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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth focus of criminal behavior as described by the major biological, psychological and sociological contributions to criminological theory. Specifi c emphasis will be placed upon contemporary explanations for criminal and delinquent behavior, including theory integration and general theories. The important relationships among criminological theory, research and policy will also be discussed to better understand response patterns to adult and juvenile offenders. (Offered spring semester even years) (CJL 240 and CJL 200 are prerequisites for this course). (3 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
A study of probation, parole, diversion, pre-release, and intermediate sanctions. Specifi c focus will be critical analyses of the statutes and policies relating to the administration of community-based correctional programs. Students will discuss classical and contemporary issues in criminal justice, and discriminate fact from fi ction. (Offered spring semester even years) (3)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of white-collar crime; particularly defi nitional issues. The nature and scope of whitecollar crime; the costs associated with white-collar crime, and especially corporate crime are investigated. Other topics include: digital crime, occupational crime, and governmental crime. Students will explore how the criminal justice system responds to such crimes and what interventions have been utilized. Finally, students will explore why white collar crime occurs. (Offered fall semester even years) (3)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the problems faced by managers of justice-related agencies, including the principles of police, courts, and corrections management. The effects of the criminal justice process on practitioners, clients, and the public will be analyzed. In addition, discussion includes resources, organizational status, and leadership in law enforcement agencies, courts and correctional settings, with particular emphasis on how leadership infl uences the effectiveness of the organization. The construct of bureaucracy and the major theoretical foundations of leadership are also examined. (Offered fall semester odd years) (3)
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the history of social control and punishment leading up to the formation of the American system. Topics include race, class, gender, juvenile, and comparative issues in punishment. Issues such as deterrence, cost, innocence, constitutional law, and the social, political, and economic realities of punishment policy will be examined. (Offered spring semester odd years) (3)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to investigation techniques, interviewing techniques, detection of deception, and the qualities of a credible witness. Topics include issues with eye-witness testimony, cultural considerations when conducting an investigation, professional ethics and of course, what does forensic really mean in the context of investigation. (Offered fall semester even years) (3)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the ways in which technological innovations have assisted criminals in the commission of crimes, police in the detection of crimes, and the courts in the determination of guilt. An additional component will be the use of technology in the handling of offenders once arrested-electronic monitoring, Bio-metric identifi cation, use and myths of DNA, GPS tracking, GIS in crime analysis, surveillance, drug screening, etc. (Offered summer semester odd years) (3)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the use of multidimensional data to study crime, criminals, victims, and criminogenesis. Discussion includes classifi cation of crimes/criminals by typologies and their application to the prevention, prediction and control of crime. The student will learn to synthesize information about crimes and criminals to derive essential and common elements from a variety of criminal actions. The student will evaluate the role of media, and appraise the effect on contemporary crime control techniques. Finally, students will discuss classical and contemporary issues in criminal justice, and sort out fact from fi ction. (Offered fall semester odd years) (3)
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3.00 Credits
Courses taught under this rubric will be faculty areas of specialization not currently in the catalog and are designed to give the advanced undergraduate student academic fl exibility. May be repeated for credit so long as the topic is different. (This course requires instructor approval) (3)
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3.00 Credits
Designed as a comprehensive synthesis of the knowledge and skills learned in the curriculum, this capstone experience will engage students in the process of identifying and analyzing "real-life" issues facing criminaljustice agencies, as well as techniques for developing and proposing solutions to constituents. The fi nal project will culminate into a formal evaluation of a contemporary crime program or policy, complete with concerns and recommendations for future implementation. The strengthening of skills pertaining to critical thinking, effective written and communication, teamwork, embracing alternative viewpoints, and presentation delivery will be emphasized. (Offered every spring semester beginning 2010) (This course requires instructor approval) (3)
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