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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course analyzes the nature and causation of international and transnational crime and examines issues in the globalization of crime, including terrorism, money laundering, drug traffi cking and weapons dealing, among others. Using data from international crime and victimization surveys, this course will also explore patterns, trends and rates of crime and delinquency, and will discuss the variety of sociological, demographic and economic explanations. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and SOC 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course focuses on the nature and extent of crime and delinquency and the social context in which crime occurs in Asian countries. Comparisons of crime and delinquency in various Asian nations will be made with reference to economic development and the social status of women and children. Special topics such as dowry murders in India, Yakuza gangs in Japan and Chinese triads will be discussed. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, junior standing or above, and SOC 101 or ICJ 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS In examining crimes committed by corporations and organizations, as well as individuals in the course of their occupation, this course explores how such crimes are socially defi ned, who commits them, who is victimized by them, which social contexts promote them, and how society responds to them. Th e economic, social and political costs of corporate and white-collar crime are compared to street crime. Other topics include embezzlement, fraud and theft that occurs within enterprises, underground economic activity; criminal violation of antitrust and environmental laws, security, fi duciary, and market crimes; and corrupt relationships between business and government. Members of either the economics or sociology faculties teach this course with varying emphasis on the above topics. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 201, junior standing or above, SOC 203, and one course in economics.
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th e techniques and the skills of dispute resolution; primary focus on mediation and minimal attention to arbitration. Students are introduced to the strategies and tactics of negotiations, with special emphasis on mediation as an extension of the negotiation process in the resolution of interpersonal and community disputes. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and SOC 206
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3.00 Credits
10 HOURS PER WEEK, 3 CREDITS Students are placed in appropriate settings to enhance their dispute resolution skills and techniques. Prerequisite: SOC 380
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course reviews theories about the causes of racism; investigates how minority groups face discrimination in schooling, housing, jobs; and looks into the controversy over whether there is a dual system (or double standard) of justice. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and senior standing
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS A program of reading and reporting planned and carried out under the guidance of a faculty member. Concerned with a selected topic, issue, or area of interest in sociology, anthropology, or psychology. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and 12 credits in sociology or permission of the department and the section instructor.
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS A seminar to explore in depth three aspects of the relationship between women and crime: 1) women as off enders, including the range, intensity, and growing nature of female criminality; 2) women as victims of crime, including abused women, rape victims and the victimization aspects of prostitution; 3) women as social control agents. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, SOC 101, senior standing, CRJ 101 or PSC 101, or permission of the section instructor
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STUDENTS WILL SPEND EIGHT HOURS PER WEEK FOR A TOTAL OF 96 HOURS PER SEMESTER IN THE FIELD AND 15 HOURS PER SEMESTER IN SEMINARS. 3 CREDITS Supervised fi eld experience as a research assistant. Students assist in research conducted by criminal justice agencies or on academic research projects. Training includes practical application of research skills such as data collection and interviewing. Th rough the College Internship Offi ce, placement is arranged by the criminology major coordinator in consultation with the student. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, admission to the honors track of the criminology major, and completion of both SSC 325 and STA 250, or completion of one with concurrent enrollment in the other during the fi rst semester of the internship.
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is seminar will focus on recurring social controversies in alcohol and substance abuse. It will examine the societal impact of public policy in these areas upon law enforcement, health care, organized crime, civil liberties and social norms. Th e course will be of great value to persons working in these areas in obtaining the information and perspectives needed to be sensitive to bureaucratic and socio-political considerations. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, SOC 260, and SOC 110/ANT 110/ PSY 110, or permission of the instructor. For criminal justice majors: 6-9 credits in the alcohol and substance abuse concentration.
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