4 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 101INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
In this course, students will receive an overview of the criminal justice system from arrest to parole. The primary elements of police, courts, and public opinion influence policy and practice. Ethical considerations are addressed, specifically focusing on juvenile justice, institutional racism, and historical interpretations of the Constitution. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): None PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 150
In this course, students will learn to assess the nature and extent of crime, explains its causes, and examines the reasons for and effectiveness of society’s responses to it. Criminology will be explored by identifying the different types of crimes. This course will also address different theories of why crime occurs and why people become criminals. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, students will explore the characteristics of crimes against people, property, and the state. Emphasis is placed on defining criminal conduct, criminal intent, and legal causality. Additionally, major judicial decisions will be analyzed to identify how evolving criminal activity is addressed through the Constitution and the penal code. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, students analyze current sociological and psychological factors contributing to delinquent behavior that occurs during the period between childhood and adulthood. Specific aspects addressed include law, race, gender, geography, and socio-economic status within the context of juvenile delinquency. Finally, issues such as restorative justice versus punitive justice will be discussed regarding how maturity impacts decision-making and impulse control. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): None
