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.
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.
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.
An in-depth examination of the relationship between law enforcement and social problems. Techniques for identifying and analyzing social problems froma law enforcement perspective.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member (minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour). Repeatable, maximum 3 credits.
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.
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.