Courses Offered
CRJ 200. The Criminal Justice System
CRJ 270. Violent Crime Profiling
CRJ 290. Drug Abuse and the Law
CRJ 288. 388, 488. Special Topics
CRJ 301. Law Enforcement
CRJ 303. Courts and the Judicial Process
CRJ 311. Citizens Police Academy
CRJ 317. Crime and Delinquency
CRJ 320. Criminal Law and Procedure
CRJ 325. Justice, Crime and Ethics
CRJ 340. Corrections
CRJ 350. Computer Crime and Cyber-Terrorism
CRJ 357. Crime Scene Investigation and Detection
CRJ 400. Terrorism, Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security
CRJ 471. Internship
CRJ 499. Senior Seminar
CRJ 200. The Criminal Justice System
An overview of criminal justice and origins of the justice system in the United States, with emphasis on the roles and problems of law enforcement, courts and corrections. Three hours credit.
CRJ 270. Violent Crime Profiling
An in-depth look at the most violent of major crimes such as homicide and serial murder, armed robbery, rape and sexual assault, child abduction and abuse, kidnapping, arson and pyromania. The course will enhance students' understanding of the mindset of such criminals via research concerning their motives and methods as well as the behavioral and social-psychological profiles associated with them. The individual prevention of victimization by such criminals will be explored as well. Three hours credit.
CRJ 290. Drug Abuse and the Law
Given the massive problems within our society caused by illegal drugs, such as addiction, abuse and the associated physical, mental, social, financial and family deterioration of drug addicts, this course seeks to educate students on the dangers attached to a variety of street drugs. The course will give students a glimpse into the world of drug users, addicts, traffickers, narcotics agents and drug policymakers. Students will leave the course with an understanding of specific illicit substances, their dangers, attendant legal issues, drug enforcement tactics and operations, addict rehabilitation programs and social policy issues. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Three hours credit.
CRJ 288, 388, 488.
Special Topics Variable credit. May be repeated.
CRJ 301. Law Enforcement
A study and analysis of the methods, issues, problems, attitudes and beliefs of law enforcement personnel. Emphasis will be on the administration of justice through police organizations. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 303. Courts and the Judicial Process
Components of the judicial system: their structures, functions and processes. Role of courts in the administration of justice. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 317. Crime and Delinquency
This course studies the major theoretical explanation of crime and delinquency. Three hours credit.
CRJ 320. Criminal Law and Procedure
The nature of crime and criminal liability; processes of prosecution and punishment. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 325. Justice, Crime and Ethics
A study of ethical dilemmas in the justice field and the application of ethical values in policies and decision-making. Three hours credit.
CRJ 340. Corrections
A study of the nature, scope and function of corrections in America, including the evolution of correctional institutions and expectations. Emphasis will be placed on the public role in shaping correctional practices, how the system of corrections is influenced by public policy and the clients it serves. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 350. Computer Crime and Cyber-Terrorism
This course introduces students to the nature of computer crime and cyber-terrorism. Topics include: the specific types of such crime, threat assessment, security measures, investigational technique, pertinent law, prosecutorial strategy and ethical issues pertaining to such crime. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 357. Crime Scene Investigation and Detection
This course is an exploration of the world of crime scene analysts and investigators. The nature of various roles in the investigative process will be explored, such as coroners, medical examiners, forensic personnel, investigators and others, as well as the methods and techniques utilized by these professionals in their quest to unravel the mystery of crime. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
CRJ 400. Terrorism, Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security
This course reveals the variety of terrorist organizations, their operational philosophies, methods of mass destruction, specific threat and terror scenarios, as well as the response to such threats by the criminal justice system including new security strategies to combat terrorism and specific instruments of counterterrorism and homeland security. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
CRJ 471. Internship
A study of the structure and nature of operations within a specific justice agency. Requires 240 hours of work at the agency and other specific demands by the internship adviser. Six hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director.