600

This course allows students to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the different theories of criminal behavior. In addition to becoming versed in the different criminological theories, students focus on the efficacy of the different theories and their usefulness in crime reduction strategies.

Police work has become increasingly scientific and the preservation of the crime scene often determines the validity of the evidence gathered. The obtaining of fingerprints, blood samples, DNA, and other forensic evidence is essential for the successful prosecution of suspects. This course emphasizes the importance of the evidence preservation and the developments in forensic science that have revolutionized the approach to crime scene investigations.

In this course, students formulate hypotheses and research designs in order to develop mastery of empirical analysis. The course includes dissecting data sets and developing surveys to conduct empirical research. A research paper demonstrating an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research skills is required.

In this course, students critically examine landmark cases and their impact on the criminal justice system. Special attention is given to the constitutional protection of civil liberties and the urgency of maintaining the social order.

In this course, students examine different approaches to dealing with the twin plagues of alcoholism and drug addiction. The effects of the war on drugs, its impact on families and communities, and the subsequent impact on the correctional system are analyzed.

This course examines patterns of juvenile delinquency and assesses how changes in the family structure impact on sub-cultural deviance and juvenile delinquency. Public policy measures to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents are critically examined.

The course examines race, class, and ethnicity in the criminal justice system. Students read and critically analyze literature on the particular forms of policing in multicultural and urban communities. Emphasis is placed on inner-city communities, sentencing disparities, and the disproportionate representation of minorities in the U.S. penal system.

This course provides students with the basic tools used in quantitative analysis in the field of criminal justice along with an introduction to the statistical issues involved in the design and logic of research. Students learn to use various non-parametric tests of significance and are introduced to the fundamentals of correlation and regression.

This course allows students to observe learned theory in a practical setting. Police agencies, para-professional positions in probation, correctional counseling, custodial and non-custodial correctional facilities, detention centers, and similar agencies are most appropriate. Students employed in Criminal Justice will develop a specialized internship with their existing agencies. Classes meet on a regular basis to assess student progress and share individual experiences.

This course allows students to observe learned theory in a practical setting. Police agencies, para-professional positions in probation, correctional counseling, custodial and non-custodial correctional facilities, detention centers, and similar agencies are most appropriate. Students employed in Criminal Justice will develop a specialized internship with their existing agencies. Classes meet on a regular basis to assess student progress and share individual experiences.

This course allows students to observe learned theory in a practical setting. Police agencies, para-professional positions in probation, correctional counseling, custodial and non-custodial correctional facilities, detention centers, and similar agencies are most appropriate. Students employed in Criminal Justice will develop a specialized internship with their existing agencies. Classes meet on a regular basis to assess student progress and share individual experiences.