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  • CJ 312: Domestic Violence

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits Domestic violence is the largest crime and public health issue confronting women. Additionally studies indicate that as many as 60% of youth incarcerated for man slaughter and homicide have killed their mothers' abusers. Since 1970, huge strides have been made in confronting this issue. All 50 states have enacted DV-related reform, domestic violence social service programs are present in every county in the US and innovative DV courts now provide enhanced legal relief and social services in many parts of the country. This history and these trends and innovations present new challenges and many new professional opportunities for health, social services and criminal justice professionals. The course will prepare the student to meet these challenges with information and intervention strategies appropriate for awareness of this issue and careers in this dynamic field. PREREQUISITE: LA-101
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  • CJ 315: Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course examines current ethical and value conflicts within the Criminal Justice System with special attention to those in the System's police function. Students will examine the purpose and functions of ethics in society; identify the sources of ethics and of ethical conflicts in Criminal Justice; and consider appropriate resolutions. The development of appropriate ethical standards, ethical-decision making practices, and personal and professional value systems will be addressed. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility, accountability, and the development of values. PREREQUISITES: CJ-101, CJ-105
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  • CJ 320: Diversity in The Criminal Justice System

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course examines current issues of race, gender, social class, sexual orientation, and religion as they affect the Criminal Justice System. The myths and realities of criminality and victimization will be addressed, as well as the impact of these issues on the internal structure and operational practices of the System, with special emphasis on the police and the correctional services. Specific types of disparity will be identified and analyzed, and remedies to the problems of internal and external bias and discrimination will be considered. PREREQUISITE: CJ-101
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  • CJ 325: Homicide Investigation

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This is an advanced course in criminal investigation designed to integrate and expand concepts introduced in Criminal Investigation and Criminal Procedure. Students will examine death investigations from the crime scene through the prosecution process. Specific topics will include crime scene processing, forensic examinations, interviewing and interrogation, identification procedures, investigative planning, documentation and report writing, relevant search and seizure issues, court preparation and testimony. Applications to other types of major case investigations will be discussed. PREREQUISITE: CJ 210
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  • CJ 326: Sex Crimes

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This is an advanced course in criminal investigation that focuses on the investigation and prosecution of crimes of sexual abuse against women and children. Students will examine the investigative process from the crime scene through the judicial process. Specific topics include crime scene processing, forensic examination, scientific evidence, interview techniques for victims of sexual crimes, offender psychology and behavior, identification procedures, relevant legal issues, investigative planning, court preparation, and testimony. Special attention is given to the pathology of sexual offenders, the psychological effects of victimization, and care and treatment of victims. PREREQUISITE: CJ-210.
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  • CJ 328: Introduction to Serial Offenders: Homicide And Sex Crime Investigations of Compulsive Offenders

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course will examine the criminogenesis of the so-called, serial offender, and what motivates their compulsive behaviors. The course will clarify the meaning of serial offenders and will encourage the student to explore all facets of repeated abuse and/or deadly actions that meets the standard for serial victimization. Societal, psychological, political, biological and environmental issues will be discussed. The goal of the course is to introduce the student to the theories that explain the serial offender (homicide and sex crime), and the connection to victimology. It is intended to utilize the theories of modern criminology and also homicide and sex crime investigation for criminal justice students as a potential aid for future investigators. Throughout the course, the student must demonstrate critical thinking skills to navigate through examples of some of the worst manifestations of criminality known to the criminal justice world. PREREQUISITE: LA-242
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  • CJ 330: Police And The Community

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course examines the history and philosophy of police community relations from the founding of the Metropolitan Police of London through the contemporary community policing initiatives. The various community concerns and problems that prevent a cooperative policecommunity environment, as well as the internal and external police barriers to such a relationship will be examined in detail. The philosophy of community policing and a variety of community policing programs will be addressed. PREREQUISITE: CJ-101
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  • CJ 395: Corporate Internship

    6.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    6 credits This course provides students with the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom within their discipline to a corporate experience. The goal is to better prepare students to be professionals in their chosen career by gaining "Real Life" experiencewhile immersing them fully into a corporate setting. Students are required to complete 320 hours at the Corporate Internship setting. The Internship can be an integral part of each of the majors and its primary goals are the following: 1. To enable the student to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom in a practical business setting. 2. To help the company solve particular business problems and get to know a prospective fulltime candidate, assessing his/her profile and fit in the company.
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  • CJ 410: Police Administration

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits An examination of the specific aspects of public administration as they apply to police organization. Topics include the principles of effective management, models for the organization and administration of law enforcement agencies and their services, the police role in society, internal and external accountability, personnel development, budget development and administration, technology and police administration, and police community interaction. Best practices, including the New York City COMPSTAT management system, and future trends will be examined. PREREQUISITE: CJ-330
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  • CJ 450: Research Methods in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course is an introduction to the standard social science research designs and methodologies as they apply to Criminal Justice. It addresses the scientific method, the interpretation and uses of scientific data in Criminal Justice, and the analysis of research results regarding crime data, offenders, crime patterns, and related issues. Topics include introduction to the scientific method, the development of hypothesis and research questions, research design, basic research techniques, sampling, reliability and validity, and the evaluation of findings. Standard surveying techniques will be emphasized. Program evaluation will be discussed. Students will design an original research project. PREREQUISITES: MA-135, CP-101
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