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  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the community corrections complex. Examines the history and growth of community corrections, the probation system, methods of post-incarceration supervision, intermediate sanctions, and correctional programming and treatment in the community. Prerequisite: CRMJ 1001, CRMJ/SOC 2400, CRMJ 2210 and CRMJ 3350.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the causal mechanisms that produce crime. Theoretical perspectives and empirical research from various disciplines will be evaluated, with particular emphasis placed on social factors that may cause crime. Policy implications of the different perspectives will be discussed. Prerequisites: CRMJ/SOC 2400.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces basic ethical theories, emphasizing how ethical theory can be applied to contemporary problems in law enforcement, corrections and adjudication. Students are called upon to apply these various ethical frameworks to typical moral dilemmas in criminal justice. Prerequisites: CRMJ 3110, CRMJ 3350 and CRMJ 3490.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces methods and purposes of physical anthropology as applied in human identification for law enforcement agencies. Cross listed with ANTH 4230. Prerequisite: ANTH 1100.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Compares the incidence, trends, control, treatment and prevention of crime across nations using mainstream criminological theories. Examines criminal justice systems from an international perspective and draws lessons for the American society. Explores forms of international cooperation and difficulties in the control of transnational crimes. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001, CRMJ 2210, CRMJ/SOC 2400, and junior standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Understanding the nature of victimization is critical to our understanding of the nature of crime. This class will discuss the nature, extent and context of victimization, theories of victimization, risk factors, and victim-centered policies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A consideration of sociological concepts such as inequality, stratification, social control and social change in an analysis of the law and legal institutions. Topics include: the role of the police, lawyers, judges, and juries; race, sex, age, and sexuality discrimination and civil rights; free speech, and toxic torts. Cross listed with SOC 4350. Prerequisites: SOC 1000 and upper division status.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an overview of current theories and empirical evidence concerning relationship between psychological disorder and criminal behavior. Examines various clinical syndromes and their role in biological, social and psychological genesis of crime, as well as the concept of criminal responsibility. Cross listed with PSYC 4370. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 6 hours in psychology.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Addresses issues pertaining to gender and the criminal justice system to include women's roles as offenders and victims and their unique experiences in the criminal justice system. Feminist perspectives, LGBTQ+ and special populations are also explored. Dual listed with CRMJ 5540; cross listed with GWST 4540/5540. Prerequisites: ENGL/GWST 1080, GWST 2500, CRMJ/SOC 2400, or SOC 3500.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide an exploration of various methods of community crime prevention (prevention outside the traditional confines of the CJS). Relevant theory and research related to neighborhood efforts at crime prevention, community policing, school crime prevention, and other situational prevention measures will be explored critically. As such, this course aims to provide a foundation for a better understanding of the objectives of crime prevention efforts, as well as direct applications of these various strategies.