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  • CJ 330: Terrorism

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    This course explores the concept of terrorism as a specialized form of crime through an in-depth analysis of central histories, theories, definitions, and political philosophies. Religious, philosophical, and revolutionary ideas that have resulted in present-day terrorist groups are covered as well as the American response to terrorism and efforts of counter terrorism. Emphasis will also be given to both international and domestic terrorism within the context of extremist groups. Prerequisite: CJ 100.
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  • CJ 334: Race, Class, Gender, And Crime

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    This course provides a theoretical and practical exploration of the link between gender, race, class and criminal justice practices. First, this class will focus on the link between masculinity and violent behavior, exploring factors influencing aggressive behavior among men. Second, a portion of the class focuses on women in the criminal justice system, exploring the nature and extent of criminal offending among women, including interactions of women as offenders and workers within the criminal justice system. Finally, this course utilizes a critical stance while exploring aspect of race and class pertaining to victimology, criminology, and justice processing. Prerequisites: CJ 100 or SOC 300.
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  • CJ 340: Probation And Parole

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    This course provides an in-depth study of community-based corrections programs and their impact on the offender, the criminal justice system, and society. Particular attention is given to offender diagnostics and classification, treatment and supervision needs, pre-sentence and preparole investigations, casework planning, applicable laws, and corrections policies. Prerequisite: CJ 100 or consent of instructor.
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  • CJ 341: Crime Prevention

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    Crime prevention measures may reduce crime through altering offenders' motivations to commit crime or restricting offenders' opportunities to commit crime. Evaluations of crime prevention policies and programs are reviewed to determine what works, what does not, and why. In addition to the criminal justice system's ability to prevent crime, the impact of families, schools, communities, and broader economic and social policies on offending is critically examined. Prerequisite: CJ 100 or consent of instructor.
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  • CJ 342: Organizational Crime

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    Three major areas of organizational crimes are covered, including traditional organized crime, crimes of the corporate world, and crimes committed under auspices of the government. Examples of topics include international organized crime cabals, drug trafficking and money laundering by the CIA, political bribe taking, government brutality and physical/economic coercion, civil rights violations, and crimes situated in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and service trades. Prerequisite: CJ 100 or consent of instructor.
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  • CJ 345: Special Topics in Criminal Justice

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    This is a seminar for advanced students offered in response to student request and faculty interest. This course may be repeated for additional credit with approval of the criminal justice coordinator, but only when course content differs. Sample topics include the death penalty, hate crimes, civil liability in criminal justice, justice in the media, environmental crime, etc. Prerequisite: CJ 100 or consent of instructor.
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  • CJ 346: Comparative Criminal Justice

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    National criminal justice systems are rooted in each country's particular legal system and traditions. After reviewing the major legal systems, this course examines criminal justice systems representative of each legal system. The elements of criminal justice systems (policing, prosecution, the judiciary, and corrections) are compared across several countries, but with special emphasis placed on comparisons to the United States. Prerequisites: CJ 100 and at least one other CJ course.
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  • CJ 347: Criminal Justice Forensics

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    This course is an exploration of the history and application of forensic sciences that provides a wide overview of the many subfields within this discipline. Specifically, this course provides the student with an understanding of key definitions, theoretical frameworks, and forensic science’s role within the contemporary law enforcement environment. In addition, the course addresses the impact that this developing field has had on society as a whole. Prerequisite: CJ 100 or consent of instructor.
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  • CJ 447: Research Methods in Criminal Justice

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    Students learn social science methods, research design and implementation, and evaluation of contemporary research in criminal justice. Topics covered include the logic of causal order, sampling theory, qualitative and quantitative design, data collection, proper analysis of data, and basic statistical selection and calculation. This course requires students to prepare a formal research proposal using the logic of scientific design. Emphasis is placed on understanding social science research and on communicating research in writing. Each student prepares a literature review and written research proposal that can be carried out while placed with a criminal justice agency on practicum (CJ 448) or as a senior project. Prerequisites: CJ 100. Prerequisite or corequisite: SOC 300. Math 123 is strongly recommended.
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  • CJ 448-449: Criminal Justice Practicum

    4.00 Credits
    Lycoming College

    Students are placed with criminal justice agencies, providing opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in an organizational setting, encouraging development of professional skills, helping students identify and clarify career interests, and providing opportunities to conduct hands-on field research. Each student completes an original research project under supervision of the instructor with input from the on-site agency representative. Students will prepare a comprehensive, formal, written research paper on an appropriate topic. Prerequisite: CJ 100. Prerequisite or corequisite: CJ 447 or SOC 330 and consent of instructor.
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