a child, students will learn about the many factors in children’s lives which can place them at risk for future problems. Students will mentor on a weekly basis at Terry Redlin and will also participate in special activities with the USF Criminal Justice Department. (1 s.h.)
the pre-conviction stages of the criminal justice system, but will as necessary expose the student to cases discussing the standards for post-conviction use of force. Prerequisite: CRJ 203 (3 s.h.)
CRJ 220 Criminal Law and Procedure A study of criminal responsibility as it relates to substantive law, contributing and limiting conditions and criminal defenses. Topics include various types of crime, the elements necessary for an action to become a crime, the mental states of offenders, defenses based on reduced or impaired capacity and procedural rights or requirements. Prerequisite: CRJ 203 or instructor approval. (3 s.h.)
CRJ 312 Use of Force in Policing This course explores modes of policing, the 4th and 14th Amendments and predominantly, 42 U.S.C. 1983 and introduces law enforcement survival principles. Course material focuses on
CRJ 360 World Criminal Justice Systems A comparative analysis of crime and criminal justice systems in select countries around the world. This course focuses on various legal traditions, issues of enforcement, prosecution, courts and prisons with emphasis on critical comparisons with similar institutions in the United States. Additional focus is placed on issues such as genocide, human trafficking and other crimes against humanity as defined by the CRJ 319 Trial Process United Nations. and other international This course surveys relevant evidentiary conventions. Prerequisite: CRJ 203 or and procedural rules in criminal courts and instructor approval. (3 s.h.) Fulfills the exposes students to the art of courtroom intercultural awareness core requirement. communication through hands-on experience. Prerequisite: CRJ 203 (3 s.h.) CRJ 390 Special Topics An exploration of topics of current interest CRJ 320 The Science and Law of or those not covered in other courses. (1-3 Evidence I s.h.) This course will explore the growing number of circumstances where science CRJ 403 White Collar Crime and the law interact in the field of evidence. Intensive analysis of white collar, corporate, Students will be expected to learn about and occupational crime from a historical, evidence law and the federal and state rules sociological and legal perspective. Case of evidence which govern the admissibility study analysis of the cost, description, of evidence at trial. Students will also extent, distribution, causes, history, and utilize a laboratory format to learn about prosecutorial issues regarding these the various types of forensic evidence as crimes. Prerequisites: CRJ 203 or instructor well as the processes for collecting and approval. (3 s.h.) analyzing such evidence. Prerequisite: CRJ CRJ 405 Constitutional Issues and 203 or instructor approval. (3 s.h.) Criminal Justice Cases CRJ 325 Advanced Criminal Procedure A comprehensive study of constitutional This course builds on concepts introduced principles governing law enforcement, in CRJ 203 and CRJ 220, offering an corrections policies and the rights of in-depth study of the 6th Amendment individuals. Emphases include criminal guarantees and relevant evidentiary rules. conduct, search and seizure, interrogation Prerequisites: CRJ 203 and CRJ 220 (3 s.h.) of suspects, incarceration and the use of force, appeals, death penalty and rules of CRJ 328 Evidence II evidence. Special attention will be given This course will allow students continued to recent cases and trends. Prerequisites: exploration of the growing number of CRJ 203 and CRJ 220 or instructor approval. circumstances where science and the law (3 s.h.) interact in the field of evidence. Students have already been introduced to key CRJ 420 Policing: Operations and disciplinary concepts in Evidence I, and Issues this course will provide more in-depth A survey of police responsibilities, analysis and an opportunity to consider techniques, practice and issues. Includes how science is used in unsolved criminal study of patrol functions, crime prevention cases. Students will be expected to apply and control, investigations, civil disorders, concepts of evidence law and the federal emergencies, community relations, coping and state rules of evidence which govern with stress, managing resources and
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CRJ 305 Juvenile Justice A survey of juvenile crimes, laws, prosecution, defense, courts, procedures, correctional strategies, rehabilitation and prevention. Emphases include the rights, protections and needs of minors; use of force; and both formal and informal interventions. Prerequisite: CRJ 203 or instructor approval. (3 s.h.) CRJ 308 Ethics and the Law Students will study and discuss the role of ethics and morality as these subjects relate to various components of the criminal justice system, namely, defense attorney, prosecutor, police work, judicial system, probation and parole officials and victims’ rights. Prerequisite: CRJ 203 or instructor approval. (3 s.h.) CRJ 310 Drugs and Crime in Modern Society This course will serve as an overview and analysis of drugs and crime in the modern day United States, the influence on one another and the impact felt by the core components of the criminal justice system and society. This systematic review of observations from various social science disciplines will lead to an increased understanding of social and institutional issues regarding drugs and crime. Further analysis will focus on historical contexts and drug policy development. Prerequisite: CRJ 203.
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CRJ 318 Issues in Current Research This course will provide students an opportunity to attend the Academy of Criminal Justice Science’s Annual Meeting. The Academy membership represents academics, practitioners, students, and experts in the field. Students will travel to the meeting with an instructor, and then students will identify their academic and career interest areas and attend a requisite number of topical sessions in their areas of interest. Prerequisites: CRJ 203, SOC 233, and SOC 250 or instructor approval. (1 s.h.)
the admissibility of evidence in the legal process. Students will also utilize the laboratory format to study the various types of forensic evidence as well as the processes for collecting and analyzing such evidence. Prerequisite: CRJ 320 or instructor approval. (3 s.h.)