300

CRMJ 310 Law Enforcement Policy and Practice

An examination of the structure and functioning of police and police organizations in the United States. Topics covered include patrol, police discretion, ethics, police community relations and police accountability.

3

Prerequisites

CRMJ 100

CRMJ 320 Crime and Crime Theory

The course will examine the types of criminal behavior and crime patterns, the social and organizational context of crime, statistical information about crime and various theories of crime.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 116 and CRMJ 100

CRMJ 330 Criminal Law

The course will consist of a general approach to legal principles of statutory interpretation of Criminal Law applicable in all United States jurisdictions. Students will learn the elements of criminal offenses including mens rea, actus reus, concurrence, causation and proximity. Students will study statutory definitions of crimes, (e.g. murder, sexual assault, burglary, and robbery). Inchoate crimes and defenses will also be considered.

3

Prerequisites

CRMJ 100

CRMJ 331 Criminal Procedure

The course studies the criminal law processes necessary for successful criminal investigation including physical and testimonial evidence gathering, arrest, and presentation of an accused to court for trail proceedings. Students are required to apply contemporary U.S. Supreme Court decisions relevant to such topics as arrest, search and seizure, and interrogations.

3

Prerequisites

CRMJ 100

CRMJ 332 Homeland Security

The course involves the study of homeland security, mission and composition. Students will examine the various methods and institutions implicated in the quest to increase security and defend against terrorism. Consideration of the methods and practices for border security in the United States will be included.

3

Prerequisites

CRMJ 100

CRMJ 333 Criminal Investigations

Thes course involves the study of crime scene investigations. The course will not involve students in actual investigations (and therefore does not require a science background) but rather the procedural structure and strategic steps to be taken in securing the crime scene in developing a checklist of factors to be considered in a comprehensive investigation.

3

Prerequisites

CRMJ 100

CRMJ 340 Introduction to Corrections

A study of societal reactions to crime from an historical, socio-political, social psychological and economic perspective. The functions of retribution, rehabilitation, incapacitation and deterrence are examined.

3

Prerequisites

CRMJ 100

CRMJ 350 Special Topics

Special topics in Criminal Justice not covered in detail by regular courses.

3

Prerequisites

CRMJ 100

CRMJ 360 Criminal Justice Ethics

The course will consider ethics as it relates to the criminal law. The definition of justice and the application of the definition will be discussed. Honor, integrity, and individual responsibility will be considered as these concepts relate to policy formulation and application of laws in the criminal justice system.

3

Prerequisites

CRMJ 100

CRMJ 370 Criminology

The course will examine the types of criminal behavior and crime patterns, the social and organizational context of crime, statistical information about crime and various theories of crime.

3

Prerequisites

CRMJ 100 and SOC 116