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• CRJ 110: Introduction to Criminal Justice

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to describe the criminal justice system from arrest through trial, appeal, sentencing, corrections, and parole. The object of this course is to provide the student with a procedural framework of the criminal justice process.
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• CRJ 210: Theories of Crime and Delinquency

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a survey of the historical and contemporary attempts to explain the phenomena of crime and criminal behavior from the perspectives of sociology, psychology, economics, biology, and law. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary theory and the analysis of evidence supportive of various theoretical positions.
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• CRJ 215: GIS for Criminal Justice Careers

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A course in crime mapping and the analysis of maps of crime patterns, police services, locations of criminal incidents, offenders' geographical behaviors, and spatial trends in crime. Prerequisite:    CRJ 215 requires a prerequisite of a grade of C or higher in CRJ 110.
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• CRJ 220: Corrections

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a survey and analysis of the correctional system and its processes from both a historical and geographical perspective. Emphasis will be placed on relating this survey and analysis to contemporary practice and future trends in the area of corrections. Prerequisite:    CRJ 220 Prerequisite - C or better in CRJ 110
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• CRJ 240: Criminal Investigation

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will introduce the student to the basic principles of criminal investigation during which relevant ethical issues will be raised. It will include a review of crime scene response, evidence collection and testing during the investigation of violent, property, and other crimes. Pertinent court decisions regarding arrest, interrogation, and search and seizure will be examined. Prerequisite:    CRJ 240 requires a prerequisite of a grade of C or higher in CRJ 110.
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• CRJ 268: Private Security

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides an in-depth examination of the various facets and interests of the private sector of security. A review of the history, organization, management, and safety issues pertaining to the private security profession will be addressed. Emphasis is placed on policy and decision making, personnel, and budgeting, as well as an examination of security programming that responds to the private sector. Prerequisite:    CRJ 268 requires a prerequisite of a grade of C or higher in CRJ 110.
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• CRJ 287: Policing in America

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course offers an examination of the history and evolution of policing in the United States. It will include contemporary issues in policing including administration and management, policing in democracy, community policing, officer training, use of force and coercion, discretion and ethical problems and concerns. Prerequisite:    CRJ 287 Prerequisite - C or better in CRJ 110
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• CRJ 300: Criminal Law

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course covers the principles of criminal responsibility, the purposes and limitations of criminal law, and the elements of various criminal offenses. Substantive criminal law will cover the conduct, acts, and omissions that have been designated as crimes. These acts (or omissions) plus the mental state and other essential elements that make up criminal action will be examined. Prerequisite:    CRJ 300 requires prerequisites of a C or better in CRJ 110 and CRJ 210 and WRT 200 or WRT 204 or WRT 205 or WRT 206 or WRT 208 or WRT 220. Honors students must earn a grade of C or better in HON 310.
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• CRJ 304: Introduction to Comparative Justice Systems

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores other systems of criminal justice found in divergent and dissimilar cultures. The focus of interest will be on the historical, political, cultural, and sociological factors that influence the development of systems of justice. The course will examine and compare the status of the common, civil, socialist, and Islamic legal traditions. Prerequisite:    CRJ 304 requires a prerequisite of a grade of C or higher in CRJ 110.
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• CRJ 306: Writing for the Criminal Justice Professional

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines a variety of forms of writing in criminal justice education and the criminal justice profession. Students will receive instruction, guidance, and practical experience in composing several types of written reports that might be required in the numerous occupations that fall within the discipline of criminal justice. Starting with a review of English grammar, students will learn to compose professional emails, cover letters, and resumes. They will progress to police reports, probation violation reports, pre-sentence investigation reports, and finally, research-based reports. Students will also receive instruction on essay and research report writing and the use of APA formatting. Emphasis will be on improving writing skills throughout the semester through extensive feedback from the instructor and opportunities to revise and resubmit written work. Prerequisite:    CRJ 306 requires prerequisites of CRJ 110, CRJ 210, and any 200-level WRT course, all with grades of C or better.
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