28 courses with the subject CJ, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CJ 113Introduction to Criminal Justice3
This introductory course provides students with a basic understand- ing of the criminal justice fields. Students will be exposed to the three key components of the criminal justice system: cops, courts and corrections, and will examine the rule of law and the role of society and culture in the history of crime and the structure of American law enforcement. Students will also study the operation of the court sys- tem and institutional and community corrections. Issues prevalent in today’s criminal justice system – such as cybercrime and terrorism, the Rockefeller drug laws, discriminatory practices in the criminal justice system, the rise of super-maximum security prisons and the adjudication and sentencing of juveniles as adults – will also be exam- ined. Note: CJ 113 and SO 111 are prerequisites for all courses with a CJ designation.
This course explores the scientific study of crime and criminals. Topics covered include: defining and measuring crime, contempo- rary crime patterns and correlates, types of crime, and theories of criminal behavior, as well as a variety of perspectives to examine var- ious myths and misconceptions about crime and criminals. Students will be trained to draw on a wide range of disciplines--biology, law, philosophy, psychology, sociology--and topics such as the death pen- alty, drug laws, "tough on crime" policies, youth violence, and white collar crime. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111.
This course serves as a broad introduction to the scholarly study of the American correctional system with particular focus on the use of imprisonment as a means of controlling criminal behavior. It pro- vides students with an overview of the history and philosophical trends in adult corrections, focusing on changes in American prisons from the 1960s to the present, including the rejection of institutional authority by inmates, the growth of correctional staff professionaliza- tion and unionization, and the effects of stiff new sentencing guide- lines on institutional overcrowding and early release policies. Trends in incarceration rates (including an analysis of race/ethnicity, sex and offense type) and philosophical and practical approaches to- ward the purpose of corrections are also examined.
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of crim- inal investigation principles, techniques, law, and procedure. The in- vestigation process is studied from salient theoretical concepts to the application of the basic elements for prosecution of criminal cases. Included is a study of procedures for identifying and collecting in- criminating evidence for burglary, assault, sex crimes, homicide and murder, organized crime, and terrorism with special consideration given to suspect and victim interviewing techniques, as well as Con- stitutional and legal limitations and concerns.
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to examine the pervasive influences of culture, race, and ethnicity in law enforcement and in multicultural communities. It will focus on the cross-cultural contact that police officers and civilian employees have with citizens, victims, suspects, and co-workers from diverse backgrounds. Special topics will include discussions of hate crimes, urban dynamics, community-based policing, and racial profiling. Also discussed is cross-cultural communication, implementing cultural awareness training, multicultural representation in law enforcement, and criminal justice interaction with various racial and ethnic groups.
This course is designed to give students an insight into the Juvenile Justice Process by providing a comprehensive overview of how it operates in the United States. Upon completion of the course stu- dents will be able to discuss the history of the juvenile justice process in America; identify its key personnel, elements and procedures; identify the differences and similarities between the juvenile and adult justice system; identify and discuss the key legal decisions regarding juveniles; identify delinquency prevention programs and identify and explain the basic theories of juvenile delinquency.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the complex issues surrounding terrorism and homeland security. It examines the motivations, organizations, and tactics of various terrorist organi- zations as well as the effects of technology, media, and religion on terrorism. Specific focus will be placed on the impact of terrorism on intelligence agencies, law enforcement and other security forces. Additionally, the need to balance the safety and security of citizens with the threats to civil liberties posed by increases in the exercise and scope of governmental authority will be examined. The Patriot Act, the "War on Terrorism," the threats from weapons of mass de- struction, and ideas that might lessen our vulnerability in the future will be explored. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111.
This course studies and evaluates the treatment of women and men in the criminal justice system. Additionally, it examines the diversity of crime and victimization experiences among men and women, the conditions under which crimes are committed and enforced, the re- lationship of gendered experiences to issues of social inequality, and the alternatives that can be made available using a social justice framework. This course also provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of women and men working in the three primary ar- eas of the criminal justice system (cops, courts, and corrections).
This course examines the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s mission in the world today. Students learn about the FBI’s efforts to address the threat of terrorism both nationally and globally, as well as its efforts to continue to be on the forefront of combating crime that falls within its jurisdiction. This course also explores how the FBI was first cre- ated as a minor division of the Department of Justice in 1908 but grew steadily over the next 100 years to become a premier law en- forcement agency. Students gain insight into how the FBI expanded its responsibility and jurisdiction over the years as Congress enacted laws that increasingly regulated political, economic and personal ac- tivities. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111.
An introduction to the role and function of the American court sys- tem, examining the history of the judicial system and exploring cur- rent issues facing it. Students will be able to identify New York and New Jersey State Courts and Federal Courts; the duties and responsi- bilities of the County Judge, the District Court Judge, the U.S. At- torney, the County Attorney, the Clerk Magistrate, and the Federal Court and Appellate Court Judges; identify the steps of a case through the system and describe the parts of a trial; and define and ascertain the purpose of pretrial procedures and jury and bench trials. Additionally, students review court decisions and conduct observa- tions in our local system. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111.
Criminal Justice professionals, regardless of their specific role, will always come in contact with victims of crime. This course provides an introductory examination of criminal victimization in the United States via an overview of current theory, research, and trends within the context of specific victimization types. In addition, this course examines specific crime types, the role of victims in the criminal process, problems of adjustment to victimization, the complexities of victim-offender relationships, violence and victimization, issues of victim compensation, restorative justice, victim’s rights, and future directions for Victimology as a field of study.
This course examines the criminal problem of domestic violence throughout history as well as present day cultural and legal tolerance for the perpetrator’s behavior. Topics pertaining to the commission, restraint and legal treatment of domestic violence are explored. Upon completion, students will understand the shifting attitudes and norms relating to domestic violence, the social institutions and movements which have developed to address it, the effects on the victim and their families (including "battered woman syndrome"), and the current efforts to address domestic violence in the criminal justice and family court systems. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111.
This course examines probation, parole, and other alternatives to in- carceration in theory and practice. Topics include the history of cor- rections in America and its relationship to the current prison over- crowding crisis, as well as various contemporary programs such as: probation (traditional and intensive); parole; and early release pro- grams, including halfway houses, community service, and electronic monitoring. In addition, offender needs and risks, inmate re-entry is- sues and solutions, and theories of crime and rehabilitation are ex- plored. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111.
Crime films reflect society’s impressions about the nature and extent of crime and victimization and the strengths, weaknesses, and overall functionality of the Criminal Justice System. This course utilizes film as a medium to communicate ideas concerning crime, victimization, and the Criminal Justice System by examining how victims, perpe- trators, and witnesses are depicted in movies. In addition, this course examines how film represents, distorts, and/or filters crime and jus- tice issues and the agents and agencies of the Criminal Justice System.
This course discusses current law as it applies to those with mental illness. It examines a variety of topics related to mentally disabled persons as participants in or subjects of legal proceedings: among other topics, legal issues related to competency, involuntary confine- ment, and relationships between individual rights and competing so- cietal rights are explored. The course culminates in a review of new trends in mental health law such as drug courts and mental health courts. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111.
This course is an introduction to basic research methods in the field of criminal justice. Students will be exposed to a variety of topics including, but not limited to, the principles of research design, methods of data collection, survey development, and techniques of data analysis. The course will also focus on understanding, evaluating, and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative data. The main goal of the course is to help students understand the fundamentals of criminal justice research and to provide students with the appropriate 106 | scientific tools that will help them in their careers as practitioners, researchers, or academics. Prerequisites: CJ 113 and SO 111.
This course is an exploration of professionalism and decision-making in criminal justice through the lens of ethics, professional codes of con- duct, and leadership in organizations. Through the use of case studies, students develop an awareness and understanding of ethical dilemmas faced in the police service, the judiciary, and the correctional system and the checks and balances established to preserve the integrity of the criminal justice system. With this foundation, the students will examine their own decision making process and apply this to current problems and issues facing criminal justice professionals.
Electives 15 Other Criminal Justice courses, selected under advisement. See below. Related courses selected under advisement. 12 See below. Total Credits Required 51 * CJ 113 and SO 111 are prerequisites for all Criminal Justice courses. No grade lower than C will be accepted for credit in the major. Students generally complete an internship in their junior or senior year. The capstone seminar is generally taken in the spring semester of senior year. Major in Criminal Justice The Criminal Justice Program requires a total of 51 credits: 3 credits in SO 111, 21 credits in the criminal justice core, 15 credits in criminal justice electives, and 12 credits in a related field, as follows:
