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3.00 Credits
The interaction between the police and the community is examined in this course. The programs instituted by police in community relations and involvement of the community in establishing police policy and relations are explored. Community policing and other dynamics involved in the police/community relationship are examined. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime and Delinq
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3.00 Credits
This survey course reviews the sociological and philosophical aspects of victimless and organized crimes and the impact of the two on the criminal justice system. The concept of law and morality are discussed in regard to the "so-called" victimless or public ordercrimes. The nature and extent of organized crime as well as the determination of federal and state agencies to eradicate it are also discussed. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the conceptual and transnational aspects of terrorism. To achieve this end, the historical, psychological and political roots of terrorism are discussed, as are other aspects of terrorism, such as state terrorism and narcoterrorism. This course, which emphasizes political terrorism, is infused with examinations of domestic and international groups and events. Means of countering and controlling terrorism are also analyzed. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
The illegal and unethical activities of people, businesses, and governments whose ostensible purpose is legitimate enterprise are examined in this course. Corporate activities, which seek to expand profit and government activities to obtain and maintain power, are analyzed. Political and social factors are emphasized. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the relationships among women, crime and the criminal justice system in American society. Major emphasis is placed on three general areas: women as offenders, women as victims of crime and women as social control agents or criminal justice professionals. A theoretical and practical perspective is applied in areas such as the nature and extent of female criminality, various aspects of victimization including abused women and rape victims, the victimization aspects of prostitution and finally, women as employees in the system. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with an overview of criminal law with an emphasis on the major crimes under federal and state jurisdictions. Also emphasized are the concrete rules within the framework of doctrinal policies and principles, and doctrine itself within the web of jurisprudence, moral philosophy and everyday experiences. Hence, there is a detailed presentation of purposes and perspectives concerning criminal law and the principles of liability, as well as a host of concrete rules, all of which illustrate underlying themes. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
This course identifies and analyzes the images and themes of crime and the criminal justice system presented through American films. In particular, crime movies will be studied as major sources of data for uncovering how Hollywood portrays society's struggle with the crime problem. The fundamental role played by film in defining what constitutes deviance and criminality in society will be discussed. This course will also examine how film portrays criminals, police, juvenile delinquents, courts and corrections, along with organized crime, and white collar crime in America. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the pervasive influence of culture, race and ethnicity on daily encounter and contacts between police officers and civilian employees of police organizations and community members. The focus is on the cross-cultural contact, the need for awareness and understanding of cultural differences and respect for those of different backgrounds. The nature of the police role and its responsibilities in the context of multicultural law enforcement are evaluated. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines some of the problematic topics in criminal justice and as such addresses some of the ways in which the evolution of crime and criminal justice is manifest. In so doing, areas that have both a domestic and global component are also discussed. Some of the more traditional areas of crime are examined, such as murder, child abuse, etc., as are relatively new issues in the field, such as euthanasia, patriarchal crime and human smuggling. Controversial issues surrounding developments in these areas are debated, as are various approaches to the problems. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the methods by which the criminal justice system functions. For example, it examines the law surrounding the arresting of suspects, the searching of premises and persons, the interrogation of suspects and the use of police lineups. Since many aspects of criminal procedure are regulated by the U.S. Constitution, particularly, the Bill of Rights, this course emphasizes federal constitutional criminal procedure. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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