2014-2015 Graduate Catalog

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Criminal Justice

CRJ 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1 - 6

CRJ 510 Criminal Justice System

Detailed overview and critical analysis of the three main components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Both historical development of the system and contemporary issues are discussed.

3

CRJ 512 Drugs and Drug Policy

Overview of the threats and risks of drugs, patterns of use, treatment and prevention, and drug policy in the U.S. Also investigates U.S. influence on policies in some foreign countries.

3

CRJ 523 Problem Oriented Policing & Problem Solving for the 21st Century

An in-depth examination of the relationship between law enforcement and social problems. Techniques for identifying and analyzing social problems froma law enforcement perspective.

3

CRJ 532 Problem Solving Courts

A critical evaluation of court innovations linked to the larger problem-solving justice philosophy, which emphasizes enhanced information and information sharing, community engagement, collaboration, individualized justice, offender accountability, and outcomes. Consent of Instructor.

3

CRJ 542 Prisoner Re-Entry

As the number of individuals leaving prison increased dramatically, "prisoner re-entry" became a focus for practitioners and policy makers. This course will critically evaluate strategies designed to improve re-entry outcomes.

3

CRJ 550 Organization and Management of Criminal Justice

Prerequisite: CRJ 510. Explores the spectrum of criminal justice administration: law enforcement, corrections, and the courts. Topics include financial administration, employee supervision and discipline, civil liabilities, labor relations, professional ethics, and emerging technologies.

3

CRJ 560 Crime Theories

Co-requisite: LIB 550. Advanced study of criminological theories using a broad interdisciplinary perspective. Explain and critique current crime control and crime prevention strategies as they relate to theory, policy, and practice.

3

CRJ 562 Environmental Criminology

Departing from the sociological or psychological explanations for criminal behavior, this course focuses on the opportunity constructs surrounding crime and identifies ways to constrain or eliminate the mechanisms for crime. Consent of Instructor.

3

CRJ 565 Transnational Crime

Overview of transnational crimes with specific examples such as sea piracy, human trafficking, and terrorism. Addresses problems in defining these crimes, understanding their occurrence, and determining ways to combat them.

3

CRJ 570 Issues of Diversity in Criminal Justice

Prerequisite: CRJ 510. Provides an in-depth analysis of diversity issues in the criminal justice system, specifically focusing on the role race/ethnicity, gender, and social class play in the various arenas of criminal justice.

3

CRJ 580 Advanced Research Methods for Criminal Justice

Prerequisite: CRJ 510. Scientific method of inquiry applied to the study of crime. Emphasis on questions inherent in the study of contemporary issues in criminal justice programs and policies.

3

CRJ 582 Statistics for Criminal Justice Research

Prerequisite: CRJ 580. Application of statistical methods for identifying and classifying data; determine appropriate statistical techniques for particular data, know why procedures give the results they do, and interpret output of statistical analyses.

3

CRJ 610 Criminal Justice Planning, Policy, and Change

Prerequisite: CRJ 582. Focus on strategic planning and policy involving multiple stakeholders in environments of change. Emphasis on the uncertainty and interconnectedness between criminal justice and other public, private, and not-for-profit organizations.

3

CRJ 622 Directed Study

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member (minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour). Repeatable, maximum 3 credits.

1-3

CRJ 697 Capstone Project

Prerequisite: CRJ 610. Option to CRJ 699 on recommendation of student's advisor. Students complete an advisor approved research project with practical implications relevant to the student's professional interests. S/U graded. Repeatable Once.

1 - 3

CRJ 699 Thesis

Option to CRJ 697 on recommendations of student's advisor. Especially for students applying to doctoral programs. Individual original research aimed at acquisition of research skills and application of theory. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

1 - 6