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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to problems and techniques of scientific criminal investigation. Emphasis on value and assistance of various scientific aids to the investigator. Included are such topics as fingerprint identification, lie detector usage, hypnosis, blood typing, hair analysis, DNA typing and crime scene analysis.
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3.00 Credits
A course devoted to an analysis of the objectives and functions of the uniformed police. Emphasis is placed on detailed examination of many typical patrol problems and consideration of both the sociological and psychological factors which facilitate or impede effective performance.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines traditional and nontraditional organized crime group. Topics to be covered include the role of law enforcement in investigating organized crime groups, the external relations (police, courts, prisons) within the law enforcement community as they relate to organized criminal groups. Also, the history of organized crime as it relates to the domestic and international law enforcement community will be covered. Prerequisite: CRIM 101.
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3.00 Credits
The development of modern correction ideology. Topics include: the growth of humanitarianism in treatment of the offender, the concept of resocializing the offender as a productive member of society, principles and procedure for reintroducing the offender to society, and systems and practices employed by other nations. The effects of correctional practices upon the inmate, probationer, and discharged offender are analyzed, and trends in correctional services are also reviewed. Prerequisite: CRIM 370.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the organization of various types of correction agencies. Among the agencies to be compared are local detention and county jails, short-term custodial institutions, and state and federal correction systems. Topics include: theories of prison administration, inter-agency and public relations, planning and budgeting, laws governing the treatment of inmates, and security considerations. Prerequisite: Approval of the dean.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the elements of the Penal Law particularly relevant to police officers, including a review and analysis of major criminal offenses with consideration given to the available defenses and judicial interpretations.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with the opportunity to investigate topics within the field of criminal justice. Topics may be timely or political in nature and may cover areas as police brutality, evidence mishandling, immigration laws, police corruption, forensic abuses or any other topic relevant to an issue within the criminal justice field. This is a senior level course and students must have approval by the department chairperson. Prerequisite: CRIM 101, CRIM 305, CRIM 325.
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3.00 Credits
Addresses specific issues and problems in private security management. Topics to be covered include: specialized crime typologies such as white-collar, electronic, commercial, and organized crime; legal aspects of security management; and principles of occupational safety. (Senior course) Prerequisite: Approval of the dean.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the concepts and techniques used by criminal justice practitioners in handling crisis situations. The focus of the course will be the development of skills to intervene effectively with specific types of crises, thereby diffusing the immediate conflict situation. Topics to be covered include: landlord/tenant disputes, family fights, suicide attempts, civil disorder and demonstrations, labor/management relations, and common crises occurring at institutional and corporate sites. (Junior course).
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the use of computers in the commission of crimes, the use of computers in tracking criminal activity, and computer security. Prerequisite: At least 12 credits of Crim 215 series.
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