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  • CRM 285: Violence & Victims of Crime

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An multidisciplinary seminar focusing on the victims of crimes, with an emphasis on understanding victims' responses, restorative justice programs, and services for victims of crime
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  • CRM 289: Evidence and Procedures

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course provides a unique learning opportunity of classroom instruction and practical application in crime scene processing. The students will receive instruction on the laws regarding evidence, identifying physical evidence, management of a crime scene, proper documentation, and collection of evidence. The course combines classroom lectures with hands-on experiences including participation in a mock crime scene investigation. Upon completion, the students will acquire knowledge and skills in the basics of crime scene investigation
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  • CRM 300: Crime and Mental Health

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This undergraduate course examines mental health issues and how they interact within the United States criminal justice system. Students will learn how certain diagnoses are more likely to lead to police intervention, as well as how today's prisons have become modern-day asylums. Students will also consider how insanity and psychosis differ, the limitations of assessing for dangerousness, and how competency to stand trial is determined. Special attention will be paid to learning practical skills in analyzing data, writing evidence-based reports, understanding DSM-5 diagnoses, and considering federa and state laws that impact clinical practice in the criminal justice system
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  • CRM 303: Prison and Society

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This undergraduate course examines the history, structure, and functions of corrections, and the legal and philosophical basis for the punishment of criminal offenders including the role of corrections as one of the three major components of the criminal justice system. The course will also discuss repercussions of the current status of the correctional system and its relationship with society
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  • CRM 315: Juvenile Delinquency

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An analysis of the history of the control and prevention of juvenile delinquency. The course includes an overview of the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency, theories about delinquency, an examination of the justice system, and procedures for juveniles in this system
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  • CRM 319: Serial, Spree, and Mass Murder

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This undergraduate course examines the phenomena of serial, mass, and spree killing with a specific focus on the demographic features, mental health issues, and neurobiology differences noted between these three types of murder. Students will also identify cultural aspects common to these types of violence, as well as potential interventions that could be employed by government, schools, and mental health systems to reduce these crimes. Lastly, cross-cultural comparisons of the United States with other countries will be examined to help understand the differences in murder rates, the types of victims targeted, and the ways that media portrays these murders
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  • CRM 345: Pre-Professional Development Seminar

    2.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This undergraduate course aims to prepare students prior to their field placement experience, CRM 450. The purpose of the course is to prepare students for finding, applying, and securing an internship that aligns with their major goals. Topics will focus on preparation for internships and career jobs after completion of a bachelor's degree. Those topics will include, but are not limited to, identifying a career area of interest, finding jobs in that profession, resume/cover letter writing, interview and communication skills, and professional/ethical skills needed in the fields of interest
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  • CRM 375: Race, Class, and Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course is designed to assist students in engaging in critical examination of the interplay of race, class, and crime in the United States. Attention will be given to historical, sociological, economic, and political reasons that underlie why Black Americans and other racial minorities are treated unequally and represented disproportionately in the criminal justice system. This course highlights obstacles to racial justice including criminalization of behaviors along racial and class lines
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  • CRM 400: Contemporary Issues in Criminology

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This undergraduate course will cover current and relevant issues in criminal justice. Areas of focus will vary based on current events and "hot topics" related to the discipline. Students will learn to identify current trends and patterns in the field of criminal justice as a result of completing this course. Possible solutions and policy suggestions will be discussed based on the current contemporary issues covered
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  • CRM 450: Capstone Internship

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This internship provides on-the-job placement experience and is open to junior or senior students. Prior to registration, students must discuss the internship with their advisor. Pass/Fail only. Credits vary; may be repeated
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