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  • 3.00 Credits

    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. Cross listed with INST 4705, POLS 4705, and SOC 4705. Prerequisites: 9 hours in CRMJ, INST, POLS, or SOC coursework.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A general description of police officials' activities which are inconsistent with the officers' official authority, organizational authority, values, and standards of ethical conduct (which are usually implied, rather than stated). Deviance can encompass a plethora of behaviors for which an officer can be disciplined. Prerequisites: POLS 1000; CRMJ 2120.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exposes the student to civil liability generally and to the federal laws specifically; makes the student aware of the liability risks of criminal justice personnel; and indicates proactive steps that can be taken to minimize the liability risks to criminal justice practitioners and agencies. Prerequisites: 9 hours of criminal justice courses.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exposes students to the application of psychological principles to problems in law. Emphasizes the American trial system, correction systems and civil commitment. Cross listed with PSYC 4730. Prerequisite: 12 hours in psychology.
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Integrates practical criminal justice experience with academic knowledge. Students are expected to participate in specifically assigned duties and observe broader activities of the sponsoring organization; then, reflect upon this participation and observation in the form of written assignments. Internship credit can be earned for work with the police, in the courts or in corrections. Prerequisites: CRMJ 2120; CRMJ 3100; and consent of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the phenomenon of child abuse and neglect. Includes an overview of attitudes towards and legal definitions of child maltreatment. Explores parental factors, contextual influences and developmental consequences of maltreatment. Relies heavily on current research in child abuse and neglect. Emphasizes policy implications. Cross listed with PSYC 4760. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 6 hours in psychology.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Excerpts from 100 historical documents are used in a seminar setting to explore the history and development of policing in the United States from colonial times to present. Special attention is given to social, legal, and political tensions that helped change the role played by police in U.S. society. Cross listed with POLS 4800. Prerequisites: CRMJ/POLS 2120 and senior standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores how the concept of organized crime has changed over time, with special emphasis on the 20th century. Special emphasis is given to questions of ethnicity, crime fighting, and the media. Draws on readings, film analysis, and class discussions. Prerequisite: HIST 1221.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an in-depth look at social inequality and its impact on crime, criminal justice, and the law. Particular emphasis will be given to the individual and interactive effects of race, class, and gender inequality. Critical theoretical perspectives that promote social justice will be the primary analytical focus. Prerequisites: Nine hours of criminal justice related coursework.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to particular case studies of notorious serial killers and explores current methods of tracking and apprehending such individuals. Draws on readings, films and lectures. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001, CRMJ/SOC 2400, CRMJ 2210, junior standing, and 6 completed hours of upper division criminal justice courses.