Catalog Course Descriptions
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Criminology Courses
Undergraduate
CRIM 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 210: Introduction to Criminology (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 220: Introduction to Law and Society (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 230: Introduction to Homeland Security (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 301: Public Law and the Judicial Process (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 302: Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 304: Computer Crime, Forensics, and Auditing (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 305: Crime and Crime Policy (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 306: Criminal Justice Ethics (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 307: Social Inequality, Crime, and Justice (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 308: Human Rights and Justice (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 310: Introduction to the Intelligence Community (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 312: Intelligence Analysis Techniques (3 Credits)
Required Prerequisites: CRIM 310D, L310, 310XS or 310XP.
D Requires minimum grade of D.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
XP Requires minimum grade of XP.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 315: Research Methods and Analysis in Criminology (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 320: Crime and Place (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 325: Hate Crime (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 350: Counterintelligence (3 Credits)
Required Prerequisites: CRIM 310D, L310, 310XS or 310XP.
D Requires minimum grade of D.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
XP Requires minimum grade of XP.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 400: Applied Criminal Psychology (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 401: Policing in America (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 402: Punishment and Corrections (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 403: Community Corrections (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 404: Crime Victims and Victimization (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 405: Law and Justice around the World (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 406: Family Law and the Justice System (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 407: Advanced Topics in Law and Society (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 408: Criminal Courts (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 409: Community Policing (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 410: Criminal Investigations (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 411: Innovations in Policing (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 415: Guns and Crime in America (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 422: Controversial Legal Issues (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 423: Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 424: Constitutional Law: Criminal Process and Rights (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 425: Criminal Justice Management (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 430: Criminal Law (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 460: Surveillance and Privacy in Contemporary Society (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 462: Law Enforcement and Homeland Security (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 471: Prevention and Deterrence of Crime (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 475: Theory and Politics of Terrorism (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 479: Preparation for Internship (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 480: Internship (6-12 Credits)
Required Prerequisites: (CRIM 479D or 479XP).
D Requires minimum grade of D.
XP Requires minimum grade of XP.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 485: Study Abroad (1-12 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 490: Special Topics (1-3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 491: Honors Seminar I (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 492: RS: Honors Seminar II (3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 495: Capstone in Criminology, Law and Society (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Junior Plus, Junior, Senior Plus or Senior.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 498: Research Practicum (1-3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Criminology, Law and Society.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 499: Independent Study (1-3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Criminology, Law and Society.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 490: Special Topics (1-3 Credits)
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Graduate
CRIM 509: Justice Organizations and Processes (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 510: Policing (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 511: Evidence-based Crime and Justice Policy (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 512: Implementing Crime and Justice Policy (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 513: Leadership in Justice Organizations (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 514: Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 515: Criminal Justice Research Methods and Data Analysis (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 516: Evaluation of Crime and Justice Policies and Practices (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 517: Research Practicum in Justice Policy and Practice (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Criminal Justice or Criminology, Law and Society.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 521: The Constitution, Criminal Procedure, and Security (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 523: Law and Social Control (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 541: Conduct of Justice Organizations at the Street Level (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 544: Corrections (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 545: Crime Analysis (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 561: Politics of Crime Policy (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 562: Crime and Place (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 595: Special Topics (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 700: Values, Ethics, and Criminal Justice Policy (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 710: Criminological Theory (3 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Graduate or Non-Degree.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 720: Law and Social Science (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 721: The Constitution, Criminal Procedure, and Security (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 723: Law and Social Control (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 730: Courts and Constitutional Law (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 740: Justice Organizations (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 741: Street Level Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 744: Corrections (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 760: Evidence-Based Crime Policy (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 761: Politics of Crime Policy (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 762: Crime and Place (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 764: Sentencing (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 780: Research Methods (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 781: Justice Program Evaluation (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 782: Statistics I (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 783: Statistics II (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 784: Experimental Criminology (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 790: Capstone in Policy and Practice (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 795: Special Topics (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
CRIM 796: Directed Reading (1-3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.
CRIM 797: Professionalization Seminar (0 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
CRIM 799: Master's Thesis (1-6 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
CRIM 998: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (1-6 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
CRIM 999: Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-21 Credits)
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
CRIM 795: Special Topics (3 Credits)
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.