Courses and Syllabi
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Criminology Spring 2024
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. Limited to three attempts.
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. 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 210 - DL1: Introduction to Criminology — Auzeen Shariati - Online
- CRIM 210 - 001: Introduction to Criminology — Cesar J. Rebellon — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Horizon Hall 2009
- CRIM 210 - 002: Introduction to Criminology — Parwez Besmel — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM T - 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. 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 — Robert Grims — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T
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. 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 230 - 001: Introduction Homeland Security — Steven L Basha — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Merten Hall 1200
- CRIM 230 - 002: Introduction Homeland Security — Walter E Purdy — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 204
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. Equivalent to SOCI 302.
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 302 - DL1: Delinquency and Juv. Justice — Jillian Marconi - Online
- CRIM 302 - 001: Delinquency and Juv. Justice — Cesar J. Rebellon — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Nguyen Engineering Building 1103
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. 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. 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. 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 307 - DL1: Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — Andrew Novak - Online
- CRIM 307 - 001: Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — Marie Mele Thomas — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Horizon Hall 2017
- 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. 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 308 - DL1: Human Rights and Justice — Andrew Novak - Online
- CRIM 308 - DL2: Human Rights and Justice — Parwez Besmel - Online
- CRIM 308 - 001: Human Rights and Justice — Parwez Besmel — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM R - East Building 122 - Hybrid
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 320 - 001: Crime and Place — Beidi Dong — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Horizon Hall 2010
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. 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 - 001: Hate Crime — Kevin B Fornshill — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Exploratory Hall (formerly Science and Tech II) L003
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. 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.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 350 - DL1: Counterintelligence — Amie D. Bowman - 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. 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. 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
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CRIM 401 - 001: Policing in America
— Patrick J Gallop — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Peterson Hall 1105
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Section Syllabus
- CRIM 401 - DL1: Policing in America — Stephen F Bamford - Online
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. 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 402 - DL1: Punishment and Corrections — Janani Umamaheswar - Online
- CRIM 402 - DL2: Punishment and Corrections — Heather Toronjo — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Online
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. 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 - DL1: Community Corrections — Heather Toronjo — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM T - Online
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. 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 - 001: Crime Victims/Victimization — Catherine Gallagher — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Horizon Hall 2017
- 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. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
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. 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.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
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CRIM 408 - 002: Criminal Courts
— Randy I. Bellows — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Planetary Hall 212
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Section Syllabus
- CRIM 408 - 001: Criminal Courts — Robert J. Norris — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Buchanan Hall D023
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. 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 - 001: Community Policing — Jonathan Casteline — 05:55 PM to 07:10 PM R - Blue Ridge Hall - Hybrid
CRIM 410: Criminal Investigations (3 Credits)
Focuses on criminal investigations and the role of the criminal investigator in the criminal justice system. 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 410 - 002: Criminal Investigations — Shahram Fard — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Planetary Hall 212
- CRIM 410 - 001: Criminal Investigations — Stephen F Bamford — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R
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. 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 TR - 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. 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 - DL1: Const Law: Civ Rghts/Liberties — Ehsan Zaffar - Online
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. 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 425: Criminal Justice Management (3 Credits)
Explains the management function for current and future criminal justice managers. Emphasizes communication, leadership skills, and organizational development. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: D or higher in 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 425 - 001: Criminal Justice Managment — Raymond G Rowley — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Planetary Hall 120
CRIM 430: Criminal Law (3 Credits)
An overview of the definitions and elements of crimes, defense strategies, and the differences in criminal law across states. 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 430 - 001: Criminal Law — John R Murphy — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Planetary Hall 212
- CRIM 430 - DL1: Criminal Law — Jillian Marconi - Online
CRIM 460: Surveillance and Privacy in Contemporary Society (3 Credits)
Philosophical perspectives, historical context, technological developments, and institutional changes that surround controversies about privacy and surveillance in contemporary society. Explores public and private institutions conducting surveillance, how they calculate and manage risk, and legal constraints on surveillance activities. Equivalent to GOVT 460.
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
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CRIM 460 - 001: Surv/Privacy-Contemp Society
— Christopher I Warner — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - East Building 122
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Section Syllabus
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. 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 462 - DL1: Law Enforcement/Homeland Secur — John McCartney - Online
- CRIM 462 - DL2: Law Enforcement/Homeland Secur — Steven Kaufman — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Online
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CRIM 462 - DL3: Law Enforcement/Homeland Secur
— Christopher Stitt - Online
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Section Syllabus
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. 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 475 - 001: Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Thomas E Dowling — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - Krug Hall 242
- CRIM 475 - 002: Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Michael Bayer — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Krug Hall 242
- CRIM 475 - DL1: Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Kevin Graham - Online
CRIM 479: Preparation for Internship (3 Credits)
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. Notes: This course is only open to students majoring in Criminology, Law and Society, and should only be taken by students who intend to complete an internship. 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: Preparation for Internship — Catherine Moses Dobson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Peterson Hall 1105
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. 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. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
6 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- CRIM 490 - DL1: Gender and Crime — Janani Umamaheswar - Online
- CRIM 490 - 001: Intel Brfng, Intrvwng &Intrgtn — Terry Gudaitis — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Peterson Hall 1105
- CRIM 490 - DL2: Police Psychology — Jack Kitaeff - Online
- CRIM 490 - 002: Advanced Intelligence Analysis — Terry Gudaitis — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Nguyen Engineering Building 1103
- CRIM 490 - DL3: Corruption in Government — Richard M. Denholm II — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Online
- CRIM 490 - DL4: Policing Black Bodies — RaShall Brackney — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - 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. 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 — Yasemin Irvin-Erickson — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM W - Blue Ridge Hall 127
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. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Synthesis
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact., Writing Intensive in Major
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. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
6 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- CRIM 490 - DL1: Gender and Crime — Janani Umamaheswar - Online
- CRIM 490 - 001: Intel Brfng, Intrvwng &Intrgtn — Terry Gudaitis — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Peterson Hall 1105
- CRIM 490 - DL2: Police Psychology — Jack Kitaeff - Online
- CRIM 490 - 002: Advanced Intelligence Analysis — Terry Gudaitis — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Nguyen Engineering Building 1103
- CRIM 490 - DL3: Corruption in Government — Richard M. Denholm II — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Online
- CRIM 490 - DL4: Policing Black Bodies — RaShall Brackney — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Online
Graduate
CRIM 509: Justice Organizations and Processes (3 Credits)
Examines structures, practices, and performance of organizations involved in administration of justice: law enforcement, courts and legal agencies, corrections, regulatory and related agencies, and private organizations. Equivalent to PUAD 509.
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 509 - 001: Justice Orgs and Processes — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Krug Hall 209
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. 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 — Cynthia Lum — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Online
CRIM 511: Evidence-based Crime and Justice Policy (3 Credits)
Examines the role that science and research play in criminal justice agencies, policies and practicecs. Includes understanding the strengths and limitations of the evidence-based practices framework, reviewing evidence about the effectiveness, fairness, theoretical underpinnings, and efficiency of various policies and practices to deal with crime and justice issues, and understanding how research is translated into policy and practice. 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 511 - 001: Evidence-based Crime &Just Pol — David B Wilson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 330
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. 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 — Jennifer Bailey Embrey - 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. 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 R - Online
CRIM 514: Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
Legal and ethical issues in the making and administration of criminal justice policy in the United States. Covers the legal framework governing each issue, competing values influencing policies and practice, and the history of legal reforms in the criminal justice system. Recurrent underlying themes are legalized discretion, gender and racial equality, due process, and procedural justice. 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 514 - DL1: Legal & Ethical Issues in CJ — 08:45 PM to 10:00 PM T - 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. 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 — Matthew D'Anna — 07:20 PM to 08:35 PM M - Innovation Hall 203 - Hybrid
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. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 515.
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 516 - DL1: Eval of Crime&Just Policy/Prac — Evan Marie Lowder — 05:55 PM to 07:10 PM T - 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. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 515, CRIM 516.
Registration Restrictions:
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 — Charlotte Gill — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Innovation Hall 328
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. 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 — 08:45 PM to 10:00 PM T - East Building - Hybrid
CRIM 545: Crime Analysis (3 Credits)
History, theory, and techniques of crime analysis and crime mapping. Includes routine activities, pattern, and rational choice theories. Review of data types. Application of crime analysis to crime control tactics, strategies, and administration. 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 545 - 001: Crime Analysis — Matthew D'Anna — 08:45 PM to 10:00 PM M - Innovation Hall 203 - Hybrid
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. 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 - DL1: Law and Social Science — Linda M. Merola — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Online
CRIM 740: Justice Organizations (3 Credits)
Understanding and evaluating criminal justice policies, practices, and structures in an organizational context. Draws on organizational theory and empirical research to explore the challenges and opportunities to shape criminal justice processes and outcomes. Equivalent to PUAD 790.
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 740 - 001: Justice Organizations — James Willis — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 330
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. 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 — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - Innovation Hall 129
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. 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: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18, 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: Meta-Analysis — David B Wilson — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM W - Peterson Hall 2411
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. 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 T - Innovation Hall 139
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. 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: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18, 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: Meta-Analysis — David B Wilson — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM W - Peterson Hall 2411
