CRIMINOLOGY (CRM)
CRM-101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY (3 Credits)
A study of the nature and cause of crime. 3 credits. Fall.
CRM-209 CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY (3 Credits)
A survey of the outstanding criminological thinkers from Beccaria to current theorists, along with the development of the several schools of thought and their influence upon present-day criminological theory. Pre-requisites: CRIM-101. 3 credits. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): TAKE CRM-101
CRM-210 DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL (3 Credits)
An examination of conceptions of deviance behaviors, beliefs, and characteristics in American society. Explores the relationship between deviance and social control, theoretical explanations, and the importance of power in the labeling process.
CRM-220 VICTIMOLOGY (3 Credits)
Introduces students to the leading theories and research in the area of victimization. Special emphasis will be placed on patterns of victimization over time, victim-offender relationships, and the experience of victims in the criminal justice system.
CRM-252 RACE AND CRIME (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the significance of race and ethnicity to the criminal justice system and criminal offending.
CRM-253 GENDER CRIME AND DEVIANCE (3 Credits)
Examines the biological, psychological, and social-cultural correlates of gender and gender-based crime, both adult and juvenile, in American society. Students utilize current research students to examine crinimilogical theories and their applicability to women and female juveniles.
CRM-333 SERIAL KILLERS (3 Credits)
An examination of serial killers, specifically why they became serial killers and how they chose their victims. Explores the behaviors of serial killers as well as the factors that lead them to become killers. Analyzes the gender, racial, and other cultural demographic factors that influenced the behaviors of serial killers. Examines the gender, racial, and cultural demographic differences among the victims of various serial killers. Explores media representations and cultural perceptions of serial killers.
CRM-409 COMMUNITY POLICING (3 Credits)
Study of community policing in the United States. Focus is place don the evolution of community policing, police mission and culture, community partnership building, and policy implementation in the field.
CRM-420 SP.TOP. IN CRIMINOLOGY (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420A SPECIAL TOPIC: SERIAL KILLERS (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420C SPECIAL TOPIC: CRIM TRENDS ACROSS NON- WESTERN CULTURES (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420CS SP TOP:COMMUNITY SUPERVISION (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420DG SP TOP:DEVIANCE & SOCIAL ORDER:CASE STUDY:GREECE (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420EC SP TOP: ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME (3 Credits)
Travel through Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Experience a diverse plant and animal life and a diverse geographic atmosphere, comparing the global north and south. Learn about Darwin's expedition through the Galapagos, as you experience it in real life. Through this, you will gain an understanding of the environmental protections within the Galapagos, and how such protections compare to protections in Ecuador, the United States, and the Amazon Rainforest. An examination of these protections and the environmental crimes that occur within these areas will be examined.
CRM-420F SP TOP:WAR CRIMES (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420G SP TOP:MEDIA & CRIME (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420J SP TOP:PROBATION, PAROLE & COMMUNITY (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420L SP TOP: GANGS IN AMERICA (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420M SP TOP: INTRO TO CORRECTIONS (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.
CRM-420N SP TOP:HOT TOPICS IN CRIMINOLOGY (3 Credits)
An intensive study in a particular area or topic in Criminology or its applications. The content of the course will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. The course may be retaken if the content has changed.