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• CRJ 3450: Probation and Parole

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course examines the theory and practices of probation and parole with juvenile and adult offenders, including release philosophy, bail and petition, hearings on grant, revocation or denial, alternative community-based corrections, and legal issues that emerge in award revocation or imposition of probation and parole.
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• CRJ 3650: Mock Trial Concepts

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Courtroom procedures used in criminal and civil trial courts are studied as students examine the courtroom environment through guided reading and critical evaluation of a mock trial case study. Students are expected to participate in simulated mock trial proceedings in the classroom with an emphasis on the roles of law enforcement, attorneys, prosecutors, forensics, and expert witnesses in the trial process. This course requires both independent work product and team collaboration. It is recommended for students pursuing careers in legal fields, law enforcement, and forensics.
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• CRJ 3700: Special Populations in CJ

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This required course provides a detailed look at various special populations that have been impacted and continue to be impacted by the American Criminal Justice System. Some groups to be examined include various racial and ethnic groups, the elderly, females, juveniles, the mentally ill, and the mentally disabled.
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• CRJ 3740: Court Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course examines American federal and state criminal court systems. Students analyze court procedures that uphold the rights and liberties of both the accused and victims. Emphasis is placed on criminal court processes, jurisdiction, and the roles of criminal justice practitioners within the courts.
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• CRJ 3750: Substantive Criminal Law

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  An introduction to substantive criminal law that reviews the social, philosophical and legal foundations of criminal codification, the course also covers the historical development of criminal law in the U.S. Other subject matter includes parties to crimes, including principals/accessories, criminal capacity, criminal elements (e.g., mensrea and actusreus), and the specific crimes against person, property and public order. Lastly, the course captures criminal law from the defendant's perspective by reviewing the accused's mental states, potential defenses and uses of mitigation.
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• CRJ 3760: Criminal Procedure

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Criminal Procedure is the study of the criminal justice process including the law of arrests, search and seizure; the making of bail; adjudication; pretrial and post-trial activities; and the nature of plea bargaining. Substantial emphasis is given to the constitutional protections afforded through the Bill of Rights, particularly the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th and 14th. This course deals extensively with case law applications of these principles and the role of judge and jurist in the crafting of criminal process standards. This is a writing intensive course.
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• CRJ 3800: Crime Scene Imaging

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to expose students to the crime scene imaging process while learning traditional film, video and digital imaging techniques. Techniques and methods of crime scene imaging focus on practical exercises as well as general viewports of crime scene documentation. Topics include the fundamentals of photographing scenes from general to specific utilizing the overall, middle range and close-up "three-step" method. Crime scene imaging techniques, both basic and advanced, will be discussed and practiced while photographing mock crime scenes. The advanced technique of crime scene imaging includes the use of digital cameras; the digital darkroom; crime scene panorama; creation of court charts; and the enhancement and analysis of latent prints, footwear, tire impressions, questioned documents, security video image enhancement and restoration, etc
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• CRJ 3840: Problems in Policing

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course involves discussion and study of specific problems of law enforcement and policing in contemporary American society. It emphasizes the development, nature and function of law enforcement as it relates to public criminal justice rather than private sector justice. Topical coverage consists of ethics, corruption, deadly force and civil liabilities, and other dilemmas commonly faced in the modern police system.
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• CRJ 3850: Crime and the Media

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will analyze media violence and its potential influence on various audiences. Specific variables will be examined in relation to aggression and consequently, violence. Violence will be examined within different media contexts - including news, film, television, pornography, advertising and Internet. The daily repetition of media violence will also be examined as it promotes the normalization and legitimization of violent behaviors. This course will also examine violence and aggression in relation to its historical, cultural, and contemporary influences and sources.
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• CRJ 3970: Law and Evidence

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is a comprehensive review of evidentiary principles and reveals how judges and trial lawyers actually think about evidentiary rules - particularly the Federal Rules of Evidence. It will show how evidentiary issues arise before and during trial. The course will logically track the stages of a trial, from the opening statement(s) through direct examination, cross examination and closing arguments. Students will be required to advocate their respective case utilizing the evidentiary principles in a real criminal court environment and must use due diligence in preparing their respective roles.
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