Course Search Results

  • CRJU 383: Immigration and Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    An exploration of the intersection of immigration and the criminal justice system in the United States. Includes the history of immigration and treatment of immigration in the United States; the myths surrounding immigration and crime; the development and evolution of civil and criminal immigration law and procedure; the components and sources of crimmigration; immigration enforcement, federal court processing of immigration cases, and immigration detention and corrections; and assessment and analysis of structure, policy, practice, and issues regarding immigration and criminal justice. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 383 - Immigration and Criminal Justice

  • CRJU 396: Selected Topics in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 396 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice

  • CRJU 397: Selected Topics in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 397 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice

  • CRJU 398: Selected Topics in Victimology

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite:    CRJU 100 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 221 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 241 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 261 (Grade of C or Higher), and CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 398 - Selected Topics in Victimology

  • CRJU 399: Independent Study in Criminal Justice

    1.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest. Prerequisite:    CRJU 100 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 221 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 241 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 261 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 399 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice

  • CRJU 411: Terrorism

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    To gain a basic appreciation for understanding the response of the criminal justice system to the terrorism problem. Includes types of terrorism, formation, leadership, location, motives and purposes, criminality, historical and contemporary issues and research, law enforcement, judicial and correctional efforts aimed at curtailing, controlling and understanding terrorism. Approved elective for Ethnic Studies Minors with Departmental permission. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 411 - Terrorism

  • CRJU 433: Evidence Law

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Analyzes the law and public policies which guide the introduction of evidence in court. Primary emphasis on Federal Rules of Evidence and the manner of collecting and presenting evidence consistent with the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Students demonstrate evidentiary foundations through in-class practicum exercises and learn to introduce, by way of witness testimony, documents, scientific and real evidence, opinion and expert testimony resulting in a thorough understanding of the evidentiary concepts of burden of proof, probative value, competency, relevancy, materiality, the hearsay rule and its exclusions, and privileges. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 433 - Evidence Law

  • CRJU 440: Community Corrections

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the historical development and growth of community interventions, practices, and policies with respect to individuals who violate society's legal norms. Students analyze correctional philosophy, court sentencing and sanctioning alternatives, treatment methods, and the competing goals and potential future trends of corrections. Adherence to evidence based programming and the principles of effective intervention will be consistent themes throughout. This course is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 100 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 221 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 241 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 261 (Grade of C or Higher), and CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 440 - Community Corrections

  • CRJU 452: Race, Ethnicity, and Crime

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Acquaints students with the issues regarding the role played by ethnicity/race in the American Criminal Justice system. A necessarily broad approach will be undertaken to achieve this task. The course will deal with three areas: (1) the making of laws and race, (2) the breaking of laws and race, and (3) society's reaction to the breaking of laws and race. In addition to making students aware of an important area of study, the course should provide students with a broad understanding of the philosophical and practical issues revolving around crime and race in American society. Approved elective for Ethnic Studies Minors with Departmental permission. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) and CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 452 - Race, Ethnicity, and Crime

  • CRJU 454: Policy, Professionalism, and Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Assists students in understanding the critical issues confronting the police, courts, and corrections as Criminal Justice professionals prepare to move into the next century. The course will focus on such issues as the use of discretion in practitioner decision-making; the impact of the law on Criminal Justice agency behavior; racial and gender issues; ethical issues and dilemmas; the impact of external influences on the operation of Criminal Justice agencies; the privatization of Criminal Justice services; and the future of the American Criminal Justice system. This course will provide a knowledge base from which Criminal Justice majors can either proceed to graduate courses or enter the field. This course can be particularly useful for the student who is currently considering an internship or employment in a Criminal Justice agency. CRJ majors only. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher), and CRJU 452 (Grade of C or Higher)
    ShareCRJU 454 - Policy, Professionalism, and Ethics