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• CRJU 420: Crime & Inequality

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the impact of inequity in society by exploring the interactions between socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, gender, and crime, as well as the responses to crime, including patterns of victimization, generational trauma, and how patterns of enforcement and incarceration. Sociological, Criminological, and Psychological theories of group relations as well as hate and identity will be presented.
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• CRJU 422: Organized Crime

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines organized crime in terms of historical antecedents, structure, related theories, and policy issues. The course will also provide students with a detailed analysis of state and federal laws and policies regarding organized crime. Prerequisite:    CRJU101
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• CRJU 430: Topics in CJ

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces in-depth topics relevant to the varied fields of criminal justice and aspects of the criminal justice system not otherwise substantially covered in existing courses, or which are of current topical interest. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:    CRJU101 OR CRJ101 OR CRJS102
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• CRJU 440: Death Investigation

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  ???Analyzes a wide range of death Investigation processes and techniques: topics include the processing of death-related crimes, estimating time of death, medical terminology related to death investigations, autopsies, traumatic injuries, and forensic specialties related to death investigation as well as the legal influences on the development of the death investigation process. Discussion is centered upon case management and the specializations needed in order to successfully investigate death scenes. ???
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• CRJU 450: American Gangs

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines in-depth the evolution of street and prison gangs, exposing students to the theory and practice of gang membership, interdiction, and prevention. Includes exploration of gang formation and behavior, and the impact of gangs on crime and correctional management. Emphasis is placed on the criminal justice response to both street and prison gangs, and analysis of contemporary research on American gangs. This is an elective course for Criminal Justice majors.
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• CRJU 460: Comparative CJ Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  ???Provides a scholarly introduction to criminal justice systems around the globe via comparative analysis. Examines and reflects on the ways different countries and jurisdictions deal with the main stages in the criminal justice process including policing, courts, and correctional systems. Introduces notable international criminal justice institutions and their operations. ??
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• CRJU 480: Senior Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides a summative experience for Criminal Justice majors. The course integrates knowledge acquired throughout the Criminal Justice program in preparation for experiences after graduation. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, research, and communication skills. The process of obtaining employment in the criminal justice system is also a major emphasis of this course.
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• CRJU 493: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides for directed study of or research in a particular area of Criminal Justice as mutually agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Emphasizes individual scholarly activity by the highly motivated student.
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• CRJU 495: CJ Internship

  3.00 - 15.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Participate in an on-the-job apprenticeship in which students are exposed to the responsibilities, skills and activities necessary to accomplish a job in a public or private criminal justice agency.
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• CSA 505: Prof Helping in CSA

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Exposes students to components of professional helping with a focus on the college student and their setting. Incorporating active use of helping skills through role playing, students will apply a three-stage helping model to interactions with college students. In addition, students will examine student mental health disorders, culturally responsive helping, reflective practice, crisis counseling, and legal and ethical issues. Primarily an in-person course, some sessions may be offered via distance education.
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