25 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 101Introduction to Criminal Justice3
This survey course introduces students to selected topics within the field of criminal justice, including the scope and goals of the criminal justice system; the definitions and explanations of related criminal justice terms; and the history, development, and philosophy of law enforcement in a democratic society. Students also examine agencies which are involved in the administration of the criminal justice system.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Students examine the classical and contemporary theories of crime; the nature and causes of crime and criminal behavior; and the relationship between law and crime.
This course studies statutory and common law classifications of offenses, laws of arrest, and constitutional concepts in legal proceedings. In addition, it explains the role of the judiciary, its historical background, and its development in the United States. Due process of law and the judicial procedure through which an arrested offender enters the criminal justice system are stressed. Problems of change and the reform of the criminal justice process are also discussed.
The purpose of this special topic course is to give the student an introduction to the skill of interviewing. The course is designed to allow the student to gain specific skill sets in interviewing, and to gain the confidence in asking questions and understanding verbal and non-verbal communication in interactions.
Students will improve their written communication skills across a variety of assignment and report formats that may be useful to the criminal justice practitioner. Particular attention will be paid to the proper use of APA style in academic writing and to ethical reporting practices in law enforcement and corrections.
The nature, prevalence, and causes of juvenile crime are introduced in this course as are the theories of prevention and interventions in the juvenile justice system. The concepts of restorative justice and the ways in which an understanding of Franciscan philosophy and theology impact the juvenile justice system are also examined.
In addition to the history, theories, and problems of criminal investigations, this course focuses on the fundamental principles of criminal investigations, such as crime scene searches, as well as the collection, preservation, and recording of physical evidence. Other topics of study include the procedures which are related to the impartial gathering of information, interview and interrogation methods, identification of modus operandi and sources of information, development and handling of informants, the use of scientific aids in conducting investigations, and report writing.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
This course examines the psychological components of crime and the application of psychological theory to the explanation and understanding of criminal behavior. Areas of study include personality variables and development processes related to criminal behavior, choice and motives involved in criminal behavior, and criminal profiling.
Students explore the nature and problems of organized crime, including its roots and causal factors in American society, as well as its activities, organizations, and economics. The problems of corruption and graft and the development of strategies to control the activities of organized crime are also explored.
CJ 320The Penitent: Corrections and Rehabilitation3
This course surveys the growing field of corrections in the United States. Students become familiar with the history of institutionalized incarceration, probation, parole, and counseling of the offender. Specialized programs and training for the juvenile offender are reviewed and analyzed through case studies.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
The issues that tend to “twice victimize” crime victims through the way in which they are treated by the criminal justice system that is supposed to help them is addressed in this course. Current policies, trends, theories, and programs are discussed. Specialized responses to victims of violence as well as the etiology and typology of victimization are also examined.
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of terrorism, both domestic and international. The causes and effects of terrorism and its relationship to political structures from both religious and historical perspectives are reviewed, with particular emphasis on the impact of terrorism on the world today.
This course examines contemporary issues, procedures, and problems which are associated with the practicalities of law enforcement, the judiciary, corrections, and rehabilitation. An in-depth examination of current issues in criminal justice research and policies is addressed, as well as the political and ethical obligations and concerns associated with each component of the criminal justice system.
The nature, theory, history, and psychology of violence in America constitute the focus of this course. The etiology of violence and victimology, and the public response to violence are discussed. Students examine a variety of violent crimes, including the various forms of murder (mass, serial, and spree), homicide, rape, assault, and serial crimes.
This course applies Neumann’s RISES values to various issues that impact law enforcement agencies, courts, and corrections, both internally and externally. The course encourages students to critically think about the relationship between the varying aspects of the criminal justice system and the communities and individuals served by the system.
The new strategies of community and problem-oriented policing in America are addressed, with particular attention focused on the various techniques that are employed by police departments. The rationale and implication of these methods of social control are investigated in depth.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice [CJ] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Criminal Justice that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
This course analyzes drug abuse in America and how the criminal justice system deals with this increasingly complex problem. The public policies and programs which have been developed to address substance abuse are examined. The present state of the laws, techniques of law enforcement, sentencing, and alternative systems are reviewed and critiqued.
In this capstone course of the Criminal Justice Program, students discuss and assess current issues facing the criminal justice professional as well as the experiences which have been gained from their work-study internship in CJ 495. Student research projects and case studies are also included in the content of this seminar.
Credit Varies Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of criminal justice that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Proof of a current Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance preceding the semester of registration for CJ 495 and completion of a pre-internship appointment.
