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CRM 101 - Criminal Justice and Society
Criminal Justice And Society
Prerequisite: None (Formerly SOC 101)

Sociological and historical survey of justice. Emphasis on Western justice and roles of judiciary, state police and municipal police.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 105 - Crim. J. & Community Relations
Criminal Justice & Community Relations
Prerequisites: None

Our country for some time has witnessed a national discussion take place on the problems of policing in communities of color. Underlying this discussion, are the problems of ineffective criminal justice and community relationships. This course will offer an overview of effective criminal justice and community partnerships, with a focus on prisoner re-entry, as well as the consequences and/or problems when our criminal justice system chooses not to involve the community in its processes.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 1XX - Criminology Elective

1.000 TO 12.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

CRM 210 - Introduction to Criminology
Introduction to Criminology
Prerequisite: none.

An examination of social definitions of and responses to crime, and of the incidence, characteristic patterns, and treatment of criminal behavior. Open to Criminology majors or minors only OR with Instructor permission.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 2XX - Criminology Elective

0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

CRM 317 - Race, Gender, CJ System
Race, Gender, and the Criminal Justice System

Prerequisites: None

This course critically assesses racial and gender inequalities in the criminal justice system. We will examine these inequalities in the context of policing, courts, and corrections.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 320 - The Death Penalty in America
The Death Penalty in America
Prerequisites:None

This course reviews the history of the death penalty in the United States from colonial times to the present. Among Western democracies, the United States stands alone in its continued use of capital punishment. This course will trace the evolution of the death penalty and its application through landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases and examine how states responded to these decisions. We will discuss historical and contemporary controversies surrounding the administration of the death penalty including morality, innocence, special/vulnerable populations, methods of execution, race and gender biases, cost and deterrence. Towards the end of the course, we will pay special attention to the issue of innocence by examining the causes and consequences of wrongful conviction.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 340 - Current Controversies in CRM
Current Controversies in Criminology
Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to focus on a series of controversial issues in crime and criminology and provide students with learning opportunities to objectively evaluate various viewpoints on major criminal justice issues. Students will be introduced to essential viewpoints, construct and current research findings on explanations of crime, current public policy issues in criminal justice, punishment, emerging trends in criminology and U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Students will learn how to analyze opinions critically, evaluate and anticipate barriers to achieving acceptance of their point of view while analyzing positions in ways that have the highest probability of efficacy, analysis and reflection.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 345 - Crime in Time and Space
Crime in Time and Space
One of the most consistent findings in criminological research is that crime is not evenly distributed across space. This begs the question: why is crime concentrated in certain areas, times, and seasons? In this course, students will be introduced to the theoretical and empirical research that has attempted to explain these phenomena. Special topics that will be covered include homicide, burglary, robbery, and assault.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 350 - Gangs,Guns,Drugs,and Violence
Gangs,Guns,Drugs, and Violence
This seminar examines the tripartite model of urban violence that includes the interplay of street gangs, access to illegal guns and the drug trade. We will first explore the sociohistorical and economic context of gang formation in large US cities. Then we will examine how gun law loopholes and local demand create a burgeoning market for unregistered guns. Then we will focus on how the illegal trade in drugs fuels violence through competition, intimidation, and victimization among street gangs.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Online

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 355 - Organized Crime
Organized Crime
This course offers a comprehensive review of the dynamics of organized crime across different social, economic and political contexts. It is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the structures of organized crime, interpersonal relationships that govern organized crime groups and the varieties of businesses associated with organized crime groups. Special topics that will be covered include:money laundering, drug trafficking and human trafficking.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Online

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 360 - Justice Alts and the Arts
Justice Alternatives and the Arts
Prerequisite: None

we will investigate the application of the arts to populations affected by the criminal justice system, including currently imprisoned individuals; those re-entering the community from incarceration; children and families affected by incarceration; victims of crime; and at-risk youth. We'll explore how the arts are used in these contexts, the challenges of using art in these settings, and the outcomes of arts-based programs. Class discussions and activities will highlight issues raised in assigned readings. Video clips, field trips, and guest speakers may also be arranged to meet the needs and interests of the class.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 365 - Special Topics in CRM
Special Topics in Criminology
Prerequisites: None

Topics in Criminology.

1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours
1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture Team Taught, Lecture, Lecture With Reduced Credits

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 3XX - Criminology Elective

0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

CRM 410 - Criminological Theory
Criminology Theory
Prerequisites: CRM 210 or permission of instructor

This course provides a general overview of the history and application of criminological thought and will focus on the policy implications of theories of crime. We will also explore the popular perspectives on crime and criminal justice that dominate our discourse, and to which criminological theories these everyday perspectives are linked. We will consider whether there is any existing research that provides support for these widely accepted beliefs and theories.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 450 - Criminology Senior Seminar
Criminology Senior Seminar
Prerequisites: CRM 210 and SOC 350. Open only to Criminology majors who have completed at least 90 credits OR by permission of instructor.
Fulfills LAC TIII and Stage 3 Writing-intensive requirements An integration of knowledge acquired by Criminology majors, assessing skills and insights acquired for application in criminological research, the criminal justice system, and related community programs or agencies.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Seminar

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

Course Attributes:
LAC T3-LiberalArts Experience, Writing Intensive

CRM 465 - Justice Alternatives&the Arts

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Seminar

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 475 - CRM Intern: Group Supervision
Criminology Internship: Group Supervision
Prerequisite: CRM 210 and permission of instructor.

Intensive field experience in a variety of applied criminal justice and related settings, including court systems, correctional institutions, alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, mental helath and related community organizations. Students will meet with the faculty supervisor in a small group setting to discuss internship-related topics such as confidentiality and compassion fatique, and career development.

3.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours
3.000 TO 6.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Seminar and Field Instruction

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

Course Attributes:
Liberal Arts Work

CRM 480 - Independent Study
Independent Study
Permission of Instructor, Chair and Dean

Independent Study.

1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours
1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

CRM 490 - CRM Intern Individual Super
Criminology Internship: Individual Supervision
Prerequisite: CRM 210 AND permission of Instructor, Chair and Dean. Fulfills LAW.

Intensive field experience in a variety of applied criminal justice and related settings, including court systems, correctional institiutions, alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, mental health and related community organizations.

2.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours
4.000 TO 12.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Field Instruction

Soc, Anthr, Crim & Social Wk Department

Course Attributes:
Liberal Arts Work

CRM 4XX - Criminlogy Elective

0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture


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