126 courses with the subject CRJ, 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.
CRJ 101FOUNDATIONS OF JUSTICE3
This course provides the student with an introduction to the process of the American criminal justice system. It surveys the law enforcement process and the roles of police, prosecuting and defense attorneys, judges, court personnel and correctional staff in the administration of justice. It examines the social values and societal expectations that inform evolving criminal justice concerns. (Offered Fall, Spring)
This course provides the student with an introduction to the process of the American criminal justice system. It surveys the law enforcement process and the roles of police, prosecuting and defense attorneys, judges, court personnel and correctional staff in the administration of justice. It examines the social values and societal expectations that inform evolving criminal justice concerns.
This course seeks to introduce students to the study of law and the legal system. Areas of law that students are introduced to are: constitutional law, criminal law, procedure law, torts, housing law, and family law. Additionally, this course will engage students in the classroom reading and discussion of primary source documents and journal articles. During the course, students will learn how to construct a coherent, persuasive argument both orally and in writing. Students will engage in mock trials within the context of the class, and at the discretion of the instructor take a field trip to a functioning court. Guest speakers who work in the legal system will be invited to address the class when appropriate.
This course will introduce the student to the study of criminology. It will focus on the explanations that have been offered for the existence of criminal behavior. It will explore the history and application of classical as well as contemporary biological, psychological, social and economic perspectives on crime causation.
This course will introduce the student to the study of criminology. It will focus on the explanations that have been offered for the existence of criminal behavior. It will explore the history and application of classical as well as contemporary biological, psychological, social and economic perspectives on crime causation.
CRJ 2130Criminalistics: Introduction to Forensics3
The accumulation and processing of physical evidence is an essential component of criminal and civil investigations. This course will introduce the student to the techniques of scientific criminal investigation and the forensic photographing, collection, processing and documentation of crime scene data, such as: fingerprints, hair, blood and body fluid samples, footwear outsole patterns, tire tracks, gunshot residues, cordage and glass and textile fibers. Case illustrations will be drawn from leading criminal cases. The role of the forensic scientist as “expert witness” in trial proceedings will be examined. Highly recommended: One course in the Natural Sciences.
This course will provide an in-depth study of criminal investigations. Established investigative policies, procedures and techniques currently utilized in law enforcement, as well as, modern investigative tools will be introduced as the core elements of successful police investigations. The foregoing elements will be applied to the investigation of violent crimes, crimes against property, terrorism and other emergency criminal challenges to the investigator.
This course will provide an in-depth study of criminal investigations. Established investigative policies, procedures and techniques currently utilized in law enforcement, as well as, modern investigative tools will be introduced as the core elements of successful police investigations. The foregoing elements will be applied to the investigation of violent crimes, crimes against property, terrorism and other emergency criminal challenges to the investigator.
Expectations of the public and the courts have risen dramatically over the last several years in the area of physical evidence collection and forensic identification. This course is intended to develop a fundamental knowledge of crime scene processing techniques. The course will illustrate to the student the basic activities of crime scene processing and the sequence of those activities. Topics will include indemnifying, photographing, processing and preserving the crime scene and items of evidence found in them. The course is intended to provide a foundation for the future development of such expertise through experience and continued training.
Expectations of the public and the courts have risen dramatically over the last several years in the area of physical evidence collection and forensic identification. This course is intended to develop a fundamental knowledge of crime scene processing techniques. The course will illustrate to the student the basic activities of crime scene processing and the sequence of those activities. Topics will include indemnifying, photographing, processing and preserving the crime scene and items of evidence found in them. The course is intended to provide a foundation for the future development of such expertise through experience and continued training.
(also CSC 2170) This course provides a basic introduction to the field of computer forensics. The focus of the course will be on the legal and procedural aspects of electronic evidence gathering. The course material will give students a working knowledge of the following topics: definitions and descriptions of various types of cybercrime; the laws regulating access to electronic evidence and requirements for Constitutional searches and seizures; the ways in which electronic evidence can be gathered; and the rules for processing such evidence so that it may be used in court. By the end of the course students will have a solid understanding of these issues plus an appreciation for the importance of conducting electronic searches in a manner that is both legal and ethical.
This course examines the nature and causes of victimization and the role of the victim in society. It presents patterns and trends in victimization, victim types, categories of risk, vulnerability, facilitation and precipitation. It profiles the interactions that tak place between the criminal, the victim and the criminal justice system. It examines classical victim theory, victim blaming and the social stigmatization of victims. The net effects the victims’ rights movements and the implications of contemporary backlash movements against victims are discussed. (Offered Fall)
This course examines the nature and causes of victimization and the role of the victim in society. It presents patterns and trends in victimization, victim types, categories of risk, vulnerability, facilitation and precipitation. It profiles the interactions that take place between the criminal, the victim and the criminal justice system. It examines classical victim theory, victim blaming and the social stigmatization of victims. The net effects the victims' rights movements and the implications of contemporary backlash movements against victims are discussed.
Violence that takes place within the family was not always considered criminal. This course will introduce the student to the social phenomena that provided the impetus for the enactment of modern domestic relations laws and child protection statutes. It will examine the nature and consequences of domestic violence and the challenging role of the criminal justice system in redressing intra-familial crimes. (Offered Spring)
Violence that takes place within the family was not always considered criminal. This course will introduce the student to the social phenomena that provided the impetus for the enactment of modern domestic relations laws and child protection statutes. It will examine the nature and consequences of domestic violence and the challenging role of the criminal justice system in redressing intra-familial crimes.
This course introduces the student to the evolving methods, 320 patterns and meanings of violence and aggression and the theories that address them. It examines individual and collective forms of violence in home, school, street, mob and military situations. It analyzes the functions of the criminal justice system in anticipating, preventing, containing and controlling acts of violence and aggression. (Offered Fall)
This course introduces the student to the evolving methods, patterns and meanings of violence and aggression and the theories that address them. It examines individual and collective forms of violence in home, school, street, mob and military situations. It analyzes the functions of the criminal justice system in anticipating, preventing, containing and controlling acts of violence and aggression.
The origins, philosophies and roles of the Juvenile Justice System and its formal and informal components. This course provides the student with an overview of the constitutional rights and responsibilities of the juvenile in American society. It presents the roles of parents and governments acting in loco parentis. It surveys the roles of the police, the court, the public and private agencies and the various modalities of juvenile treatment and detention. Special emphasis is placed on Juvenile Justice in New York State. (Offered Fall)
The origins, philosophies and roles of the Juvenile Justice System and its formal and informal components. This course provides the student with an overview of the constitutional rights and responsibilities of the juvenile in American society. It presents the roles of parents and governments acting in loco parentis. It surveys the roles of the police, the court, the public and private agencies and the various modalities of juvenile treatment and detention. Special emphasis is placed on Juvenile Justice in New York State.
(formerly Good Kids, Bad Neighborhoods) This course is designed to look at structural institutions that contribute to neighborhood disadvantaged in communities of color. This course most importantly examines what factors keep youth in disadvantaged communities from offending. Special attention is paid to the role of neighborhood organizations, family structure, educational institutions and the criminal justice system in these communities.
This course is designed to look at structural institutions that contribute to neighborhood disadvantaged in communities of color. This course most importantly examines what factors keep youth in disadvantaged communities from offending. Special attention is paid to the role of neighborhood organizations, family structure, educational institutions and the criminal justice system in these communities.
(also SOC 237; formerly CRJ 137) This course presents an integrated interdisciplinary analysis of the variety of human behaviors that have been objectively and subjectively labeled deviant. It examines the theoretical approaches to the causes of deviance including theories of opportunity, social organization, social distress, power, responsibility and mental illness. It introduces the student to the processes of punishment and control and the modalities of treatment that have been employed to deter and combat deviant behaviors. (Offered Fall)
(also SOC 2370) This course presents an integrated interdisciplinary analysis of the variety of human behaviors that have been objectively and subjectively labeled deviant. It examines the theoretical approaches to the causes of deviance including theories of opportunity, social organization, social distress, power, responsibility and mental illness. It introduces the student to the processes of punishment and control and the modalities of treatment that have been employed to deter and combat deviant behaviors.
e (formerly CRJ 140) An introduction to the development of modern policing, the military and professional models of police work and the contemporary roles and responsibilities of the American police officer. Topics include: Police selection, training and deployment, the patrol function, the investigative function, the traffic control function, the mediation function, the community relations function and the roles of specialized police units such as Emergency Services and SWAT teams. (Offered Spring)
An introduction to the development of modern policing, the military and professional models of police work and the contemporary roles and responsibilities of the American police officer. Topics include: Police selection, training and deployment, the patrol function, the investigative function, the traffic control function, the mediation function, the community relations function and the roles of specialized police units such as Emergency Services and SWAT teams.
* CRJ/SOC 283 Law and Society * * EDU 352 Teaching Diverse Learners * * ENG 243 Major American Writers I * * ENG 244 Major American Writers II * * ENG 315 Faulkner * * ENG 334 Nineteenth-Century American Novel *
Police officers are being trained to balance the requirements of peacekeeping and the maintenance of order with the imperatives of civil rights and civil liberties. Police departments have undertaken initiatives such as “community policing” that are designed to enhance their relationships with the communities they serve. This course will examine the history of police and community relations, the tensions experienced by police officers and the communities they serve and the development of theoretical approaches and trends in this field. Famous cases of police and community interactions will be examined.
CRJ 2420Report Writing and Testimony for Criminal Justice Professionals3
This course will introduce and develop report writing, interviewing, and court testimony skills for the criminal justice professions. The course will focus on taking witness statements, conversing with the public, verbally diffusing conflict, interviewing and interrogating suspects, writing police and presentence reports, and testifying in court.
(formerly CRJ 145) This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of probation and parole as alternatives to incarceration. It examines the roots of current social and political controversies in these fields. It includes an analysis of the processes and procedures of probation and parole as well as the functions of preliminary investigations, the intensive involvement of specialized private agencies and the variety of factors that may impact upon the determination of the granting and revocation of probation and parole. It assesses various career options in these fields. (Offered Fall)
This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of probation and parole as alternatives to incarceration. It examines the roots of current social and political controversies in these fields. It includes an analysis of the processes and procedures of probation and parole as well as the functions of preliminary investigations, the intensive involvement of specialized private agencies and the variety of factors that may impact upon the determination of the granting and revocation of probation and parole. It assesses various career options in these fields.
(formerly CRJ 150) This course will examine the relationship between controlled substances and criminal activity. It will examine the social use and abuse of alcohol and drugs, the ramifications of addiction, the legislative control of these substances and the standards of enforcement of statutes relating to their production, distribution, purchase and use. The effectiveness of local, national and international criminal justice initiatives will be discussed in light of the problematic involvement of organized criminal enterprises and the prevailing of social and economic forces operating within American inner cities. (Offered Spring)
This course will examine the relationship between controlled substances and criminal activity. It will examine the social use and abuse of alcohol and drugs, the ramifications of addiction, the legislative control of these substances and the standards of enforcement of statutes relating to their production, distribution, purchase and use. The effectiveness of local, national and international criminal justice initiatives will be discussed in light of the problematic involvement of organized criminal enterprises and the prevailing of social and economic forces operating within American inner cities.
Criminal Justice Leadership - Who? What? When? Why? And How? Through participant involvement, this class is geared toward developing a base of knowledge of the concepts of leadership in criminal justice. Students will learn various styles of leadership. Specific examples of criminal justice leaders will also be examined. Students will be required to conduct role- plays and presentations demonstrating their knowledge, skills and abilities to lead in a criminal justice setting.
Criminal Justice Leadership - Who? What? When? Why? And How? Through participant involvement, this class is geared toward developing a base of knowledge of the concepts of leadership in criminal justice. Students will learn various styles of leadership. Specific examples of criminal justice leaders will also be examined. Students will be required to conduct role-plays and presentations demonstrating their knowledge, skills and abilities to lead in a criminal justice setting.
This course will focus on criminal justice agencies and media relations issues. Class discussion will center on the nature and function of the news media in modern society, legal and ethical issues affecting criminal justice media relations, technological changes in news gathering and its impact on criminal justice and crisis planning for dealing with the news media during high visibility events. This course will present a practical “hands on” approach to dealing with the news media. Practitioners in the criminal justice field and the media will be guest lecturers.
This course will focus on criminal justice agencies and media relations issues. Class discussion will center on the nature and function of the news media in modern society, legal and ethical issues affecting criminal justice media relations, technological changes in news gathering and its impact on criminal justice and crisis planning for dealing with the news media during high visibility events. This course will present a practical "hands on" approach to dealing with the news media. Practitioners in the criminal justice field and the media will be guest lecturers.
(formerly CRJ 160) An introduction to the history of organized crime and its impact upon American society. This course will examine the process through which an organized crime “family” develops, operates and institutionalizes. It will evaluate legislative and criminal justice strategies enacted and implemented to combat organized crime. It will include an analysis of the roles of individuals within crime syndicates, the nature and consequences of organized criminal activities and the social and criminal justice ramifications of the glamorization of notorious crime figures in the news media and in fiction.
An introduction to the history of organized crime and its impact upon American society. This course will examine the process through which an organized crime “family” develops, operates and institutionalizes. It will evaluate legislative and criminal justice strategies enacted and implemented to combat organized crime. It will include an analysis of the roles of individuals within crime syndicates, the nature and consequences of organized criminal activities and the social and criminal justice ramifications of the glamorization of notorious crime figures in the news media and in fiction.
CRJ 2630Corrections: Philosophies, Methods and Programs3
This course will examine the origins, development and evolution of traditional and non-traditional American correctional systems. The correctional philosophies ranging from punishment to rehabilitation and reintegration will be examined. The implementation of these philosophies and the effectiveness of historical, contemporary and futuristic correctional initiatives will be evaluated.
This course will conduct a careful examination and analysis of the Bill of Rights with respect to Criminal Justice. Students will learn about the process involved in the creation of the Bill of Rights and how it protects/limits authority. Students will also identify the criminal justice significance of the Bill of Rights and identify how Supreme Court decisions impact our society with a focus on the criminal justice system.
This course looks at the development of the First Amendment from colonial times to the present. Concepts such as ‘freedom of speech,’ ‘freedom of the press,’ ‘freedom of religion’ and ‘Equal Protection of the law’ are covered by examining and analyzing court cases. The course examines how these concepts have evolved since our founding fathers created them.
This course will reflect the professor’s belief that in order to understand criminal justice issues currently confronting America, it is necessary to understand the historical and cultural development of certain Constitutional Amendments. Specifically, the first ten amendments to the Unites States Constitution commonly referred to as “The Bill of Rights,” limit the power of the federal government with respect to the several states and the individual citizen. This course will explore will explore the amendment and its relationship to American policing and the criminal justice system, and then survey some of the most significant cases in 4th amendment jurisprudence.
This course will reflect the professor’s belief that in order to understand criminal justice issues currently confronting America, it is necessary to understand the historical and cultural development of certain Constitutional Amendments. Specifically, the first ten amendments to the Unites States Constitution commonly referred to as “The Bill of Rights,” limit the power of the federal government with respect to the several states and the individual citizen. This course will explore will explore the amendment and its relationship to American policing and the criminal justice system, and then survey some of the most significant cases in 5th Amendment jurisprudence.
This course will reflect the professor’s belief that in order to understand criminal justice issues currently confronting America, it is necessary to understand the historical and 321
This course will reflect the professor’s belief that in order to understand criminal justice issues currently confronting America, it is necessary to understand the historical and cultural development of certain Constitutional Amendments. Specifically, the first ten amendments to the Unites States Constitution commonly referred to as “The Bill of Rights,” limit the power of the federal government with respect to the several states and the individual citizen. This course will explore will explore the amendment and its relationship to American policing and the criminal justice system, and then survey some of the most significant cases in in 8th Amendment jurisprudence.
(formerly CRJ 182, SOC 182, CRJ 180, SOC 180) An examination for the rationale of the existence of the criminal law, the historical antecedents of contemporary laws and the development of American jurisprudence. Introduces the student to the social and individual implications of criminal law. Utilizes examples from state and federal laws to illustrate various substantive legal issues and to examine the roles of legislatures and courts in establishing and modifying criminal statutes.
An examination for the rationale of the existence of the criminal law, the historical antecedents of contemporary laws and the development of American jurisprudence. Introduces the student to the social and individual implications of criminal law. Utilizes examples from state and federal laws to illustrate various substantive legal issues and to examine the roles of legislatures and courts in establishing and modifying criminal statutes.
(formerly SOC 181 and CRJ 181) Criminal procedure revolves around the process of balancing the need of society to effectively redress criminal activity while preserving the constitutionally guaranteed rights of the criminal. This course will examine the process by which criminal law has been brought to bear upon the individual by analyzing cases in which the U.S. Supreme Court has reviewed the actions of police, prosecuting attorneys and judges. The enduring social implications of these cases will be discussed.
Criminal procedure revolves around the process of balancing the need of society to effectively redress criminal activity while preserving the constitutionally guaranteed rights of the criminal. This course will examine the process by which criminal law has been brought to bear upon the individual by analyzing cases in which the U.S. Supreme Court has reviewed the actions of police, prosecuting attorneys and judges. The enduring social implications of these cases will be discussed.
This course will examine the theory and practice of crime analysis. Crime analysis is the methodological analysis of data pertaining to crime and disorder in order to provide decision- making and investigative support to police and policy makers. This course will explore the theory that underlies crime analysis as well as the methods used in several types of analyses including tactical, strategic, administrative and intelligence analyses. The use of crime mapping as a method of crime analysis will be emphasized and demonstrated. 3 credits 322
This course will examine the theory and practice of crime analysis. Crime analysis is the methodological analysis of data pertaining to crime and disorder in order to provide decision-making and investigative support to police and policy makers. This course will explore the theory that underlies crime analysis as well as the methods used in several types of analyses including tactical, strategic, administrative and intelligence analyses. The use of crime mapping as a method of crime analysis will be emphasized and demonstrated.
(also SOC 283; formerly CRJ 183) This course examines the relationship between the legal system and the evolving cultural values and social expectations. It focuses upon the social ramifications of contemporary court cases dealing with constitutional issues, criminal law, civil law, torts, professional malpractice, family law and administrative procedures. Lower court decisions, appeals and Supreme Court decisions and their implications for each citizen and for the society as a whole are discussed and debated.
(also SOC 2830) This course examines the relationship between the legal system and the evolving cultural values and social expectations. It focuses upon the social ramifications of contemporary court cases dealing with constitutional issues, criminal law, civil law, torts, professional malpractice, family law and administrative procedures. Lower court decisions, appeals and Supreme Court decisions and their implications for each citizen and for the society as a whole are discussed and debated.
This course will provide students with the fundamental building blocks with which to understand and investigate topics in criminal justice and law. The course will focus on basic social science research, including quantitative and qualitative methods. Additionally, the course will teach students the fundamentals of legal research such as analyzing cases for precedence. Students will learn to use criminal justice databases and specialized software such as SPSS. Students will also be introduced to basic legal research software such as Lexus Nexus. The class will involve hands-on projects such as developing the basics of a scientific and/or legal research paper.
(also BUS 3050) The Cybersecurity Bootcamp I class at Molloy University is the first foundational class for the minor in cybersecurity. It prepares the student to take the second class in Cybersecurity. The class is focused on accelerated cybersecurity training designed to successfully prepare students with little or no background in Information Technology with a full set of knowledge, skills and abilities that will allow them to have a basis of information to expand the knowledge base in this area and ultimately to enter the cybersecurity field after completing the minor. Students will also be prepared for more advanced study if they so wish. This is the first of two foundational courses in the cybersecurity. It is strongly recommended that students be enrolled as a minor for this class. Students may also take as a Business class.
(also BUS 3060) This is the continuation of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp I class at Molloy University is the first foundational class for the minor in cybersecurity. It prepares the student to take the second class in Cybersecurity. The class is focused on accelerated cybersecurity training designed to successfully prepare students with little or no background in Information Technology with a full set of knowledge, skills ls and abilities that will allow them to have a basis of information to expand the knowledge base in this area and ultimately to enter the cybersecurity field after completing the minor. Students will also be prepared for more advanced study if they so wish. This is the second of two foundational courses in the cybersecurity minor. May also be taken as Business class.
* Criminal Justice Related Requirements (9 credits): 9 Under “Complete one of the following HIS/POL ***** courses (HIS 111/112/POL 103)”, instead take: *****
The professional investigator must have finely tuned knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful. This advanced investigations class will cover in detail such topics as proper interrogation techniques, questioning of victims/witnesses, interpreting evidence including ballistics and knife wounds, properly conducting eyewitness identifications (e.g., lineups, photo arrays), understanding and interpreting crime scenes, among many others. This course also will develop students' abilities to properly testify about the investigating--both in the courtroom and outside. This will also necessitate proper report writing techniques as well. This course will use role-play, guest professional investigators, real-life cases and visit local area investigative units to hone the student's investigative understanding. This course will involve detailed explanations of cases involving, but not limited to, special victims and homicides. The course will involve graphic and specific details of actual crimes.
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of Private Sector Security. Topics include: retail loss prevention/asset protection; profit loss; inventory protection, investigations, physical security, employee theft and external incidents. The course will also review the core competencies for success in the fields of private security and retail loss prevention. The course will also emphasize the correlation between studies in Criminal Justice and career opportunities in Private Sector Security.
(formerly CRJ 240) This course examines the involvement of women in various aspects of crime. It introduces the student to the motivations, roles and concerns of women who are victims, women who are major and minor offenders, women who are living in institutions or correctional facilities and women who have become criminal justice professionals.
This course examines the involvement of women in various aspects of crime. It introduces the student to the motivations, roles and concerns of women who are victims, women who are major and minor offenders, women who are living in institutions or correctional facilities and women who have become criminal justice professionals.
CRJ 3410Strategies in Homeland Security and Terrorism3
Domestic and international terrorism have become commonplace in the modern world. Issues vary from basic definitions to complex international responses. Evaluation and review of both terrorism and homeland security on the local, national, and international levels will be reviewed in depth. The analyses of emerging strategies of terrorists and law enforcement will be critically evaluated using recent events as case studies. Domestic and homegrown terrorist networks can be just as problematic for law enforcement as international groups. An understanding of how terrorist organizations operate and current methods to combat them will be thoroughly explored. Homeland security and the difficulties of fighting terrorism in a free society will also be examined. The impact of Constitutional issues including civil liberties will be discussed.
Terrorism has drastically changed how local law enforcement operates. Special operations are now required to defend and protect all sorts of sites including both hard and soft targets. Hard targets might include police headquarters or other critical infrastructure. Soft targets could include subways, tourist attractions, malls and hotels. How the police are dealing with this massive change in their mission will be outlined. Issues such as intelligence, working with communities, and having a command presence will be covered. New capabilities of police will also be covered such as special weapons, tactics and training. In additions, other than bombs and other common threats, police must now deal with the threat of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. All of these topics will be covered.
Terrorism has drastically changed how local law enforcement operates. Special operations are now required to defend and protect all sorts of sites including both hard and soft targets. Hard targets might include police headquarters or other critical infrastructure. Soft targets could include subways, tourist attractions, malls and hotels. How the police are dealing with this massive change in their mission will be outlined. Issues such as intelligence, working with communities, and having a command presence will be covered. New capabilities of police will also be covered such as special weapons, tactics and training. In additions, other than bombs and other common threats, police must now deal with the threat of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. All of these topics will be covered.
This course will examine the cause and effect of street gangs in American society. It will focus on why juveniles are drawn into the gang life style, the types of crimes committed by gangs and law enforcement methods to control the spread of gang violence. Prosecution of gang crimes including state and federal law will be covered as well as possible alternatives to prison. The class will demonstrate some of the more successful ways in which society can protect itself from the growing gang problem.
This course will examine the cause and effect of street gangs in American society. It will focus on why juveniles are drawn into the gang life style, the types of crimes committed by gangs and law enforcement methods to control the spread of gang violence. Prosecution of gang crimes including state and federal law will be covered as well as possible alternatives to prison. The class will demonstrate some of the more successful ways in which society can protect itself from the growing gang problem.
This course will survey critical contemporary “due process” concerns. It will introduce the student to the discourse and debate in criminal justice scholarship on the polemics of gender discrimination, racial inequality, abrogation of the rights of the accused and the rights of victims, capital punishment, the insanity defense and the merits of incarceration, probation and parole and their alternatives. The student will become familiar with criminal justice texts, journals, periodicals and resources and learn how to access and research these critical issues in criminal justice.
This course will focus on contemporary issues in policing including: domestic violence, police use of force, sexual offenders, police communications, three strike laws, diversity in the criminal justice system, forensic evidence, technology in the criminal justice system and firearms analysis. Class discussion will focus on the readings assigned. Emphasis is placed on analyzing recent developments in each of the areas covered. The course will examine current thinking as well as experience with respect to changing and reforming criminal justice institutions. The purpose will be to describe major innovations, to explore their rationale, and to examine impediments to their implementation. There will be several class trips during the course and each student will be responsible to arrive at the location on time. Only students enrolled in the class are permitted to participate in the field trips.
This course will focus on contemporary issues in policing including: domestic violence, police use of force, sexual offenders, police communications, three strike laws, diversity in the criminal justice system, forensic evidence, technology in the criminal justice system and firearms analysis. Class discussion will focus on the readings assigned. Emphasis is placed on analyzing recent developments in each of the areas covered. The course will examine current thinking as well as experience with respect to changing and reforming criminal justice institutions. The purpose will be to describe major innovations, to explore their rationale, and to examine impediments to their implementation. There will be several class trips during the course and each student will be responsible to arrive at the location on time. Only students enrolled in the class are permitted to participate in the field trips.
Technology has revolutionized the field of criminal justice. From policing to after-the fact crime analysis and crime mapping, the use of technology has greatly advanced the war on crime. Technology has also created severe problems for law enforcement. Sophisticated criminal information is now at our fingertips, and criminals now have the ability to commit crime internationally using computers. This course will examine the uses of information technology within the world of crime and in the Criminal Justice system. We will examine cyber and computer crime, discuss legal issues related to investigation and prosecution, and look at the ways in which law enforcement, the courts and our correctional systems are using technology to fight, prosecute and punish criminal behavior.
Technology has revolutionized the field of criminal justice. From policing to after-the fact crime analysis and crime mapping, the use of technology has greatly advanced the war on crime. Technology has also created severe problems for law enforcement. Sophisticated criminal information is now at our fingertips, and criminals now have the ability to commit crime internationally using computers. This course will examine the uses of information technology within the world of crime and in the Criminal Justice system. We will examine cyber and computer crime, discuss legal issues related to investigation and prosecution, and look at the ways in which law enforcement, the courts and our correctional systems are using technology to fight, prosecute and punish criminal behavior.
CRJ 3610Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Criminal Justice3
The criminal justice system in each country is informed by and responsive to a unique set of cultural imperatives. This course will introduce the student to the variety of criminal justice systems operating in advanced industrial democracies, totalitarian regimes and developing countries. It will examine indigenous and imposed concepts of law and justice, the rights of the accused, general rules of procedure and methods of punishment and rehabilitation in a cross-cultural perspective.
This course gives students an understanding of how to obtain careers in law enforcement. They will be introduced to properly navigating civil service procedures and what to expect along the way. Students will be advised on how to properly prepare and pursue various careers in the criminal justice system. Pitfalls to be avoided and basic places to hunt for positions will be discussed.
This course gives students an understanding of how to obtain careers in law enforcement. They will be introduced to properly navigating civil service procedures and what to expect along the way. Students will be advised on how to properly prepare and pursue various careers in the criminal justice system. Pitfalls to be avoided and basic places to hunt for positions will be discussed.
(formerly CRJ 280) This course provides the student with the opportunity to intern in a Criminal Justice Agency. The student performs 120 hours of supervised fieldwork at the criminal justice agency, attends a weekly seminar or scheduled meeting with the supervising professor at Molloy College, maintains a weekly log of fieldwork experiences and writes an essay integrating criminal justice theory with the practical experiences of the internship. Permission of the Chairperson. (Offered Fall, Spring or Summer) 323
This course provides the student with the opportunity to intern in a Criminal Justice Agency. The student performs 120 hours of supervised fieldwork at the criminal justice agency, attends a weekly seminar or scheduled meeting with the supervising professor at Molloy College, maintains a weekly log of fieldwork experiences and writes an essay integrating criminal justice theory with the practical experiences of the internship.
(formerly CRJ 293) Students who have completed 15 credits in Criminal Justice may select a topic that is not covered in current course selections, for independent study. The topic must be relevant to the Criminal Justice curriculum and must be approved by the Director of the Program. The faculty member who mentors the student develops a formal study plan that includes reading/ research requirements, structured assignments and scheduled meetings.
“B” Average and Approval of the Chairperson. (Offered Fall, Spring)
CRJ 4701Independent Study in Criminal Justice1
Students who have completed 15 credits in Criminal Justice may select a topic that is not covered in current course selections, for independent study. The topic must be relevant to the Criminal Justice curriculum and must be approved by the Director of the Program. The faculty member who mentors the student develops a formal study plan that includes reading/research requirements, structured assignments and scheduled meetings.
Students who have completed 15 credits in Criminal Justice may select a topic that is not covered in current course selections, for independent study. The topic must be relevant to the Criminal Justice curriculum and must be approved by the Director of the Program. The faculty member who mentors the student develops a formal study plan that includes reading/research requirements, structured assignments and scheduled meetings.
Students who have completed 15 credits in Criminal Justice may select a topic that is not covered in current course selections, for independent study. The topic must be relevant to the Criminal Justice curriculum and must be approved by the Director of the Program. The faculty member who mentors the student develops a formal study plan that includes reading/research requirements, structured assignments and scheduled meetings.
Complete 12 additional credits in Criminal Justice or Legal Studies electives (See Chair if LGL 301 is taken and student is not doing the Legal Studies Minor) Related Requirements (36 credits): Modern Language: ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA (No ASL); Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses. SPA/ARA highly recommended Take 3 additional credits in a second Modern Language or a Literature: Modern Language: ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA (No ASL); SPA/ARA highly recommended. Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses Literature: Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses Complete either* ETH 250, ETH 254, EHT 280H:
This is a Capstone Course. It serves as the culmination of the student's academic and preprofessional experiences in the Molloy College Criminal Justice Program. It involves a more intensive, critical and empirical examination of a variety of theories, issues and themes of enduring interest that have been examined in prior coursework. Each student will have the opportunity to undertake a guided research project that will culminate in an end-of-semester completion project. Weekly oral presentations of works-in-progress will facilitate the exchange of information and ideas in a Seminar format.
This course provides an overview of current American criminal justice theories and practices. The focus of the class is on developing an in-depth understanding of criminality and policy with respect to American justice. Particular emphasis will be placed on practical applications. Current theoretical approaches to understanding American justice will be also studied.
This course will critically examine constitutional and legal issues which are essential components of the modern criminal justice system of the United States. In recent decades, court cases and legislation have had a profound impact in shaping our modern criminal justice system. Examples of court cases and their progeny that will be examined include Miranda v. Arizona, Terry v. Ohio and Mapp v. Ohio, among others. Theories on the Judiciary will also be examined such as the attitudinal model versus the legal model of jurisprudence.
This course provides the student with a graduate-level introduction to criminal justice research, statistics, and methodologies. Criminal justice research keeps policy makers and social scientists informed of vital updates in the field. As such, research techniques and methods will be strongly emphasized. Both qualitative and quantitative studies will be critically analyzed. In addition, the course will closely examine the scientific method and how that method influences research.
Ethics and morality are incorporated into every aspect of criminal justice. From the police officer patrolling the street to the parole officer checking in on their parolees, the role of ethics and morality should not be underestimated. This course examines real-life ethical decisions that occur every day in the criminal justice field. Using case studies and hypothetical scenarios, the student will be able to understand the complexities of criminal justice ethics.
Violence has become commonplace to Americans. One only has to watch the evening news to be bombarded by images of murder, rape, robbery, assault, and other violent crimes. This course will explore why American society, in particular, is so violent. This course will examine this violence through case studies including: workplace violence, relationship violence, child abuse, organizational violence, school violence, gang violence, militia violence, serial killers, and other types of violence.
Technology has revolutionized the field of criminal justice. From policing to after-the-fact crime analysis, the use of technology has greatly advanced the war on crime. Some hands-on examples of these techniques will be demonstrated: DNA fingerprinting, photographic imaging, bomb detection, and other developments in technology will be covered. Additionally, technology has also created severe problems for law enforcement. The availability of information to construct Weapons of Mass Destruction or even fairly destructive bombs are now commonplace. Also, criminals have the ability to commit crime trans-nationally using computers. Such problems for law enforcement will be closely examined.
This course provides an overview of terrorism with a focus on the United States. It will examine the history, the threat of terrorism on U.S. soil, efforts by American officials at identifying priorities and solutions, future threats and the impact on society.
This course provides a thorough survey of modern law enforcement agencies and practices and how these aspects have evolved over time. Topics which will be covered include the professionalization of police officers, community policing, broken windows, Compstat, and how these influence law enforcement administration and procedure.
This course will survey various justice systems throughout the world. It will focus on a wide variety of countries: India, Brazil, China, Nigeria, Russia, United States, and others. Each country's system will be explored and evaluated. Specific issues regarding each country will be addressed. For example, the Russian Federation, as a new democracy, is dealing with many problems, especially but not exclusively, corruption. These issues will be closely examined country by country. Additionally, the interconnections between countries and the handling of transnational crime will be addressed.
This course provides the student the opportunity to intern in a criminal justice agency. This course will give the student real-life experience in the field. The student will spend a minimum of 150 hours interning with a criminal justice agency performing supervised fieldwork. As such, the student will learn through observation and some participation. Additionally, the student will be responsible for keeping a logbook detailing sessions. This class is designed for those who are not criminal justice practitioners.
CRJ 5170Ideology, Socioeconomics and Politics of Crime and Terrorism3
The role that ideology and socioeconomic factors play in crime and punishment are enormous in American society. This course will analyze how the topic of crime traditionally has been used by politicians seeking public support. The influences that social and economic factors have on criminal behaviors and criminal justice reactions also will be investigated. Additionally, this course will focus on how terrorism is used as an ideological and political pawn, and how this "use" of crime and terrorism is received by the public when these political promises fail.
In American society, reliance on formal social control mechanisms to restrict unwanted behaviors is exceptional. The United States has one of the most populous criminal justice systems in the world. Students will be exposed to theoretical reasons as to why this is so. Additionally, there are many strategies employed by correctional agencies to change behaviors. This course will develop an in-depth understanding of these strategies. It will include study of both traditional and non-traditional methods. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating and critiquing these strategies using scientific studies.
Studying the flagship Police departments is critical to understanding policing and democratic society. This course will closely examine the policies through the lens of experts and social scientists who have been studying them for years. The course will first explore the history of policing with a focus on policy (e.g., Christopher, Knapp and Mollen Commissions as well as the introduction of the innovative performance management system and broken windows). Once this foundation is established the course will cover critical policies such as stop and frisk, marijuana enforcement, policing protest, playing with crime numbers and other issues.
This course presumes a working knowledge of criminal law and procedure and examines the principles and concepts in these areas of law in an in-depth fashion among other things, students will examine recent rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court, New York State Court of Appeals, other courts and the historical approaches taken by the courts. Considerable focus will also be placed on controversial current aspects of both criminal law and procedure. For example, so-called "stand your ground laws" that give individuals the right to use deadly force to defend themselves without any requirement to evade or retreat from a dangerous situation, publicly debated as a result of the trail in Florida v. Zimmerman will be examined. Students will be encouraged to form and express opinions in these controversial areas.
The world as we know it changed, perhaps irreversibly, following the events of September 11, 2001. The terrorist attacks of that day, the worst of their kind on U.S. soil, prompted not only a substantial military response by the United States, but also other new national security measures aimed at ensuring that such an attack would not take place again. For example, the U.S. Congress enacted the USA PATRIOT Act (and acronym for the Uniting (and) Strengthening America (by) Providing Appropriate Tools Required (to) Intercept (and) Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001) ('the Act"). The Act reduced restrictions on law enforcement agencies' ability to search telephone, e-mail communications, medical, financial and other records; eased restrictions on foreign intelligence gathering within the United States; expanded the Secretary of the Treasury's authority to regulate financial transactions; and broadened the discretion of law enforcement and immigration authorities in detaining and deporting immigrants suspected of terrorism-related acts. Many believe that civil liberties have become a casualty of new national security measures. Others insist that the exigencies of national security demand restrictions on liberties. This course examines the arguments on both sides of the security vs. civil liberty debate, and the trade-offs in attempting to balance national security interests and civil liberty interests.
Students must be aware that their actions or inactions as criminal justice practitioners will be probed and analyzed by the public and, that such actions or inactions may be challenged in civil lawsuits. Civil lawsuits may be brought in a wide range of different areas. For example, plaintiffs may seek relief in legal proceedings seeking to impose liability and obtain relief for torts, personnel decisions and violations of civil rights. There is some evidence that the filing of lawsuits against criminal justice agencies is on the rise. Between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011, 2,241 civil rights claims were filed against the NYPD - up 23% from the 1,826 claims filed a year earlier. Additionally, New York City paid out 35 settlements and judgments worth $100,000 or more between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 to end lawsuits accusing the NYPD of violating civil rights. In total, the nearly three dozen cases cost the city $22.8 million according to data compiled by the city comptroller's office. The payment of such large settlements and judgments does not only have serious fiscal consequences, it can also create serious doubts in the public's belief that criminal justice agencies can effectively carry out their missions within the bounds of law. It is for this reason that criminal justice practitioners must have firm knowledge of the civil law process and know how to function in it.
Practitioners and leaders must be able to develop policies and procedures that take into to account future effects as best once can foresee or anticipate. This requires the practitioner or leader to have the ability to defend a position against others who may not agree. Such ability comes through a discussion and debate process with an openness to hear and consider opposing points of view. This class is designed to give the students the maximum exposure to this process by addressing the current case accepted to be heard in the U.S, Supreme Court. The students will offer critical analysis on the competing positions of the parties to the case; develop their own opinion as to how the case should be decided; practice their writing skills in drafting a legal opinion supporting their position; then be required to orally defend the position against questioning from their peers.
This course explores the intersection between women and the criminal justice system. In the class, we will examine the nature and extent of women as offenders, as victims and as workers in the criminal justice system. The course explores theories related to offending as well as victimization and we will investigate the relationship between offending and victimization. The class will also study the intricacies of women in the criminal justice system as offenders (i.e., prisoners, probationers, etc.) as well as workers (i.e., law enforcement officers, correction workers and law makers).
This course will examine criminal behavior in the context of the legal system. We will focus on the role of psychology within the criminal justice system, the intersection of psychological issues in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases, overview the practice of criminal profiling and examine the psychological understanding of specific criminal behavior.
This course will examine the nature of crime and its place within the social system. Students will discuss crime as a social interaction that is shaped by social processes, how crime connects to the larger world and how social realities shape criminal opportunity. The focus of this course will be on studying how crime happens rather than why it happens. Students will come to appreciate the meaning of crime in the larger culture and the way that our society understands crime.
This course will examine the relationship between race, diversity, crime and the criminal justice system with particular attention given to theoretical issues in the literature involving race, disabilities and social issues in the literature involving race, disabilities and social class: crime statistics and bias in the criminal justice system related to arrests, prosecutions, sentencing and incarceration. Public policy questions involving issues such as racial profiling capital punishment and the "War on Drugs" will also be discussed. Critical criminology, consensus/functionalist theory and other explanations will be issues covered in this class.
This course will explore contemporary issues in police personnel administration including legal requirements, personnel policies and police personnel practices. Although the main focus will be law, policy and practice, significant and or controversial incidents involving the police will be discussed with the goal of developing legally and socially responsible policies to improve policing and the operation of the Criminal Justice System as a whole. Topics will include police selection, training, employee management and assistance, police stress, use of force, misconduct and discipline. Part of this course will focus on location and examination of reliable data sources and research on these topics.
This course will introduce the student to the study of how police organizations police within. It will examine different theories and rationale that have been offered for incidents of police misconduct, integrity lapses and illegal acts as well as focusing on the factors which will explore the history and application of social, cultural and institutional perspectives on the causation, continuance and response to different behaviors and responses within the law enforcement arena.
CompStat (Compare Statistics) is the performance management system of law enforcement today. With our assessment culture, quantitative numbers crunching has become the way we assess success. There are both positive and negative aspects to this. One area of concern is counting crime. Crime statistics and other data collected by police departments are critical to policy making, victims, community members and more. How are these vital statistics being collected? What are the ramifications of' 'cooking the books'? Is this localized or endemic to the performance management system currently in vogue? What can be done about any concerns that have been identified? Using the media, recent research using the scientific method and other primary and secondary sources, this course will critically analyze the above questions and attempt to identify clear solutions to the problems identified.
This course is designed to understand the origins of the juvenile justice system and the historical shifts in policies and treatment of juvenile delinquents. An overview of the legal framework in which the juvenile justice system operates will highlight the differences in adult and juvenile law. The influence of the family, media, peers, socioeconomic status, drugs, gang affiliation and schools will be covered in detail. Students will be expected to know the landmark juvenile court cases and the current trends impacting the juvenile court. The systemic role of the police, the juvenile court and juvenile institutions will be explored. Child abuse and neglect, status offenders, and the unique needs of young people will also be examined. Students will obtain a working knowledge of the juvenile system and an understanding of associated occupations.
This is a capstone course in which the student is assisted in completing the thesis requirement. Students will either conduct independent research or complete an independent policy project. In consultation with a faculty member, the student will identify an appropriate topic for research/policy change in the field of Criminal Justice, put the topic/policy selected in the form of a research question or questions, prepare an annotated bibliography of relevant research using scientific journal articles and/or law journals, select appropriate research methods/evaluative methods suitable to completing a thesis/policy change, and submit a comprehensive research/policy change plan in the form of a Thesis Proposal. Those doing research will complete their research as a requirement for the class. Those doing a policy change will, to the extent possible, implement the change and evaluate. Both the research and policy project require a paper to be completed. Students will demonstrate their projects orally to class. This is a rigorous thesis that must reflect advanced graduate knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct independent work.
This course is a continuation of CRJ 599. The student continues to work closely with the professor to complete the thesis/project assigned in CRJ 599. It must be taken consecutively until the thesis/project is completed. Those students working on their thesis/project during the summer with their professor must register for this during the summer session, especially but not exclusively, if they plan to graduate in August.
