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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the phenomenon of crime and mechanisms which society has devised to handle those who are charged with crimes. Analysis of interdisciplinary issues within the field of criminology and the various existing theoretical perspectives. The course will provide a general survey of the nature and causes of crime and the efforts of the criminal justice system to predict, prevent, modify, and correct this behavior. The extent of criminal behavior is reviewed as well as its implications and effects on the criminal justice system. Same course as SOC 407. 3 credits. Y
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with an awareness of illegal activities committed by nonphysical means, usually through deceit. Special emphasis will be placed on such areas as offenses against property, commonly referred to as "white collar crime," organized crime, credit card fraud, computer crime, insurance and medical fraud, and specific law enforcement efforts directed against these crimes. 4 credits. N
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the nature and background of terrorism. The historical origins of terrorism throughout the world, from the early days of eastern and western civilization, through the modern era will be presented, primarily through lectures, case studies and assigned readings. Current terrorist groups will be examined and their roots, philosophies and techniques will be explored. Additionally, the governmental response to terrorism, including legislation and both the police and military response to terrorists and terrorist acts will be examined. 3 credits. Y
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4.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the various types of civil disorder generically classified as "terrorism." Special emphasis will beplaced on the various political and philosophical motivations of individuals and groups involved in domestic and international terrorism. 4 credits. N
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3.00 Credits
This course will consider the primary characteristics of scientific inquiry and how these principles are applied to the study of crime and delinquency. The central focus of the course will be how to conduct empirical research. The research process will be examined including such issues as validity, reliability, causation, and operationalization. After considering the fundamental issues of research design, various observational techniques utilized most frequently in criminal justice research will be reviewed and discussed. At the conclusion of the course the student will produce an original research project under the direction of the instructor. 3 credits. Y
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4.00 Credits
A course designed for both professional law enforcement officers and civilian members of the community. A community relations approach to crime prevention will be explored. Demonstrations of theft prevention, industrial loss control, and the latest security techniques will be evaluated. Prevention techniques for crimes against the person will be discussed. 4 credits. N
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3.00 Credits
Student participation in an off-campus, supervised work experience related to criminal justice with regular reporting to an assigned faculty member. A written report relating this work experience to the student's course of studies will be required. Prerequisite: Permission of departmental adviser. 3 credits. FS
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4.00 Credits
An analysis of the relationship between the police and the public they serve. The effect of human relations on police work will be examined. The police officer's role in modern society will be discussed, focusing on the conflict between enforcing the law and protecting individual rights and liberties. 4 credits. N
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4.00 Credits
The essentials of personnel management and fundamentals of supervision and leadership as applied to administration. Consideration of supervisory problems within a police/security system. Application of labor relations to effective performance. Topics include discipline, motivation, training, job classification, salary standards and promotion. 4 credits. N
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3.00 Credits
An integration of the major areas of the criminal justice system together with the interdisciplinary programs required of all criminal justice majors (political science, psychology, and sociology). This course will synthesize the concepts and theory of the various disciplines included in the criminal justice curriculum (political science, psychology and sociology). The course will also bring together the concepts and theory of criminal justice with areas of the general Arts and Science core curriculum. 3 credits. FS
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