Center for Studies in
Criminology and Law

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

 

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1998-99

Akers, Ronald C., Director; Adler, J.S.; Durkin, T.E.; Fondacaro, M.; Hollinger, R.C.; Parker, K.; Lanza-Kaduce, L.; Shenkman, F.A.; Spillane, J.S.; Thomas, C.W.; Woolard, J.; Affiliate faculty: Borg, M.; Frazier, C.E.; Gallant, T.W.; Hollien, H.F.; Matheny, A.R.; Radelet, M.L.; Adjunct faculty: Kearns, J.J.; Hulslander, V.L.; Lawrence, S.J.; Miller, T.; Parker, C.R.; Royston, D.L.; Weiss, G.H.

Undergraduate Coordinator: See any faculty adviser.

Office: 201 Walker Hall (392-1025)

web.crim.ufl.edu

CCJ 2202 Law and the Legal Process. F, S, SS.

Credits: 3.

This survey course promotes an understanding of law as it relates to an individual’s everyday encounters with the legal system. Actual legal cases may be studied to analyze how disputes are resolved by application of legal principles to factual situations, whether justice was served by the decision, and potential implications of the decision on future cases. (S)

CCJ 3024 Advanced Principles of Criminal Justice.
F, S, SS.

Credits: 3.

Advanced overview of criminal law, criminal procedure and criminological theory. Special emphasis is placed on the components of the criminal justice system: the police, the prosecutorial and defense functions, the judiciary and the field of corrections. This course is required of all majors and minors. (S)

CCJ 3110 Law Enforcement. F, S.

Credits: 3; Coreq: CCJ 3024.

The role of the police in the criminal justice system of a democratic society. The organization of police work, discretion and police role in a socio-legal context.

CCJ 3701 Research Methods in Criminology. F, S.

Credits: 4; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

Advanced research design and data analysis. Study of experimental and non-experimental research designs, probability and nonprobability sampling techniques, construction of scales and indexes and methods of bivariate and multivariate data analysis. Prior completion of an introductory course in statistics is recommended but not required. (S)

CCJ 4058 History of Crime and Criminal Justice. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

An examination of the historical development of crime and criminal justice in America. Special attention is devoted to the development of the modern prison, police and organized crime in America. (S)

CCJ 4204 Criminal Law. F, S.

Credits: 3.

A study of substantive criminal law. Consideration is given to its historical development, the tension between social and legal definitions of crime, the basic dimensions of criminality, the specific elements of major crimes and the nature of criminal sanctions. (S)

CCJ 4273 Criminal Procedure. F, S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

Study of constitutional rights of the accused in criminal proceedings. The course focuses on analysis of case materials involving the law of arrest, search and seizure, the use of confessions, fair trial, and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishments.

CCJ 4284 Law and Social Policy.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

An examination of the philosophical, legal and scientific modes of inquiry that are central to the study of law. Attention is given to fitting the appropriate method of inquiry to the social policy question presented so that law and its effectiveness can be evaluated. Prior completion of CCJ 3701 is recommended but not required. (S)

CCJ 4289 Tort Law.

Credits: 3

A study of civil liability for damages caused by a breach of an imposed duty. Topics pursued include negligence, absolute liability, intentional torts, defamation, economic torts, products liability and damages.

CCJ 4306 Introduction to Corrections.

Credits: 3; Coreq: CCJ 3024.

An introduction to the field of penology and corrections. Consideration is given to conflicting philosophies of punishment, criminological theory as it applies to the field of corrections, the selectivity of the process through which offenders move prior to their involvement in correctional programs, alternative correctional placements and empirical assessments of the short- and long-term consequences of involvement in correctional programs. (S)

CCJ 4424 Police and Society. S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024 and CCJ 3110.

An advanced assessment of poverty, minority groups, social class and cultural differences as they
impact on the police and police interactions with other segments of the criminal justice system. Special attention will be paid to problems regarding police training and education, career development and community relations.

CCJ 4425 Analysis of Police Organizations. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024 and CCJ 3110.

An in-depth examination of current applications of organizational theory and research in modern police organizations.

CCJ 4466 Victimology.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

Victimology is a multidisciplinary study of crime victims. Course examines legal/philosophical issues regarding victimization, social science research into victimization, theories of victimization and the role of victims in the criminal justice and legal system. (S)

CCJ 4513 Juvenile Law.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

An examination of the juvenile justice system including delinquency, dependency and laws that have special application for juveniles. Special emphasis is given to the operation of the Florida juvenile code and the relationship between children and society.

CCJ 4520 Juvenile Justice.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

An examination of the development, change and operation of the American juvenile justice system. Special emphasis is placed on the nature of juvenile law and our methods of dealing with youthful offenders. (S)

CCJ 4604 Criminological Theory. F, S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

Advanced study and critical appraisal of various theories of crime causation, including an examination of biological, psychological, economic and sociological perspectives on the etiology of crime. (S)

CCJ 4614 Criminal Behavior Systems.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

A detailed examination of the major types of criminal behavior found in Western society. Based upon a typological paradigm, attention is directed to understanding the major differences and similarities between the major phenomena of violent, conventional property, professional, organized, public order, occupational and organizational criminal behavior. (S)

CCJ 4622 Violence in American History.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

This course will examine the historical roots of American violence. It will devote particular attention to the history of racial, ethnic and domestic violence.

CCJ 4644 White-Collar Crime. F.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024.

An examination of individual criminality in the course of one’s occupation and the crimes of organizations and corporations. Course will study the societal reaction to these "upper class" illegalities. (S)

CCJ 4905 Individual Work. F, S, SS.

Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, CCJ major, and consent of instructor.

Qualified students and the instructor will develop a course of study or investigation designed to extend available course work. A formal written report is required. May be repeated, but no more than 3 hours of credit earned in CCJ 4905 may be applied to either

major area requirements or minimum degree requirements established by the university.

CCJ 4934 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice.
F, S.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024. May be repeated with change in topic.

A changing-topic seminar which will examine a variety of current issues, techniques and problems in criminal justice.

CCJ 4940 Practicum. F, S, SS.

Credits: 1 to 3 Prereq: CCJ 3024 and consent of
instructor.

Supervised experience in a criminal justice agency. May be repeated, but no more than 3 hours of credit earned in CCJ 4940 may be applied to either major area requirements or minimum degree requirements established by the university.

CCJ 4970 Senior Thesis. F, S, SS.

Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024 and director’s approval.

Qualified students submit a formal research proposal, carry out individual research under the supervision of a faculty member and prepare a formal written report of the research to a faculty committee. May be repeated, but no more than 6 hours of credit may be applied to either major area requirements established by the university.