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  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides a continuation of CRJ336. Surveys various types of physical evidence commonly encountered at a crime scene and in a crime laboratory environment. Consists of lecture and laboratory exercises including crime processing, the identification and analysis of trace evidence including hairs and fibers, fingerprints, footwear evidence, shoe and tire impressions, and tool marks. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)) and CRJU 336 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores the nature of homicide in contemporary society and includes social theories of homicide, domestic murder, serial murder, infanticide, hate crimes, and youth gangs. Examination of the impact of drugs and alcohol and an assessment of capital punishment as a deterrent is included. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the interrelationships between popular culture, crime, and justice. Explores history of this linkage, the research, and the current issues. Examines popular culture's depictions of victims, offenders, and professionals in the criminal justice system. Popular culture depictions are found in print media (newspapers, magazines, and tabloids), popular literature (police and law procedures), true crime fiction, films, television, rap music, and comics. Impact of popular culture by various media is addressed through the presentation of historical and contemporary research images of crime on individuals, groups, and public policy. 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)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the dynamic and often controversial field of advocacy, treatment, and services for crime victims, ranging from protective services to therapeutic treatment of victims and survivors. Specific emphasis will be placed on the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems? ability to prevent and help victims recover from serious violent crime. Further, students will be introduced to the processes currently utilized by criminal justice and social service agencies to engage, investigate, and provide support services for victims and their families. If prerequisites courses are not met department approval is required. This course is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 3.00 - 12.00 Credits

    Offers a planned program of research, observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system. Designed to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in the criminal justice system of communities, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If prerequisite courses are not met departmental approval is required. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 3.00 - 12.00 Credits

    Offers a planned program of research, observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system. Designed to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in the criminal justice system of communities, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If prerequisite courses are not met departmental approval is required. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Offers a planned program of research, observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system. Designed to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in the criminal justice system of communities, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prerequisite: upper division status. This class is not 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), CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Offers a planned program of research, observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies representing the major components of the system. Designed to supplement classroom study with constructive participation in the criminal justice system of communities, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If prerequisite courses are not met departmental approval is required. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Opportunity to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Prerequisite: Upper division status. This class is not 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), CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Opportunity to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member. Prerequisite: Upper division status. This class 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), CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher), CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)