17 courses with the subject CRCJ, 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.
CRCJ 210Introduction to Criminology/Criminal Justice - Students
will delve into the intricacies of the United States criminal justice system, with a primary focus on its three key pillars: policing, courts, and corrections. From the historical underpinnings rooted in English Common Law to contemporary developments, students will analyze how these foundational concepts have shaped and continue to influence the landscape of the criminal justice system. Offered fall and spring terms each year. Three semester hours.
CRCJ 220Judicial Process- A comprehensive examination of judicial
methodologies encompassing Federalism, court structures, jurisdictions, and judicial processes. Students survey the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and pertinent historical texts, establishing a groundwork in case law and precedence. Core components such as case briefs, charging documents, trial and appellate procedures, diversion, and other judicial concepts are explored, alongside relevant Christian scriptures for contextual understanding. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.
CRCJ 310Criminology- An exploration of prominent criminological
theories aiming to interpret criminal behavior and deviance. The survey encompasses theories ranging from biological and bio-social to labeling, social-learning, strain, rational choice, psychological, and others. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.
CRCJ 320Juvenile Justice and Delinquency- An analysis of the origins
and patterns of juvenile delinquency, focusing on forecasting, prevention, treatment, and management by social control entities in line with necessary social policies for intervention with at-risk youth. The structure and protocols of the juvenile justice system are also reviewed. Offered spring odd years. Three semester hours.
CRCJ 330Criminal Evidence and Investigations- A comprehensive
review of crime scene investigation methods and procedures. Subjects covered include interview and interrogation techniques, crime scene security, search methods, evidence collection and preservation, forensic science analysis, case analysis, suspect identification, and court preparation. Students engage these topics through practical exercises involving simulated crime scenes. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.
CRCJ 350Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice- A course
designed to equip students with an understanding of organizational structures across various criminal justice systems. It delves into secular, biblical, and servant leadership principles, offering models for ethical decision-making and interaction with its constituents. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication across oral, written, and electronic platforms. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours.
CRCJ 360Ballistics and Shooting Investigations - This course provides
an intensive exploration of forensic techniques used in the investigation and reconstruction of shooting incidents. Students will examine the principles of internal, external, and terminal ballistics; analyze firearm and ammunition components; and apply methods for testing and interpreting ballistic evidence. Emphasis is placed on bullet trajectory analysis, wound ballistics, bullet hole characteristics, and bloodstain pattern interpretation. Through mock crime scenes and hands-on exercises, students will develop proficiency in documenting and reconstructing shooting events. A field experience at a local indoor firearms range will expose students to ballistic variation across firearm types, enhancing their understanding of real-world investigative challenges. Prerequisite: CRCJ 330 Criminal Evidence and Investigation. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours.
CRCJ 365Death Investigations - This advanced undergraduate course
provides a comprehensive examination of death scene investigations, with a primary focus on homicide, suicide, accidental, natural, and undetermined deaths. Drawing extensively from Vernon Geberth’s Practical Homicide Investigation, students will learn to apply professional standards and protocols in the analysis of death scenes. Emphasis will be placed on distinguishing unequivocal from equivocal deaths, determining cause and manner of death, and understanding the role of behavioral analysis and victimology in investigative deduction. Through detailed case studies and immersive mock crime scene exercises, students will develop critical thinking and investigative skills necessary for effective crime scene management, evidence documentation, and interagency collaboration. This course prepares students for real-world investigative challenges by integrating theory with hands-on practice in forensic methodology. term even years. Three semester hours.
approaches to addressing harm and wrongdoing, functioning either independently or alongside the traditional criminal justice system. In this course, students will examine the foundational principles and practices of restorative justice, explore prevailing criminal justice paradigms, and consider the role of community influences. Special emphasis is placed on how restorative justice reflects Christian biblical values—prioritizing reconciliation, forgiveness, and the restoration of relationships over punitive measures. Students will critically analyze both retributive and restorative models through a biblical lens, comparing their philosophical and practical implications within the context of the contemporary justice system. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
CRCJ 491Internship- A practicum experience in which students work in
a professional setting using the knowledge and skills from major courses. Credit hours are based on internship work hours during the semester with one credit hour assigned for each 45 work hours. Prerequisite: junior or senior status and consent of the instructor. Offered every term. One to six semester hours. undergraduate course descriptions 139
CRCJ 494Criminology/Criminal Justice Capstone Seminar – A
capstone seminar designed to promote reflection, in-depth discussion, and collaborative action research or field-based experience summation. Designed to integrate all elements of the program, document program outcomes in the student’s portfolio, and verify program completion. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
CRCJ 495Seminar- A seminar designed to promote in-depth discussion
independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
CRCJ 499AMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course in
which students craft a research proposal, prepare a literature review, and outline the methods by which they plan to conduct research. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
CRCJ 499BMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course in
which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
