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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Presents an examination of the breadth and intricacies of white- collar crime in the American criminal justice system. Explores the various types of crimes that constitute white-collar crime and engages the student in critical analysis of the definitions and applications of the criminal law to the ever-growing problem of white-collar crime. Discussion will focus on the history and evolution of the criminal justice response to white-collar crime. Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Examines the major issues in jury selection and research on how verdicts can be influenced by extra-legal factors such as the characteristics of the defendant, the jurors, and the political climate. Students will learn about the theoretical ideals underlying the jury system and compare these with the reality of the jury system today and debate proposed jury reforms. Activities may include oral presentations, designing a jury selection strategy, participation as a juror in a mock trial, and courtroom observation. Prerequisites: CJ 2250 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) In-depth exploration of the various components of youth corrections. Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Examines the magnitude, scope, and nature of youth violence; identifies factors that cause youth violence and analyzes programs for preventing youth violence. Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Study and analysis of the use of science and technology in criminal justice. Focuses on the broad-based concept of the investigative crime laboratory in criminal investigations and crime solving. Explores topics such as the examination of soil, serology, and firearms. Students will be required to complete an assigned lab project. (Formerly Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science) Prerequisites: CJ 2250, CJ 2280, and CHEM 1100 or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours) (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Continuation of CJ 3700 Criminalistics I. Study and analysis of the use of science and technology in criminal justice. Students will be required to complete an assigned lab project. Prerequisites: CJ 2250, CJ 2280, and CJ 3700 or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours) (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Critical examination of the interface between schools and crime prevention. Specific areas of inquiry will include the link between school failure and delinquency, the incidence and prevention of violence in schools, and the types and impact of gangs. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Social Inquiry)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) The history and evolution of security education, training, certification, and regulation will be explored. Security and law, workplace violence, and the challenge for security in the future will be addressed. Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Exploration of the changing role of technology in criminal activity and crime prevention. Topics to be covered include computer crime, crime mapping, computerized databases, and use of technology in surveillance. Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2255, or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Familiarizes students with quantitative measurement of justice variables including formulation of research designs, application of research techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Includes understanding and performing basic research on data sets. Prerequisites: CJ 3170, or MATH 1600, or consent of instructor.
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