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CJS 258: Criminological Theory
3.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Prerequisites: SOC 200; CJS 190 The study of theories on crime provides an understanding of the field and allows for an assessment of the eras in which diverse theories emerged. A review of the principal forms of explanation in the social sciences, including the classical, positivist and critical schools of thought will be presented. The historical and contemporary application of these approaches will be studied in conjunction with criminal justice institutions and approaches taken towards defining and dealing with delinquency and deviance.
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CJS 296: Directed Study
0.00 - 9.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Conditions and hours to be arranged Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and Director of CJS Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. &
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CJS 298: Experience Program
0.00 - 9.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Conditions and hours to be arranged Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing; permission of the instructor, Department Chairperson, and College Dean Work experience supervised for academic credit by a faculty member. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences. Graded CR/NC
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CJS 311: Crime and Justice across the Life Span - Juveniles
3.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113 or CJS 190 Brings together aspects of the anthropology and sociology of resistance and social control, social constructions of deviance, and psychological and social development to consider how and why behaviors may change through the life span. Gender, ethnicity and class are among elements that may be considered in understanding developmental changes and influences on behavior, as well as responses to social contextual stressors and other factors. Part I: Juveniles addresses development and behaviors of the child/adolescent population. Cross-listed as SOC 311, ANT 311
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CJS 312: Crime and Justice across the Life Span - Adults
3.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113 or CJS 190 Brings together aspects of the anthropology and sociology of resistance and social control, social constructions of deviance, and psychological and social development to consider how and why behaviors may change through the life span. Gender, ethnicity and class are among elements that may be considered in understanding developmental changes and influences on behavior, as well as responses to social contextual stressors and other factors. Part II: Adults addresses adult development, aging, crime and deviance. Cross-listed as SOC 312, ANT 312
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CJS 314: Social Control/Crime Control
3.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Prerequisites: SOC 200 and Junior or Senior standing or permission of the instructor A critical examination of social control in contemporary societies. Employing the work of Foucault and others, this course connects the theoretical constructs of control with current practices of policing, imprisonment and crime control. Cross-listed as SOC 314
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CJS 321: Women, Crime, and the Law
3.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Prerequisites: CJS 190 or WMS 101 Explores the impact that women have on the criminal legal system, as well as the impact that the system has upon women’s lives. Despite women’s involvement in all aspects of the criminal legal system, research in the field has historically focused on the roles of men. This course will broaden that study by exploring issues relevant to understanding the experiences of women and girls as both offenders and victims. In addition, we will look at the changing roles of women as prison guards, police officers and other officers of the court. Cross-listed as WMS 321
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CJS 339: Racism, Crime, and Justice
3.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Prerequisites: SOC 200 and junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor Overview and discussion of the themes and issues surrounding the relationship between racism, so-called “minority groups” and the criminal justice system. The course focuses on overt, institutional, and subtle racism and structural discrimination and their relationship to social justice. Subjects may include personnel and organizational policies, policing, corrections, juveniles and the courts. Cross-listed as AAS 339, SOC 339
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CJS 340: Law and Society
3.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Prerequisites: SOC 200 and Junior or Senior standing or permission of the instructor Investigation of problems in the sociology of law, including lawmaking processes; administration justice and correctional systems. Comparative analysis of legal systems and their administration. Cross-listed as SOC 340
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CJS 342: Organization of Criminal Behavior
3.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Prerequisites: SOC 101, CJS 190, SOC 200, CJS 258 or permission of instructor Sociological approaches to the study of crime typologies. Criminal behavior is best explained when broken down into types. After discussing the construction of types of crimes, there will be an exploration of the systems within which criminal behavior develops.
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