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Classes in CCJS

Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)

Formerly CJUS 100. Introduction to the administration of criminal justice in a democratic society, with emphasis on the theoretical and historical development of law enforcement. The principles of organization and administration for law enforcement; functions and specific activities; planning and research; public relations; personnel and training; inspection and control; direction; policy formulation. There will be an online component that will account for the third hour.

Section 101 Zafft, K (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) MW 3-3:50, M 9-9:50

Section 102 Zafft, K (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) MW 3-3:50, M 10-10:50

Section 103 Zafft, K (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) MW 3-3:50, M 12-12:50

Section 104 Zafft, K (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) MW 3-3:50, M 1-1:50

Section 105 Zafft, K (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) Tu 9:30-10:20, MW 3-3:50

Section 106 Zafft, K (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) Tu 11-11:50, MW 3-3:50

Section 107 Zafft, K (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) Tu 12:30-1:20, MW 3-3:50

Section 108 Zafft, K (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) Tu 2-2:50, MW 3-3:50

Section 201 McGuinn, S (28 seats open, out of 28 seats.) W 9-9:50, MW 12-12:50

Section 202 McGuinn, S (28 seats open, out of 28 seats.) W 10-10:50, MW 12-12:50

Section 203 McGuinn, S (28 seats open, out of 28 seats.) W 1-1:50, MW 12-12:50

Section 204 McGuinn, S (28 seats open, out of 28 seats.) W 2-2:50, MW 12-12:50

Section 205 McGuinn, S (28 seats open, out of 28 seats.) Th 9:30-10:20, MW 12-12:50

Section 206 McGuinn, S (28 seats open, out of 28 seats.) Th 11-11:50, MW 12-12:50

Section 207 McGuinn, S (28 seats open, out of 28 seats.) Th 12:30-1:20, MW 12-12:50

Section 208 McGuinn, S (28 seats open, out of 28 seats.) Th 2-2:50, MW 12-12:50

CCJS105

Introduction to Criminology (3 credits)

Formerly CRIM 220. Criminal behavior and the methods of its study; causation; typologies of criminal acts and offenders; punishment, correction and incapacitation; prevention of crime.

Section 101 Nakamura, K (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) MW 12-12:50, M 9-9:50

Section 102 Nakamura, K (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) MW 12-12:50, M 11-11:50

Section 103 Nakamura, K (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) MW 12-12:50, M 10-10:50

Section 104 Nakamura, K (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) Tu 2-2:50, MW 12-12:50

Section 105 Nakamura, K (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) MW 12-12:50, M 1-1:50

Section 106 Nakamura, K (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) W 9-9:50, MW 12-12:50

Section 107 Nakamura, K (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) Th 11-11:50, MW 12-12:50

Section 108 Nakamura, K (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) W 2-2:50, MW 12-12:50

Section 201 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 2-2:50, M 10-10:50

Section 202 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 2-2:50, M 1-1:50

Section 203 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 2-2:50, F 12-12:50

Section 204 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) MTuTh 2-2:50

Section 205 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) W 10-10:50, TuTh 2-2:50

Section 206 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) W 12-12:50, TuTh 2-2:50

Section 207 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) W 1-1:50, TuTh 2-2:50

Section 208 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 2-2:50, F 11-11:50

Section 301 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:20, M 2-2:50

Section 302 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:20, Tu 11-11:50

Section 303 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:20, Th 2-2:50

Section 304 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) W 3-3:50, TuTh 12:30-1:20

Section 305 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:20, Th 9:30-10:20

Section 306 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:20, M 11-11:50

Section 307 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) W 2-2:50, TuTh 12:30-1:20

Section 308 Dooley, B (31 seats open, out of 31 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:20, Tu 2-2:50

CCJS200

(PermReq)Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 credits)

Prerequisites: CCJS100 or CCJS105, and MATH111 with a grade of C or higher. Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, graphical techniques, and the computer analysis of criminology and criminal justice data. Basic procedures of hypothesis testing, correlation and regression analysis, and the analysis of continuous and binary dependent variables. Emphasis upon the examination of research problems and issues in criminology and criminal justice.

Section 101 Dugan, L (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, Th 3-3:50

Section 102 Dugan, L (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, Th 2-2:50

Section 103 Dugan, L (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, F 12-12:50

Section 104 Dugan, L (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, F 9-9:50

Section 105 Dugan, L (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, F 11-11:50

Section 106 Dugan, L (27 seats open, out of 27 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45, F 10-10:50

CCJS230

(PermReq)Criminal Law in Action (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS100. Law as one of the methods of social control. Criminal law: its nature, sources and types; theories and historical developments. Behavioral and legal aspects of criminal acts. Classification and analysis of selected criminal offenses.

Section 101 Fisher, C (155 seats open, out of 155 seats.) TuTh 9:30-10:45

Section 201 Hamill, R (175 seats open, out of 175 seats.) Th 4-6:45

CCJS234

(PermReq)Law of Criminal Investigation (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS100 and CCJS230. General principles and theories of criminal procedure. Due process. Arrest, search and seizure. Recent developments. Study and evaluation of evidence and proof.

Section 101 Salem, D (150 seats open, out of 150 seats.) TuTh 8-9:15

CCJS300

(PermReq)Criminological and Criminal Justice Research Methods (3 credits)

Prerequisites: CCJS100 and CCJS105; and one of the following: CCJS200 or SOCY201 or PSYC200 or ECON321 or BMGT230. Introduction to the formulation of research questions covering crime and justice, research designs, data collection, and interpretation and reporting in criminological and justice-system settings.

Section 101 Brooks, L (54 seats open, out of 54 seats.) MWF 9-9:50

Section 201 Brooks, L (54 seats open, out of 54 seats.) MWF 11-11:50

Section 301 Lehman, A (54 seats open, out of 54 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45

Section 401 Lehman, A (54 seats open, out of 54 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15

CCJS320

(PermReq)Introduction to Criminalistics (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS100 and CCJS230. An introduction to modern methods used in the detection, investigation and solution of crimes. Practical analysis of evidence in a crime laboratory, including fingerprints and other impressions, firearms ID and ballistics, hairs and fibers, document examination, and use of polygraph. An introduction to modern methods used in the detection, investigation and solution of crimes. Practical analysis of evidence in a crime laboratory, including fingerprints and other impressions, firearms ID and ballistics, hairs and fibers, document examination, and use of polygraph. Students will be separated into lab groups on Mondays and Wednesdays between 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Students intending to take this course will need to leave these days and times available. Actual meeting days may vary.

Section 101 Mauriello, T (45 seats open, out of 45 seats.) MW 6-7:15

Section 201 Mauriello, T (45 seats open, out of 45 seats.) MW 7:30-8:45

CCJS330

(PermReq)Contemporary Criminological Issues (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS100 and CCJS105. Topics may include career criminals, prison overcrowding, prediction, ecological studies of crimes, family and delinquency, entrepreneurship in criminal justice and criminology, and similar criminological problems. There are four times during the semester that section 0101 will meet at 4:00 PM for guest lectures. In planning a schedule, please consider that the 1:00 PM section will be required to attend the 4:00 PM lectures as outlined in the syllabus.

Section 101 Fleming, M (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) M 5-7:45

Section 201 Dooley, B (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) TuTh 3:30-4:45

CCJS331

(PermReq)Contemporary Legal Policy Issues (3 credits)

Prerequisites: CCJS100, CCJS230, and CCJS234. In-depth examination of selected topics. Criminal responsibility. Socio-legal policy alternatives with regard to deviance. Law enforcement procedures for civil law and similar legal problems. Admissibility of evidence. Representation. Indigent's right to counsel.

Section 101 Zumbrun, A (80 seats open, out of 80 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15

CCJS332

Major Transitions: From Undergraduate to Professional (1 credits)

Junior standing. For CCJS majors only. This course is designed to assist criminology and criminal justice students explore career opportunities. Topics will include: graduate school, law school, career opportunities in federal, state, local, and public agencies, resume writing, and internships.

Section 101 Jackson, N (75 seats open, out of 75 seats.) Th 12:30-1:45

CCJS340

(PermReq)Concepts of Law Enforcement Administration (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS100 or equivalent. An introduction to concepts of organization and management as these relate to law enforcement. Principles of structure, process, policy and procedure, communication and authority, division of work and organizational controls. Human element in the organization. Informal interaction and bureaucracy.

Section 101 Brooks, L (200 seats open, out of 200 seats.) MWF 10-10:50

Section 201 Foust, J (150 seats open, out of 150 seats.) Tu 6-8:45

CCJS350

(PermReq)Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS105. Juvenile delinquency in relation to the general problem of crime; analysis of factors underlying juvenile delinquency; treatment and prevention; organization and social responsibility of law enforcement.

Section 101 Horner, J (150 seats open, out of 150 seats.) TuTh 9:30-10:45

Section 201 Roberts, C (154 seats open, out of 154 seats.) MWF 10-10:50

CCJS352

(PermReq)Drugs and Crime (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS100. An analysis of the role of criminal justice in the control of drug use and abuse.

Section 101 Gaston, A (180 seats open, out of 180 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15

Section 102 Roberts, C (180 seats open, out of 180 seats.) MWF 9-9:50

CCJS370

(PermReq)Race, Crime and Criminal Justice (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS100 or equivalent. Role and treatment of racial/ethnic minorities in the criminal justice system. Course will provide students with historical and theoretical framework for understanding this dynamic.

Section 101 Roberts, C (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) W 2-4:45

Section 201 Pendzich, M (45 seats open, out of 45 seats.) MWF 12-12:50

CCJS389H

(PermReq)Independent Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 credits)

For Department Honors Students Only. This course will meet in LEF 2220C.

Section 101 Gottfredson, D (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) W 11-1:45

CCJS399C

(PermReq)Independent Study in Criminology and Criminal Justice:Leading Constitutional Cases Dealing With the Field of Corrections (3 credits)

Not open to students who have completed CCJS288C "Contemporary Case Law"

Section 101 Zumbrun, A (41 seats open, out of 41 seats.) TuTh 2-3:15

CCJS400

Criminal Courts (3 credits)

Prerequisites: CCJS100 or permission of department; and CCJS300. Criminal courts in the United States at all levels; judges, prosecutors, defenders, clerks, court administrators, and the nature of their jobs; problems facing courts and prosecutors today and problems of administration; reforms. This class is open only to CCJS students enrolled in the Shady Grove BA Program.

Section 101 Zumbrun, A (55 seats open, out of 55 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45

CCJS418A

(PermReq)Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice:Deterrence (3 credits)

Prerequisites: CCJS 105, CCJS 200, and CCJS 300.

Section 101 Loughran, T (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) Tu 4-6:45

CCJS418B

(PermReq)Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice:Cyber Crime (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS100, CCJS105 and permission of department.

Section 101 Maimon, D (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15

CCJS418D

(PermReq)Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice:Regulating American Vices (3 credits)

Department permission required. Pre-requisites: CCJS 100, CCJS 105, CCJS 200 and CCJS 300.

Section 101 Reuter, P (30 seats open, out of 30 seats.) W 4-6:30

CCJS418F

(PermReq)Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice:Serial Offending (3 credits)

Prerequistes: CCJS100, CCJS105, and permission of department.

Section 101 Garnier, L (45 seats open, out of 45 seats.) MWF 9-9:50

CCJS440

(PermReq)Security Administration (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS100 and CCJS340. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: CCJS440 or CCJS498Z. Formerly CCJS498Z. Designed to introduce students to the complex issues of Security Administration and the critical terrorism issues facing the nation. Emphasis is placed on understanding the historical and contemporary issues effecting U.S. Counterterrorism Policy. It also explores the challenges facing today's security administrators including: ethics, classified information, intelligence, terrorist organizations and incidents, physical and personnel security, transportation and border security issues.

Section 101 Smith, B (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) W 6-8:45

CCJS444

(PermReq)Advanced Law Enforcement Administration (3 credits)

Prerequisites: CCJS100 and CCJS340. The structuring of manpower, material, and systems to accomplish the major goals of social control. Personnel and systems management. Political controls and limitations on authority and jurisdiction.

Section 101 Malm, S (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) W 5-7:45

CCJS451

(PermReq)Crime and Delinquency Prevention (3 credits)

Prerequisites: CCJS105 or CCJS350 or permission of department; and CCJS300. Methods and programs in prevention of crime and delinquency.

Section 101 Dooley, B (90 seats open, out of 90 seats.) MW 3-4:15

CCJS452

(PermReq)Treatment of Criminals and Delinquents (3 credits)

Prerequisites: CCJS105 or CCJS350 or permission of department; and CCJS300. Processes and methods used to modify criminal and delinquent behavior.

Section 101 Gaston, A (90 seats open, out of 90 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15

Section 201 Flower, S (54 seats open, out of 54 seats.) Tu 4-6:45

CCJS454

(PermReq)Contemporary Criminological Theory (3 credits)

Prerequisites: CCJS105; and CCJS300; and CCJS350. Brief historical overview of criminological theory up to the 50's. Deviance. Labeling. Typologies. Most recent research in criminalistic subcultures and middle class delinquency. Recent proposals for "decriminalization".

Section 101 Wellford, C (45 seats open, out of 45 seats.) TuTh 3:30-4:45

CCJS610

Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology (3 credits)

Prerequisite: completion of research methods and statistics requirements for the M.A. Degree. Formerly CRIM 610. Examination of special research problems and techniques.

Section 101 Thornberry, T (23 seats open, out of 23 seats.) Th 4-6:45

CCJS621

General Linear Models in Criminal Justice Research (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS620. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: CCJS498F or CCJS621. Formerly CCJS 498F. An in-depth exploration of applied linear regression analysis. Covers characteristics of estimates, such as unbiasedness and efficiency. Encourages fluency with the theoretical issues involved in the basic linear regression using simple algebra, familiarity with the general model using matrix algebra, and fluency with the computer application of multivariate regressions and the probit/logit models.

Section 101 Dugan, L (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) M 4-6:45

CCJS651

Seminar in Criminology (3 credits)

Formerly CRIM 651. Analysis of significant recent issues in Criminology.

Section 101 Simpson, S (45 seats open, out of 45 seats.) W 4-6:45

CCJS652

Seminar in Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits)

Formerly CRIM 652. Analysis of delinquency and its control.

Section 101 Gottfredson, D (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) W 1-3:45

CCJS654

History of Criminological Thought (3 credits)

Prerequisite: CCJS 454 or equivalent. Formerly CRIM 654. A study of the development of criminological thought from antiquity to the present.