogation process. Students will learn the accepted practice and protocols of legal interrogation in moving cases from a preliminary accusation to the ultimate goal of obtaining a confession. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the BAS program. (3 hrs lec)
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