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  • CRJU 251: Crim Justice Stats

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces students to the logic and practice of quantitative analysis in social science research. Exposes students to important statistical tests common in non-experimental social science and criminological research. Students learn how survey questions are designed, variables are coded, and social science data are processed for descriptive and decision-making purposes. Required for criminal justice majors.
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  • CRJU 300: Juvenile Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the major components and legal history of the juvenile justice system in the United States. Emphasis is placed on major components of the juvenile justice system including; law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and corrections. Additional emphasis is placed on historical origins, philosophy of juvenile justice, theories of delinquency, and contemporary reforms in juvenile justice. An overview of the legal framework in which the juvenile justice system operates highlights differences between adult and juvenile case processing.
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  • CRJU 304: Criminal Just Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines prominent moral and ethical issues faced by criminal justice practitioners in the fields of policing, law, corrections, and research. Emphasis will be placed on the application of moral and ethical theories to decision making. Students will conduct detailed examinations and evaluations of ethical issues and apply various theories, codes, and cannons to arrive at moral and ethical decisions.
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  • CRJU 305: Environ Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores prominent contemporary environmental issues. This course engages students in analysis of various laws and policies developed to address key environmental threats, including policy and statutes related to the following: natural resource management, clean air and water, and waste disposal. In the course, specific attention is given to the development and analysis of environmental laws and policies.
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  • CRJU 310: Penology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the underlying philosophies and justifications for punishment in the United States. The course also explores historical and social development of punishment justifications, as well as their philosophical influences. The course shows how a person s personal beliefs about punishment translates into support for certain justifications, which influences attitudes regarding punishment, sentencing, and the purpose of prison, as well as why people commit crimes. The course will also demonstrate how punishment justifications influence contemporary punishment practices.???
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  • CRJU 311: Restorative Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Emphasizes bringing the victim, offender, and community together to repair harm caused by criminal behavior. Restorative Justice is an alternate way to view the purpose of the criminal justice system and potentially adjust practices to mitigate the harmful effects of the traditional, adversarial approach to criminal justice. The course explores values and principles of restorative justice, presents alternate methods of achieving justice, and discusses potential ways to integrate restorative practices into the existing penological framework.
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  • CRJU 312: Crime and Media

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the portrayal of crime in the media (e.g., television, film, newspapers, music, video games, electronic/internet, and social media). This includes but is not limited to: victims, offenders, criminal justice practitioners, and the criminal justice system. Of importance is how the media select what is newsworthy and influence public and political perception of criminal justice issues. Media influences on theoretical explanations for criminal justice policies will also be examined.
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  • CRJU 315: Serial Murder

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides a broad overview of serial, spree, and mass murder in the U.S. during the 20th century. Examines the myths and social construction of serial murder, FBI involvement, crime scene analysis, the organized and disorganized offender and crime scene, history of serial murder the U.S., construction of profiling, and behavior typology, and also examines offender typologies (gender, race, and team serial killers).
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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.).
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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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