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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course establishes baseline guides in determining the proper identification of fingerprints, code sequences, and search procedures. Introduction of techniques for developing and recovering latent and patent fingerprints, using current methods used by law enforcement agencies.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide information and training for criminal justice students that will assist them in dealing with a number of problems frequently faced, and some only infrequently encountered, that are not the standard fare of classes dealing with criminal justice.
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3.00 Credits
We will be looking at serial killers, their characteristics, and various explanations as to why they do what they do. Special emphasis will be given to the psychopathic personality. Male, female, and team serial killers will be examined, with particular attention paid to famous cases. Students will be exposed to film portrayals of serial murderers, and will examine the accuracies and inaccuracies. We will also look at the victims, who are all too often forgotten as their killers become media celebrities. Finally, profiling, capture, and disposition of serial murderers will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers contemporary developments in the field of victimology, including subfields and its role as a field of study within criminal justice, with special attention paid to various crimes' impact on victims and trends in the criminal justice system's response.
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3.00 Credits
Stalking is an old behavior but a relatively new crime. This course will examine what it is, its impact on victims and coping methods, types of stalkers, legal issues, and threat management.
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3.00 Credits
This course will familiarize the student with the hows of the field of forensic anthropology and explore the history, methods, the medicolegal community as well as the fundamentals.
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3.00 Credits
Covers the investigative method, note taking, crime scene, interviewing information sources, burglary, homicide, assault, sex offenses, larceny, narcotics, and suspect identification.
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3.00 Credits
To provide a broad overview of the different theories related to the nature and extent of crime and the causes and prevention of criminality. The course will enable the Student(s) to gain an overview of the entire justice process, legal concepts, justice perspectives, and treatment programs for known criminals.
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses, primarily from a psychological perspective, the contribution of various factors to criminal behavior. Biological, personality, learning and other viewpoints will be explored. Different types of crime and their typical offenders will be examined as well. General Education Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 230 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Covers the various forms of illegal drugs and the identification of these drugs. This course also covers case initiation and handling of evidence, developing and handling informants, surveillance operations, gathering intelligence, covert operations, and state and federal laws.
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