This course will provide an introduction to the legal system of the United States and trace the historical, social and philosophical sources and development of American criminal law from its origin in the common law up to modern criminal statutes; an examination of the essential elements of criminal liability and a thorough analysis of the scope, purpose, definition and classification of criminal offenses, such as crimes against the person, crimes against property and habitation, and crimes against public order, and a discussion of defenses to criminal responsibility. Fall
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
Human trafficking has been described as “modern day slavery.” The crime has emerged as one of the most important 21st century issues to be studied, researched, reduced, and eradicated via anti-trafficking efforts. This course will examine the legal, socio-cultural, historical, and political aspects of human trafficking. The course will focus on sex trafficking and labor trafficking in the US and internationally. The course will also cover lesser known trafficking topics such as organ trafficking child marriage, and child soldiers. The focus of the course will center around the identification, investigation, prosecution, and prevention of human trafficking matters. Our study will consider US federal and state laws impacting human trafficking, as well as international standards and United Nations involvement. The course will necessarily consider how technology and globalization have made this an international crisis that requires a collaborative and cooperative international response. Offered as needed.
This course is offered on an occasional basis as a means of providing Criminal Justice majors and faculty the opportunity to explore a particular area of study not normally covered in the major.
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE.
Students will gain practical experience in a career area within criminal justice by working in a public or private organization or agency. This course has as twin goals the practical exposure and experience of the field combined with the application of acquired academic knowledge and analytical skills. Open to juniors and seniors who meet the following criteria: overall GPA of 2.5 or better and a GPA of 3.0 or better in courses required for the Criminal Justice major and/or minor. An Internship Proposal must be submitted and accepted prior to registration. Proposal forms are available from the professor supervising the internship.
Instructor Approval/Signature Needed.
Students will gain practical experience in a career area within criminal justice by working in a public or private organization or agency. This course has as twin goals the practical exposure and experience of the field combined with the application of acquired academic knowledge and analytical skills. Open to juniors and seniors who meet the following criteria: overall GPA of 2.5 or better and a GPA of 3.0 or better in courses required for the Criminal Justice major and/or minor. An Internship Proposal must be submitted and accepted prior to registration. Proposal forms are available from the professor supervising the internship.
Instructor Approval/Signature Needed.
Students must make specific arrangements for Directed Research with a full-time faculty member in the Criminal Justice, Behavior, & Law Department prior to registration.
Instructor Approval/Signature Needed.
Students must make specific arrangements for Directed Research with a full-time faculty member in the Criminal Justice, Behavior, & Law Department prior to registration.
Instructor Approval/Signature Needed.
Senior Seminar is a capstone writing intensive course. Students will complete one or more writing assignments challenging them the critically analyze and integrate knowledge they have acquired throughout the program in order to address important current issues in criminal justice, criminology, or law. Fulfills writing intensive requirement. Fall, Spring.
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE.
With permission by and under the direction of a faculty mentor, a topic is studied through extensive reading and periodic discussions with the mentor, culminating in a paper on the topic. Specific arrangements with the cooperating professor must be made prior to the beginning of the semester concerning the nature of the topic to be studied, as well as the readings and assignments to be required.
Independent Study Form Required.