Criminal Justice
CRJ 220 - Basic Criminal Investigation
Explore the principles and methods of investigation used to acquire and to disseminate information about crimes.
CRJ 300 - Crime and Criminal Justice in the Media and Cinema
Introduces students to types of crime and the inner-workings of criminal justice through the media and cinema. Examines the ways these media depict due process, victims and offenders, and criminal justice policy.
CRJ 330 - Crime Prevention and Control
Examines the concepts of planning and implementation of crime prevention and control systems, and the role of security in urban society and civilian involvement in crime prevention.
CRJ 455 - Youth Crime and Empowerment
Examines the impact of trauma on child development and the factors that influence youth involvement in elicit behaviors. Compares youth empowerment strategies with traditional modalities, examines programs, and explores developmental differences among diverse youth.
CRJ 460 - Crime Theory
An in-depth analysis of the theories of criminal behavior, examining major social, psychological and biological theories of crime causation. Examine historical origins of crime theories and current applications of criminological theories to contemporary crime issues and offender treatment and rehabilitation.
CRJ 475 - Restorative Justice
A critical look at how restorative justice responds to crime by holding offenders accountable for harm committed, repairing harm to victims and community, and promoting skills in offenders to prevent crime recurrence.