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  • CJ 227: Law & Society

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    While the focus of this course is on the origin and development of criminal law through history, significant attention is given to contemporary issues and controversies. Specfic emphasis is placed on the elements required by law to constitute a crime, the significance of the mental state of the defendant, the burden of proof in trails, and goals of the prescribed punishments available to courts. In addition, this course looks at issues such as the rule of law and its crucial role in democracy; and the relationship between law, especially constitutional law, and individual rights. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111
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  • CJ 230: Juvenile Justic

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    This course is designed to give students an insight into the Juvenile Justice Process by providing a comprehensive overview of how it operates in the United States. Upon completion of the course students will be able to discuss the history of the juvenile justice process in America; identify its key personnel. elements and procedures; identify the differences and similarities between the juvenile and adult justice system; identify and discuss the key legal decisions regarding juveniles; identify and explain the basic theories of juvenile delinquency. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111
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  • CJ 301: Dom. Vio. & Law

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    This course examines the criminal problem of domestic violence throughout history as well as present day cultural and legal tolerence for the perpetrator's behavior. Topics pertaining to the commission restraint and legal treatment of domestic violence are explored. Upon completion, students will understand the shifting attitudes and norms relating to domestic violence, the social institutions and movements which have developed to address it, the effects on the victim and their families (including "battered woman syndrome"), and the current efforts to address domestic violence in the criminal justice and family court systems. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111
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  • CJ 331: Con, Crime &Civ

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    This course provides a comprehensive examination of those provisions of the American Constitution having the greatest impact on criminal justice. Issues surrounding the rules of search and seizure, the protections against self- incrimination, and the rights to counsel, among others, are discussed in light of landmark cases. In this context, the course also explores the relationship between larger societal changes and the evolution of the Supreme Court's understanding of the Constitution, together with the debates that continue over interpretations of the Bill of Rights. Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seriors only. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111
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  • CJ 445: Crme,Just,Med

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    The purpose of this course is to examine how the media portray vilence and crime, influence crime policy and impact public perceptions of crime and victimization. The course evaluates: the ways that media construct crime and criminals: the portrayal of crime and violence in television dramas and film; and media representations as cause, consequence, and cure for crime. (See CJ 445.)
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  • CJ 451: AdvTop CJ 4/6Am

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    This course explores two decisive elements of U.S. criminal procedure and constitutional law--Search and Seizure (4th Amendment) and Right to Counsel (6th Amendment). The complexity of Search and Seizure and Right to Counsel is analyzed from both legal and law enforcement perspectives through case law, class discussions, and critical thinking exercises. Junior and Senior CJ and SS/CJ Majors only Prerequisites:CJ 113, SO 111, and CJ 331
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  • CJ 471: Internship CJ

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    Criminal Justice majors are required to complete a semester-long internship which is designed to enhance their understanding of the criminal justice field through practice-oriented experience. Students will generally undertake an intership in their junior or senior year.
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  • CS 112: Efctve Bus Comm

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    No Course Description is available for this course.
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  • CS 221: Pers and Arg

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    No Course Description is available for this course.
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  • CS 230: Comm Tech

    3.00 Credits
    Dominican College of Blauvelt

    No Course Description is available for this course.
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