Courses and Syllabi
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Criminology Spring 2027
Undergraduate
CRIM 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
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. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 210: Introduction to Criminology (3 Credits)
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. Notes: CRIM majors who are concentrating in criminal justice are strongly encouraged to take this course before or during the first semester of taking upper-level courses in the concentration. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 210 - 001: Introduction to Criminology — Cesar J. Rebellon — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - Horizon Hall 2016
- CRIM 210 - DL1: Introduction to Criminology — Auzeen Shariati - Online
CRIM 220: Introduction to Law and Society (3 Credits)
Introduces the relationship between law and society. Discusses theoretical perspectives from a number of social science disciplines. Promotes a foundational understanding of the concept of law and the origins, development, and role of law in society, particularly outside of formal legal institutions. Topics covered may include legal mobilization, law and social change, social movements, law and inequality, and law's relationship to social control. Notes: CRIM majors who are concentrating in Law and Society are strongly encouraged to take this course before or during the first semester of taking upper-level courses in the concentration. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 220 - 001: Introduction Law and Society — John R Murphy — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW
CRIM 230: Introduction to Homeland Security (3 Credits)
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). Notes: CRIM majors who are concentrating in homeland security and justice are strongly encouraged to take this course before or during the first semester of taking upper-level courses in the concentration. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 230 - 001: Introduction Homeland Security — Walter E Purdy — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Horizon Hall 2009
- CRIM 230 - 002: Introduction Homeland Security — Steven L Basha — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - Innovation Hall 204
- CRIM 230 - 003: Introduction Homeland Security — Mario Lijoi — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Horizon Hall 2009
CRIM 302: Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System (3 Credits)
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. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 302 - 001: Delinquency and Juv. Justice — Cesar J. Rebellon — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W - Lecture Hall 2
CRIM 304: Computer Crime, Forensics, and Auditing (3 Credits)
Explores relevant laws, disciplines, and skills required to pursue a successful career in computer forensics and cyber investigations. This course will be a real-to-life exposure of conducting computer forensic and cyber investigations, including hands-on demonstrations with computer forensic tools. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: IT 103 or IT 104.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 304 - 001: Computer Crime/Forens/Auditing — Peter Caggiano — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Innovation Hall 222
CRIM 306: Criminal Justice Ethics (3 Credits)
Analyzes ethical principles relevant for those working in criminal justice. Required for all criminology majors. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 307: Social Inequality, Crime, and Justice (3 Credits)
Explores the significance of social inequality (especially race and gender inequality) for several crime and criminal justice issues. Examines variations in criminal offending and victimization, and explores disparities in criminal justice processing. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 307 - 001: Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — Marie Mele Thomas — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - Planetary Hall 120
- CRIM 307 - DL1: Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — Janani Umamaheswar - Online
- CRIM 307 - DL2: Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — Andrew Novak - Online
CRIM 308: Human Rights and Justice (3 Credits)
Studies the norms, laws, and systems for the promotion and protection of human rights. Provides a foundation for understanding historical, legal, political, economic, and ethical aspects of human rights. Examines ideological and cultural perspectives, sources of violations, the United Nations, regional and national mechanisms, special issues (e.g., women, torture, children, minorities), and the role of nongovernmental organizations. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 308 - DL1: Human Rights and Justice — Parwez Besmel - Online
- CRIM 308 - DL2: Human Rights and Justice — Parwez Besmel - Online
CRIM 310: Introduction to the Intelligence Community (3 Credits)
Introduces students to the structure, function, and process of the intelligence community including the basic skills in writing, research, and presentation used in intelligence analysis. Required for all intelligence analysis minors. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 312: Intelligence Analysis Techniques (3 Credits)
Introduces the key analytical techniques used by entry-level analysts In the Intelligence community. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
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.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 315: Research Methods and Analysis in Criminology (3 Credits)
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. Notes: This course does not meet the College's IT requirements. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 320: Crime and Place (3 Credits)
Focuses on the analysis of locations that attract and repel crime, displacement of crime, and identifying and measuring crime concentrations. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 320 - 001: Crime and Place — Sue-Ming Yang — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Innovation Hall 136
- CRIM 320 - 003: Crime and Place — Beidi Dong — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM R - Innovation Hall - Hybrid
CRIM 325: Hate Crime (3 Credits)
Provides an introductory understanding of the definitions of hate crime; extremist groups and individuals; reporting, investigation, and prosecution of hate crimes; and hate crime policy and legislation. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 325 - DL1: Hate Crime — William Johnson - Online
CRIM 350: Counterintelligence (3 Credits)
Introduces the legal authority, objectives, and guidelines of the counterintelligence discipline. Covers the investigative, defensive, offensive, and collection activities of the counterintelligence function. Notes: Elective course for the Intelligence Analysis minor. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
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.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 350 - 001: Counterintelligence — Thomas Mays — 05:55 PM to 07:10 PM MW - Horizon Hall 1008
- CRIM 350 - DL1: Counterintelligence — Peter Tahan - Online
CRIM 400: Applied Criminal Psychology (3 Credits)
Uses overview of psychological and criminological theories to apply behavioral science theory to practical application in forensic settings. Focuses on analysis of various crime scenes and characteristics of offenders. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 401: Policing in America (3 Credits)
Fundamental issues relevant to contemporary public policing in America: role and history of police; impact on crime, disorder, and other social problems; discretion and its control; moral hazards; police legitimacy and public support; police culture and the police organization; and community policing. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 401 - 001: Policing in America — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Art & Design Building 2026
- CRIM 401 - 002: Policing in America — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - East Building 201
CRIM 402: Punishment and Corrections (3 Credits)
Covers theories on forms of punishment systems; punishment and corrections as a product of historical, cultural, and political changes; differences by race and gender in punishment and corrections; problems of social control and violence in prisons; alternative rehabilitation; and community prevention strategies. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 402 - 001: Punishment and Corrections — Timo Zheng — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 136
- CRIM 402 - 002: Punishment and Corrections — Heather Toronjo — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W - Lecture Hall 3
CRIM 403: Community Corrections (3 Credits)
Studies the purposes and goals of community-based corrections and its various components, including pretrial diversion, probation, parole, and emerging alternatives to traditional incarceration. Addresses issues related to offenders returning to the community and critical issues facing jails, community corrections, and the management of offenders in community settings. Examines the role of community corrections within the broader correctional system. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 403 - 001: Community Corrections — Heather Toronjo — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Planetary Hall 124
CRIM 404: Crime Victims and Victimization (3 Credits)
Explores experiences of crime victims, distribution of the risks of victimization, and causes and consequences of victimization. Also considers nature and influence of victim's rights advocates. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 404 - DL2: Crime Victims/Victimization — Catherine Gallagher — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Online
- CRIM 404 - DL1: Crime Victims/Victimization — Marie Mele Thomas - Online
CRIM 405: Law and Justice around the World (3 Credits)
Comparative inquiry into the models of legal and justice systems around the world. Considers how social and legal norms are created, and how different societies exercise powers of social control. Evaluates justice models in action, including law and courts, policing, corrections, and juvenile justice. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 408: Criminal Courts (3 Credits)
Studies the workings, advantages, and frailties of criminal courts, and explores whether the system works effectively and efficiently. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100 or GOVT 301
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 408 - 001: Criminal Courts — Robert J. Norris — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM F - Krug Hall 242
CRIM 409: Community Policing (3 Credits)
Study of community policing, particularly in the United States. Covers history and development of community policing, community relations, problem solving, and issues of organizational change. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 409 - DL1: Community Policing - Online
CRIM 410: Criminal Investigations (3 Credits)
Focuses on criminal investigations and the role of the criminal investigator in the criminal justice system. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 410 - 001: Criminal Investigations — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - East Building 201
CRIM 415: Guns and Crime in America (3 Credits)
Examines the legal, policy, prevention, enforcement, and political aspects of preventing gun violence in America. Considers the 2nd Amendment and its interpretation; explores patterns and trends in gun ownership and gun crime; reviews policies, regulations, and community-based efforts to reduce gun violence. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 315 Research Methods and Analysis in Criminology
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 415 - DL1: Guns and Crime in America — Christopher Koper — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Online
CRIM 421: International Crimes and Accountability (3 Credits)
Explores the range of judicial and nonjudicial responses after conflict or democratic transition to ensure accountability after atrocities or human rights abuses. Considers trials, truth commissions, amnesties, reparations, and other policies within their social, political, and global contexts. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 405.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 421 - DL1: Int'l Crimes & Accountability — Andrew Novak - Online
CRIM 423: Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties (3 Credits)
Studies First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, assembly, association, and religion; the right to privacy; and Fourteenth Amendment right to equal protection. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to GOVT 423.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 423 - 001: Const Law: Civ Rghts/Liberties — Catherine Moses Dobson — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Horizon Hall 2010
CRIM 424: Constitutional Law: Criminal Process and Rights (3 Credits)
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. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 462: Law Enforcement and Homeland Security (3 Credits)
Examines the effect of 9/11 on law enforcement organizations in the United States and explores the evolving relationship between the military, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the post-9/11 era. Emphasis on understanding the entire framework of homeland security in the United States and the unique issues faced by local law enforcement. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 462 - 001: Law Enforcement/Homeland Secur — Mario Lijoi — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Innovation Hall 222
- CRIM 462 - 002: Law Enforcement/Homeland Secur — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Planetary Hall 120
CRIM 475: Theory and Politics of Terrorism (3 Credits)
Explores origins of terrorism, tracing development from early states to a modern mode of conflict. Presents national, regional, and global perspectives. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 475 - DL2: Theory/Politics of Terrorism - Online
- CRIM 475 - DL1: Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Kevin Graham - Online
CRIM 479: Criminology: College to Career (3 Credits)
Career development class to assist students in the transition from college to a career in the social sciences, particularly Criminology. Course emphasizes professional development and career readiness through self-assessment and professional skill acquisition. Students prepare a research project on a topic related to Criminology, Law and Society. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100, 306, and 315; ENGH 302.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 479 - 001: Criminology: College to Career — Catherine Moses Dobson — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM R - Nguyen Engineering Building 1103
CRIM 480: Internship (6-12 Credits)
Application of classroom learning to an applied justice setting. Students maintain daily journals, conduct research, and deliver written and oral reports. Notes: Before enrolling, students must have a plan approved by the instructor. Seminars are held several times during the semester for discussion and oral presentation. Minimum of 45 hours of on-the-job work time required for each credit. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 15 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100, 306, 315, and approval of department.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (CRIM 479D or 479XP).
D Requires minimum grade of D.
XP Requires minimum grade of XP.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 480 - 001: Internship — Catherine Moses Dobson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM F - Online
CRIM 490: Special Topics (1-3 Credits)
Recent developments in the field. Notes: Topics vary. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the BS in criminology, law, and society depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
4 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- CRIM 490 - 001: Cybercrime & Online Deviance — Jin R. Lee — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Innovation Hall 326
- CRIM 490 - 002: Advanced Intelligence Analysis — Terry Gudaitis — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 222
- CRIM 490 - 003: Intel Brfng, Intrvwng &Intrgtn — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Horizon Hall 2017
- CRIM 490 - DL1: Hostage Takng & Kidnp for Rnsm — Kevin Graham - Online
CRIM 492: RS: Honors Seminar II (3 Credits)
Course includes readings and discussion of seminar papers, leading to a research project under the direction of a faculty member. Notes: Second of a two-course sequence. Subject varies. Oral exam on the research and report may be required. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the criminology, law, and society major depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic varies. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 491.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 492 - 001: RS: Honors Seminar II — Janani Umamaheswar — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 338
CRIM 495: Capstone in Criminology, Law and Society (3 Credits)
Provides an in-depth examination of a historical and contemporary issues facing criminology and law and society scholars. Focuses on the philosophies, practices, and procedures used by individuals and organizations and uses a variety of materials, experiences and resources. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100; ENGH 101; ENGH 302; COMM 100, or 104.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Junior Plus, Junior, Senior Plus or Senior.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CRIM 490: Special Topics (1-3 Credits)
Recent developments in the field. Notes: Topics vary. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the BS in criminology, law, and society depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
4 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- CRIM 490 - 001: Cybercrime & Online Deviance — Jin R. Lee — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Innovation Hall 326
- CRIM 490 - 002: Advanced Intelligence Analysis — Terry Gudaitis — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 222
- CRIM 490 - 003: Intel Brfng, Intrvwng &Intrgtn — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Horizon Hall 2017
- CRIM 490 - DL1: Hostage Takng & Kidnp for Rnsm — Kevin Graham - Online
Graduate
CRIM 510: Policing (3 Credits)
Examines police organizations, practices, strategies, and reforms; the functions and mandates of the police in democracies; research knowledge about policing and the impacts of policing; and policing in the context of the broader criminal justice system. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
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.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 510 - DL1: Policing — Martin Koen — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Online
CRIM 512: Implementing Crime and Justice Policy (3 Credits)
Introduces students to the art and science behind implementing policies in today's criminal justice organizations. While considering effective, best, and evidence-based practices, students will learn about both processes and outcomes related to adopting, adapting, implementing and sustaining reform in justice agencies. Key concepts include technology transfer, transportability, uptake, diffusion, fidelity, and change. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
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.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 512 - DL1: Implementing Crime&Just Policy — Jim Burch — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM M - Online
CRIM 513: Leadership in Justice Organizations (3 Credits)
Explores theory and evidence of various approaches to leadership and management as applied in justice organizations. Examples of leadership approaches include, trait, skills, style, contingency, path-goal, transformational, servant, team, and psychodynamic. Practical aspects of coping with the risks of leadership are included. Involves case studies and student self analysis using diagnostic tools. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
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.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 513 - DL1: Leadership in Justice Orgs — James L. Carr — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Online
CRIM 515: Criminal Justice Research Methods and Data Analysis (3 Credits)
Methods of scientific inquiry applied to criminal justice issues. Includes formulation of research questions, logic of inquiry, research design, observation, measurement, and introduction to social statistics and applications to criminal justice data analysis. Learn to critique research and present data in agency reports. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
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.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 515 - 001: CJ ResearchMethod&DataAnalysis — Ryan Cotter — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 333
CRIM 516: Evaluation of Crime and Justice Policies and Practices (3 Credits)
The major principles and approaches of program evaluation applied to crime and justice policies. Presents a conceptual framework for problem evaluation. Explores issues and methods for developing evaluation questions and assessing various aspects of program theory, operation and outcomes. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisite: CRIM 515B-.
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
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.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 516 - DL1: Eval of Crime&Just Policy/Prac — Martin Koen — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Online
CRIM 517: Research Practicum in Justice Policy and Practice (3 Credits)
Student-initiated research project supervised by instructor. Student will identify a client criminal justice organization or stakeholder group and conduct useful research on an issue of interest to that organization or group, producing a policy-oriented white paper suitable for delivery to the organization or group. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 516.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisite: CRIM 515B-.
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
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.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 517 - 001: RsrchPracticumJustPol/Practice — Catherine Gallagher — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Peterson Hall 2408
CRIM 523: Law and Social Control (3 Credits)
Competing conceptions of law, political systems, and social control. Intellectual traditions behind social control, its definitions, and mechanisms for regulating public and private behavior, by both individuals and organizations in society. For MS Students. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
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.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 523 - 001: Law and Social Control — James J. Willis — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM R - Research Hall 202 - Hybrid
CRIM 595: Special Topics (3 Credits)
Recent developments in the field or topics not covered by regularly listed courses. The course content varies. For MS sudents. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
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.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 595 - 001: Cartels — Matthew D'Anna — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Innovation Hall 203
CRIM 720: Law and Social Science (3 Credits)
Examines social science approaches to the law and the social processes that affect the behavior of legal actors and institutions. Includes theory and research in the law and society tradition. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 720 - 001: Law and Social Science — Allison D. Redlich — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM W - East Building 134
CRIM 760: Evidence-Based Crime Policy (3 Credits)
Explores the theoretical and empirical support for crime and justice interventions and policies, and examines the translational link between research and criminal justice practices. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 760 - 001: Evidence-Based Crime Policy — Charlotte Gill — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Innovation Hall 338
CRIM 762: Crime and Place (3 Credits)
Examines the concentration of crime at places, including geographic, environmental, and sociological features that attract or repel crime. Discusses theoretical explanations, crime prevention strategies, and the measurement of crime concentrations. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 760.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 762 - 001: Crime and Place — David Weisburd — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM M - Research Hall 310
CRIM 783: Statistics II (3 Credits)
Focuses on the theory and application of multivariate regression methods as applied within the justice field. Topics include tests for and consequences of violating assumptions of the generalized linear model, dummy coding of categorical variables, testing of interaction effects, logistic regression, ordered and multinominal logit, and missing data analysis. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 782 or a comparable course.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 783 - 001: Statistics II — Sue-Ming Yang — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Innovation Hall 205
CRIM 795: Special Topics (3 Credits)
Recent developments in field, or topics not covered by regularly listed courses. Notes: Topics vary. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 795 - 001: Applied Mthds & Stats Sec Data — Evan Marie Lowder — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Blue Ridge Hall 127
CRIM 797: Professionalization Seminar (0 Credits)
Introduces doctoral students to research, scholarship and teaching practices in the field to promote their professional development. Notes: Required for Ph.D. students. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 797 - 001: Professionalization Seminar — Devon Johnson — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM W - Innovation Hall 203
CRIM 795: Special Topics (3 Credits)
Recent developments in field, or topics not covered by regularly listed courses. Notes: Topics vary. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 795 - 001: Applied Mthds & Stats Sec Data — Evan Marie Lowder — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Blue Ridge Hall 127