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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.). Prerequisite:    CRJU101 OR CRJ101 OR CRJS102
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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. Prerequisite:    CRJU101 OR CRJ101 OR CRJS102
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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. Prerequisite:    CRJU101 OR CRJ101 OR CRJS102
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• CRJU 340: Criminal Investigation

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  ??Introduces 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.?? Prerequisite:    CRJU101 AND CRJU230 OR CJA2200 OR CRJ101 OR CRJ230 OR CRJS102 OR CRJS240
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• CRJU 350: Community Corrections

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with an understanding of community-based corrections and incarceration alternatives. Students will learn about the history and development of juvenile and adult probation and parole, the pre-sentence investigation report, case management/supervision, and treatment for special populations. Further, current issues including community-based rehabilitation programs, as well as probation/parole careers will be discussed. Prerequisite:    CRJU101 OR CRJ101 OR CRJS102
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• CRJU 360: Interview & Interrogation

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  ???Analyzes various aspects of the interview and interrogation processes and techniques: topics include the proper procedures for conducting cognitive interview, self-administered interview, photo line-ups, show-ups, and in person line-ups, kinetic interviewing and interrogation, and false confessions. Discussion is centered upon well-known prior cases. Students will practice skills while watching recorded interrogations. ??? Pre-requisites: 12 credits in criminal justice. Also, CRJ 230 Police & Society is recommended but not required
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• CRJU 370: GIS and Dem Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with an advanced introduction to GIS applications in the social sciences and business. Course topics include social theories of space and place, technological innovations in social science research, social science datasets, demographic analysis methods, presentation, and data dissemination techniques. Prerequisite:    EGGS360
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• CRJU 410: Criminalization of Mental Ill

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the unprecedented closing of state psychiatric hospitals and the corresponding trans-institutionalization of seriously mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails. Current issues including violence and mental illness, mental illness stigma, dual diagnosis, civil commitments, law enforcement response to mental illness, jail processing of persons with mental illness, mental health courts, and mental illness in prison populations will be examined. Also explored are efforts to support offenders with psychiatric comorbidity during reentry. Prerequisite:    CRJU101 OR CRJ101 OR CRJS102
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• CRJU 412: Communities and Crime

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines how crime levels vary across neighborhoods. In addition, this course will examine the role of different socioeconomic, demographic, spatial, and informal social control aspects of neighborhoods in promoting or buffering crime. Prerequisite:    CRJU101 OR CRJ101 OR CRJS102
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