• CRMJ 4270: Discrimination - Law

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A sociological examination of specific examples of discrimination and justice within the law and the legal system. Topics will routinely vary and may include race, gender, religion, cultures or sexuality. Class may be repeated for credit when topics differ. Cross listed with SOC 4270. Prerequisites: SOC 1000 and junior status.
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• CRMJ 4280: Comparative CJ

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Compares the incidence, trends, control, treatment and prevention of crime across nations using mainstream criminological theories. Examines criminal justice systems from an international perspective and draws lessons for the American society. Explores forms of international cooperation and difficulties in the control of transnational crimes.
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• CRMJ 4340: Victimology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Understanding the nature of victimization is critical to our understanding of the nature of crime. This class will discuss the nature, extent and context of victimization, theories of victimization, risk factors, and victim-centered policies.
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• CRMJ 4350: Sociology of Law

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A consideration of sociological concepts such as inequality, stratification, social control and social change in an analysis of the law and legal institutions. Topics include: the role of the police, lawyers, judges, and juries; race, sex, age, and sexuality discrimination and civil rights; free speech, and toxic torts. Cross listed with SOC 4350. Dual listed with CRMJ 5350. Prerequisites: 6 hours of sociology/criminal justice, including SOC 1000, and at least junior standing.
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• CRMJ 4370: Criminal Psychopathology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Provides an overview of current theories and empirical evidence concerning relationship between psychological disorder and criminal behavior. Examines various clinical syndromes and their role in biological, social and psychological genesis of crime, as well as the concept of criminal responsibility. Cross listed with PSYC 4370. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 6 hours in psychology.
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• CRMJ 4540: Women/Crime & Law

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Addresses status of women as offenders and as victims in society and in the criminal justice system. Considers special role of women as professionals in the criminal justice system. Cross listed with SOC/WMST 4540. Prerequisite: WMST/ SOC 1080, WMST/SOC 3500, or SOC 2400.
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• CRMJ 4550: Crime Prevention

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course is designed to provide an exploration of various methods of community crime prevention (prevention outside the traditional confines of the CJS). Relevant theory and research related to neighborhood efforts at crime prevention, community policing, school crime prevention, and other situational prevention measures will be explored critically. As such, this course aims to provide a foundation for a better understanding of the objectives of crime prevention efforts, as well as direct applications of these various strategies.
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• CRMJ 4590: Green Criminology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course involves the application of criminological and sociological theory to the study of harms and crimes committed against the environment. Topics covered in the course include environmental protection law and policy, corporate crimes against the environment, human-driven environmental disasters, and other issues of environmental justice. Prerequisite: Junior standing
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• CRMJ 4600: Political Violence

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines causes and consequences of violence both among individuals and among nations. Cross listed with POLS 4600. Prerequisites: POLS 1000 or SOC 1000.
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• CRMJ 4700: Global Terrorism

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the concept, causes, incidence, types, consequences of, and responses to terrorism. Highlights the distinction between domestic and international terrorism and expands on the latter within the framework of the global environment. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001, CRMJ/SOC 2400, AND CRMJ 2210.
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