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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course involves the application of criminological and sociological theory to the study of harms and crimes committed against the environment. Topics covered in the course include environmental protection law and policy, corporate crimes against the environment, human-driven environmental disasters, and other issues of environmental justice. Prerequisite: Junior standing
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines causes and consequences of violence. About one-third is devoted to causes including animal violence, human nature and social norms. Remainder examines causes and consequences of violence in particular context. Description of each course project can be found in the syllabus. The final project is an extensive review of the Holocaust in which students are asked to analyze this act of mass murder, then argue whether conditions that produced the Holocaust are present in Western society. Cross listed with POLS 4600. Prerequisites: POLS 1000 and SOC 1000.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the concept, causes, incidence, types, consequences of, and responses to terrorism. Highlights the distinction between domestic and international terrorism and expands on the latter within the framework of the global environment. Cross listed with INST 4705, POLS 4705, and SOC 4705. Prerequisites: 9 hours in CRMJ, INST, POLS, or SOC coursework.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exposes students to the application of psychological principles to problems in law. Emphasizes the American trial system, correction systems and civil commitment. Cross listed with PSYC 4730. Prerequisite: 12 hours in psychology.
  • 1.00 - 12.00 Credits

    Integrates practical criminal justice experience with academic knowledge. Students participate in specifically assigned duties and observe broader activities of the sponsoring organization, and reflect upon these experiences through written assignments. Prerequisite: 2.5 cumulative GPA, completion of 6 upper division hours in CRMJ courses and consent of instructor. Registration for more than six hours requires permission of the Department Head.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the phenomenon of child abuse and neglect. Includes an overview of attitudes towards and legal definitions of child maltreatment. Explores parental factors, contextual influences and developmental consequences of maltreatment. Relies heavily on current research in child abuse and neglect. Emphasizes policy implications. Cross listed with PSYC 4760. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 6 hours in psychology.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an in-depth look at social inequality and its impact on crime, criminal justice, and the law. Particular emphasis will be given to the individual and interactive effects of race, class, and gender inequality. Critical theoretical perspectives that promote social justice will be the primary analytical focus. Dual listed with CRMJ 5860. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001, CRMJ/SOC 2400, and CRMJ 2210.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to particular case studies of notorious serial killers and explores current methods of tracking and apprehending such individuals. Draws on readings, films and lectures. Prerequisites: junior/ standing and 6 completed hours of upper division criminal justice courses.
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Provides students with an opportunity to assist in conducting various aspects of research under the supervision of criminal justice faculty. Specific research activities and requirements will be determined in consultation with the sponsoring faculty person. Credit is only available for research corresponding to enrollment in this course. Dual listed with CRMJ 5965. Prerequisites: upper division standing and consent of instructor required in advance.
  • 9.00 - 12.00 Credits

    Integrates academic knowledge with applied administration of justice experience through supervised field placement. Students are required to complete reading, discussion and writing assignments in addition to their practicum responsibilities. Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of practicum coordinator.