Criminal Justice (CRJ)

CRJ 5073. Research Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: CRJ 3013 or equivalent. Introduction to methodologies used in justice research. Topics include research design, sampling theory, data collection, measurement, and analysis. Course Fee: STHC $18, LRHC $10, GHC1 $75.

CRJ 5083. Quantitative Analysis. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: CRJ 5073 or equivalent. Advanced practice in research design, quantitative techniques, and statistical software used in criminal justice research. Familiarizes students with conventions for statistical report writing and data presentation. Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

CRJ 5103. The Criminal Justice System. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Introduction to contemporary issues in criminal justice, including current and historical concepts of criminal justice, the different components of the system, the interrelationships among the components of the system, and the function of the criminal justice system in society. Course Fee: STHC $18, LRHC $10, GHC1 $75.

CRJ 5123. Criminal Justice Policy. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Examines criminal justice policy formation, implementation, and evaluation. Familiarizes students with various criminal justice policies and their effectiveness. (Formerly titled "Justice Policy Formation and Implementation.") Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

CRJ 6103. Seminar on Topics in Criminological Theory. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: CRJ 6373 or equivalent. This course is a study of additional theoretical perspectives not covered in detail in CRJ 6373. Topics may include environmental criminology, life course criminology, biosocial criminology, and communities and crime. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master's degree. (Formerly titled "Seminar on Topics in Theory of Crime and Justice.") Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; GHC1 $75.

CRJ 6123. Seminar on Topics in Research Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: CRJ 5083 or equivalent. This course is a study of qualitative or quantitative methods not addressed as part of the regular course offerings. Topics may include systems analysis in criminal justice, advanced regression methods, interrupted time-series analysis, and qualitative methods in criminological and criminal justice research. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master's degree. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; GHC1 $75.

CRJ 6133. Seminar on Topics in Crime and Victimization. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Consideration of selected topics related to the causes, consequences, and criminal justice responses to crime and victimization in specific contexts. Topics may include violent crime; victimology; juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice; white collar crime; gender and crime; and race/ethnicity, crime, and justice. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master's degree. Course Fee: STHC $18.

CRJ 6203. Seminar on Topics in Corrections. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course is a consideration of selected topics in the field of corrections. Topics may include correctional policy and practice, mass incarceration and prisoner reentry, the death penalty, incarceration and health, and community-based sanctions. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master's degree. (Formerly titled "Seminar on Topics in Corrections Policy.") Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; GHC1 $75.

CRJ 6303. Seminar on Topics in Policing. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course is a consideration of selected topics related to police and crime control practices. Topics may include police use of force, police organizational and operational strategies, policing violence, and police decision-making. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master's degree. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; GHC1 $75.

CRJ 6343. Study Abroad: International Crime and Justice. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A lecture/seminar course associated with a study abroad program related to the study of cross-cultural differences in crime and applications of criminal justice systems and practice. Involves international travel and field trips. May be repeated for credit when the destination country varies. Course Fee: STHC $18, LRHC $10, GHC1 $75.

CRJ 6373. Criminological Theory. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Examination of theoretical perspectives on crime and their impact on justice policy. Includes progression of criminology as an interdisciplinary field, theory construction and evaluation, and approaches to preventing and controlling crime in the United States. (Formerly titled "Justice Policy Formation and Implementation.") Course Fee: STHC $18, LRHC $10, GHC1 $75.

CRJ 6383. Capstone Course. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of the 15 semester credit hours of core courses and a minimum of 9 semester credit hours of electives. This course is designed to prepare students for the comprehensive examination and covers topics from the core courses. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance). Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

CRJ 6403. Seminar on Topics in Courts, Law, and Society. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course is a consideration of selected topics related to the functioning of courts as well as the law. Topics may include courtroom decision-making, specialty courts, criminal procedure, and jury trials. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master's degree. (Formerly titled "Seminar on Topics in Law and Society.") Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; GHC1 $75.

CRJ 6951. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) from the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not usually available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Course Fee: GHC1 $25; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

CRJ 6953. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) from the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not usually available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

CRJ 6961. Comprehensive Examination. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Approval of the Graduate Advisor of Record to take the Comprehensive Examination. May be repeated as many times as approved by the Graduate Advisor of Record. Enrollment is required each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination). Course Fee: GHC1 $25; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

CRJ 6991. Master's Thesis. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisites: Completion of the core courses (15 semester credit hours), and at least 9 semester credit hours of electives (for a total of 24 hours of graduate work), and permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and Faculty Thesis Advisor. Oral comprehensive examination, thesis preparation, and defense. May be repeated for credit but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Credit will be awarded upon successful completion of the thesis. Course Fee: GHC1 $25; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

CRJ 6993. Master's Thesis. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of the core courses (15 semester credit hours), and at least 9 semester credit hours of electives (for a total of 24 hours of graduate work), and permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and Faculty Thesis Advisor. Oral comprehensive examination, thesis preparation, and defense. May be repeated for credit but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Credit will be awarded upon successful completion of the thesis. Course Fee: GHC1 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

CRJ 6996. Master's Thesis. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of the core courses (15 semester credit hours), and at least 9 semester credit hours of electives (for a total of 24 hours of graduate work), and permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and Faculty Thesis Advisor. Oral comprehensive examination, thesis preparation, and defense. May be repeated for credit but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Credit will be awarded upon successful completion of the thesis. Course Fee: GHC1 $150; LRHC $10; STHC $36.