CRJ-1020 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduction to Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive overview of the entire U.S. criminal justice system. In this course, students will learn about the essential roles and functions of the police, courts, and corrections and discover how these agencies collaborate throughout the criminal justice process. Additionally, students will delve into the causes and theories of criminal behavior as well as the roles and functions of the juvenile justice system. Furthermore, students will explore unique and contemporary issues related to special categories of crime such as terrorism, organized crime, green crime, cybercrime, and corporate enterprise crime.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-102-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-2910 Criminology

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of criminology, aiming to help students develop a solid understanding of the causes, consequences, and responses to crime within society. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will examine various theories, methods, and perspectives used to study crime and criminal behavior. Students will explore policies and evidence-based prevention strategies within the field of criminology. Course topics include the criminal justice system, existing research methods, how crime is measured, classical school thinking, positivism, theories influenced by functionalism, the role of symbolic interactionism in criminological theories, conflict theory-influenced philosophies from the past to the present, and the relationship between theory, research, and policy.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-291-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3580 Courts and Criminal Procedures

This course provides a thorough understanding of criminal law concepts and procedures, beginning with their historical basis in the Constitution (focusing on the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments). Students examine the complex relationship between public order (crime control) and individual rights (due process). They trace the flow of a criminal case from the time the crime is committed all the way through the U.S. Supreme Court, identifying key players, their roles, their interrelationships, and the critical decisions they make. Throughout, students examine criminal procedure in relation to social justice concepts and landmark court decisions.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-358-OL):

Apr 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-1010 Introduction to Law Enforcement

Introduction to Law Enforcement examines the history and heritage of law enforcement, the criminal justice system in the United States and its contemporary police system, the organization and management of police, and constitutional law and legal precedents.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-101-OL):

Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-1110 Introduction to Corrections

How does the reality of prison life compare to the depictions seen in the media? What challenges does the United States correctional system currently face? In this course, students examine historical and contemporary correctional practices and are introduced to the theoretical concepts of criminal sanctions, institutional rehabilitation, and community-based corrections. Students explore the ways in which correctional systems are influenced and, in turn, how they influence various aspects of and institutions within American society. Corrections encompasses much more than just jails and prisons. The course discusses various aspects, such as community corrections and work release programs. Lastly, students explore the school-to-prison pipeline.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-111-OL):

Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-2800 Forensic Science

Forensic Science presents a comprehensive introduction of the application of science concepts to criminal investigation. Students will learn about the processes and procedures for investigating a crime scene, as well as the types of evidence typically encountered and the tools and techniques for evidence examination. The course will cover key topics related to criminal investigation, including the collection and assessment of physical, biological, and trace evidence, examining how it applies to the criminal justice system, especially the court system.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-280-OL):

Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3030 White-Collar Crime

White-Collar Crime explores the nature and problems of crime committed by those in a position of trust, including its historic roots, causal factors in American life and society, white-collar criminal activities, the problems of corruption and graft, the economic impact of the criminal activities, and the development of strategies to control and prosecute those involved in this type of crime.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory Administration of Justice course.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-303-OL):

Apr 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3100 Criminal Law

This course will explore criminal law from a variety of perspectives. Students will examine the basic elements of crimes, including actus reus and mens rea; general doctrines of criminal liability, such as complicity, causation, attempt, and conspiracy; and an example of substantive crime grading (homicide). Other topics covered include inchoate crime, crimes against persons, crimes against property, and defenses that the accused might raise. Finally, students will explore current cases and jurisdictions across the country, as criminal law does not constitute a uniform body of rules across jurisdictions.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-310-OL):

May 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3630 American Juvenile Justice System

The American Juvenile Justice System course is an overview study that explores the purpose, structure, and operation of the juvenile justice system in the United States. The course delves into the history, development, and philosophies that form the foundation of the juvenile justice system, providing students with a theoretical understanding. Students will examine juvenile delinquency and trends in the United States, using theories to comprehend the root causes of delinquency. They will also analyze the practical aspects of the juvenile justice process and the key players involved, including law enforcement, juvenile court proceedings, and juvenile justice sanctions. Lastly, students will discuss current issues in the juvenile justice system.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-363-OL):

Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3810 Victimology and Criminal Behavior

This course focuses on criminal events from the perspective of the victim. It examines victimization patterns and typologies with a strong focus on the consequences of crime on the victim and on society. The course examines the major categories of crimes, making a close study of the impact of hate crime, school violence, and workplace violence. Also considered are the interactions between victims and the justice system.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-381-OL):

May 2024

Credits: 3

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CRJ-4840 Public Policy, Crime, and Criminal Justice

Public Policy, Crime, and Criminal Justice provides an analysis of intergovernmental relations in the forming and implementing of criminal justice policies, laws, and procedures. Emphasis is placed on the development of quantitative and qualitative information in analyzing and formulating policy.

Advisory: To be successful in this course, students should have earned 6 credits in Criminal Justice or have comparable knowledge and experience.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-484-OL):

Apr 2024

Credits: 3

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