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31 courses with the subject CR, 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.
CR 101Crime and Justice Systems
3c-0l-3sh This course introduces the field of criminology through the examination of historical data, statistical information, theories of criminal causation, social control of behavior, development of laws, evaluation of criminal justice system policies, procedures, and trends. Students will learn the terminology of the field, gain an awareness of the methods of inquiry utilized in the field, and have the opportunity to examine personal attitudes and values regarding crime and responses to crime.
3c-0l-3sh The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the discipline of criminology through an examination of its theories, basic assumptions, and definitions.
CR 260Criminal Procedure and Admissibility of Evidence
3c-0l-3sh Law of arrest, search, and seizure, with discussion of important case law. Analysis of safeguards established for protection of individual liberties.
3c-0l-3sh The study of the role and characteristics of the police patrol function. Special emphasis is given to understanding how patrol relates to other police functions and its effect on crime.
3c-0l-3sh The study of logical and scientific principles necessary for the detection and investigation analysis of criminal activities. Theories of information, interrogation, observation and interrogation, and observation and ethics are among the topics to be discussed.
3c-0l-3sh An introduction to the basic criminological research methods designed to prepare the student to understand and participate in quantitative and qualitative research.
3c-0l-3sh The evolution and development of the modern legal system. Topics include civil, criminal, and administration law, the legal profession, legal systems in American society, and the law as one of many instruments of social control and social change.
3c-0l-3sh A survey of noninstitutional programs, focusing on alternatives to incarceration in community settings. Programs reviewed include prerelease, probation, parole, halfway houses, and restitution-based programs.
3c-0l-3sh A study of police management, structure, and operations and their roles in the quality of services delivered. The relationship between police administration and its social environment will be examined.
3c-0l-3sh A study of correctional management, structures, and operations and their roles in the quality of services delivered. The relationship between correctional administration and its social environment.
3c-0l-3sh A study of court responsibility within the criminal and civil justice systems; jurisdictions, policies, and management procedures in court administration.
3c-0l-3sh A study of the nature and extent of women’s crime, theories of female criminality, processing of women offenders through the criminal justice system, the response of police and court officials to women as victims of crime, and opportunities for women as employees in criminal justice agencies.
3c-0l-3sh Study of substance use and abuse confronting American society. Alcohol and drug use and abuse education, philosophy, physiological effects, and social aspects will be examined in terms of control measures and public safety.
3c-0l-3sh A review and critical analysis of the major criminological theories beginning with the Classical School; psychological, sociological, economic, biological, and political theories of crime and its causes will be included.
Controlled electives: One course from list: CR416, CR451, CR470, CR491 3sh Five additional Criminology courses 15sh (2) Free Electives: (3) 27-35 Total Degree Requirements: 124 (1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) No more than 6sh of CR493: Internship may be applied to 36sh minimum in major. (3) Students selecting a minor may apply no more than 15sh outside the College of Human without special approval. ities and Social Sciences
3c-0l-3sh Study of public personnel systems with specific application to criminal justice agencies. The role and function of supervision as a concept of a comprehensive personnel system as well as the relationship between agency personnel and the impact on crime will be examined.
CR 480Seminar in Criminology - The Administration of Justice
3c-0l-3sh A study of selected topics in criminology—the administration of justice. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Not for credit after prior CR480: Seminar in the Administration of Justice.
var-1-3sh Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
var-3-12sh A structured field placement designed to broaden the student’s educational experience through observation and participation in work assignments in government or private sectors. Six semester hours of credit can be applied to the major requirements.
