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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the nature and scope of crime and deviance through a comprehensive survey of criminological theories that presents a systematic and critical analysis of traditional and contemporary theory. Existing theories will be examined within the context of contemporary issues as students build upon classical theory in a variety of contexts and become familiar with the work of the theoreticians in the field. Major emphasis will be placed upon analyzing topics that demonstrate the relationship of theory to practice.
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3.00 Credits
Criminal behavior and the various typologies of criminal activity will be studied through applied and theoretical perspectives. Case studies and court cases will be used to highlight the issues that impact on the various types of criminal activity. The course provides an examination of the criminal behavior that has led to the development of specialized categories of crime and criminals, including criminal career offenders and the occasional offender as it relates to white collar crime, organized crime, political crime, violent crime, property crime, and the variations of each.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the ethical issues that confront modern practitioners in the various criminal justice settings. Both the theoretical and applied applications will be presented. Topics will include individual moral responsibility, dual relationships, falsification and lying, perjury, abuse of force and authority, and the concept of use of discretionary authority. The development and enforcement of the organizational code of ethics will be discussed, as well as the role of the Internal Affairs unit and the body of law that has been developed in that area. Case studies will be reviewed.
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses the diversity issues that impact the criminal justice agency both internally and externally. Students will review the cultural contributions of the several populations that criminal justice agencies serve. The behavioral cycle that produces prejudice, stereotyping, scapegoating, discrimination, and racism will be discussed. Recruiting, testing, hiring, retention, and promotion will be presented as management issues. Discussions will focus on developing positive solutions to more adequately meet the challenges of working with and serving diverse populations.
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3.00 Credits
The topics in this course are geared toward the modern police executive who must be conversant in the application and operation of the variety of systems that are used in contemporary police work. Subject matter will include the Internet, National Crime Information Center, project management, crime mapping, major case applications, interfacing networks, computerized record keeping, communication systems, mobile data terminals, and other topics identified by the interests of the participants. Discussions will include issues of implementation of programs and obtaining funding sources for equipment. Agency training issues will also be addressed.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the supervision and management function of the criminal justice agency through an examination of the principles, structures, and processes of supervision and management. An analysis of the current principles and theories of professional management will be presented in a problem-solving format that will emphasize practice. A focus on the impact of policy decisions on the criminal justice organization will test the decision-making process. Specific operational and staff functions of personnel, planning, organization, budgeting, labor relations, employee assistance, and other identified topics will be presented.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is the study of the crisis phenomenon as it affects law enforcement and private industry. Topics include hostage/barricade incidents, workplace violence, school violence, product tampering, and major case issues. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making process. Protocols for dealing with several types of incidents and the behavioral issues of perpetrators will be discussed. Topics will also include crisis management theory, planning responses to crisis, formation of crisis management response teams, and dealing with the aftermath of crisis situations.
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3.00 Credits
Federal and state laws that impact on the criminal justice workplace will be presented in a case study seminar format that emphasizes civil liability. The topics of negligence in hiring, retention, promotion, and dismissal will be discussed. Strategies that deal with liability concerning employee behavior will be developed. Current and future managers and executives will learn the skills that are necessary to survive in the litigious society in which the agency must function.
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3.00 Credits
The focus on leadership traits and skills provides present and future executives the confidence necessary to achieve organizational effectiveness. Organizational theory and design, the decision making process, and issues concerning productivity, motivation, policy, performance appraisal, human resource management, and discipline will be presented in a seminar format that will draw upon experts in the field and the applicable literature.
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3.00 Credits
The nature, theory, history, and psychology of violence in America are discussed through a study of crimes of violence, including homicide, rape, assault, and serial crimes. Interpersonal, group, organized, self-inflicted, and government-sanctioned violence will be discussed. Structural causes of violence such as race, gender, and social class will be explored. The causes and consequences of violence will be discussed in the context of current theory and practice.
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