42 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.
An overview of the American criminal justice system dealing with the role, functions, and administration of the police, courts, and correctional institutions; the constitutional and practical limits of police power, the trial process, the sentencing structure; and the functions of the numerous agencies within the criminal justice system.
An examination of the American judicial system, highlighting state, local, and federal tribunals, including an assessment of their hierarchy, subject matter jurisdiction, and administration. Also reviewed will be judicial reasoning, judicial process and the personnel responsible for judicial operations. Prerequisite: CRJ 109 or permission of the department chair.
An introduction to the skills that are vital to be successful in various areas of the criminal justice system. This course will serve to provide a broad description of careers in criminal justice, while introducing students to professionals in the various disciplines and the tools utilized in training. Spring
An in-depth analysis of selected topics in criminal justice administration. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.) † indicates a special fee is charged
This course is an administrative and managerial overview of the security field with emphasis on the private sector and its interaction with the public sector law enforcement agencies. Coverage will include consideration of security management problems involving security personnel, budgeting, risk management, physical security programs and safety policies. Additional coverage will include ways that security prepares for labor disputes, demonstrations, civil disorders, riots, terrorism, industrial espionage, and organized crime. Particular emphasis will be placed on issues that arise with organizations that operate under constraints imposed by federal and state regulatory agencies. Prerequisite: CRJ 109
Topics considered include the historical foundations of police processes in America, occupational roles and tasks of law enforcement, and the nature and designs of typical, as well as innovative police systems. Problems of policing and community interaction are also an essential component of the course. Prerequisite: CRJ 109
A practical and theoretical assessment of the investigating process in the civil and criminal realm is the chief focus of this course. Covered matters include: witness examination, collection and presentation of evidence, surveillance techniques, photographic reproduction, physical and demonstrative evidence, as well as unique and specialized techniques for specific crimes. Prerequisite: CRJ 109.
An introduction to substantive criminal law which includes a review of the social, philosophical, and legislative foundations of crimes codification. Specific crimes against the person, property, and public order are discussed and various judicial issues relative to the mental states of criminal liability will be covered. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 or CRJ 115.
An in-depth study of institutional corrections and community corrections. This course is designed to cover all aspects of the correctional system, including community corrections, institutional management and design, release philosophy,
This course is a practical and theoretical instruction in the fundamentals of interviewing and report writing as it relates to police work, criminal investigations, security, and federal government law enforcement agencies. Covered material includes the history and development of interview and interrogation techniques in the United States. This 200-level course focuses on the basic foundations and understanding of the legal and ethical parameters which guide police interviewing and interrogation techniques. It also explores the foundations of basic communication, verbal and non- verbal cues to deception, personality types, and rapport building. This split course is a learner-centered class that will provide students the tools to develop their writing skills, particularly as it relates to report writing, affidavits, statements, confessions, and other criminal justice related documents that may end up in the court or under great scrutiny. This alternating report writing block also explores the limits of human recall and the importance of understanding faulty eyewitness identification and other inaccuracies that are problematic in today’s Justice System.
This course examines options in use of force, and how it relates to the peace officer in modern day law enforcement applications. Use of force theories, issues, and training paradigms will be discussed through lecture and demonstrated in a controlled practical setting. Prerequisite: CRJ 217. Fall
This course examines the role and place victims play in the justice process. Topics include victims and their testimony, rights, legal legislative and emotional initiatives which seek to make the system more responsive, and the various restitution programs which compensate victims. Prerequisite: CRJ 109 or permission of the department chair.
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the history, development, organizational structure, mission, and the important role of Homeland Security in post September 11th America. This course is in depth study of Homeland Security’s various agencies, their functions and relationship to the federal government as well as local police in preventing terrorist attacks against the United States. Topics such as Intelligence Led Policing, Data Mining, Fusion Centers, Cybercrime, Border Security, Immigration, and Foreign and Domestic Threats will be discussed in this course. Activities such as field trips to Intelligence Fusion Centers, and readings such as the official “9/11 Commission Report” will serve to give students insight into the important role of intelligence sharing, and understanding emerging threats to America and law enforcement by radicalized groups or individuals inspired by extreme religious, political, or social change. Prerequisite: CRJ 109. Fall
This course is designed to provide students with a broad overview of national street gangs, local (neighborhood) street gangs, prison gangs, outlaw motorcycle clubs, hate groups and ethnic and organized crime gangs. Students will explore topics such as the history, membership, recruitment, activities, current trends, and influence of these gangs in the United States. Students will be presented with methods, solutions, and strategies that law enforcement may use to combat the criminal activity associated with gangs including intelligence collection activities. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 and 218. Spring
A procedural law course which includes a review of the law of arrests, search and seizure, bail, adjudication, pre- and post-trial activities and the nature of plea bargaining. Substantial emphasis is given the constitutional protections afforded through the Bill of Rights, particularly the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendments. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 or CRJ 115; and CRJ 219
This course will provide students with an overview of the fundamentals of conducting drug investigations. Topics will include the identification of different types of drugs, how these drugs are manufactured and how these drugs are manufactured and distributed. Additionally, Drug Scheduling will be studied and discussed. The crux of the course will examine different investigative techniques that can be applied, not only in drug cases, but other types of investigations as well. Drug crimes are closely associated with other vice-related offenses, so this course will include lectures on different methods to investigate prostitution and gambling crimes. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 and 218. Fall
2023-2024
This course covers the juvenile justice system, with special emphasis on the way it procedurally differs from adult offender adjudication. The parts of the juvenile justice system, hearings, due process standards, and constitutional mandates are fully reviewed. Status offenders and other youth classifications are considered, together with a historical summary of the history of juvenile court philosophy. Prerequisite: CRJ 109 or permission of the department chair.
This course considers crime committed by corporations as well as white collar criminals; how such crimes are defined, who commits them, who is victimized by them, which moral, ethical, legal and social contexts promote them and how society responds to them. Procedural and policy considerations in the investigation and enforcement of pertinent statutes will also be covered, including the concept of legal privilege, the role of the grand jury and other pre-trial processes, evidentiary questions, litigation strategies, and potential sanctions and other punishments. Prerequisite: CRJ 109 or permission of the department chair. Fall
This course will examine and study legal and illegal narcotics and substances, dangerous drugs, and the people who abuse them. It will provide the student with the basic facts and major issues associated with drug-taking behavior on the mind, body, and our society. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 or permission of the department chair. (Spring of even numbered years)
A practical examination of interview and interrogation techniques used in the investigation of criminal behavior. Covered matters include an in depth review of interviewing and interrogation strategies and legal decisions impacting on the process. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of interviewing and interrogation skills based on cognitive interviewing techniques and the emotional approach to interrogations. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 and CRJ 218. CRJ 406. Law and Evidence (Cross-listed with FSC 406) 4 credits A comprehensive review of common law and statutory evidentiary principles and their impact on and use in the civil process and criminal process. This course will cover: the history and development of the rules of evidence, burdens of proof, relevancy, materiality, competency, judicial notice, stipulations, examination of witnesses, documentary evidence, real evidence, demonstrative evidence, and privileges. The course is taught in a workshop format and students are required to participate in a mock trial. Prerequisites: CRJ 219 and CRJ 328.
This course will examine current issues in the criminal justice field to include ethical decision making and dilemmas encountered by professionals in the various related occupations. Corruption, brutality and morality are discussed in relation to the duties of the criminal justice organizations. Systemic issues, legal issues, process issues, issues of social justice, and punishment issues that are relevant to criminal justice practitioners will also be discussed and debated. CRJ 415. Advanced Crime Scene Investigation (Cross-listed with FSC 415) 3 credits This course is designed to explore advanced areas of crime scene investigation. This will be an in depth study of topics such as Autopsy, Forensic Anthropology, Collection & Preservation of Evidence, Blood Spatter Analysis, Documentation (sketching; photography; etc.), Death Scene Investigation, and Investigation of Specialized Scenes (explosions; outdoor; accidents). Other activities will serve to give students insight into various aspects of forensic science such as crime scene investigation projects, guest speakers, and field trips. Prerequisites: FSC 105 or CRJ 218.
A comprehensive review of the criminal justice system to include advanced topics in the areas of Vehicle Code, Crimes Code, Interview and Interrogation, Use of Force, and Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to participate in practical exercises/labs, to include vehicle stops, suspect interviews, search and seizure, and arrest procedures. Prerequisites: CRJ 109, 217, and 218. Spring
In the spirit of the mission of Waynesburg University, this course intends to provide junior and senior level students with an unparalleled opportunity to integrate the Bible materials and its history of interpretation to the academic disciplines. Students who wish to engage in this level of theological reflection on vocation should consult with both their academic advisors and with the Chair of the Biblical and Ministry Studies Major Program. See page 85 for further information. This course will not substitute for senior capstone/research courses required in the majors. when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
This course is a practical and theoretical approach to advanced level techniques for perfecting criminal investigations in state and federal law enforcement. This advanced techniques course includes the systematic approach to solving certain violent crimes, complex cases, gang and organized crimes involving RICO, Continuing Criminal Enterprises and multi-defendant conspiracies which require unique investigative as well as prosecutorial strategies. This course also focuses on lead development from physical evidence recovered during crime scene examinations, advanced electronic surveillance techniques, the importance of advanced interviewing techniques as it relates to course development, post-mortem death investigations, behavioral analysis, intelligence gathering, and the legal and practical aspects of search warrant execution.
This course is designed to explore advanced areas of crime scene investigation. This course will be an in depth study of topics such as Autopsy, Forensic Anthropology, Collection and Preservation of Evidence, Blood Spatter Analysis, Documentation (e.g., sketching and photography), Death Scene Investigation, and Investigation of Specialized Scenes (explosions; outdoor; accident scenes). Other activities will serve to give students insight into various aspects of forensic science such as table top exercises, case studies, guest speakers, and field trips.
This course provides theoretical, legal, and practical instruction in the ever-changing area of interview and interrogation by police officers, federal law enforcement agents, and detectives involved in criminal, civil, and financial investigations.
This course will teach students to describe and analyze the behavior patterns, traits and characteristics of offenders in specific criminal cases. It will help them to apply those behaviors to factual situations where the student can determine the behaviors and characteristics of an unknown suspect. A variety of teaching methods, including lecture, videos, guest lecturers, cold case study and assigned text study will be employed.
This course is an exploration of the specialized methods and sources of legal and justice research in the areas of: justice publications and resources, case collections, computer-assisted research, constitutional law and history, legal history, legal periodicals, legislative history, practice and procedures, administrative rules and regulations, foreign laws and treatises, and social science materials. The course includes an analysis of the uses of research, as well. Applications of research will be required.
This course is designed to explore how finances can be utilized in a criminal investigation and prosecution. The topics that will be covered in this course will include forensic accounting, corporate crime/white collar crime, money laundering, and RICO prosecutions. A variety of teaching methods will be utilized, including lecture, guest lectures, videos, and practical exercises.
This course is a theoretical and practical approach to investigating drug crimes by local, state and federal law enforcement. This course includes the present day methods and practices used by police, detectives, and narcotics officers to identify, interdict, and seize the full range of illegal drugs, prescription narcotics, and emerging trends such as synthetic drugs in today’s society. Complex investigative techniques will be presented for the effective investigation and eventual prosecution of street level distribution crimes, interstate and international drug trafficking cases, gangs, DTO (Drug Trafficking Organizations), and organized crime involved in drug trafficking.
This course will explore the ever-changing world of digital evidence and computer crime. The topics to be covered will include cell phone data/tracking, collection of digital evidence, legal/ethical issues with digital evidence, social media in a criminal investigation, and tracking digital footprints.
The Complex and Special Investigations course will provide theoretical, legal, and practical instruction in the art and science of solving the most challenging criminal investigations. This course will examine local, state, and federal law enforcement’s best practices for conducting and solving the most complex and challenging types of investigations, including complex conspiracies, multiple defendant cases, serial or spree crimes, interstate and international crimes, and cold case investigations.
This course is a practical and theoretical approach to Gangs and Organized Crime. This course includes the identification of gangs to include various Street gangs, Prison gangs, and Outlaw Motorcycle gangs. The course also includes identification of various ethnic gangs to include Asian, Eastern European, and Italian Organized Crime Groups. The course will cover trends of the various crime groups and their associated crimes and investigative techniques utilized to combat these groups.
This course is an examination of the relationship between the prosecutor and the criminal investigator in prosecuting crimes. In-depth analysis of case studies designed to highlight effective prosecution strategies and avoid common pitfalls and deficiencies in the investigation of a criminal case. Topics include real life case dissection, the role of the investigator in jury selection, combating common defense strategies, compliance with discovery rules, and up to date case law application. Analysis of case scenarios involves emphasis on crimes ranging from major felonies to homicide prosecutions. Applications of investigative techniques and prosecutorial strategies to criminal investigation scenarios will be required. CRJ 566. Behavioral Interviewing (Cross-listed as MBA 547) 3 credits This course examines the process of interviewing prospective candidates for a position, using a particular style of questioning, known as behavioral interviewing. Legal issues are addressed. Students practice behavioral interviewing and determine strategies for creating an effective climate for successful interviews. Prerequisite: CRJ 575. CRJ 567. Conflict Resolution (Cross-listed as MBA 539) 3 credits This course will require students to utilize knowledge and skills that have been developed in prior coursework and in their outside, personal and professional environments. In addition to learning new concepts, students will be required to utilize what they have acquired in the past in order to understand and resolve typical and yet sometimes complex real-life interactions. CRJ 575. Organizational Behavior (Cross-listed as MBA 525) 3 credits The organizational structure of the institution is studied. Topics addressed include: organizational patterns, goal setting, planning, leadership, motivation, communication, production, morale, rewards, conflict, and change. The course integrates contemporary readings and case analysis with the topics being addressed. 2023-2024
MBA COURSES (24 credits from BUS)
Source: Waynesburg University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
