Overview of the American system of criminal justice, covering theories of justice, criminal law, policing, courts and associated pre and post-trial legal processes, punishment and corrections, and juvenile justice.  Required for all criminology majors and minors. Read More »

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A01 Introduct to Criminal Justice — 09:00 AM to 12:05 PM S — Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 122

Explores and evaluates how crime is defined and measured, and examines crime patterns and trends. Provides an overview and critical assessment of the major theories of crime causation. Read More »

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Section B01 — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM TR — Nguyen Engineering Building 1108

Introduces fundamental concepts of homeland security. Examines governmental actions designed to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from man-made and natural disasters. Focuses on efforts to align preparedness, incident management, and emergency response plans from various agencies (federal, state, local, tribal, private sector, and non-governmental). Read More »

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B01 Introduction Homeland Security — Ehsan Zaffar — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM MW — Enterprise Hall 276

Presents theories of juvenile delinquency and societal reactions to it, gender differences in rates and types, historical overview, development of juvenile justice system, and critical assessment of juvenile justice and its alternative. Read More »

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C01 Deliquency — Kirsten Hutzell — 07:00 PM to 10:05 PM MWF — University Hall 1202

Examines the development of crime policy, including the influence of crime trends, politics, public opinion, media, criminological theory, and empirical research.  Considers the effectiveness of crime policy. Read More »

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Section B01 — Ajima Olaghere — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM MW — Thompson Hall L004  -  Section Syllabus

Analyzes ethical principles relevant for those working in criminal justice. Required for all criminology majors. Read More »

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Section B01 — Stephen F Bamford — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM TR — Bull Run Hall 256  -  Section Syllabus

Explores the significance of social inequality (especially race and gender inequality) for several crime and criminal justice issues. Examines the effect of gender and race on rates of criminal offending and victimization and explanations for the variation in offending and victimization. Read More »

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B01 Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM TR — Occoquan Bldg 203

Provides an introduction to research design, methods, and analysis in the field of criminology. Students learn to understand, interpret, and critique quantitative and qualitative research approaches, and become intelligent consumers of research. Read More »

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B01 Research Methods/Analysis Crim — Kresenda L Keith — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM MW — Robinson B205
C01 Research Methods/Analysis Crim — Marthinus Christoffel Koen — 12:00 PM to 01:50 PM MTWRF — Thompson Hall L004

Introduction to the elements of family law, and exploration of its influence on American social life and contemporary notions of justice. Topics include marriage and parenting, divorce, custody and support, nontraditional families, and domestic violence. Read More »

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B02 Family Law and Justice System — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM MW — Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 224

Studies the workings, advantages, and frailties of criminal courts, and explores whether the system works effectively and efficiently. Read More »

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Section A01 — Joel M. Weinstein — 09:30 AM to 11:45 AM MTWR — Thompson Hall L004

Studies constitutional law pertaining to the rights of the criminally accused from investigation and evidence through attorney, trial, and punishment stages at federal and state levels. Required for all criminology majors. Read More »

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A01 Const Law-Criminal Proc/Rights — Maryellen Meymarian — 09:00 AM to 12:05 PM S — Bull Run Hall 247
A02 Const Law-Criminal Proc/Rights — Joel M. Weinstein — 12:00 PM to 02:15 PM MTWR — University Hall 1203

Theoretical and practical strategies for crime prevention and deterrence. Discusses social, environmental, and mechanical developments, police courts, and correctional elements of law enforcement in terms of current effectiveness and future potential for crime prevention. Read More »

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A01 Prevention and Deter of Crime — 12:00 PM to 02:15 PM MTWR — Robinson B208  -  Section Syllabus

Explores origins of terrorism, tracing development from early states to a modern mode of conflict. Presents national, regional, and global perspectives. Read More »

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C01 Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Dennis Pluchinsky — 12:00 PM to 02:15 PM MTWR — Robinson B205  -  Section Syllabus

Preparation for internship in a justice organization or justice-related work activity. Students develop a relationship with a prospective internship sponsor and develop a plan for the internship and the research to be reported. Read More »

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Section A02 — Sylvia W Voreas — 09:30 AM to 11:45 AM MTWR — Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 124

Application of classroom learning to an applied justice setting. Students maintain daily journals, conduct research, and deliver written and oral reports. Read More »

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I01 RS: Internship — Sylvia W Voreas — 02:10 PM to 04:10 PM W — Robinson A107

Recent developments in the field. Read More »

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B01 Crime and Place — Alese Wooditch — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM TR — Robinson A349
C01 Forensics ad Investigations — 09:30 AM to 11:45 AM MTWR — Robinson B205

Recent developments in the field. Read More »

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B01 Crime and Place — Alese Wooditch — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM TR — Robinson A349
C01 Forensics ad Investigations — 09:30 AM to 11:45 AM MTWR — Robinson B205

Doctoral dissertation research and writing under direction of student’s dissertation committee. Read More »

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Section I03 — James Willis

Explores issues in justice administration, taking into diverse perspectives. Emphasizes using theory and evidence to evaluate different viewpoints. Course topics vary, focusing on controversial matters.

Recent developments in field, or topics not covered by regularly listed courses.