Courses and Syllabi
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Criminology Fall 2026
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 07:10 PM T - Exploratory Hall (formerly Science and Tech II) L102
- 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 — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - Horizon Hall 1012
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 T
- CRIM 230 - 002: Introduction Homeland Security — Raymond G Rowley — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Music Theater Building 1005
- CRIM 230 - DL1: Introduction Homeland Security — Peter Tahan - Online
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 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.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 307 - DL1: Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — Andrew Novak - 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 - 001: Human Rights and Justice — Parwez Besmel — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM W - Innovation Hall 222 - Hybrid
- CRIM 308 - DL1: 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.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 320 - 001: Crime and Place — Sue-Ming Yang — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Art & Design Building L008
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 - 001: Hate Crime — William Johnson — 07:20 PM to 08:35 PM M - Blue Ridge Hall 129 - Hybrid
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.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 401 - DL1: Policing in America — Will Jarvis — Stephen F Bamford - 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. 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 - Horizon Hall 1008
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 - 001: Crime Victims/Victimization — Catherine Gallagher — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Music Theater Building 1006
- 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.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 408 - 001: Criminal Courts — Daniela Oramas Mora — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Krug Hall 242
- CRIM 408 - DL1: Criminal Courts — Ryan Cotter — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Online
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 — Martin Koen — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM M - 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.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 410 - 001: Criminal Investigations — Daniel Brazier — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Peterson Hall 1105
- CRIM 410 - DL1: Criminal Investigations — Stephen F Bamford — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Online
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 — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - 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 — Steven L Basha — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Enterprise Hall 276
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 425: Criminal Justice Management (3 Credits)
Explains the management function for current and future criminal justice managers. Emphasizes communication, leadership skills, and organizational development. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. 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 - DL1: Criminal Justice Managment — James L. Carr — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W - Online
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. 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 430 - DL1: Criminal Law — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - Online
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.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 462 - 001: Law Enforcement/Homeland Secur — Mario Lijoi — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Peterson Hall 1105
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.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 475 - 001: Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Kurt M. Saffer — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM F - Horizon Hall 1012
- CRIM 475 - DL1: Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Mahmut Cengiz - Online
- CRIM 475 - 003: Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Thomas Mays — 07:20 PM to 08:35 PM TR - Krug Hall 242
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.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 479 - 001: Criminology: College to Career — Catherine Moses Dobson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Horizon Hall 3012
- CRIM 479 - 002: Criminology: College to Career — Catherine Moses Dobson — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Horizon Hall 5018
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.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 490 - 001: Intel Brfng, Intrvwng &Intrgtn — Terry Gudaitis — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - Buchanan Hall D003
- CRIM 490 - DL1: Corruption in Government — Richard M. Denholm II — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Online
- CRIM 490 - DL2: Crime Analysis — Gwen M. Udell — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Online
CRIM 491: Honors Seminar I (3 Credits)
Course includes readings, individual or group projects, and discussion of seminar papers. Notes: First of a two-course sequence; subject varies. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the criminology, law, and society major depending on the topic. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Recommended Prerequisite: Acceptance to pursue honors in the major.
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 491 - 001: Honors Seminar I — Janani Umamaheswar — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - 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.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 490 - 001: Intel Brfng, Intrvwng &Intrgtn — Terry Gudaitis — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - Buchanan Hall D003
- CRIM 490 - DL1: Corruption in Government — Richard M. Denholm II — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Online
- CRIM 490 - DL2: Crime Analysis — Gwen M. Udell — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Online
Graduate
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. 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 511 - 001: Evidence-based Crime &Just Pol — David B Wilson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 323
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. 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 514 - 001: Legal & Ethical Issues in CJ — Craig Miles — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Innovation Hall 323
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 — Daniela Oramas Mora — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Innovation Hall 323
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 - 001: Eval of Crime&Just Policy/Prac — Charlotte Gill — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Innovation Hall 336
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 - DL1: RsrchPracticumJustPol/Practice — Catherine Gallagher — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Online
CRIM 541: Conduct of Justice Organizations at the Street Level (3 Credits)
How justice organizations behave at lowest levels, where service is delivered and discretion is greatest (suspects, victims, witnesses, police officers, prison guards, parole officers, attorneys, and others who interact with the justice system). 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 541 - DL1: ConductofJusticeOrgsatStLvl — Andrew J. Madrigal — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Online
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.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 595 - 001: Victimization — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Peterson Hall 2408
- CRIM 595 - 002: Wrongful Convictions — Allison D. Redlich — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W - Blue Ridge Hall 127
CRIM 710: Criminological Theory (3 Credits)
Summarizes key principles and development of major criminological theories and evaluates the state of the empirical evidence for each one. Provides a critical assessment of different perspectives and identifies weaknesses and gaps. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Graduate or Non-Degree.
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 710 - 001: Criminological Theory — Cesar J. Rebellon — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Blue Ridge Hall 127
CRIM 780: Research Methods (3 Credits)
Introduces logic and methods of scientific inquiry in justice, law, and crime policy. Includes conceptualization of research questions, observation, measurement, research design, and principles of causality. Evaluation of extant research according to scientific principles. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in social science research methods or statistics, or permission of instructor.
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 780 - 001: Research Methods — Beidi Dong — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - Music Theater Building 1008
CRIM 782: Statistics I (3 Credits)
Focuses on descriptive and inferential statistical methods and theory with application to problems within the justice field. Explores the logic of inferential statistical methods in general and null hypothesis significance testing in particular. Covers widely used statistical procedures within the applied social sciences. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: An undergraduate social science research methods course or an undergraduate statistics 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 782 - 001: Statistics I — David B Wilson — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 233
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.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 795 - 001: Qualitative Methods — Janani Umamaheswar — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM R - Blue Ridge Hall 127
- CRIM 795 - 002: Victimology — Yasemin Irvin-Erickson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Horizon Hall 3014
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.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 795 - 001: Qualitative Methods — Janani Umamaheswar — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM R - Blue Ridge Hall 127
- CRIM 795 - 002: Victimology — Yasemin Irvin-Erickson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Horizon Hall 3014