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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the study of the influence of the mass media, especially film and television, on public perceptions of crime and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in contemporary America. Drawing on contemporary communications theory, the accuracy of media depictions of crime and the criminal, of the operations of criminal justice and the part played by media imagery in the cause or prevention of criminal behavior are subject to critical analysis. The role of the mass media in the construction of a collective image of crime and justice that is sharply at odds with real trends is explored in order to highlight the growing potential for conflict between public demand for crime control and the requirements of due process and the preservation of civil rights and personal freedom. Prerequisite: CJ 105 or COMS 130, or instructor's permission. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses that branch of criminality commonly known as "organized crime." Discussions focus on a more preciseunderstanding of the term itself, as well as the various forms this type of criminal deviance has taken. There is also an analysis of the impact of notorious criminals whose exploits have shaped organized crime throughout the 20th century. 3 semester hours
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Exploring authentication, reliability, and credibility of evidence through lecture, role playing, and discussion, the course uses and learns the Federal Rules of Evidence. Students will learn, for example, why certain types of evidence are not permitted in courtrooms; gain insight into investigation and research techniques which will be likely to establish a credible basis for prosecution, defense, or presentation of academic or scientific argument. 3 semester hours
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This course provides an overview of the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency and the system designed to handle this form of social deviance. Topics to be covered include discussions of theoretical explanations of delinquency, the evolution of the concept of juvenile justice, and the system's response to the problems of child abuse, status offenders, delinquent youth gangs, and trends in juvenile crime. Prerequisite: CJ 105; freshmen must have permission of instructor. 3 semester hours
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This course will examine various forms of white collar crime, including corporate crime, occupational crime, and governmental crimes. Case studies will illustrate the features of many of the different offenses that are included under the term "white collar crime," including consumer frauds, embezzlement, bribery, and insider trading. An introduction to some of the legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of white collar crime will be provided. The course will also review some of the theoretical explanations for this form of criminality and will consider the challenges associated with the enforcement of relevant laws, the investigation and prosecution of such offenses, and the sentencing of white-collar offenders. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses the phenomenon of the criminal law and the procedures involved in the criminal justice system. Topics to be covered include the issues of the legal presumptions of innocence and individual culpability, rules of evidence, legal representation, and sentencing/punishment. The course also addresses Constitutional guidelines governing the procedures of arrest, adjudication, and appeal. Prerequisite: CJ 105. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed as a comprehensive study of the practice of capital punishment in America. Historical, philosophical, legal, and criminological sources are used to explore what is arguably one of the most controversial issues facing criminal justice today. Through various written assignments, students are encouraged to develop an understanding of capital punishment that is based on fact, rather than emotion, and one that recognizes the complex interplay of legal and moral issues at the heart of the public debate on this punishment practice. 3 semester hours
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6.00 Credits
This is an interdisciplinary criminal justice and psychology yearlong course on community intervention strategies and practices for at-risk youth. Theories and research that explain problem behaviors (i.e., mental health, substance abuse, delinquency) are reviewed, focusing on both the macro-structural factors emphasized in criminology and the micro-level perspective emphasized in psychology. Current intervention and prevention programs are examined and combined with field experience to train students in the principles of civic engagement, as well as in the mentoring and treatment of at-risk youth. Open to criminal justice or psychology majors with junior standing or above, or with instructor's permission. 6 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Selected issues confronting the criminal justice system and society in the United States are examined through assigned readings, discussion, visiting speakers, and research papers or projects. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the challenges presented by policing in modern communities. Focusing on the "practical" side of policing,topics include the impact of selection, training and professional socialization on community law enforcement, as well as the effects of discretion, racial diversity and urban crime. 3 semester hours
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