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Graduate Course Descriptions

  • CRCJ 5196 - CONFERENCE COURSE CRJU (1-0)

  • CRCJ 5301 - PROSEMINAR IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0)

    An exploration of classical and contemporary literature in criminology and criminal justice. Theoretical perspectives and empirical research will be used to examine criminal behavior and the structure, function, operation, and interaction of the criminal justice system components as well as current practices and future trends in criminology and criminal justice.

  • CRCJ 5309 - RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0)

    Examination of research methodology in criminal justice. Special emphasis on methods and techniques for conducting research in criminal justice, including a review of problems encountered in sampling and survey research, field research, public policy implementation, and program evaluation.

  • CRCJ 5310 - STATISTICS & RESEARCH PRACTICES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0)

    Advanced methods and techniques of research and research design in criminology and criminal justice. Course will cover pure and applied research and expose students to contemporary methodological and analytical issues. Students will be instructed on the use of existing CRCJ databases as well as the collection of new data and particular aspects of SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software) and advanced data analysis.

  • CRCJ 5318 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION (3-0)

    Personnel administration and management in criminal justice agencies and institutions; analyzes functions of recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, evaluation, dismissal, benefits systems, minority recruitment, training, education, promotion, career development, and retirement.

  • CRCJ 5319 - Issues in Policing (3-0)

    In-depth analysis of historical, current, and future issues in policing and police administration. Emphasis will be placed on the role of police in society, police-citizen relationships, and empirical evaluations of police effectiveness, police behavior, and programs and strategies.

  • CRCJ 5327 - JUDICIAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL PROCESSES (3-0)

    Examination of the structure, functions, and operations of the courts, with special attention to contemporary constitutional issues and their impact on the criminal justice process.

  • CRCJ 5332 - CORRECTIONAL THEORY AND PRACTICE (3-0)

    Examination of social, psychological, political, and historical bases of interventions in the control and disposition of offenders. Emphasis on contemporary policies, practices, and problems in institutional, semi-institutional, and community-based corrections.

  • CRCJ 5342 - ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0)

    This course focuses on the ethical decisions and dilemmas encountered in the criminal justice system. Topics covered include criteria for ethical decision making, professional codes of ethics, and ethical and legal dilemmas faced by criminal justice professionals.

  • CRCJ 5350 - THEORETICAL CRIMINOLOGY (3-0)

    Explores the etiology of crime, theory development and crime causation. Emphasis is on theoretical perspectives and policy implementation.

  • CRCJ 5351 - TERRORISM AND CRIME (3-0)

    This course examines the origins, nature, and operational characteristics of terrorist groups. Students are exposed to topics ranging from the definition of "terrorism" to the unique characteristics of terrorist cells in the United States and abroad. Particular emphasis is on historical and contemporary terrorist attacks against the United States.

  • CRCJ 5352 - WOMEN, CRIME & CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0)

    A summary of issues related to women as criminal offenders, victims of crime, and professionals in the criminal justice system. The course focuses on crimes women are most likely to commit and/or be processed through the criminal justice system for, the punishment of female offenders, the types of victimizations most often experienced by women, and employment issues unique to women employed in the criminal justice system. While the main emphasis of the course will be on the experiences of women in the U.S., attention will also be given to women on a global scale.

  • CRCJ 5353 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY & MANAGEMENT THOUGHT (3-0)

    An examination of organizational theory with specific application to the operation and management of criminal justice agencies. The historical precedents and emergence of contemporary perspectives are presented with their implication for effective functioning of the criminal justice system.

  • CRCJ 5366 - JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE CORRECTIONS (3-0)

    Correctional modes are discussed and applied to juvenile offenders. Theoretic approaches to causation, modification, and control of delinquent behaviors are presented, and policy implications and limitations are discussed. Historical and contemporary perspectives and approaches are presented in the context of evolving and emerging practices and procedures.

  • CRCJ 5370 - PRACTICUM (3-0)

    Professional or pre-professional experience in a criminal justice related agency or institution with the approval and direction of the student's supervising professor; intended for non-thesis option students who do not have professional experience related to criminal justice.

  • CRCJ 5380 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE SEMINAR (3-0)

    Synthesis course for advanced graduate students. Special emphasis on examination of constructs of crime/criminals, justice and systems. Requires individual research in area of particular concern to student.

  • CRCJ 5381 - CRIME & PUBLIC POLICY (3-0)

    This course addresses crime and criminal justice policy. Emphasis is on the examination of media and political forces that shape criminal justice responses and policy initiatives. In the context of theoretical paradigms, the impact of race, class, economics, and gender on development of criminal justice public policy is examined.

  • CRCJ 5393 - TOPICS IN CRIME AND CRIMINOLOGY (3-0)

    May be repeated for credit as the topic changes.

  • CRCJ 5394 - TOPICS IN JUSTICE ISSUES (3-0)

    May be repeated for credit as the topic changes.

  • CRCJ 5396 - CONFERENCE COURSE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0)

    Reading and research in a specialized area of criminal justice under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty.

  • CRCJ 5398 - THESIS (3-0)

  • CRCJ 5698 - THESIS (6-0)