CRJ 205 Criminal Justice: Scope & Method
A description and analysis of the criminal justice system which will include a review of the organization, operation, procedures, goals, and objectives of the police, the courts, and the corrections system. 3 credits

CRJ 207 Principles of Penal Law
A comprehensive analysis of the penal statutes of New York State and their impact on the revised statutes of law enforcement procedures. Judicial interpretations of criminal law and the application and implications of court decisions will be studied in depth. 3 credits.

CRJ 220 Probation and Parole
An examination of the history and theoretical context of probation and parole in the United States. Organizational procedures and practices will be analyzed and discussed. Issues such as pre-sentence investigations, probation/ parole supervision, classification of offenders, and probation/ parole officer roles will be among those reviewed. 3 credits.

CRJ 305 Substantive Criminal Law
 A comprehensive analysis of the substantive criminal law. The historical development of laws and rules prohibiting specific conduct under pain of punishment will be studied, tracing the earliest stages of common law up to and including the codification of current criminal laws. Elements of various crimes, defenses for unlawful conduct, criminal responsibility, and statutory and common law crimes will be examined in depth. 3 credits.

CRJ 310 Criminal Investigation
A comprehensive analysis of the various investigative techniques employed in the course of modern criminal investigation. Topics include the theory and methodology of criminal investigation, as well as the legal ramifications of particular techniques, such as eavesdropping and surveillance. 3 credits

CRJ 317 Evidence and Procedure Law
An in-depth analysis of the rules of criminal evidence and procedure. The process of the American criminal justice system will be examined and special emphasis will be placed on Constitutional limitations in the areas of criminal evidence and the law of search and seizure. 3 credits

CRJ 320. Corrections
This course provides a traditional overview of the corrections system including the historical development of the social control of human behavior in our society. Students will understand how correctional institutions implement the incarceration of offenders, how it functions for society and shapes our culture. Major issues confronting corrections including sentencing strategies, prisoner management, prison gangs, the inmate subculture and violence, prisoner reentry and the reintegration of special-type offenders back into society will be examined. 3 credits.

CRJ 325. Critical Issues in Policing
This course entails a comprehensive analysis of critical issues affecting policing in society and the interaction of the police within the context of addressing major trends in crime control and law enforcement in modern American society. The historical development of police agencies and policing strategies will be studied, tracing the earliest stages of the policing theory and the changing role of the police in society and the society of the police. Special topics including emerging and evolving police practices regarding women and children as victims and offenders, as well as topics involving special police investigative actions and techniques such as pattern homicide and sex offender cases will be examined in dept. 3 credits.

CRJ 330. Criminal Justice Criminology
An introduction to the phenomenon of crime and mechanisms which society has devised to handle those who are charged with crimes. Analysis of interdisciplinary issues within the field of criminology and the various existing theoretical perspectives. The course will provide a general survey of the nature and causes of crime and the efforts of the criminal justice system to predict, prevent, modify, and correct this behavior. The extent of criminal behavior is reviewed as well as its implications and effects on the criminal justice system. Same course as SOC 407. 3 credits.

CRJ 400 Research Methods for Criminal Justice Majors
Survey and integration of the fundamental principles of the program with assigned readings, projects, reports, and a research paper under the direct supervision of the instructor. Only open to criminal justice majors. 3 credits.

CRJ 450 Internship in Criminal Justice
Student participation in an off campus, supervised work experience related to criminal justice with regular reporting to an assigned faculty member. A written report relating this work experience to the student's course of studies will be required. Prerequisite: Permission of departmental advisor. 3 credits

CRJ 490 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
An integration of the major areas of the criminal justice system together with the interdisciplinary programs required of all criminal justice majors (political science, psychology, and sociology). This course will synthesize the concepts and theory of the various disciplines included in the criminal justice curriculum. This course will also bring together the concepts and theory of criminal justice with the areas of the general Arts and Science core curriculum. 3 credits.

In addition to the foregoing, the Department offers a wide variety of "special topics" courses that relate to cutting edge issues and developments in the field of criminal justice. For example:

CRJ 491 - 499 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Courses involving lectures, readings, and classroom discussion of selected topics in criminal justice. These courses may be used for independent study as needed. (Specific topic to be indicated when offered). Prerequisite: Permission of departmental advisor. 3 credits

Other special topics courses that were recently offered include: Restorative Justice, Inspections and Oversight in Criminal Justice, Organized Crime, White Collar Crime, Terrorism and critical issues in Policing.

CRJ 1107  New York Penal Law
A comprehensive analysis of the development of the New York State penal law. A consideration of the impact of the revised criminal statutes on police and court procedures. Special emphasis will be placed upon developing case law and recent legislative enactments. Not open to those who have taken CRJ 207. 4 credits.

CRJ 2100 Probation & Parole Theory & Practice
An analysis of the organization and administration of the probation and parole systems on both the local and state levels. Topics addressed will include: extra institutional  supervision of convicted offenders; pre-sentence investigation problems; varieties of conditional release; prediction of success; and interaction with other social control agencies. Not open to those who have taken CRJ 220. 4 credits.

CRJ 2105 Survey of Criminalistics
An introduction to the problems and techniques of scientific criminal investigation. Emphasis will be placed on the value and assistance of various scientific aids to the police officer, detective, field investigator, and prosecutor. Case illustrations will be provided from crime laboratories throughout the nation. 4 credits.

CRJ 2107 Evidence & Procedure
A comprehensive analysis of the State and Federal rules of criminal evidence and procedure. Particular topics include: judicial notice; presumptions; the nature of real and circumstantial evidence; burden of proof; province of court and jury; documentary and physical evidence; hearsay evidence; confessions and admissions; defenses; and the use of witnesses, as they relate to criminal cases. Not open to those who have taken CRJ 317. 4 credits.

CRJ 2205 Criminalistics Lab 1
An introductory laboratory course designed to illustrate the application of technical examination of physical and chemical properties to the identification and individualization of such materials as glass, hair and fibers, blood, narcotics, etc. Approximately one hour lecture and three hour lab. ( May be taken for 3 or 4 credits) Same course as CHM 125. Special fee required. 4 credits.

CRJ 2500 Introduction to Security
A study of the historical, philosophical and development of "security", as well as the role of security and the security professional in modern society. A comprehensive presentation of the security profession; including a survey of the administrative, personnel and physical aspects of the security field. An examination of current topics, confronting the security industry. 4 credits.

CRJ 3100 Presentation of Evidence
This course will examine the specific rules of evidence as they affect its presentation in the courtroom. Practical, as well as legal aspects of preparing the evidence gathered for casework will be stressed. Materials covered will include law of search and seizure, use of technology in the courtroom,  scientific evidence, presentation of witnesses, techniques of investigation, etc. 4 credits.

CRJ 3101 Police Safety Management
An appraisal of the organization and procedures within the public safety department and consideration of the principles of organization and methods adopted by progressive departments to ensure effective service to the community  in the area of public safety. 4 credits.

CRJ 3102 Advanced Criminal Investigation
This course will concentrate specifically on the major aspects of advanced criminal investigation and the administration of the overall investigational process and evidence collection.  Specific emphasis will be placed on these processes as applied to major felonious crimes. The student will study cases in crime scene work, collection of physical evidence, and recent Federal guidelines as they affect the interrogation process and evidence collection. Students taking advanced criminal investigation should have a background in the forensic sciences and the criminal procedural law of New York. 4 credits.

CRJ 3500 Special Topics in Criminal Justice: White Collar Crime
This course will provide the student with an awareness of illegal activities committed by non-physical means, usually through deceit. Special emphasis will placed on such areas as offenses against property, commonly referred to as "white collar crime", organized crime, credit card fraud, computer crime, insurance and medical fraud, and specific law enforcement efforts directed against these crimes. 4 credits.

CRJ 3600 Special Topics in Criminal Justice: Terrorism & Executive Protection
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the various types of civil disorder generically classified as "terrorism".  Special emphasis will be placed on the various political and philosophical motivations of individuals and groups involved in domestic and international terrorism. 4 credits.

CRJ 4005 Crime Prevention- Industrial & Personal Loss Prevention
A course designed for both professional law enforcement officers and civilian members of the community. A community relations approach to crime prevention will be explored. Demonstrations of theft prevention, industrial loss control, and the latest security techniques will be evaluated. Prevention techniques for crimes against the person will be discussed. 4 credits.

CRJ 4100 Arson Investigation
A survey analysis of incendiary fire investigation, with an emphasis on the value of various techniques, aides, and methods in the detection of arson.  There will be a discussion of the collection and preservation of physical evidence,interrogation, related laws concerning arson, court appearances and testimony. There will be a presentation of case study illustrations and analysis. 4 credits.

CRJ 4500 Police & Community Relations
An analysis of the relationship between the police and the public they serve. The effect of human relations on police work will be examined. The police officer's role in modern society will be discussed, focusing on the conflict between enforcing the law and protecting individual rights and liberties. 4 credits.

CRJ 4550 Seminar: Police Personnel Administration & Supervision
The essentials of personnel management and fundamentals of supervision and leadership as applied to administration. Consideration of supervisory problems within a police security system. Application of labor relations to effective performance. Topics include discipline, motivation, training, job classification, salary standards and promotion. 4 credits.

CRJ 4905 Terrorism & Crisis Management
This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive view of the methods and techniques utilized by government and private agencies to deal with international terrorism. Such topics will be considered: crisis management team selection, prevention strategies, family and corporate security procedures, vehicle security, report on disorders, Terrorism Task Force, and desk top emergency simulation. (This course is separate from CRJ 3600, and is a natural follow-up). 4 credits.

CRJ 4925 Juvenile Justice
This course is designed to explore the juvenile justice system on the Federal, State, and local levels. Some of the specific topics to be discussed and critically examined include: juvenile delinquents, PINS, the family court system, preventive detention, prison sentences, youth shelters, alternatives to incarceration, probation, community services, and the child as victim. 4 credits.

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