Criminology and Law, Studies in
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Lanza-Kaduce, L., Director; Adler, J.S.; Akers, R.L.; Fondacaro, M.; Hollinger, R.C.; Lane, J.S.; Parker, K.; Piquero, A.R.; Piquero, N.L.; Shenkman, F.A.; Spillane, J.S.; Woolard, J.; Affiliate faculty: Borg, M.; Frazier, C.E.; Gallant, T.W.; Matheny, A.R.; Adjunct faculty: Heffington, T.; Hulslander, V.L.; Jarvis, W.E.; Kearns, J.J.; Lawrence, S.J.; Miller, T.; O’Connor, P.; Parker, C.R.; Royston, D.L.; Weiss, G.H.
CCJ 3012 History of Corrections.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS major/minor.
This course examines the origins and historical development of prisons in America. Particular attention is given to the impact of reform movements, the rise of centralized correctional systems, and regional variations in the practice of punishment.
CCJ 3024 Advanced Principles of Criminal Justice.
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 3038 Law and Society.
Credits: 3.
This course introduces students to the scholarly study of law from a multidisciplinary, liberal arts perspective. Students will have an opportunity to become familiar with legal ideas, legal institutions, and the legal process, with particular emphasis on the study of criminal behavior and the criminal justice process in American society.
CCJ 3114 Introduction to Law Enforcement.
Credits: 3; Coreq: CCJ 3024; 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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 3662 Crime, Gender and Race.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3LS/4LS major/minor.
The objective of this course is to examine the relationships between gender, race, age and social class and crime. Attention is given to theoretical explanations, empirical research, and patterns in criminal behavior and the criminal justice system.
CCJ 3701 Research Methods in Criminology.
Credits: 4; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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 4010 Introduction to Corrections.
Credits: 3; Coreq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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 4037 Psychology and Law.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024 3LS/4LS major/minor.
Application of behavioral science research and practice to the legal system. Psychologists and the legal system; lawyers: socialization, training, and ethics; legality, morality and justice; forensic assessment; the insanity defense; competence in the legal system; eyewitness identification; jury selection, theories or crime; punishment and sentencing.
CCJ 4058 History of Criminal Justice in America.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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 4115 Police and Society.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024 and CCJ 3114, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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 4116 Analysis of Police Organizations.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024 and CCJ 3114, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
An in-depth examination of current applications of organizational theory and research in modern police organizations.
CCJ 4144 Private Security and Control.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3LS, 4LS major/minor.
To understand the role of private security in the prevention of crime and deviance against the assets of formal organizations and their employees, such as business corporations, retail stores, and educational institutions.
CCJ 4284 Law and Social Policy.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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) GR-E†
CCJ 4466 Victimology.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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 4508 Children, Families and the Law.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
This course will use scholarship in psychology and law to examine relationships and conflicts between the state, children and families. Issues will include child abuse and neglect, reproductive rights of adolescents, juvenile delinquency, and child custody, among others. The developing psychological capacities of children will be evaluated in light of their legal rights and responsibilities.
CCJ 4604 Criminological Theory.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS, major.
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, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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) GR-E†
CCJ 4680 Intimate Violence.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
An examination of the factors increasing the risk for intimate violence, the effects of violence on victims, interventions to prevent and treat violence, and public policies. Topics will include child physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Law, social science, and feminist scholarship will be used to examine current controversies in these fields.
CCJ 4764 History of Drug Control.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS major/minor.
This course examines trends and developments in the regulation of drugs in America. This course emphasizes the study of the origins and impact of drug control, the evolution of drug treatment, and drug law enforcement.
CCJ 4905 Individual Work.
Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS major/minor and consent of instructor.
Qualified students and the instructor will develop a course of study or investigation designed to extend available coursework. 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.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024. May be repeated with change in topic up to a maximum of 12 credits; 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
A changing-topic seminar which will examine a variety of current issues, techniques and problems in criminal justice.
CCJ 4940 Practicum.
Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024 3LS/4LS major/minor 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.
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 or minimum degree requirements established by the university.
CJJ 4010 Juvenile Justice.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 2LS/3LS, major/minor.
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)
CJL 2000 Law and the Legal Process.
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)
CJL 4044 Tort Law.
Credits: 3; 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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.
CJL 4050 Juvenile Law.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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.
CJL 4110 Criminal Law.
Credits: 3;, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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)
CJL 4410 Criminal Procedure.
Credits: 3; Prereq: CCJ 3024, 3LS/4LS, major/minor.
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.
