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  • CRJU 305: Environmental Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores prominent contemporary environmental issues. This course engages students in analysis of various laws and policies developed to address key environmental threats, including policy and statutes related to the following: natural resource management, clean air and water, and waste disposal. In the course, specific attention is given to the development and analysis of environmental laws and policies.
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  • CRJU 310: Penology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the underlying philosophies and justifications for punishment in the United States. The course also explores historical and social development of punishment justifications, as well as their philosophical influences. The course shows how a personn++s personal beliefs about punishment translates into support for certain justifications, which influences attitudes regarding punishment, sentencing, and the purpose of prison, as well as why people commit crimes. The course will also demonstrate how punishment justifications influence contemporary punishment practices.
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  • CRJU 311: Restorative Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Emphasizes bringing the victim, offender, and community together to repair harm caused by criminal behavior. Restorative Justice is an alternate way to view the purpose of the criminal justice system and potentially adjust practices to mitigate the harmful effects of the traditional, adversarial approach to criminal justice. The course explores values and principles of restorative justice, presents alternate methods of achieving justice, and discusses potential ways to integrate restorative practices into the existing penological framework.
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  • CRJU 312: Crime and Media

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the portrayal of crime in the media (e.g., television, film, newspapers, music, video games, electronic/internet, and social media). This includes but is not limited to: victims, offenders, criminal justice practitioners, and the criminal justice system. Of importance is how the media select what is newsworthy and influence public and political perception of criminal justice issues. Media influences on theoretical explanations for criminal justice policies will also be examined.
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  • CRJU 315: Serial Murder

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides a broad overview of serial, spree, and mass murder in the U.S. during the 20th century. Examines the myths and social construction of serial murder, FBI involvement, crime scene analysis, the organized and disorganized offender and crime scene, history of serial murder the U.S., construction of profiling, and behavior typology, and also examines offender typologies (gender, race, and team serial killers).
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  • CRJU 320: Victimology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the incidence, prevalence, and effects of victimization on individuals and groups. The offering also explores the history of crime victims, and subsequent responses by the criminal justice system. Further, the course examines the victim-offender overlap, as well as special populations (e.g., the elderly, persons with mental illnesses, etc.).
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  • CRJU 322: Rural Criminology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines crime and criminal justice issues from a rural perspective, including criminal offenses, victimization, and recidivism. Special emphasis will be placed on offender processing in rural communities and challenges faced by rural offender populations as well as rural criminal justice practitioners. Throughout the course, comparisons will be made between rural and urban communities to illustrate the different impacts that crime and justice policies have on these areas.
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  • CRJU 325: White Collar Crime

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the evolution, nature and extent of white-collar crime along with how it is investigated, prosecuted and punished. Particular emphasis will be placed on discussing specific types of white- collar crime such as embezzlement, consumer and corporate fraud, identity theft, and corruption. Also addresses the financial and victimization costs of white-collar crime and criminal justice and societal responses to said crime.
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  • CRJU 330: Riots and Disturbances

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the evolution of street and prison riots in the U.S. Students are exposed to an in-depth examination of the social and political underpinnings of riots. Content also includes a review of the social, criminological, and psychological theories related to the formation and expansion of riots as well as the reasons for the escalation of violence. Responses to riots by government and law enforcement agencies will be reviewed, as well as the impact riots have on communities.
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  • CRJU 340: Criminal Investigation

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    GCiGCiIntroduces students to the fundamental principles and concepts of the criminal investigative process. This course applies the procedures used in criminal investigations, including problem solving and scientific approaches to solving crimes. It includes both classroom lecture and experiential - outdoors/hands on experience with emphasis placed on the fundamental and advanced features of investigations.GCiGCi
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