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Courses - CRJU Upper Division

301. Criminal Courts and Judicial Processes (3)

Prerequisite/Corequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101 and CRJU 110 (may be taken concurrently).
Examines the structure and operation of the criminal court systems of the U.S. at the local, state, and federal levels, including their respective jurisdictions. Emphasizes pretrial and adjudication processes and the organizational roles and behaviors within the court system.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 351. Letter grade only (A-F).

302. Policing (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101 and CRJU 110 (may be taken concurrently).
The historical evolution of policing as an institution of social control with emphasis placed on the contemporary roles of police officers, including patrol strategies, training procedures, ethical standards, and discretion. Considers under-represented groups in policing and corruption in police agencies.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 483. Letter grade only (A-F).

303. Corrections: Theory, Policy and Practice Corrections (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101 and CRJU 110 (may be taken concurrently).
Historical and philosophical reactions to law violators. Overview of institutional and community corrections. Examination of differing penal institutions. Evaluation of rehabilitation as crime control strategy. Alternatives to incarceration will be explored as criminal sanctions.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 468. Letter grade only (A-F). Field trips may be required.

304. Criminological Theory (4)

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101 and CRJU 110.
A writing-intensive exploration of theories of crime, criminal behavior, and crime control policies. Criminological theories are traced through history by focusing on connections to biology, psychology, philosophy, politics, sociology, and economics.Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 404. Letter grade only (A-F).

307. Crimes against Consumers (3)

Study of laws and agencies devoted to consumer protection; the investigation of consumer crimes, including product counterfeiting, consumer frauds/scams, false advertising, adulterated food, dangerous drugs and devices, and quackery; and college students, veterans, immigrants, and seniors as consumer crime victims.
Letter grade only (A-F) Same course as CAFF 307. Not open for credit to students with credit in CAFF 307.

320. Criminal Justice Research Methods (4)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304 (may be taken concurrently).
Introduction to basic techniques in criminal justice research, including report writing, components of research design models, sampling techniques, data collection techniques, questionnaire construction, interview techniques, and participant observation. Focus on bridging the gaps between theory, research, and justice policy.Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 480. (3 hours lecture; 2 hours activity)

325. Statistics for Criminal Justice (4)

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 320.
Descriptive and inferential statistics covering univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical techniques. Focus on probability theory, significance testing, inferential statistics used for quantitative data analysis by criminal justice researchers and administrators. Includes laboratory using statistical software packages.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours, laboratory workshop 1 hour.)

330. Criminal Justice Ethics, Values, and Diversity (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 302 and CRJU 303.
Identifies and explores ethics and values in the criminal justices system, paying special attention to issues of social inequality. Discusses remedial strategies and behavior relating to unethical behavior from an individual and group perspective.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 305. Letter grade only (A-F).

340. Substantive Criminal Law (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 301.
Analysis of the historical development of criminal law and the underlying principles used to interpret it. Focuses on statutory construction and case law deconstruction of the elements and defenses to major crimes, and the public policy implications of these interpretations.
Letter grade only (A-F).

350. Constitutional Criminal Procedure (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 301.
A study of criminal procedures mandated by the U.S. Constitution emphasizing searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment; interrogations and confessions under the Fifth Amendment; the Sixth Amendment right to counsel; and due process under the Fourteenth Amendment.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 451. Letter grade only (A-F).

401. Victimology (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304.
Advances an ecological approach to the study of victimology. Theories and history shaping the bio-psycho-social and environmental characteristics of crime and violent victimization are examined with emphasis on their intersection with issues of race, gender, class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 373.

402. Crime and Inequality (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304.

Explores variability in the perpetration, apprehension, prosecution, and punishment of crime, as well as criminal victimization, by race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Focuses on patterns of over-representation and critically evaluates the major explanations for this phenomenon.

403. Comparative Criminal Justice and Transnational Crimes (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304.
Examination of criminal justice systems around the world and related transnational crime issues. Political, social, and economic environments are studied in relation to varying criminological practices. Includes the role of international law, international criminal courts, the UN, and Interpol.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 484

404. Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Criminal Justice (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304.
Set against the background of our global community, an examination of the relationship between the historical and contemporary motivations and goals of terrorism, United States Homeland Security and select aspects of the United States criminal justice systems.
Letter grade only (A-F).

405. Crime Analysis (4)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304.
Examines the fundamentals of crime analysis with emphasis on crime mapping, criminal network analysis, and crime prevention. The laboratory portion applies hands-on computational techniques to different types of crime data.
(3 hours seminar, 1 hour activity)

406. Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System (3)

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304.
Theoretical foundations of delinquency causation. Historical tracing of the American juvenile justice system including the juvenile court and its jurisdiction. Police interaction with juveniles; treatment and correctional strategies for young offenders. Examination of prevention and treatment approaches.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 487. Letter grade only (A-F).

407. White Collar Crime (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304.
Discuss and explain the various types of white-collar crimes and the damage white-collar crime inflicts upon individual victims, society, institutions, and culture. Research current trends in white collar crime, especially those concerning consumer product frauds and fraudulent business opportunities.

408. Serial Killers and Psychopaths: The Psychology of the Criminal Mind (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 304. Psychology majors: PSY 220, PSY 370. All other majors: Consent of Instructor.
Integrative examination of the intersection of criminal behavior and severe psychopathology using psychodynamic, behavioral, psychosocial, and neurobiological models. Particular attention is paid to understanding homicide and sex offenses committed by those diagnosed with psychopathy, schizophrenia, and antisocial personality disorder.
Same course as PSY 377. Not open for credit to students with credit in PSY 377.

409/609. Drugs and the Drug War (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304.
This course engages with the theoretical foundations of drug use and U.S. drug war. The impacts and effectiveness of prohibition, treatment, prevention, interdiction, and harm reduction are assessed. Global policies (e.g., Western Europe, Afghanistan, and South America) are integrated throughout.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in CRJU 609/409 or CRJU 460.

410. Police Administration (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 302 and CRJU 330.
Organizational management and systems approach to the study of police administration. Emphasizes the administration of various police functions, organizational structures, resources management, operational techniques, professional ethics, and leadership principles and their implications for generalized and specialized units.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 325.

412. Criminal Investigation (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 302.
Study of basic principles of criminal investigation. Analysis of investigative techniques; patterns and modus operandi; interviewing and interrogation strategies; collection and management of evidence; surveillance; and crime scene investigation. Theories, philosophies, and concepts related to suppression of crime are covered.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 361. Letter grade only (A-F).

420. Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 303.
Overview of court decisions related to corrections. Study of current legal issues and their impact on correctional policies and procedures.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 356.

421. Probation, Parole and Community Corrections (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 303.
Focus is on probation, parole and other intermediate sanctions and community treatment options. Each is examined from both punishment and treatment model perspectives. The pre-sentence investigation (PSI) will be analyzed. Supervision of offender in community and revocation will be discussed.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 470. Field trips may be required.

422. Correctional Counseling (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 303.
Techniques of counseling strategies utilized by correctional workers, including reality therapy, behavior modification, group counseling, and 12-step programs. Evaluation of the effectiveness of correctional treatment with emphasis on treatment of substance abuse, mental illness, sex offenders, and female offenders.

423. Correctional Environments (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 303.
An introduction to American penology through six all-day field trips to city, county, state, and federal correctional facilities. Includes observations of juvenile court proceedings and visits to county juvenile halls, a juvenile treatment facility, and a state youthful offender institution.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 369. Letter grade only (A-F). Special start dates and end dates apply. Full-day field trips are required. Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here.

430. Criminal Evidence and Trials (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 301, CRJU 340, CRJU 350; and consent of instructor.
Using a mock-trial approach, an in-depth study of procedural, evidentiary, tactical, and ethical problems experienced by lawyers, witnesses, and defendants. Emphasis on the rules of evidence and expert testimony as it relates to policing and the forensic sciences.

431. Courtroom Environments (3)

Prerequisites: CRJU 101, 110, and 301
An introduction to how the criminal court system operates in practice through six full-day field trips to state and federal, adult and juvenile, trial and appellate courts. Includes meetings with courtroom actors such as judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.
Letter grade only (A-F). Special start dates and end dates apply. Full-day field trips are required.

440. Criminalistics: Forensic Science in the Crime Laboratory (3)

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 230 or consent of instructor.
Overview of general principles of forensic science, techniques, equipment, and methodologies as used in crime laboratories. Focus on fingerprint and firearm identification, trace evidence (hair, fiber, paint, glass), blood, DNA evidence, forensic document examination, crime scene kits, and forensic microscopy.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 462. Letter grade only (A-F).

441. Investigating High-Tech Crimes (3)

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 230 or consent of instructor.
Overview of general classification, devices, microscopy, and methodologies in investigating high-tech crimes. Focuses on counterfeiting and fraud related to U.S. currency, credit card, checks, driver's licenses, social security cards, DVS/CD, cable TV box/satellite TV cards, and computer-based "cybercrimes."
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 463. Letter grade only (A-F).

442. Forensic Psychology and the Criminal Justice System (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 301.
An interdisciplinary examination of the relationship between psychiatry, clinical psychology, and the criminal justice system with regard to mentally-ill criminal offenders. Focus is on the legal standards for determining various criminal competencies, insanity, diminished capacity, and related defenses of excuse.

443. Forensic Pathology and the Medical-Legal Investigation of Death (3)

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 230 or consent of instructor.
A multimedia examination of the medico-legal investigation of death. Focuses on thanatology and thanato-etiology of unexpected natural deaths, accidental deaths, suicides, and homicides. Special attention to deaths by gunshot wound, sharp force injury, blunt force trauma, asphyxiation, and electrocution.
Letter grade only (A-F). Field trips may be required.

450. Domestic Violence and the Criminal Justice System (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, CRJU 301, CRJU 302, and CRJU 304.
Domestic violence is studied as a phenomenon that impacts the criminal justice system. Spousal/intimate partner abuse, child abuse, and elder abuse are studied from a multidisciplinary perspective. Strategies for criminal justice personnel handling these cases are stressed.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 492.

461. Sex, Sexuality, Crime, and Punishment (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, CRJU 302, CRJU 303, and CRJU 304.
All other majors: upper-division standing and at least one other WGSS course, or consent of the instructor.
Transdisciplinary and critical examination of the accepted boundaries of human sexual behavior and opposing perspectives regarding the roles of criminal justice actors and institutions in regulating sex and sexuality, with special attention paid to sex-related crimes, offenders, and victims.
Same course as WGSS 417. Not open for credit to students with credit in WGSS 417.

470. Qualitative Approaches to Criminal Justice Research (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CRJU 101, CRJU 110, and CRJU 304.
Qualitative research methodologies for studying criminal behavior and criminal justice system participants. Students will develop, implement, analyze, and write a qualitative research project while adhering to ethical responsibilities regarding human subjects, natural settings, and the dissemination of research.

490. Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (3)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in all 300-level core courses or consent of instructor.
Advanced and specialized topics of current interest in the field of criminal justice selected for intensive development.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

491. Internship (3)

Prerequisites: Departmental consent or a grade of "C" or better in seven of the nine 300-level core courses (CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 303, CRJU 304, CRJU 320, CRJU 325, CRJU 330, CRJU 340, and CRJU 350).
Supervised work experience in a criminal justice agency for at least 65 hours.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated for 3 additional units.

492. Internship (6)

Prerequisites: Departmental consent or a grade of "C" or better in seven of the nine 300-level core courses (CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 303, CRJU 304, CRJU 320, CRJU 325, CRJU 330, CRJU 340, and CRJU 350).
Supervised work experience in a criminal justice agency.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students employed in criminal justice agencies.

497. Directed Research or Independent Study (3)

Prerequisites:A grade of "C" or better in all 300-level core courses (CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 303, CRJU 304, CRJU 320, CRJU 325, CRJU 330, CRJU 340, and CRJU 350) or consent of instructor.
For students who wish to learn about a topic related to criminology, criminal justice, or forensics in great detail through independent reading and writing assigned by a faculty member.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.

498. Senior Thesis (3)

Prerequisites/Corequisites: A grade of "C" or better in all 300-level core courses (CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 303, CRJU 304, CRJU 320, CRJU 325, CRJU 330, CRJU 340, and CRJU 350); a minimum 3.0 grade point average, and consent of instructor.
For students who wish to engage in intensive guided research and write a thesis under the direction of a panel of three faculty members. Highly recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate or law school.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units with the same topic.


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