Criminal Justice and Criminology (CJC)

This workshop demonstrates practical applications of theories learned in the classroom. It is selected by the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology and is offered on an irregular basis.

Provide a legal enforcement, cyber and social overview of the crimes involved with human trafficking and the abuse of children.

This course will focus introducing the students to the world of anti-money laundering (AML) by providing them with a basic understanding of relevant money laundering statutes, teaching current investigative techniques and methods used in both the private and government sectors and providing real-life case studies.

This workshop demonstrates practical applications of theories learned in the classroom. It is selected by the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology and is offered on an irregular basis.

This workshop demonstrates practical applications of theories learned in the classroom. It is selected by the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology and is offered on an irregular basis.

The Nonviolence Institute of Providence, Rhode Island is committed to creating a community that addresses violent situations with nonviolent solutions. They accomplish this by intervening in violent situations and working with youth, particularly those involved in gang violence, to introduce nonviolence as a better alternative. This workshop provides students with an understanding of the principles and steps of nonviolence, and the skills needed to think critically about the practice of nonviolence in today's world.

A survey of the criminal justice systems in the United States, including the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts and correctional institutions. Focus on the role of the police in a democratic society, policing concepts and strategies, historical development of police, police organization, and contemporary issues and challenges facing police leaders are examined.

This course is an introduction to the American legal system. Through analysis of actual court cases, students learn the legal principles and the reasoning used in judicial decision making. In order to fully examine our judicial system, this course will also focus on the roles of judges, juries, lawyers, and litigants. The perspective is broader and more evaluative than that taken in most law school courses. Students will be provided with the necessary skills to interpret and brief cases in subsequent semesters.

Course serves as a general introduction to the study of crime, largely from a criminological perspective rooted in sociological framework. Provides students with a solid foundation of criminological theory and the methods used for studying and assessing crime and crime policy issues.

This course is a comprehensive survey of the correctional process, including present philosophies and practices of punishment and rehabilitation; procedures of custodial institutions; functions of correctional officers; functions of probation and parole; classification program assignment; and release procedures.

This course examines the roots of order in the United States by emphasizing certain institutions, customs, ideas and beliefs which continue to nurture order in the republic and the individual. We will examine, successively, the legacy of order received from the Hebrews, the classical culture of the Greeks and the Romans, the medieval world and the age of the Reformation, the turbulent civilization of the 17th century, the elegant civilization of the 18th century, and America's colonial experience. Examination of the Federalist Papers and the influence of the Founding Fathers on the establishment of our judicial branch of government will complete our study. Junior or senior academic standing is required.

This course examines the juvenile offender, current theories relative to the causes of delinquency, and prevention and early intervention programs. The juvenile justice system including its origins, philosophy, and contemporary challenges for reform will be analyzed. Study will include the rights of juveniles in the schools and court process.

Course addresses the ethical standards of conduct required in policing, courts, and corrections and the conflicting strains and pressures produced by and within a system of justice. The greater social context of fairness and equity in the treatment of those involved in the justice system are examined through case studies of contemporary issues and illustration. Restraint, checks and balances and solutions are explored from organizational and legal perspectives, and the ultimate values of justice and mercy delineated.

This course studies gender specific legal issues. The history and introduction of women's correctional facilities, disparities and differences from men's prisons, and gender responsive correctional programming are explored. It also examines the profile of the female offender through the exploration of female criminality, female gangs, criminal sentencing trends, adjustment to correctional systems to address victimization are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the roles of female staff in correctional facilities and throughout the criminal justice system, including female law enforcement officers.

This course focuses on the production and application of psychological research findings and methods to law-related issues. The course looks at what psychology has discovered about how people think and behave and how these discoveries can be useful when making decisions about how law should be shaped, administered, evaluated and improved.

Course provides students with working knowledge of terms and concepts used in the fields of information technology, specifically related to cybersecurity and digital forensics. Students will learn the history, including the fundamentals of hardware and software, that will also include lessons to assist them in understanding and develop trouble shooting skills. Topics will include skills to help students understand not just cybersecurity, but also discuss the legal and ethical concerns of digital technology. Course will serve as a requirement for all students before being eligible to register for more advanced digital and cyber-related courses at the undergraduate level. Students not taking this course will still be required to take an APT (3 credit) course to fulfill CJC support course requirement.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the fundamental principles of criminal law and criminal procedure in the United States. In the Criminal Law section of this course, students will learn how our state and federal criminal statutes have developed over time, from the common law, the Constitution as well as legislative enactment to create criminal statutes in state and federal law. The core concepts of mens rea, actus reus and concurrence will be discussed, with special emphasis on the burden placed on the prosecution to prove the elements of the charged crimes by proof and evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. In the Criminal Procedure section of this course, students will examine the protections the 4th Amendment, 5th Amendment, 6th Amendment, 8th Amendment as well as the 14th Amendment provide to those individuals under criminal investigation by law enforcement. This course will also examine the Constitutional protections of individuals charged with violations of the criminal law during the investigatory, arraignment, pre-trial and trial processes.

This course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of advanced principles of criminal law and criminal procedure in the United States. In the Criminal Law section of this course, students will examine the elements of the common law crimes of Murder, Manslaughter, Rape, Robbery, Burglary, Arson, Assault and Battery, and more. In addition, students will learn the difference between the various classifications of criminal intent, and the impact criminal intent has on the government's ability to charge criminal suspects with particular criminal offenses. Finally, students will learn the procedural and affirmative defenses to crimes, and how procedural and affirmative defenses impact criminal law. In the Criminal Procedure section of this course, students will examine the procedural aspects of the criminal investigation and prosecution of individuals charged with criminal offenses. The Constitutional protections of privacy, due process, statutes of limitation and other procedural safeguards will be studied, with the goal of understanding the balance between due process and crime control the rules of criminal procedure provide. This elective is recommended for any student interested in a career in law enforcement or as an attorney.

This course covers the essential aspects of computer crime including relevant laws, standards, agencies that monitor computer crime, and terminology. It explores current issues and legal principles.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles, structure, and function of homeland security and the intelligence community. It examines the four integrated functions of disaster management: prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. It analyzes strategies to enhance collaboration among the various intelligence agencies on local, state and federal levels.

This course focuses on post-adjudicatory handling of juvenile offenders. It compares rehabilitation-oriented treatment policies with 'get tough' policies aimed at chronic, serious offenders. Model programs dealing with juvenile offenders in community settings and institutions will be examined.

This course provides students with an understanding of the components in a network environment, their roles, and communication methods and techniques that can be taken to protect network and communication assets from cyber threats.

Course introduces students to the social scientific approach to criminal justice research and inquiry. Explores foundational concepts, structure, and purpose of research. Theory, measurement, designs, applications, and ethical principles in human inquiry are examined.

The course provides an in-depth study of organized crime in the United States and throughout the World. It begins by tracing the history of organized crime in America and then surveys different organized crime groups which exist in the US and throughout the world. Through discussion, theories and trends are examined in an attempt to understand the reasons for the existence of organized crime. Attention is also given to policies and practices of law enforcement in response to organized crime.

Why do people commit crime? How effective and reliable is the investigative process? How do jurors decide whether a person is guilty or innocent? How effective is treatment in reducing the risk of reoffending? In this up-to-date and highly informative class, I will attempt to reveal to students just how much forensic psychology can tell us - not only about offenders and their crimes, but also about the different stages of the criminal justice system. Covering social, psychological, biological and cognitive theories of crime, as well as research and theory relating to the investigative process, the courtroom and the penal system, this class will provide in-depth coverage of the major areas within forensic psychology. It could be a great class for curious students seeking an engaging and accessible introduction to this fascinating topic.

This class will explore what's behind the experiences of both offenders and victims of crime. Students will learn how taking a psychological approach will allow them to look at different types of offending behavior with a view to understanding those behind it and 'NOrking to reduce rates of reoffending. Students will gain an insight into the challenges faced by victims of crime, and study the theoretical perspectives that inform our understanding of victimization. Students will explore the wider historical and political contexts that influence victim-centered policy and legislation, gaining the skills they need to advocate for victims of crime anywhere within the criminal justice system. This class will ready students to work on behalf of offenders or victims of crime and to achieve the best outcomes for them, within criminal justice agencies, related support services and collaborative partnerships.

These are 3-credit courses on current issues in the justice process selected by the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology and offered on an irregular basis.

This course studies the foundations of crime scene investigative theory and techniques. It explores its history, scientific rationale, and problems that may compromise accuracy or validity. Evidence collection skills will be emphasized.

This course addresses the assessment of ethical principles within the application of information technologies to produce and store data and disseminate and use information. It will define and discuss computer ethics within a historical, current, and future perspective by dealing with ethical issues in the workplace, privacy and anonymity, property rights, professional responsibility and globalization from the viewpoint of the individual, business and government.

Culminating course that brings together the students' academic, practical, and personal experiences gained over four years as CJC majors. Connects students to their core values of working for a world that is harmonious, just and merciful, setting high expectations of integrity and personal responsibility and understanding the importance of compassion and service. Provides students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to explore critical issues/problems facing criminal justice leaders in contemporary society and prepares them for their transition into the work world and/or graduate studies. Completion of all CJC required, support, and elective courses. Senior academic standing or permission of instructor is required.

This course allows students to apply their skills and knowledge outside the classroom while gaining practice work experience at an approved agency.

Supervised study in an area not available in regularly scheduled courses. Proposal approved by the department chair is required.