2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Criminology (CRIM)
Department of Criminology
College of Health and Human Services
Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.
| CRIM 344 Terrorism |
CRIM 410 Race, Ethnicity, Social Structure, and Crime |
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CRIM 480 Seminar in Criminology–The Administration of Justice |
CRIM 101 Crime and Justice Systems
3c-0l-3cr
Introduces the field of criminology through the examination of historical data, statistical information, theories of criminal causation, social control of behavior, development of laws, evaluation of criminal justice system policies, procedures, and trends. Students learn the terminology of the field, gain an awareness of the methods of inquiry utilized in the field, and have the opportunity to examine personal attitudes and values regarding crime and responses to crime.
CRIM 102 Survey of Criminology
3c-0l-3cr
Provides an understanding of the discipline of criminology through an examination of its theories, basic assumptions, and definitions.
CRIM 205 Law Enforcement and the Community
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
Introduces the history, function, and role of law enforcement in American society. The multidimensional work of policing is emphasized with particular attention to strategies employed to combat and prevent crime through computer technology and advancements in nonlethal and lethal methods. Organizational and personal factors of policing, such as work-related stress and personnel selections, also are covered, as these are intimately connected to the structure and composition of the communities serviced. Practical and critical approaches to law enforcement are undertaken to explore prevailing and dissenting perspectives on the issues covered.
3c-0l-3cr
A study of the history and sources of criminal law coupled with an analysis of the substantive elements of specific crimes.
CRIM 215 Survey of Courts and the Criminal Justice System
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
Examines the historical background, the traditions, and the legal principles that underlie the courts as an integral component of the American system of criminal justice. Both differences and similarities inherent within the state and federal court processes will be analyzed, and the procedures through which the criminal courts uphold the basic rights and liberties of all United States citizens, both victims and the accused, are explored. The dynamics of the judiciary are considered through examination of the critical foundations of the judicial process. A primary focus is placed upon understanding the respective roles played by judges, prosecuting attorneys, defense counsel, police, and probation officers and other court-related personnel in the criminal court process.
CRIM 225 Survey of Corrections
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
Introduces correctional policy and practices in the United States and emphasizes the role of corrections in the social control of human behavior. Includes the history of corrections, classic and contemporary thought about the role of corrections in the criminal justice system, and a survey of correctional methods and alternatives with an emphasis on the use of incarceration.
CRIM 235 Survey of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Law
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
Provides an understanding of the juvenile justice system and the various cases and legislative initiatives that have affected juvenile justice policy. In addition to examining the evolution of the juvenile justice system and the transformation of the juvenile court, students gain an understanding of the current issues in juvenile justice in the United States. Attention is also focused on juvenile justice policies and procedures in other countries.
CRIM 255 Law, Social Control, and Society
3c-0l-3cr
The evolution and development of the modern legal system. Topics include civil, criminal, and administration law, the legal profession, legal systems in American society, and the law as one of many instruments of social control and social change. (Offered as CRIM 357 prior to 2003-04)
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
CRIM 300 Theory of Complex Criminal Justice Organizations
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: CRIM 102 or instructor permission
The study of the evolution and theories of organizational alternatives and their application to the administration of justice.
CRIM 306 Criminological Research Methods
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: CRIM 102 or instructor permission
An introduction to the basic criminological research methods designed to prepare the student to understand and participate in quantitative and qualitative research.
CRIM 321 Cybersecurity and Loss Prevention
3c-0l-3cr
Addresses the cybersecurity threat from a more comprehensive standpoint. Challenges students to recognize and understand security concerns from multiple perspectives, ranging from the insider threat to threats involving the actual physical components. Exposure to a design methodology, associated system components modules, and basic security principles is featured. Will also be exposed to the private and public responses to computer security problems, including the insider threat, domestic and foreign terrorism, and a number of unique computer crimes and solutions to deal with these crimes. The importance of a sound security policy in the overall management of any organization is addressed.
CRIM 323 Cybersecurity and the Law
3c-0l-3cr
Examines the scope of cybercrime and its impact upon today’s system of criminal justice. Includes cybercrime and the Bill of Rights, computer-based economic crime, electronic commerce, ethical challenges, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Includes an analysis of the legal considerations facing law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals who deal with the problem of discovering, investigating, and prosecuting cybercrime.
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
An investigation of the context, causes, correlates, consequences, and responses to the crime of terrorism from a variety of perspectives. Individual, group, and organizational factors that shape terrorism and responses to terrorism will be explored. Strategies for reducing the threat of terrorism and its consequences will be examined.
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
An introduction to various topics and issues relating to white-collar crime. Theories and measurements of white-collar, corporate, organizational, occupational, workplace, and organized crimes are presented and compared. Prevention, legal issues, and control strategies are presented.
CRIM 374 Environmental Crime and Justice
3c-01-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
Introduces the developing area of criminological solutions to environmental problems. Issues addressed include the nature of environmental offenders and victims, the variety of approaches to achieving environmental justice, and criminal justice solutions to specific environmental problems.
CRIM 384 Violence and Victimology
3c-01-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
Introduces the leading theories and research in the area of violent criminal behavior and victimization. A special emphasis is on patterns of violent offending and victimization over time, victim-offender relationships, and the experience of victims in the criminal justice system. Addresses major violent crimes including murder, rape, robbery, and assault.
CRIM 391 Substance Use and Abuse in Criminal Justice
3c-0l-3cr
A study of substance use and abuse confronting American society. Alcohol and drug use and abuse education, philosophy, physiological effects, and social aspects are examined in terms of control measures and public safety.
CRIM 394 Crime and Delinquency Prevention
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
Examines various crime and delinquency prevention policies and programs. Topics include the historical development of crime and delinquency prevention methods, theoretical applications to prevention efforts, and research findings on program effectiveness. The importance of research design in evaluating prevention programs also will be considered.
CRIM 400 Theoretical Criminology
3c-0l-3cr
A review and critical analysis of the major criminological theories beginning with the Classical School; psychological, sociological, economic, biological, and political theories of crime and its causes are included.
CRIM 401 Contemporary Issues in Criminology
3c-0l-3cr
An examination of the nature and extent of crime in modern Western society. Emphasizes issues selected from, but not limited to, emerging patterns of violence, organized crime, white-collar crime, victimless crime, corruption, and those crime control strategies deemed appropriate in a democracy.
CRIM 403 Dilemmas in Criminology and Criminal Justice
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
An overview of prominent ethical issues facing professionals in criminology and criminal justice, with an emphasis on encouraging individual students to explore their own ethical and moral systems and how they make ethical/moral decisions. Primarily discussion/seminar oriented.
CRIM 410 Race, Ethnicity, Social Structure, and Crime
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: CRIM 101 and 102
Introduces the art of thinking critically about the social construction of race, ethnicity, and social class in crime and crime control, with special focus on the United States.
3c-0l-3cr
A study of the nature and extent of women’s crime, theories of female criminality, processing of women offenders through the criminal justice system, the response of police and court officials to women as victims of crime, and opportunities for women as employees in criminal justice agencies. (Offered as CRIM 390 prior to 2003-04)
CRIM 470 Comparative Study of Justice
3c-0l-3cr
Comparison of American systems of administration of justice with those of other nations.
CRIM 480 Seminar in Criminology–The Administration of Justice
3c-0l-3cr
A study of selected topics in criminology–the administration of justice. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 6cr. Not for credit after prior CRIM 480.
CRIM 481 Special Topics in Criminology
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: Department consent
A seminar providing study of selected topics not emphasized in other courses. May be taken more than once to a maximum 6cr.
CRIM 482 Independent Study in Criminology
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
var-3-12cr
A structured field placement designed to broaden the educational experience through observation and participation in work assignments in government or private sectors. 6cr can be applied to the major requirements.
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