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Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.
Course Descriptions
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Note: See Catalog Addenda as that information supersedes the published version of this catalog.
The course descriptions include all courses that are taught for academic credit at the university. They are arranged in alpha-numerical sequence by course subject code.
See How to Read Course Descriptions for additional information.
At present, the majority of the 500-600 level courses are offered in the evening hours. Students should be aware that not all courses are offered in the evening or every semester. Students who are only able to enroll in classes 4 pm or after should consult the appropriate department chairperson for information about the availability of evening sections of courses required in a specific major, concentration and/or minor. Students are urged to consult “Available Course Sections” through InfoBear each semester to determine when specific courses are offered.
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Counseling ‐ Mental Health |
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CNMH 569 - Crisis/Disaster Counseling (1.5 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd, Postmaster’s or CAGS program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This is a foundations course which consists of interactive discussions and group activities designed to support participants learning key concepts, knowledge and skills required in crisis and disaster mental health work. Students will learn the American Red Cross, Foundations of Disaster Mental Health ARC 3077-4. The differentiation between traditional counseling and crisis and disaster mental health counseling will be emphasized. Emphasis will be on recognition of the psychological impact of crisis/disasters on survivors. The 1.5 credit course will present an introduction to the field of crisis/disaster mental health work.
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CNMH 570 - Advanced Applied Counseling: Mental Health Counselor (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 520, which may be taken concurrently; and CNGC 529 and CNMH 528; and CNGC 538, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 534 and CNMH 535 and CNMH 568; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This course will include a minimum of 100 hours of field experience and is designed to provide the advanced counseling student who intends to work in mental health or PreK-12 settings and who is seeking licensure as a LMHC or school social worker/school adjustment counselor, with an opportunity to further examine and effectively apply counseling theory into practice and demonstrate this ability during the required practicum experience. Students will actively work with clients in the role of mental health counselor. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of counseling techniques to clients over the lifespan and the further refinement of the counseling student’s individual counseling style and increased self-awareness. Maximum use of clinical supervision, audio/video tape, role-play and observation will be made. Moreover, overarching issues such as multiculturalism, psychological development, technology, context and ethics/professionalism will be integrated throughout this course. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR).
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CNMH 571 - Internship: Mental Health Counselor (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 563, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 536, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 540, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 570 or CNMH 580; and a fieldwork application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable-credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced counseling graduate student seeking a license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts (LMHC) and/or a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor. Students seeking licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) must complete a minimum of 600 hours of fieldwork at a mental health site. Students pursuing an LMHC and a license as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor must complete a minimum of 450 hours of fieldwork at a mental health site and 450 hours at a school-based mental health site. Students may work 10-30 hours per 15-week semester and will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. For example, 10 hours per week/150 total hours = three credits; 20 hours per week/300 total hours = six credits; 30 hours per week/450 total hours = nine credits. Students must attend a clinical seminar each semester they are involved in field experience and must attend a minimum of two seminars. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR). Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 12 credits.
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CNMH 580 - Advanced Applied Counseling: Mental Health Counselor - Dual License (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 520, which may be taken concurrently; and CNGC 529 and CNMH 528; and CNGC 538, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 534 and CNMH 535 and CNMH 568; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This course will include a minimum of 100 hours of field experience and is designed to provide the advanced counseling student who intends to work in mental health or PreK-12 settings, and who is seeking license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, with an opportunity to further examine and effectively apply counseling theory into practice and demonstrate this ability during the required practicum experience. Students will actively work with clients in the role of mental health counselor in an educational setting. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of counseling techniques to clients and the further refinement of the counseling student’s individual counseling style and increased self-awareness. Maximum use of clinical supervision, audio/video tape, role play and observation will be made. Moreover, overarching issues such as multiculturalism, psychological development, technology, context and ethics/professionalism will be integrated throughout this course. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR).
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CNMH 582 - Internship: Mental Health Counselor - Dual License (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 536, which may be taken concurrently; and CNGC 563, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 540, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 570 or CNMH 580; and a fieldwork application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable-credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts (LMHC) and a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor. Students pursuing dual licensure must complete a minimum of 450 hours of fieldwork at a mental health site and 450 hours at a school-based mental health site. Students may work 10-30 hours per 15-week semester and will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. For example, 10 hours per week/150 total hours = three credits; 20 hours per week/300 total hours = six credits; 30 hours per week/450 total hours = nine credits. Students must attend a clinical seminar each semester they are involved in field experience and must attend a minimum of two seminars over their 900 total hours/18 credits of fieldwork experience. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by both the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor. Repeatable: may earn a maximum total of nine credits.
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CNMH 589 - Trauma: Diagnosis and Treatment (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 528
Trauma will be examined via the DSM criteria as a foundation on which to expand one’s understanding of its all encompassing effects on an individual’s life. Some of the variables considered which affect the manifestation of the traumatic experience are the following; developmental stage, psychobiological adaptation, culture, time of seeking treatment, and family. Coping behaviors with adverse consequences such as alcohol and drug use, eating disorders and co-occurring disorders such as panic attacks, dissociation, and depression will be discussed. Suicide risk assessment techniques will be practiced via role plays. Empirically based treatments will be presented for example; Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), prolonged exposure, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), and play therapy.
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CNMH 671 - CAGS Internship: Mental Health Counselor (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 536, which may be taken concurrently; and CNGC 538; and CNGC 563, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 540, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 570; and a fieldwork application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable-credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced CAGS in Mental Health Counseling student seeking a license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts (LMHC). Students may work 10-30 hours per 15-week semester and will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. For example, 10 hours per week/150 total hours = three credits; 20 hours per week/300 total hours = six credits; 30 hours per week/450 total hours = nine credits. Students must attend a clinical seminar each semester they are involved in field experience and must attend a minimum total of two seminars. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR). Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 12 credits.
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Counseling ‐ School |
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CNSC 515 - Ethical and Legal Issues for the School Counselor (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course will provide school counselors with a comprehensive examination of pertinent ethical issues and laws. A brief overview of the judicial system covering federal, state, and district policies will be covered as it pertains to school counselors. Course topics will include individual and institutional rights and responsibilities, communication privileges, malpractice liability, Americans with Disabilities Act, due process, IDEA, FERPA, 504, standards of practice, and ethical codes of the American School Counselor Association and the American Counselor Association. (Formerly CNSG 515)
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CNSC 516 - Foundations in School Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Department of Counselor Education; or consent of instructor
The course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice of school counseling specific to K-12 school settings. This course will seek to increase awareness of the framework and rationale for a comprehensive school counseling program as delineated by the ASCA National Model as well as the MASCA Model and MA DESE competencies. Students will examine the missions, domains, goals and standards/competencies as they relate to the delivery system in the school context. In addition, students will examine delivery systems by evaluating counseling curriculums, individual student planning, responsive services, system reports and accountability. (Formerly CNSG 516)
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CNSC 517 - Evidence Based School Counseling Practices (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 516 and matriculation in the MEd or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course will focus on evidence-based counseling strategies and techniques for prevention and intervention in the school setting for school counselors. Students will design school counseling core curriculum that will focus on academic, college/career and social/emotional success for all students. Academic and college/career interventions will be explored and developed based on collected data. Issues with equity in student achievement and college access will be discussed and strategies to address inequity will be examined. Offered spring semester.
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CNSC 520 - Development through the Lifespan for School Counselors (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course offers a graduate level understanding of human development across the lifespan. Theories of learning and development; social, cultural and environmental factors that may affect human development; and strategies for school counselors to promote resiliency and wellness will be examined. While this course incorporates development across the lifespan, special attention is paid to the development of children and adolescents and the role of the professional school counselor. Offered fall semester.
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CNSC 521 - Clinical Issues in School Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 520, which may be taken concurrently, and matriculation in the MEd or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course examines clinical issues in school counseling. Students will gain an understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral, emotional and learning disorders including the characteristics, risk factors and warning signs in youth. Common medications that affect learning, behavior and mood in children and adolescents will also be explored. The focus of the course will be on the role of the professional school counselor in developing prevention and intervention strategies in the schools for students who struggle with behavioral, emotional and learning disabilities. Offered spring semester.
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CNSC 523 - The School Counselor: Psychological Development and Clinical Issues (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 528, which may be taken concurrently; and matriculation in the MEd or postmaster’s program in school counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is an examination of child and adolescent psychological development as well as the clinical issues encountered in today’s school settings. In this course, students will examine psychological theories of development, developmental issues and crises, and learn a basic understanding of the DSM classification system and symptoms of psychopathology specific to the delivery of services as delineated in the ASCA and MASCA Models. (Formerly CNSG 523)
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CNSC 524 - Applied School Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 516 and CNSC 528, which may be taken concurrently; and matriculation in the MEd or postmaster’s school counseling program
This course is designed to teach basic counseling and delivery skills to the School Counselor working in K-12 educational settings. Students will utilize a developmental framework to employ counseling skills in the delivery of guidance curriculums, individual planning, responsive services and system support. Students will continue to learn how to integrate professional ethics, legal standards, technology, developmental theories and multicultural competencies in the practice of school counseling. (Formerly CNSG 524)
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CNSC 525 - Crisis and Trauma in the Schools (3 credits)
This course provides opportunities for both theory and skill development by examining crisis and trauma counseling in the schools. Students will examine responses to crises, emergencies or disasters; understand the cognitive, affective, behavioral and neurological effects associated with trauma; identify trauma; determine interventions for individuals during times of crisis, emergency or disaster; and develop techniques to create trauma sensitive environments. Offered spring and summer.
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CNSC 526 - Consultation and Collaboration for School Counselors (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice of consultation specific to school counselors within the K-12 school settings. This course will provide students with a framework for implementing consultation and collaboration models, as well as understanding the facilitation factors necessary in any type of school consultation. Consultation theory, consultation/collaboration methods and current research regarding the delivery of indirect (consultation) services will be addressed in the context of working with a variety of constituencies. Students will learn how to use consultation and collaboration models to assist school counselors when working with individual, group, and programmatic assessment of growth, and developing intervention strategies as part of the ASCA delivery systems in the schools. (Formerly CNSG 526)
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CNSC 527 - Special Education Issues for School Counselors (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 516, which may be taken concurrently; and matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the responsibilities and legal obligations of the professional school counselor as it relates to special education students and connects to practical application in the PreK-12 schools. Participants will experience structured theoretical and applied instruction in special education issues including, but not limited to, special education history, terminology and disability categories, the assessment and referral process, process and services K-college, legal and ethical considerations, amplification needs of students with disabilities as it relates to the American School Counselor Domains, understanding and integration of the MA Model for Comprehensive School Counseling program, and partnering with the parents of students with disabilities.
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CNSC 528 - Counseling Theories and Techniques for School Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course will introduce the School Counseling student to the major counseling theories and will infuse practical applications of the techniques and skills associated with each theory. These theories will be examined with respect to their overall worldview and practice in the context of school settings. In addition to theories, a secondary course emphasis will be on counselor self-reflection and self-awareness as well as working with individual clients. Additional areas that will be infused in the course include: culture and other contextual factors, diversity in a broad context, ecological systems, ethical considerations and prevention strategies.
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CNSC 560 - Special Topics in School Counseling (1-3 credits)
This variable-credit course provides students with an opportunity for in-depth exploration of a current topic in school counseling. Relevant theory will be discussed, as well as concerns related to multiculturalism and diversity, technology and ethical issues. Repeatable for different topics. (Formerly CNSG 560)
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CNSC 563 - Internship: School Counselor (5-12) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523 and CNSC 526 and CNSC 580 and an internship application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for students who are employed in the role of a 5-12 school counselor. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 600 hours of fieldwork over at least two semesters at an educational site. Students may work 10-30 hours per 15 week semester and will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. For example, 10 hours per week/150 total hours = three credits; 20 hours per week/300 total hours = six credits; 30 hours per week/450 total hours = nine credits. Students must attend a clinical seminar each semester they are involved in field experience. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 12 credits.
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CNSC 570 - Advanced Applied Counseling - School Counselor: (PreK-8) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 520 and CNGC 529 and CNGC 538 and CNGC 539 and CNSC 515 and CNSC 516 and CNSC 524 and CNSC 527 and CNSC 528, all of which may be taken concurrently; and a pre-practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This course will include a minimum of 100 hours of field experience at an elementary or middle school setting and is designed to provide the advanced counseling student with an opportunity to further examine and effectively apply counseling theory to practice and demonstrate this ability during the pre-practicum experience. Students will actively work with clients in the role of counselor under the direct supervision of a professional counselor at an approved site. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of counseling techniques to the pre-adolescent population and the further refinement of a student’s personal counseling style and self-awareness. Maximum use of clinical supervision, audio/video tape, role-play and observation will be made. Moreover, overarching issues such as multiculturalism, psychological development, technology and context will be integrated throughout this course. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. (Formerly CNSG 570)
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CNSC 571 - Practicum: School Counselor (PreK-8) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523; and CNSC 526, which may be taken concurrently; and CNSC 570; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced master’s counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a school counselor (PreK-8) in Massachusetts. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 600 hours of fieldwork over at least two semesters and at most four semesters at an educational site. Students will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. While completing fieldwork hours, students must attend the accompanying fieldwork seminar class in conjunction with completing their fieldwork hours. The seminar meetings will serve to provide group supervision as well as integrate knowledge and assist with application of theory to practice. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 12 credits. (Formerly CNSG 571)
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CNSC 580 - Advanced Applied Counseling - School Counselor: (5-12) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 520 and CNGC 529 and CNGC 538 and CNGC 539 and CNSC 515 and CNSC 516 and CNSC 524 and CNSC 527 and CNSC 528, all which may be taken concurrently; and a pre-practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This course will include a minimum of 100 hours of field experience at a middle school or high school setting and is designed to provide the advanced counseling student with an opportunity to further examine and effectively apply counseling theory to practice and demonstrate this ability during the required pre-practicum experience. Students will actively work with clients in the role of counselor under the direct supervision of a professional counselor at an approved site. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of counseling techniques to the adolescent population and the further refinement of a student’s personal counseling style and self-awareness. Maximum use of clinical supervision, audio/video tape, role-play and observation will be made. Moreover, overarching issues such as multiculturalism, psychological development, technology and context, will be integrated throughout this course. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. (Formerly CNSG 580)
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CNSC 581 - Practicum: School Counselor (5-12) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523; and CNSC 526, which may be taken concurrently; and CNSC 580; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced master’s counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a school counselor (5-12) in Massachusetts. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 600 hours of fieldwork over at least two semesters and at most four semesters at an educational site. Students will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. While completing fieldwork hours, students must attend the accompanying fieldwork seminar class in conjunction with completing their fieldwork hours. The seminar meetings will serve to provide group supervision as well as integrate knowledge and assist with application of theory to practice. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 12 credits. (Formerly CNSC 581)
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CNSC 671 - Practicum in School Counseling for Postmaster’s (PreK-8) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523; and CNSC 526, which may be taken concurrently; and CNSC 570; and an application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced post-master’s counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a school counselor (PreK-8) in Massachusetts. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 450 hours of fieldwork over at least one semester and at most three semesters at an educational site. Students will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. While completing fieldwork hours, students must attend the accompanying fieldwork seminar class in conjunction with completing their fieldwork hours. The seminar meetings will serve to provide group supervision as well as integrate knowledge and assist with application of theory to practice. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of nine credits.
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CNSC 681 - Practicum in School Counseling for Postmaster’s (5-12) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523; and CNSC 526, which may be taken concurrently; and CNSC 580; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced post-master’s counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a school counselor (5-12) in Massachusetts. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 450 hours of fieldwork over at least one semester and at most three semesters at an educational site. Students will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. While completing fieldwork hours, students must attend the accompanying fieldwork seminar class in conjunction with completing their fieldwork hours. The seminar meetings will serve to provide group supervision as well as integrate knowledge and assist with application of theory to practice. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of nine credits.
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Counseling ‐ Student Affairs |
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CNSA 510 - Student Development Theory in Higher Education (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to student development theory and related developmental issues encountered by students in higher education settings. This course will cover developmental issues, such as racial, sexual, gender, cognitive, ethical and emotional identity development. Students will learn how to apply developmental theories to direct student affairs practice. Basic concepts, philosophies and current models, practices and issues in the field will be studied. (Formerly CNSA 551)
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CNSA 515 - Foundations in Higher Education Counseling for Student Affairs Practice (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the student affairs profession, its historical foundations, and its roles and functions. The course will address the college and university settings where the profession is practiced, as well as the skills and competencies needed by practitioners to address student development issues. The course will explore the relationship between academic and student affairs and the importance of applying student development theory to practical applications with college students. Students will be exposed to current issues regarding student affairs in higher education. Topics covered in the course include (but are not limited to) institutional mission, organization and administrative models in higher education, training and supervision of staff, program planning and ethical and legal issues in higher education, fiscal and budget management, and good practice in student affairs. (Formerly CNSA 523)
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CNSA 520 - Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Student Affairs (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth exploration of ethical, legal and professional issues relating to student affairs practice, including but not limited to confidentiality, student privacy, contracts, technology/the Internet, boundaries and dual/multiple relationships, record keeping, supervision of paraprofessional undergraduate/graduate student staff, mental health issues of college students and professional practice in student affairs. Students will acquire knowledge on ethical refection and the core ethical principles in student affairs practice. Students will also learn models that infuse multicultural and diversity issues throughout the ethical decision-making process. Students will gain awareness on how legal issues impact student affairs practice and policy development. Students will learn how to manage organizations and structures within student affairs and higher education, and foster collaborative approaches with key campus constituents and administrators.
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CNSA 525 - Student Affairs Administration (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of student affairs and higher education administration practice. The course will address the various administrative functions for student affairs administrators, such as fiscal and budget management, organizational development, supervision, training, and evaluation of graduate and paraprofessional staff, program planning, needs assessment, fostering partnerships between academic and student affairs, and ways to integrate student development theory into administration policy and development. Students will discuss ways that administrative decision-making impacts student well-being and campus environments and how policies and procedures are created.
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CNSA 528 - Counseling Theories and Techniques for Student Affairs Counseling (3 credits)
This course will introduce the Student Affairs student to the major counseling theories and will infuse practical application of the techniques and skills associated with each theory. These theories will be examined with respect to their overall worldview and practice in the context of Student Affairs. In addition to theories, a secondary course emphasis will be counselor self-reflection and self-awareness as well as working with individual clients. Additional areas that will be infused in the course include: culture and other contextual factors, diversity in a broad context, ecological systems, ethical considerations and prevention strategies.
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CNSA 530 - Helping Skills for Student Affairs Professionals (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd, Postmaster’s or CAGS program in Student Affairs counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is designed to acquaint students with the counseling skills, interventions and techniques that are used within a student affairs setting. Through lectures, discussions, role-plays, demonstrations and videotaped vignettes, students will develop the skills and the conceptual frameworks that are necessary for effective counseling with college students. Students will learn basic crisis intervention strategies in order to effectively respond to a variety of mental health-related issues on campus. Students will discuss appropriate referral procedures and ways to foster critical collaborative relationships with institutional and community resources. Professional ethics, legal standards, technology, developmental theories and multicultural competencies will be integrated within the practice of counseling in a student affairs capacity.
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CNSA 560 - Special Topics in Student Affairs (1-3 credits)
This variable credit course provides students with an opportunity for in-depth exploration of a current topic in student affairs. Relevant theory will be discussed, as well as concerns related to multiculturalism and diversity, technology and ethical issues. Repeatable with permission of the program director or course instructor.
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CNSA 570 - Advanced Applied Counseling: Student Affairs Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite:CNGC 520 and CNGC 529 and CNGC 538 and CNSA 528, all of which may be taken concurrently; and CNSA 510 and CNSA 515 and CNSA 520 and CNSA 530; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This course includes a minimum of 150 hours of field experience and is designed to provide the advanced student affairs counseling student with an opportunity to further examine and effectively apply counseling and student development theory to practice, and demonstrate this ability during the required practicum experience. Students will actively work with college students/clients in the role of counselor under the direct supervision of a student affairs professional counselor at an approved site. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of counseling techniques to the adolescent/adult population and the further refinement of a student’s individual counseling style and self-awareness. Maximum use of clinical supervision, audio/video tape, role play and observation will be made. Moreover, overarching issues such as multiculturalism, psychological development, student development, technology and context will be integrated throughout this course. (Formerly CNHE 570)
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CNSA 571 - Internship: Student Affairs Counselor (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Internship application approved by the director of fieldwork
This fieldwork experience is for the Student Affairs student seeking experience in various higher education settings. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours (6 credits) at an approved higher education site. Students must submit applications by the published deadlines for enrollment. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJU 150 - Orientation to the Criminal Justice Major (1 credit)
This course is an introduction to the department, its faculty and courses, with an emphasis on career planning and student development. The students will be introduced to the major issues in criminal justice with an emphasis on the relationship between social science and practice in understanding criminal justice phenomena, and the value of the liberal arts to a career in criminal justice. This course is recommended for anyone considering criminal justice as a major. The main objective is to provide interested students with the necessary information to be successful undergraduates majoring in criminal justice. All criminal justice majors must complete this course during their first year as a degree-seeking criminal justice major. Graded on (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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CRJU 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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CRJU 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the American criminal justice system, including the development and structure of the system. It surveys the roles and relationships among the key actors in the system, including police, courts, juries, prosecutors and corrections agencies and institutions. The course also examines the relations between society, crime and the criminal justice system. Offered fall, spring.
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CRJU 202 - Crime Theory (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the theoretical frameworks for explaining criminal behavior. Each of the major criminological paradigms – biological, psychological, environmental, social, political, economic and integrated theories – will be discussed. The historical, political and social context in which these theories emerged and the policy implications of the theories will also be presented. The class will focus on each theory’s major tenets, its social context, and critiques of its assumptions and reasoning.
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CRJU 203 - Introduction to Criminal Law (3 credits)
This course examines the nature, purpose and historical development of criminal law from common law to contemporary federal and state statutory and case law. The general principles of criminal liability and responsibility, parties to crimes, criminal elements of crimes, and defenses to criminal liability are studied. Among the crimes to be addressed are homicide, crimes against persons, sexual assault, crimes against property, drug offenses, terrorism, crimes by and against the government and public order and public morals. Offered annually.
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CRJU 213 - The Juvenile Justice System (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202, both may be taken concurrently
The primary focus of this course is to understand the purpose, organization and function of the juvenile justice system. This course also examines the evolution of the juvenile justice system – its philosophy, aims, objectives and dilemmas.
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CRJU 227 - Deviance and Social Control (3 credits) Cross Listed with SOCI 227
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and CRJU 201; or consent of instructor
This course examines deviant acts with an eye toward understanding social order and change. Topics covered include the types and causes of deviance, the social conditions and elements of deviant acts, and the effects of deviance and mechanisms for prevention, punishing and rehabilitating deviant individuals and groups. (Formerly CRJU/SOCI 327)
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CRJU 241 - Women and Violence (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 or consent of instructor
Within a global perspective that recognizes the myriad and diverse experiences of women, this course examines the continuum of violence that affects women’s lives, as victims and/or perpetrators. Framed by cross-cultural analyses of trends and patterns, students investigate how historical, socio-political and economic conditions shape the way women experience and respond to domination and exploitation. Specifically, the course examines violence against women that is differentially racialized, class- based and gendered, as well as how such acts of violence and violation shape a woman’s sense of identity. Topics include sexual violence, intimate partner violence, media portrayal of violence against women, women street crime offenders and women in prison. (CMCL; CSOC; CWRT)
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CRJU 255 - Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits) Cross Listed with SOCI 255
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or CRJU 201; or consent of instructor
This course includes the analysis of the nature and types of juvenile behavior that violates law; the mechanisms of defining such behavior as delinquent; and the relationship between delinquency and the social situations of juvenile offenders. Offered fall semester. (Formerly CRJU/SOCI 355)
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CRJU 265 - Study Tour in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Approved application through the Study Abroad Office
These short-term international study courses offer students first-hand exposure to and interaction with foreign cultures, as well as comparative perspectives on policies and practices of criminal justice. International courses include pre-departure orientation sessions, as well as lessons and activities at an international destination. Language of instruction will either be English or vary according to the course. Course destinations and topics will vary. Repeatable for different itineraries: may earn a maximum of nine credits. Contact the Department of Criminal Justice or the International Programs Office for current study course offerings. Additional fee required. (CGCL; CSOC)
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CRJU 271 - Crime Victims and the Political Process (3 credits)
The goal of this course is to expand and evaluate students’ knowledge of how crime victims influence criminal justice policy. Students will gain knowledge by exploring if, how and when crime victims affect legislators’ view on crime. The course examines the media’s role in promoting a victim’s view and the impact on crime policy. The role of victims’ rights groups and their political goals, methods and efficacy will also be examined. The role of race, class and gender in crime victims’ access to legislators and media outlets will also be discussed. Students will complete the course with a critical and analytical view of the growing and unchallenged influence of crime victims in policymaking.
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CRJU 280 - Environmental Criminology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202; or consent of instructor
This course will introduce students to the principles of environmental criminology. Emphasis will be placed on crime events (robberies, burglaries) and the interactions of their corresponding components: victims, offenders and places. Students will further examine how the criminal justice system works with those organizations outside of the criminal justice community (e.g., social service agencies, educational institutions, political agencies and community organizations) in developing effective crime prevention initiatives. Offered annually.
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CRJU 290 - Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course provides an in-depth look at mental health in the criminal justice system. The social construction of mental illness is analyzed both historically and currently to better understand the treatment of the mentally ill in institutions. Specifically, this course discusses the criminalization of individuals with mental illnesses, the process of deinstitutionalization, law enforcement responses to the mentally ill, applicable legal issues, mental health in jail and prison, and re-entry for individuals with mental health issues. (CMCL; CSOC; CWRT)
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CRJU 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking- intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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CRJU 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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CRJU 320 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course focuses on the commonly used research methods found in criminal justice. Using crime and justice contexts, topics covered include research design, the relationship between theory and research types of data, analytic techniques and ethical considerations. (Formerly CRJU 420)
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CRJU 323 - Comparative Legal Systems in a Global Context (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201
This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of non-U.S. legal systems. The course will assess historical legacies, along with origins of law and the development of key legal institutions. The intent is to foster greater comprehension of different legal systems in an interdependent world. The course will begin by examining legal systems with Western qualities, followed by an examination of legal systems not constructed on Western suppositions. Comparisons will be cross-national, and will be informed by increased knowledge of non-U.S. legal systems. Offered alternate fall semesters. (CGCL)
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CRJU 324 - Law, Justice and Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201
This course explores the relationship between the social forces (economic, demographic, political, religious and technological) that shape legal systems, and the way that legal systems, in turn, shape social reality. Historical and contemporary interdisciplinary theories will be examined as to their usefulness in understanding the relationships between law, justice and society. Particular attention will be given to issues of social control, legitimacy, deviance, justice, the workings of the legal profession and how public truth is constructed. Offered alternate spring semesters.
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CRJU 325 - Political Theory and the Justice System (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201
This course focuses on the dynamics of political forces and the role they play in the management of crime and justice in the United States. Political theories and perspectives are examined, compared, and contrasted within the context of justice system practices, policies and outcomes. Offered alternate years.
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CRJU 326 - Qualitative Methods in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course examines qualitative methodologies as they relate to crime and justice. Examples of qualitative methods include ethnography, content analysis, archival research, interviews, narratives and case studies. Students will learn how researchers enter the world of their subjects, build trust, process information and report social phenomena. Offered alternate years. (Formerly CRJU 426)
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CRJU 330 - Analyzing Criminal Justice Data (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 320 (formerly CRJU 420) and MATH 105 or higher
This course teaches principles of statistical techniques as applied within criminal justice. By using criminal justice research problems, this course will cover topics including constructing testable research questions, organizing data, applying appropriate statistical tests and interpreting results. This course also teaches student how to evaluate government data, technical reports and empirical studies which summarize criminal justice data. (Formerly CRJU 430) (CQUR)
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CRJU 331 - Police, Community and Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201
This course examines the current issues and themes relating to the police and their role in communities and in society. Topics covered will include the organizational structure of police departments, police problems and issues affecting society at large, new theories of the effects of policing on crime, and the effectiveness of community policing. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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CRJU 332 - History of Policing in America (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 331 or consent of instructor
This course examines the historical development of policing in the United States and the relationship between past police practices and their modern counterparts (e.g., organization structures, police subculture issues and police-community relations). By examining the history of policing and how it functioned, students will develop a more informed perspective regarding this vital component of the criminal justice system. Offered alternate years.
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CRJU 334 - White Collar Crime (3 credits) Cross Listed with SOCI 334
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 300; or CRJU 201; or consent of instructor
Broadening the definition of crime, this course will study the behavioral systems involved in the commission of white collar crimes in complex structures, such as government bureaucracies, multi-national corporations and underground systems. The modern institutional factors – political and social – permitting or restricting the commission of such crimes will be investigated. Specifically, the performance of the criminal justice system will be examined. Offered spring semester.
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CRJU 341 - Courts and the Judicial Process (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course examines the development of the American criminal court system. The purposes, structure, functions, procedures and effects of the federal and state judicial system are studied. The course considers the roles of central actors and the decision-making process in criminal courts as well as the impact of social inequality on the structure and operation of criminal courts. Prospects for reforming criminal courts are explored.
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CRJU 346 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course examines the nature, purpose and historical development of criminal law and criminal procedure. Criminal liability and responsibility, parties to crimes, elements of various crimes, and defenses to criminal accusations are studied. The course will also examine how constitutional issues relating to arrest, search and seizure, and self-incrimination define standards of liberty. In addition, this course focuses on the ideological changes that manifest in court opinion, the implicit, or at times explicit, relationship between politics, partisanship and court behavior. (CWRT)
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CRJU 347 - Restorative and Transformative Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 or consent of instructor
This course focuses on restorative justice and transformative justice as alternatives to retributive justice. The aim is to create a safe community, healing for victims, and opportunities for offender accountability, transformation and restoration. The course will investigate the historical roots, theoretical origins, fundamental principles, philosophies and practices of restorative and transformative justice such as conferencing, circles, victim-offender reconciliation, truth and reconciliation commissions, and prison reintegration programs. (CGCL; CMCL; CSOC; CWRT)
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CRJU 349 - Perspectives on the Holocaust (3 credits) Cross Listed with INTD/SCWK 349
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 or SCWK 270
This course introduces students to an interdisciplinary approach to studies of the Holocaust. An apocalyptic event, the Holocaust provides countless opportunities for students to identify and construct central questions and then embark on a journey of critical analyses and increased understanding of this historical event. Several topics are pursued including the sociopolitical processes that permit government-led discriminatory treatment of various social groups despite their possession of citizenship; the codification of laws that legitimized the marginalization, criminalization, and the near genocide of the Jews and other groups during the ascension and the apex of Nazism in Germany and the ability of government to gain the participation of ordinary people in this coordinated effort of abuse, theft and murder. In addition, this course reviews the human experiences of resistance, resilience and the survivorship of those who remained alive and intact physically, mentally, spiritually and socially during the Holocaust. Finally, the determination of relevant applications from the study of the Holocaust to nascent social conditions and social problems occurring elsewhere in the world is undertaken. (CGCL; CMCL)
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CRJU 350 - Behind the Walls: Crime and Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and consent of instructor
This course is an opportunity for students to exchange ideas and perceptions of crime and justice with an incarcerated population. The topics discussed each semester may vary. Through dialog and writing assignments, theoretical knowledge and lived experience will be interwoven to gain a deeper understanding of crime and the criminal justice system. This course follows the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program model of teaching and is taught inside the prison walls. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually. (CMCL; CSOC; CWRT)
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CRJU 352 - Urban Crime (3 credits) Cross Listed with SOCI 352
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 or CRJU 202 or SOCI 102 or SOCI 103
This course examines urban and neighborhood crime. In addition to surveying theories of urban crime, disorder, and unrest, it examines responses to urban crime, including community policing, order maintenance policing, crime prevention through environmental design, and programs to ameliorate the deeper causes of crime. The course examines the effects of inequality, racial and ethnic discrimination, substance abuse and gun violence on urban crime. Another topic covered is the drop in urban crime rates during the 1990s. Offered alternate years.
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CRJU 354 - Corrections (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course is an analysis of the social and organizational structures and processes involved in dealing with individuals who have been designated as offenders of criminal law. The correctional system includes community-based corrections, institutional corrections, and issues of supervision, rehabilitation, aftercare and offender re-entry. (Formerly SOCI 354)
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CRJU 358 - Race, Class, Crime and Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course examines the effects of class and race on justice outcomes. Historical and contemporary practices of the system are evaluated for disparate or discriminatory patterns. Offered annually. (CMCL)
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CRJU 359 - Cybercrime (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202; or consent of instructor
This course is designed to help students understand the nature of cybercrime in the criminal justice system. Students will be presented with common types of fraudulent schemes and cyber threats, as well as several laws that have been enacted and developed specifically for cybercrime. In addition, causes, victimization, legal issues, control strategies, ethical concerns and societal costs regarding the “cybercrime” problem will be explored. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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CRJU 360 - Foundation of Digital Forensic Investigation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202; or consent of instructor
This course engages students in learning fundamental knowledge of cybercrime focused digital forensics. The course aims to cover various cybercrime investigative topics and digital forensic investigation practices using digital evidence samples within ethical and legal contexts. In the process of learning, students will explore various cybercrime investigation methods and be able to successfully analyze and document the digital evidence. Offered fall, spring and summer.
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CRJU 369 - Gender, Crime and Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202; or consent of instructor
This interdisciplinary course will explore how females experience crime, justice, and the criminal justice system differently than do males. Through a comparative historical lens, we will explore legal, philosophical, psychological, sociological and political perspectives on crime and justice. This course will use a gendered perspective in examining the roots of violence against women in our society, specifically addressing femicide, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. We will then examine the difference between women and men as offenders, including theories of offending, agency and types of offenses committed. Particular emphasis will be given to incarceration alternatives, including restorative justice programs. (CMCL; CSOC; CWRT)
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CRJU 371 - Sex Crimes (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201
This course explores the historical evolution of sex crimes. Topics include the age of consent, prostitution, anti-sodomy laws, stranger rape, date rape and sex-offender registration. The course will also examine the impact of sexual assault on victims and offenders, as well as the criminal justice system’s response and the role of policymakers and advocacy groups in the formulation and enforcement of sex crime laws.
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CRJU 372 - Terrorism and Civil Liberties (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201
The focus of this course is the ongoing conflict between preventing terrorism and compromising constitutional freedoms. This course will examine the enhanced powers of police agencies and federal prosecutors. Students will survey the effects of these new powers, particularly with regard to changes in due process standards and evidentiary requirements. Students will also be provided with historical examples of previous national security efforts to protect the public.
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CRJU 381 - Privatization in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201
This course will examine the many controversies around the reemergence of private prisons as well as the explosive growth of private police in the United States. Offered alternate years.
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CRJU 385 - Victimology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course involves the study of victimization by drawing on scientific and other literature that analyzes these experiences, impacts and consequences on crime victims, justice system policies and practices, and the law.
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CRJU 388 - Hate Crime (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
Crime that is committed as a result of bigotry is commonly referred to as hate crime. This course examines the political and social significance of these crime events. In addition, this course reviews theories of prejudice, the role of youth subcultures in the development of the neo-Nazi skinhead movement, typologies of hate groups, motives, hate crime victimology, recruitment strategies of hate groups, hate speech and correctional responses.
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CRJU 399 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Dependent on topic
Various special topics of current interest in criminal justice will be offered from time to time. Topics will be announced before registration. May be taken more than once but only three credits will be counted toward the first 30 hours in the criminal justice major.
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CRJU 404 - Media, Justice and Crime (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and an additional three-credit criminal justice course
This course is a survey of how various media institutions (newspapers, magazines, talk radio, network television, cable, film and Internet-based products) and formats (news, entertainment and infotainment) shape the representation and public perception of dangerousness, criminality, police activity and ultimately, the direction of contemporary social policy. Offered alternate spring semesters.
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CRJU 406 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice System (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course examines a wide range of ethical and moral issues in the field of criminal justice. Topics covered include the use of harm to prevent harm, the use of discretionary decision-making, prediction problems and moral dilemmas that confront various justice agents, e.g., police, prosecutors, defense attorneys and correctional officers. Teleological and deontological ethical systems are examined and used to measure the moral worth of practitioner actions in the criminal justice system. Offered annually.
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CRJU 410 - Applied Theory and Crime Policy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 320 and CRJU 330 and CRJU 331 and CRJU 341 and CRJU 354 and CRJU 406
This course utilizes an applied approach in examining theories of crime causation in light of criminal justice aims. The criminal justice system responds to crime and criminals based on explicit and implicit theories of causation. Building on the analysis and skills acquired from our research methods and data analysis courses, students will examine the validity of crime theories and correlated interventions. Additional attention will be paid to the associate policy implications. (CWRM)
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CRJU 415 - Police Culture (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course will introduce students to the study of the organizational culture of law enforcement. Specifically, students will encounter a rich, diverse and burgeoning literature on police culture, as they read a number of first-person accounts drawn from ethnographic fieldwork. They will explore vexing and contentious issues such as the misuse of force, official corruption and the militarization of policing in the 21st century.
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CRJU 425 - Comparative Crime and Deviance (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 341 and CRJU 410
This course examines crime, law and deviance in comparative perspective. Among the topics covered will be the logic of comparative research problems of cross-national data, violent crime, economic and political crime, transnational corporate crime, underdevelopment and crime, social control and conflict resolution, and criminal justice and penal policies. The course also focuses on crime in relation to age, gender, race and class. The comparative materials are used to reflect on problems of crime and the criminal justice system in the United States. Offered alternate spring semesters.
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CRJU 427 - Alternative Crime Analysis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 410, which may be taken concurrently; and CRJU 320; or consent of instructor
This course introduces students to structured real-time observations of the world of crime and criminal interdiction. Students will learn about the theories, practices and potential pitfalls of field research, from design to application and interpretation. Students will be introduced to the six most commonly employed approaches in qualitative research: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, case studies and content analysis. As a final project, students will choose one approach and will design a mock study intended to enhance potential future study of crime and the criminal justice system.
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CRJU 428 - Culture and Crime (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 201 and CRJU 202
This course examines the impact of what occurs before crimes are ever committed. Students will begin with an exposure to the definitions of culture, its impact on society, and the way(s) in which subcultures shape worldviews and notions of right and wrong. The course will introduce concepts such as resistance, transgression, and seduction as both predictors and explanations of crime within the overarching context of the power relationships experienced by the various cultures co-existing within our society. (CMCL; CSOC)
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CRJU 441 - Homicide (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 341 or consent of instructor
This course explores key theoretical paradigms, as well as current research related to homicide. Situating homicide in the U.S. within global patterns and historical trends, this class investigates the following phenomena: types of homicide, which include femicide (murder of women), intimate partner homicide, serial murder, hate murder, rampage killings, gang murder and terrorism. The course also addresses the characteristics of homicide victims and offenders, along with identifying factors that contribute to variance in homicide levels and specific types of homicide. Finally, beginning with legal definitions of homicide, the course surveys how the criminal justice system responds to homicide.
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CRJU 485 - Honors Thesis in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students; and senior status; and CRJU 320
The Honors Thesis can only be taken as a two-semester thesis. Students must enroll in CRJU 485 in a second consecutive semester after having successfully completed the first semester of CRJU 485. The Departmental Honors Committee will determine if the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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CRJU 496 - Seminar: Critical Issues in Crime and Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Senior standing and CRJU 320 and CRJU 330 and CRJU 331 and CRJU 341 and CRJU 354 and CRJU 406; and CRJU 410, which may be taken concurrently
This course is designed to provide criminal justice majors with a capstone experience, which emphasizes integration of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the criminal justice curriculum. Using an interdisciplinary lens, students analyze critical issues of diversity, inequality and power related to crime and justice. The seminar will require students to demonstrate: 1) comprehensive knowledge of the field of criminal justice; 2) critical thinking skills; 3) effectiveness in oral and written communication; 4) awareness of ethical issues; and 5) knowledge of data sources and the ability to apply criminal justice related information and research.
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CRJU 497 - Research (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Senior standing and CRJU 320 and CRJU 330 and CRJU 331 and CRJU 341 and CRJU 354 and CRJU 406; and CRJU 410, which may be taken concurrently; and consent of department; formal application required
Students will conduct social research using techniques taught in CRJU 320, writing reports of findings as for publication. Experimental survey and content analysis approaches will be used. This course is primarily for criminal justice majors; others by special arrangement.
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CRJU 498 - Internship in Criminal Justice (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: Senior standing and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and CRJU 320 (previously CRJU 420); and CRJU 330 (previously CRJU 430); and CRJU 331; and CRJU 341; and CRJU 354; and CRJU 406; and CRJU 410, which may be taken concurrently; and consent of the department; formal application required
The internship provides an opportunity for senior criminal justice majors to gain practical expertise in the field by participating in an off-campus work study experience that complements their academic preparation. In addition to working in their internship setting, students will meet regularly with a faculty supervisor. Students may work in an appropriate local, state or federal agency or private organization. Only three credits of internship may count toward the major in criminal justice. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits. Offered annually.
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CRJU 499 - Directed Study in Criminal Justice (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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CRJU 500 - Foundations of Scholarship (3 credits)
This course is designed for students to better develop the skills needed for scholarly graduate-level research and writing, including critical thinking, analysis and writing. There will be an emphasis on research-based writing, e.g., identifying a researchable problem, conducting a literature review, and planning and drafting papers. This course will also address appropriate documentation and citation methodologies as well as the utilization of library resources, print and electronic data sources, legal research and computer use.
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CRJU 502 - Research (3 or 6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of department; formal application required; and CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
Original research is undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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CRJU 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of department; formal application required and CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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CRJU 504 - Seminar: Crime, Justice and Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This seminar introduces students to a critical analysis of crime and justice in American society. It provides an overview of central issues in criminal justice, including 1) media influences, 2) political processes, 3) criminal justice and juvenile justice processes, 4) law enforcement, 5) judicial processes and the courts, and 6) corrections.
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CRJU 505 - Applications of Crime Theory (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course utilizes an applied approach in examining fundamental and advanced theories of crime and criminals based on explicit and implicit theories of causation. Recognizing this process, this course focuses on theories and their manifestations of crime and justice programs. Students will learn theory and theory validity by evaluating empirical evidence of program effects.
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CRJU 510 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500
This course provides an overview of the research process and research design in relation to crime and criminal justice. Topics covered include the scientific method, operationalizing variables and indicators, ethics and policy in research and various methods of collecting data. Students will design and carry out a research project.
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CRJU 511 - Analyzing Criminal Justice Data (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; and CRJU 510
This course focuses on statistical data analysis in relation to research in crime and criminal justice. Topics covered include the most important data analysis techniques in social and criminal justice research the assumptions underlying various statistical techniques, and how to interpret quantitative data analysis. Students will learn to carry out their own data analysis.
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CRJU 512 - Ethics and Policy in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; and CRJU 504 and CRJU 505
This course provides an overview and analysis of major ethical and policy issues related to crime and criminal justice. Students will examine various ethical issues including those related to policing, the death penalty and criminal courts and law. The course will also cover criminal justice policy.
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CRJU 515 - Criminal Justice Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently
This course draws on research in complex organizations to analyze the structure, functions and operations of criminal justice agencies, including the police, courts and corrections. Students will gain an understanding of administration in criminal justice organizations.
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CRJU 517 - Studies in Crime Prevention: Understanding What Works (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; and CRJU 504 and CRJU 505; or consent of instructor
This course conducts a comprehensive examination of crime prevention programs in the United States. In addition to the analysis of program features (e.g., assumptions, concepts, process, outcomes, evaluation), students will also review the social and political climates surrounding crime prevention programs. Because these initiatives are wide-ranging and often occur outside of the criminal justice system, students will learn about crime prevention programs based in the following venues: the family, the school, the community, and in job training and placement programs.
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CRJU 518 - Hate Crimes and Hate Groups (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; and CRJU 504 and CRJU 505; or consent of instructor
This course examines the etiology of hate crime, its characteristics and the social ecology that nurtures its existence and persistence. In addition to focusing on the crime itself, the course analyzes hate groups, the dynamics of the hate movement as well as the processes of recruitment, affiliation and disaffiliation.
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