DEPARTMENT OUTCOMES

The Criminal Justice Department seeks to equip men and women with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in police or prison chaplaincy or in other areas of ministry or service in criminal justice. Students who graduate with a major in Criminal Justice will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the nature, scope, and operation of the criminal justice system.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and role of policing in America, the duties of policing, and some current issues in policing.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept, nature and role of community policing.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues that present themselves at various junctures in the criminal justice system.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of corrections, the role of jails and prisons, and current issues in corrections.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of crime scene forensics and their importance in law enforcement.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques, skills and limitations of criminal investigation.
  8. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the complex issues surrounding terrorism and homeland security.
  9. Demonstrate an understanding of major concepts and important themes in organizational behavior.
  10. 1Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the constitution to criminal law.
  11. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of criminal law, types of crime, and the elements of a crime.
  12. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules and procedures that govern the pretrial processing of criminal suspects and the conduct of criminal trials.
  13. Demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts in criminology, theories of criminal behavior, and the relationship of the science of criminology to the criminal justice system.
  14. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of juvenile delinquency in society, major theories of delinquency, juvenile corrections, and issues in juvenile justice.

courses and descriptions

CRJ 105 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJ 180 Introduction to Law Enforcement
CRJ 250 Community Policing 
CRJ 270 Ethics in Criminal Justice
CRJ 280 Corrections
CRJ 300 Forensics in Criminal Justice
CRJ 306 Criminal Investigations 
CRJ 310 Terrorism and Homeland Security
CRJ 314 Organizational Behavior
CRJ 320 Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice
CRJ 323 Criminal Law
CRJ 325 Criminal Procedure
CRJ 335 Criminology
CRJ 390 Juvenile Justice
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            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop a basic understanding of the nature, scope, and operation of the criminal justice system.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Introduction to Criminal Justice, 17th edition. The authors are Larry J. Siegel and John L. Worrall. © 2018 Cengage Learning. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
            Learning Objectives: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the contribution of each of the components of the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections) to the administration of the justice system, including the juvenile justice system.
  2. Explain the origin and evolution of the criminal justice system and how it has led to its current form.
  3. Identify the major theories of criminal behavior and victimization.
  4. Describe the basic concepts related to the elements of criminal law and procedure.
  5. Outline the process of a case as it progresses through the criminal justice system.
  6. Identify the mission, roles and strategies of policing.
  7. Compare and contrast the differences between community-based and institutional corrections.
  8. Identify and discuss some of the ethical issues in criminal justice.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 105.1 Crime, Law, and Criminal Justice
                        First Area of Study: Crime and Criminal Justice
                        Second Area of Study: The Nature and Extent of Crime
                        Third Area of Study: Understanding Crime and Victimization
                        Fourth Area of Study: Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure

            CRJ 105.2 Law Enforcement and the Courts
                        First Area of Study: Public Policing and Private Security
                        Second Area of Study: The Police: Organization, Role, and Function
                        Third Area of Study: Issues in Policing
                        Fourth Area of Study: Police and the Rule of Law
                        Fifth Area of Study: Court Structure and Personnel
                        Sixth Area of Study: Pretrial and Trial Procedures
                        Seventh Area of Study: Punishment and Sentencing

            CRJ 105.3 Corrections and Issues in Criminal Justice
                        First Area of Study: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice
                        Second Area of Study: Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations
                        Third Area of Study: Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison
                        Fourth Area of Study: Juvenile Justice
                        Fifth Area of Study: Crime and Justice in the New Millennium
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          Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the nature and role of policing in America, the duties of policing, and some current issues in policing.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Introduction to Law  Enforcement and Criminal Justice, 12th edition. The authors are Kären Matison Hess, Christine Hess Orthmann, and Henry Lim Cho. © 2018 Cengage Learning.  The book is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit
courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the evolution of policing in the United States.
  2. Differentiate the roles and duties of law enforcement officers at the local, state and federal levels.
  3. Compare and contrast different styles of policing.
  4. Discuss the various duties in police operations, including patrol, investigations, and administration.
  5. Discuss the use of force continuum and how this relates to issues of liability.
  6. Compare and contrast different policing practices.
  7. Identify and evaluate different technological tools used in policing.
  8. Identify and discuss the standards for ethical police practice.
  9. Discuss the issue of police discretion and how it impacts on policing.
  10. Discuss issues related to the policing subculture.
  11. Discuss various forms of police accountability.
  12. Identify and discuss how race and gender issues impact policing.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

           CRJ 180.1 Foundations of Policing
                        First Area of Study: The Evolution of Law Enforcement
                        Second Area of Study: The American Quest for Freedom and Justice: Our Laws
                        Third Area of Study: Crime in the United States: Offenses, Offenders, Victims

            CRJ 180.2 Contemporary Law Enforcement
                        First Area of Study: Today's Police and Police Agency: An Overview
                        Second Area of Study: Policing in a Post-9/11 Society
                        Third Area of Study: Patrol: The Backbone of Policing
                        Fourth Area of Study: Specialized Roles of Police   

            CRJ 180.3 Issues in Policing
                        First Area of Study: Policing within the Law
                        Second Area of Study: Issues Concerning Police Conduct
                        Third Area of Study: Gangs and Drugs: Threats to Our National Security
                        Fourth Area of Study: Terrorism and Homeland Security
                        Fifth Area of Study: Becoming a Law Enforcement Professional
                        Sixth Area of Study: U.S. Courts
                        Seventh Area of Study: Corrections
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the concept, nature and role of community policing.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Community Policing: Partnerships for Problem Solving, 8th edition. The authors are Linda S. Miller, Kären M. Hess, and Christine H. Orthmann. © 2018 Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one
credit courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the principles of police and community relations.
  2. Identify the principles of community crime prevention.
  3. Discuss the relationship between ethics and professionalism in law enforcement.
  4. Discuss the importance of involving the community in law enforcement.
  5. Discuss the unique dimensions and expectations of a racially, religiously and culturally diverse population which impact how the police perform their duties.
  6. Discuss the dynamics of domestic family violence and the proper police responses.
  7. Discuss the importance of addressing community concerns before the concerns become problems.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 250.1 An Overview of Community Policing
                        First Area of Study: The Evolution of Community Policing
                        Second Area of Study: Inside Police Agencies: Mission and Culture
                        Third Area of Study: Understanding and Involving the Community
                        Fourth Area of Study: Problem Solving: Proactive Policing
                        Fifth Area of Study: Implementing Community Policing

            CRJ 250.2 Building Relationships and Trust
                        First Area of Study: Communicating with a Diverse Population
                        Second Area of Study: Partnerships: A Cornerstone of Community Policing
                        Third Area of Study: Forming Partnerships with the Media

            CRJ 250.3 Community Policing in the Field
                        First Area of Study: Early Experiments in Crime Prevention
                        Second Area of Study: Safe Neighborhoods and Communities
                        Third Area of Study: Community Policing and Drugs
                        Fourth Area of Study: Bringing Youths into Community Policing
                        Fifth Area of Study: The Challenge of Gangs: Controlling Destructive Force
                        Sixth Area of Study: Understanding and Preventing Violence
                        Seventh Area of Study: Understanding and Preventing Terrorism
                        Eighth Area of Study: The Future of Community Policing
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of ethical issues that present themselves at various junctures in the criminal justice system.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice, 11th edition. The author is Joycelyn M. Pollock. © 2019 Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit
courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of justice.
  2. Discuss basic ethical theories and their application to criminal justice practice.
  3. Identify ethical issues commonly occurring during criminal justice operations.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and reasoning to resolving common ethical dilemmas encountered in criminal justice practice.
  5. Discuss how the ethical decision making process can be corrupted by group think and peer pressure.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

           CRJ 270.1 Ethics and the Criminal Justice System
                        First Area of Study: Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior
                        Second Area of Study: Determining Moral Behavior
                        Third Area of Study: Justice and Law
                        Fourth Area of Study: Becoming an Ethical Professional

            CRJ 270.2 Police and Legal Practice Ethics
                        First Area of Study: The Police Role in Society: Crime Fighter or Public Servant?
                        Second Area of Study: Police Discretion and Dilemmas
                        Third Area of Study: Police Corruption and Responses
                        Fourth Area of Study: Law and Legal Professionals
                        Fifth Area of Study: Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession
                        Sixth Area of Study: Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses

            CRJ 270.3 Ethics in Corrections
                        First Area of Study: The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections
                        Second Area of Study: Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections
                        Third Area of Study: Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses
                        Fourth Area of Study: Making Ethical Choices
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the nature and scope of corrections, the role of jails and prisons, and current issues in corrections.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is American Corrections, 13th edition. The authors are Todd R. Clear, Michael D. Reisig, and George F. Cole. © 2019 Cengage Learning. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
          Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit
courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss the history of corrections.
  2. Identify the function, purpose and jurisdiction of different forms of correctional facilities.
  3. Explain the inmate culture of institutions and show how that culture impacts the operations of institutional facilities.
  4. Identify and discuss the effectiveness of different programs within community corrections.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of the major constitutional rights and legal issues corrections and those under correctional supervision.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of different sentencing practices and the impact of those practices.
  7. Discuss various philosophies and goals of corrections.
  8. Identify and discuss emerging issues facing corrections.
  9. Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical issues facing correctional personnel.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 280.1 Correctional Practice
                        First Area of Study: The Corrections System
                        Second Area of Study: The Early History of Correctional Thought and Practice
                        Third Area of Study: The History of Corrections in America
                        Fourth Area of Study: Contemporary Punishment
                        Fifth Area of Study: The Law of Corrections
                        Sixth Area of Study: The Correctional Client

            CRJ 280.2 Correctional Practice
                        First Area of Study: Jails: Detention and Short-Term Incarceration
                        Second Area of Study: Probation
                        Third Area of Study: Intermediate Sanctions and Community Corrections
                        Fourth Area of Study: Incarceration
                        Fifth Area of Study: The Prison Experience
                        Sixth Area of Study: Incarceration of Women
                        Seventh Area of Study: Institutional Management
                        Eighth Area of Study: Institutional Programs
                        Ninth Area of Study: Release from Incarceration
                        Tenth Area of Study: Making It: Supervision in the Community
                        Eleventh Area of Study: Corrections for Juveniles
           
            CRJ 280.3 Issues and Perspectives in Corrections 
                        First Area of Study: Incarceration Trends
                        Second Area of Study: Race, Ethnicity, and Corrections
                        Third Area of Study: The Death Penalty
                        Fourth Area of Study: Immigration and Justice
                        Fifth Area of Study: Community Justice
                        Sixth Area of Study: American Corrections: Looking Forward
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of crime scene forensics and their importance in law enforcement.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations, 3rd Edition. The authors are Anthony J. Bertino and Patricia Bertino. Copyright 2021, Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit
courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Identify various examples of physical evidence that may be found at a crime scene.
  2. Understand, from a legal standpoint, the importance of physical evidence from a crime scene.
  3. Recognize what steps are taken to identify, collect and manage physical evidence at a crime scene.
  4. Describe the two types of physical evidence in criminal investigations - individualized and identified.
  5. Recognize examples of individualized evidence and identified evidence from various crime scene examples.
  6. Describe the rule of evidence concerning physical evidence.
  7. Analyze the use of physical evidence in legal proceedings.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 300.1 Forensics Part One
                        First Area of Study: Forensic Science and Observation
                        Second Area of Study: Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection
                        Third Area of Study: Hair Analysis
                        Fourth Area of Study: Fiber Analysis
                        Fifth Area of Study: Forensic Botany
                        Sixth Area of Study: Fingerprint Analysis

            CRJ 300.2 Forensics Part Two
                        First Area of Study: DNA Profiling
                        Second Area of Study: Blood and Blood Spatter
                        Third Area of Study: Forensic Toxicology
                        Fourth Area of Study: Handwriting Analysis, Forgery, and Counterfeiting
                        Fifth Area of Study: Forensic Entomology
                        Sixth Area of Study: Death: Manner, Mechanism, Cause
                
            CRJ 300.3 Forensics Part Three
                        First Area of Study: Soil Examination
                        Second Area of Study: Forensic Anthropology
                        Third Area of Study: Glass Evidence
                        Fourth Area of Study: Casts and Impressions
                        Fifth Area of Study: Tool Marks
                        Sixth Area of Study: Firearms and Ballistics
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the techniques, skills and limitations of criminal investigation.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Criminal Investigation, 12th Edition. The authors are Kären M. Hess, Christine Hess Orthmann, and Henry Lim Cho. Copyright 2018, Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit
courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of general components and practices of “routine” criminal investigations.
  2. Identify basic investigative responsibilities for first responders and investigators.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of investigating violent crimes.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the investigation of property crimes.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of current trends confronting investigators, prosecutors, and criminal investigation in general.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 306.1 Basic Investigative Responsibilities
                        First Area of Study: Criminal Investigation: An Overview.
                        Second Area of Study: Documenting the Crime Scene
                        Third Area of Study: Writing Effective Reports.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Searches.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Forensics/Physical Evidence.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Obtaining Information and Intelligence.
                        Seventh Area of Study: Identifying and Arresting Suspects.

            CRJ 306.2 Investigating Violent Crimes.
                        First Area of Study: Death Investigations.
                        Second Area of Study: Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Elder Abuse.
                        Third Area of Study: Sex Offenses.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Crimes Against Children.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Robbery.

            CRJ 306.3  Crimes Against Property and Other Crimes
                        First Area of Study: Burglary.
                        Second Area of Study: Larceny/Theft, Fraud, and White-Collar Crime.
                        Third Area of Study: Motor Vehicle Theft.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Arson, Bombs, and Explosives.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Computer Crime and Digital Evidence
                        Sixth Area of Study: A Dual Threat: Drug-Related Crime and Organized Crime.
                        Seventh Area of Study: Criminal Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups.
                        Eighth Area of Study: Terrorism and Homeland Security.
                        Ninth Area of Study: Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop a basic understanding of the complex issues surrounding terrorism and homeland security.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Terrorism and Homeland Security, 10th Edition. The author is Jonathan R. White. Copyright 2017 Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit
courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Define terrorism.
  2. Discuss the essential characteristics of national and international acts of terrorism.
  3. Discuss some of the ways terrorism is financed.
  4. Discuss several forms of international terrorism.
  5. Discuss the nature and threat of domestic terrorism.
  6. Discuss several areas of concern related to homeland security and constitutional rights.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 310.1 Terrorism in Historical and Social Contexts
                        First Area of Study: The Shifting Definition of Terrorism.
                        Second Area of Study: Practical Criminology, Radicalization, and Types of Terrorism.
                        Third Area of Study: Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Terrorism and the Media.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Force Multipliers, Gender Roles, and Tactics. 

            CRJ 310.2 International Terrorism: National and Ethnic Movements.
                        First Area of Study: Long-Term Separatist Terrorism.
                        Second Area of Study: Nationalistic and Endemic Terrorisms.
                        Third Area of Study: Background to the Middle East.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Terrorism in Israel and Palestine.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Revolutionary and Counterrevolutionary Terrorism.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Jihadist Networks.             
       
            CRJ 310.3  Domestic Terrorism and Homeland Security.
                        First Area of Study: Domestic Terrorism.
                        Second Area of Study: An Introduction to Homeland Security.
                        Third Area of Study: Organizing Homeland Security.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Homeland Security and Constitutional Issues.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, and the Future Word Cited.
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of major concepts and important themes in organizational behavior.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations, 13th edition. The authors are Ricky W. Griffin, Jean M. Phillips, and Stanley M. Gully. © 2016 Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss organizational behavior and identify factors that influence the effectiveness of organizations.
  2. Analyze organizational scenarios in an objective, rational manner, and describe primary issues from the perspective of those affected.
  3. Describe individual characteristics that influence work behavior and organizational effectiveness.
  4. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of motivation, leadership, conflict and political processes in organizations.
  5. Discuss the importance of understanding organizational structure.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 314.1 Introduction to Organizational Behavior
                        First Area of Study: An overview of organizational behavior
                        Second Area of Study: The changing environment of organizations
                        Third Area of Study: Individual differences
                        Fourth Area of Study: Individual values, perceptions, and reactions
                        Fifth Area of Study: Motivating behavior
                        Sixth Area of Study: Motivating behavior with work and rewards

            CRJ 314.2 Social and Group Processes in Organizations
                        First Area of Study: Groups and teams
                        Second Area of Study: Decision making and problem solving
                        Third Area of Study: Communication
                        Fourth Area of Study: Managing Conflict and negotiation

            CRJ 314.3 Leadership and Organizational Processes
                        First Area of Study: Traditional leadership approaches
                        Second Area of Study: Contemporary views of leadership in Organizations
                        Third Area of Study: Power, influence, and politics
                        Fourth Area of Study: Organization structure and design
                        Fifth Area of Study: Organization culture
                        Sixth Area of Study: Organization change and change management
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the relationship of the constitution to criminal law.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Constitutional Law and the Criminal Justice System, 7th edition. The authors are J. Scott Harr, Kären M. Hess, Christine H. Orthmann, and Jonathon Kingsbury. © 2018 Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit
courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the historical context that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
  2. Briefly discuss the relationship between the constitution and criminal law.
  3. Relate property rights to rules of search and seizure.
  4. Explain protections of arrest and the right to counsel.
  5. Explain the process of legislation and the resulting creation of law.
  6. Contrast judicial, legislative, and executive powers.
  7. Summarize the protection of civil rights, liberties, and due process.
  8. Relate the use of the U.S. Constitution to the criminal justice system in contemporary society.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 320.1 Core Constitutional Concepts
                        First Area of Study: A Historical Overview
                        Second Area of Study: An Overview of the U.S. Legal System
                        Third Area of Study: The U.S. Supreme Court: The Final Word
                        Fourth Area of Study: Equal Protection under the Law

            CRJ 320.2 First, Second, and Fourth Amendments
                        First Area of Study: The First Amendment: Basic Freedoms
                        Second Area of Study: The Second Amendment: The Gun Control Controversy
                        Third Area of Study: Fourth Amendment: Constitutional Searches and Seizures
                        Fourth Area of Study: Conducting Constitutional Seizures
                        Fifth Area of Study: Conducting Constitutional Searches

            CRJ 320.3 Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments             
                        First Area of Study: The Fifth Amendment: Obtaining Information Legally
                        Second Area of Study: The Sixth Amendment: Right to Counsel and a Fair Trial
                        Third Area of Study: The Eighth Amendment: Bail, Fines, and Punishment
                        Fourth Area of Study: Remaining Amendments
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           Purpose: The purpose of the courses in this subject area is to help students develop an
understanding of the nature and scope of criminal law, types of crime, and the elements of a crime.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Criminal Law, 13th edition. The authors are Thomas J. Gardner and Terry M. Anderson. © 2018 Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss The purpose of laws prohibiting certain behaviors
  2. Articulate the components of the crime that forms the basis of criminal behavior: the guilty state of mind and the guilty act.
  3. Explain which incomplete crimes give rise to criminal liability.
  4. Articulate scenarios that might provide defenses to otherwise criminal behavior.
  5. Discuss the different standards of criminal liability for juveniles.
  6. Discuss the major types of crimes against persons.
  7. Discuss the major types of crime against property.
  8. Discuss how the use of illegal drugs and alcohol influence the commission of crimes.
            Structure: Each Area of Study in the courses listed below corresponds to a chapter of the
recommended textbook. Courses are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see
the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 323.1 Basic Concepts of Criminal Law
                        First Area of Study: Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources
                        Second Area of Study: Jurisdiction
                        Third Area of Study: Essential Elements of a Crime
                        Fourth Area of Study: Criminal Liability
                         Area of Study: Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime
                        Sixth Area of Study: The Law Governing the Use of Force
                        Seventh Area of Study: Other Criminal Defenses
                        Eighth Area of Study: Criminal Punishment
                        Ninth Area of Study: Free Speech, Street Crimes, and the Bill of Rights

            CRJ 323.2 Crimes Against Persons and Property
                        First Area of Study: Homicide
                        Second Area of Study: Assault, Battery, and Other Crimes Against the Person
                        Third Area of Study: Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes
                        Fourth Area of Study: Theft
                        Fifth Area of Study: Robbery, Burglary, and Related Crimes
                        Sixth Area of Study: White Collar Crime, Cyber Crime, and Commercial Crime   

            CRJ 323.3 Crimes of Other Sorts
                        First Area of Study: Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crime
                        Second Area of Study: Terrorism
                        Third Area of Study: Organized Crime and Gangs
                        Fourth Area of Study: Immigration Crimes, Crimes Against Government
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the rules and procedures that govern the pretrial processing of criminal suspects and the conduct of criminal trials.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Criminal Procedure: Law and Practice, 10th edition. The authors are Rolando V. del Carmen and Craig Hemmens. © 2017 Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit
courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss the nature of the criminal process as a legal framework that consists of rules designed to ensure proper and fair enforcement of substantive criminal law and adjudication of criminal cases.
  2. Discuss the roles of the police, the prosecutor, the judge, criminal defense attorney, and other key actor in criminal process.
  3. Discuss the differences in the processing of felony and misdemeanor cases, the steps and procedures in the accusatory process, and the various stages of a criminal trial.
  4. Explain the constitutional rights of an accused person before, during, and after trial.
  5. Understand the nature of sentencing process and functions of the appellate review.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 325.1 Basic Concepts of Criminal Procedure
                        First Area of Study: Court System, Sources of Rights, Fundamental Principles
                        Second Area of Study: Overview of the Criminal Justice Process
                        Third Area of Study: Probable Cause and Reasonable Suspicion
                        Fourth Area of Study: The Exclusionary Rule    
      
            CRJ 325.2 Arrests, Searches and Seizures
                        First Area of Study: Stop and Frisk and Station house Detention     
                        Second Area of Study: Arrests and Use of Force
                        Third Area of Study: Searches and Seizures of Things
                        Fourth Area of Study: Motor Vehicle Stops, Searches, and Inventories
                        Fifth Area of Study: Plain View, Open Fields, Abandonment, and Border Searches
                        Sixth Area of Study: Lineups and Other Means of Pretrial Identification
                        Seventh Area of Study: Confessions and Admissions: Miranda v. Arizona

            CRJ 325.3 Constitution Rights and Legal Liability                      
                        First Area of Study: Basic Constitutional Rights of the Accused during Trial
                        Second Area of Study: Sentencing, Death Penalty, Other Forms of Punishment
                        Third Area of Study: Legal Liabilities of Law Enforcement Officers
                        Fourth Area of Study: Electronic Surveillance and the War on Terror
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of foundational concepts in criminology, theories of criminal behavior, and the relationship of the science of criminology to the criminal justice system.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Criminology: The Core, 7th edition. The author is Larry J. Siegel. © 2019 Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one credit
courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and explain major concepts involved in the study of criminology.
  2. Compare, contrast and evaluate the various methods for collecting and presenting crime data.
  3. Explain and critique major theories of crime and criminal behavior.
  4. Evaluate various criminological theories in light of existing research and societal experience.
  5. Discuss various types of criminal and delinquent conduct and societal responses to illegal conduct.
  6. Discuss various categories of crime and types within them.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 335.1 Concepts of Crime, Law, and Criminology
                        First Area of Study: Crime and Criminology
                        Second Area of Study: The Nature and Extent of Crime
                        Third Area of Study: Victims and Victimization  
      
            CRJ 335.2 Theories of Crime and Criminal Behavior 
                        First Area of Study: Rational Choice Theory
                        Second Area of Study: Trait Theory
                        Third Area of Study: Social Structure Theory
                        Fourth Area of Study: Social Process Theory
                        Fifth Area of Study: Social Conflict, Critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice
                        Sixth Area of Study: Developmental Theories: Life Course, Propensity, Trajectory

            CRJ 335.3 Crime Typologies
                        First Area of Study: Violent Crime
                        Second Area of Study: Political Crime and Terrorism
                        Third Area of Study: Economic Crimes: White-Collar, Blue-Collar, Green-Collar
                        Fourth Area of Study: Public Order Crimes
                        Fifth Area of Study: Cyber Crime, Technology, Transnational Organized Crimes
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           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the nature and scope of delinquency in society, major theories of delinquency, juvenile corrections, and issues in juvenile justice.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Juvenile Delinquency: The Core, 6th edition. The authors are Larry J. Siegel and Brandon C. Welsh. © 2017 Cengage Learning. This book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one
credit courses listed below, students will be able to:
  1. Compare and analyze of the theoretical explanations of the causes, dynamics, and consequences of juvenile delinquency.
  2. Examine the environmental influences on delinquency, as well as prevention of juvenile delinquency.
  3. Discuss some of the issues of law enforcement related to juvenile delinquency.
  4. Examine the juvenile court system and its handling of cases, as well as other methods of treatment of children and adolescents.
  5. Discuss several of the major issues of juvenile justice.
            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            CRJ 390.1 Perspectives on Juvenile Delinquency             
                        First Area of Study: Childhood and Delinquency
                        Second Area of Study: The Nature and Extent of Delinquency
                        Third Area of Study: Individual Views of Delinquency: Choice and Trait
                        Fourth Area of Study: Sociological Views of Delinquency
                        Fifth Area of Study: Developmental Views of Delinquency

            CRJ 390.2 Environmental and Sociological Influences
                        First Area of Study: Gender and Delinquency
                        Second Area of Study: The Family and Delinquency
                        Third Area of Study: Peers and Delinquency: Juvenile Gangs and Groups
                        Fourth Area of Study: Schools and Delinquency
                        Fifth Area of Study: Drug Use and Delinquency

            CRJ 390.3 Prevention, Law Enforcement, and the Courts
                        First Area of Study: Delinquency Prevention and Juvenile Justice Today
                        Second Area of Study: Police Work with Juveniles
                        Third Area of Study: Juvenile Court Process: Pretrial, Trial, and Sentencing
                        Fourth Area of Study: Juvenile Corrections