Nature of Crime and Special Topics
An understanding of the Nature of Crime is essential for the study of criminal justice. This curriculum provides an analysis of crime in America, epidemiology of crime, costs of crime, typologies and theories of crime. Crime data, crime myths, and the interaction of crime and the media are important elements of this curriculum. Likewise, the focus on international and domestic terrorism is part of the curriculum.
Nature of Crime
A basic understanding of crime is provided by CCJ 3014 Crime in America, CJE 4654 Crime and Place, and CCJ 5015 Nature of Crime. The interactions of crime and the criminal justice system are studied in CCJ 3024 Criminal Justice System, CCJ 5456 The Administration of Justice, and CCJ 6217 Law and Social Control. An overview and analysis of crime prevention strategies is provided by CJE 3444 Crime Prevention and CCJ 5931 Contemporary Criminal Justice Strategies.
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Special Studies in Crime: A number of special studies in specific crimes and criminals areas are provided. CJE 4630 Serial Murder and Criminal Justice, CCJ 4651 Drugs and Crime, CCJ 4690 Sex Offenders and the Criminal Justice System, and CJE 5688 Cyber Crime and Criminal Justice offer detailed analysis of these crimes. Special courses are also offered for a number of crime typologies such as CCJ 4641 Organized Crime, CCJ 4644 White Collar Crime, and CCJ 4681 Domestic Violence and the Justice System. Special studies also address special populations and their interactions with crime: CCJ 4670 Women and Crime and CCJ 5617 Mental Disorder, Crime, and Criminal Justice.
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Terrorism: Terrorist acts are inherently criminal. The rise of terrorism has introduced a new important area of study for criminal justice. Terrorism is presently addressed in most of the law enforcement and security curriculums. Courses such as CCJ 4661 Terrorism and CCJ 6485 Selected Topics: Terrorism specifically address this important and emerging area of study.
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