Courses and Syllabi

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Criminology Fall 2025

Undergraduate

100-Level Courses in CRIM

200-Level Courses in CRIM

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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 210 - 001: Introduction to Criminology — Cesar J. Rebellon — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W - Merten Hall 1200 - Section Syllabus
CRIM 210 - DL1: Introduction to Criminology — Auzeen Shariati - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 220 - 001: Introduction Law and Society — Robert Grims — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Merten Hall 1200 - Section Syllabus
CRIM 220 - 002: Introduction Law and Society — John R Murphy — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Planetary Hall 206

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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 230 - 001: Introduction Homeland Security — Steven L Basha — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 132 - Section Syllabus
CRIM 230 - 002: Introduction Homeland Security — Raymond G Rowley — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM M - Innovation Hall 132 - Section Syllabus
CRIM 230 - DL1: Introduction Homeland Security — Peter Tahan - Online - Section Syllabus

300-Level Courses in CRIM

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 302 - 001: Delinquency and Juv. Justice — Cesar J. Rebellon — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Horizon Hall 3010 - Section Syllabus

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.

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 307 - DL1: Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — Janani Umamaheswar - Online - Section Syllabus
CRIM 307 - DL2: Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — Andrew Novak - Online - Section Syllabus
CRIM 307 - 001: Social Inequality/Crime/Justic — Marie Mele Thomas — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Innovation Hall 223

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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 308 - 001: Human Rights and Justice — Parwez Besmel — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM F - Horizon Hall - Hybrid
CRIM 308 - DL2: Human Rights and Justice — Parwez Besmel - Online
CRIM 308 - DL1: Human Rights and Justice — Andrew Novak - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

5 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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 310^D, L310, 310^XS or 310^XP.
^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.

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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.

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 320 - 001: Crime and Place — Sue-Ming Yang — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W - Krug Hall 242 - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 325 - 002: Hate Crime — William Johnson — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Peterson Hall 1105 - Section Syllabus

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 310^D, L310, 310^XS or 310^XP.
^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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 350 - 001: Counterintelligence — Kurt M. Saffer — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - Horizon Hall 3008 - Section Syllabus

400-Level Courses in CRIM

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.

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 401 - DL1: Policing in America — Stephen F Bamford — Will Jarvis - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 402 - 001: Punishment and Corrections — Marie Mele Thomas — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Innovation Hall 223
CRIM 402 - DL1: Punishment and Corrections — Janani Umamaheswar - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 403 - 001: Community Corrections — Heather Toronjo — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Innovation Hall 137 - Section Syllabus

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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 404 - 001: Crime Victims/Victimization — Catherine Gallagher — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Music Theater Building 1007 - Section Syllabus
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.

Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Contexts, Global Understanding, Just Societies

Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

5 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 408 - 001: Criminal Courts — Daniela Oramas Mora — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Merten Hall 1200 - Section Syllabus

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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 410 - 001: Criminal Investigations — Daniel Brazier — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Horizon Hall 5018
CRIM 410 - DL1: Criminal Investigations — Stephen F Bamford — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 421 - DL1: Int'l Crimes & Accountability — Andrew Novak - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 423 - 001: Const Law: Civ Rghts/Liberties — Steven L Basha — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Krug Hall 242 - Section Syllabus

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.

6 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to GOVT 460.

Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 460 - 001: Surv/Privacy-Contemp Society — Christopher I. Warner — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - Horizon Hall 2008 - Section Syllabus
CRIM 460 - DL1: Surv/Privacy-Contemp Society — Ralph Williams III - Online - 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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 462 - DL1: Law Enforcement/Homeland Secur — Christopher Stitt - Online - 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. 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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 475 - DL1: Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Kevin Graham - Online - Section Syllabus
CRIM 475 - DL2: Theory/Politics of Terrorism — Ralph Williams III - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

CRIM 479 - 001: Criminology: College to Career — Catherine Moses Dobson — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM W - Horizon Hall 1008
CRIM 479 - 002: Criminology: College to Career — Catherine Moses Dobson — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Horizon Hall 1010

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 479^D or 479^XP).
^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.

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.

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

CRIM 490 - DL1: Corruption in Government — Richard M. Denholm II — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Online - Section Syllabus
CRIM 490 - DL2: Hostage Takng & Kidnp for Rnsm — Kevin Graham - Online - Section Syllabus
CRIM 490 - 002: Policing Black Bodies — RaShall Brackney — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 223 - Hybrid
CRIM 490 - 003: Cybercrime & Online Deviance — Jin R. Lee — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Innovation Hall 223 - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 491 - 001: Honors Seminar I — Jin R. Lee — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Music Theater Building 1008 - Section Syllabus

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.

Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex, Writing Intensive in Major

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.

10 Sections Currently Scheduled »

Topics in CRIM

Graduate

500-Level Courses in CRIM

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 511 - 001: Evidence-based Crime &Just Pol — David B Wilson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - West Building 1007 - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 514 - 001: Legal & Ethical Issues in CJ — Craig Miles — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Innovation Hall 203 - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 515 - 001: CJ ResearchMethod&DataAnalysis — Ryan Cotter — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Innovation Hall 317 - Section Syllabus

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 515^B-.
^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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 516 - 001: Eval of Crime&Just Policy/Prac — Evan Marie Lowder — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Peterson Hall 2408 - Section Syllabus

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 515^B-.
^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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 517 - DL1: RsrchPracticumJustPol/Practice — Catherine Gallagher — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 523 - 001: Law and Social COntrol — James J. Willis — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM R - Innovation Hall 316 - Hybrid - Section Syllabus

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. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 545 - DL1: Crime Analysis — Matthew D'Anna — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 595 - DL1: Criminal Justice Reform — Jim Burch — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM M - Online - Section Syllabus

700-Level Courses in CRIM

CRIM 723: 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. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 720 or GOVT 728, 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 723 - 001: Law and Social Control — James J. Willis — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM R - Innovation Hall - Hybrid - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 780 - 001: Research Methods — Beidi Dong — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 316 - Section Syllabus

CRIM 781: Justice Program Evaluation (3 Credits)

Practical exploration of assessment techniques used in evaluating need for and consequences of justice programs and policies. Design and measurement, interpreting and presenting results. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to PUAD 791.

Recommended Prerequisite: PUAD 511/612, CRIM 780, or two graduate-level statistics courses; 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 781 - 001: Justice Program Evaluation — Charlotte Gill — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Peterson Hall 2411 - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

CRIM 782 - 001: Statistics I — David B Wilson — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1306B - Section Syllabus