300 Level Courses
CRIM 301: Public Law and the Judicial Process. 3 credits.
Covers American judicial organization and operation, role of the Supreme Court in policy formation, and selected constitutional principles. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to
GOVT 301.
CRIM 302: Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System. 3 credits.
Presents theories of juvenile delinquency and societal reactions to it, gender differences in rates and types, historical overview, development of juvenile justice system, and critical assessment of juvenile justice and its alternative. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 304: Computer Crime, Forensics, and Auditing. 3 credits.
Explores relevant laws, disciplines, and skills required to pursue a successful career in computer forensics and cyber investigations. This course will be a real-to-life exposure of conducting computer forensic and cyber investigations, including hands-on demonstrations with computer forensic tools. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 305: Crime and Crime Policy. 3 credits.
Examines the development of crime policy, including the influence of crime trends, politics, public opinion, media, criminological theory, and empirical research. Considers the effectiveness of crime policy. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 306: Criminal Justice Ethics. 3 credits.
Analyzes ethical principles relevant for those working in criminal justice. Required for all criminology majors. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 307: Social Inequality, Crime, and Justice. 3 credits.
Explores the significance of social inequality (especially race and gender inequality) for several crime and criminal justice issues. Examines variations in criminal offending and victimization, and explores disparities in criminal justice processing. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 308: Human Rights and Justice. 3 credits.
Studies the norms, laws, and systems for the promotion and protection of human rights. Provides a foundation for understanding historical, legal, political, economic, and ethical aspects of human rights. Examines ideological and cultural perspectives, sources of violations, the United Nations, regional and national mechanisms, special issues (e.g., women, torture, children, minorities), and the role of nongovernmental organizations. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 310: Introduction to the Intelligence Community. 3 credits.
Introduces students to the structure, function, and process of the intelligence community including the basic skills in writing, research, and presentation used in intelligence analysis. Required for all intelligence analysis minors. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 312: Intelligence Analysis Techniques. 3 credits.
Introduces the key analytical techniques used by entry-level analysts In the Intelligence community. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 315: Research Methods and Analysis in Criminology. 3 credits.
Provides an introduction to research design, methods, and analysis in the field of criminology. Students learn to understand, interpret, and critique quantitative and qualitative research approaches, and become intelligent consumers of research. Notes: This course does not meet the College's IT requirements. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 320: Crime and Place. 3 credits.
Focuses on the analysis of locations that attract and repel crime, displacement of crime, and identifying and measuring crime concentrations. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 325: Hate Crime. 3 credits.
Provides an introductory understanding of the definitions of hate crime; extremist groups and individuals; reporting, investigation, and prosecution of hate crimes; and hate crime policy and legislation. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 350: Counterintelligence. 3 credits.
Introduces the legal authority, objectives, and guidelines of the counterintelligence discipline. Covers the investigative, defensive, offensive, and collection activities of the counterintelligence function. Notes: Elective course for the Intelligence Analysis minor. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
400 Level Courses
CRIM 400: Applied Criminal Psychology. 3 credits.
Uses overview of psychological and criminological theories to apply behavioral science theory to practical application in forensic settings. Focuses on analysis of various crime scenes and characteristics of offenders. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 401: Policing in America. 3 credits.
Fundamental issues relevant to contemporary public policing in America: role and history of police; impact on crime, disorder, and other social problems; discretion and its control; moral hazards; police legitimacy and public support; police culture and the police organization; and community policing. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 402: Punishment and Corrections. 3 credits.
Covers theories on forms of punishment systems; punishment and corrections as a product of historical, cultural, and political changes; differences by race and gender in punishment and corrections; problems of social control and violence in prisons; alternative rehabilitation; and community prevention strategies. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 403: Community Corrections. 3 credits.
Studies the purposes and goals of community-based corrections and its various components, including pretrial diversion, probation, parole, and emerging alternatives to traditional incarceration. Addresses issues related to offenders returning to the community and critical issues facing jails, community corrections, and the management of offenders in community settings. Examines the role of community corrections within the broader correctional system. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 404: Crime Victims and Victimization. 3 credits.
Explores experiences of crime victims, distribution of the risks of victimization, and causes and consequences of victimization. Also considers nature and influence of victim's rights advocates. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 405: Law and Justice around the World. 3 credits.
Comparative inquiry into the models of legal and justice systems around the world. Considers how social and legal norms are created, and how different societies exercise powers of social control. Evaluates justice models in action, including law and courts, policing, corrections, and juvenile justice. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 406: Family Law and the Justice System. 3 credits.
Introduction to the elements of family law, and exploration of its influence on American social life and contemporary notions of justice. Topics include marriage and parenting, divorce, custody and support, nontraditional families, and domestic violence. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 407: Advanced Topics in Law and Society. 3 credits.
Provides an in-depth examination of the law's role in social life to deepen students' appreciation of the law in action. Focuses on scholarly research that describes and explains how legal actors, processes, and institutions operate in the world Topics include: theories of legal change, law's relationship to class, gender, and race, and law, culture, and identity. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 408: Criminal Courts. 3 credits.
Studies the workings, advantages, and frailties of criminal courts, and explores whether the system works effectively and efficiently. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 409: Community Policing. 3 credits.
Study of community policing, particularly in the United States. Covers history and development of community policing, community relations, problem solving, and issues of organizational change. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 410: Criminal Investigations. 3 credits.
Focuses on criminal investigations and the role of the criminal investigator in the criminal justice system. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 411: Innovations in Policing. 3 credits.
New developments in law enforcement's response to technical, legal, and social change. Examines law enforcement policies and practices in the past and present, and directions for the future. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 415: Guns and Crime in America. 3 credits.
Examines the legal, policy, prevention, enforcement, and political aspects of preventing gun violence in America. Considers the 2nd Amendment and its interpretation; explores patterns and trends in gun ownership and gun crime; reviews policies, regulations, and community-based efforts to reduce gun violence. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 421: International Crimes and Accountability. 3 credits.
Explores the range of judicial and nonjudicial responses after conflict or democratic transition to ensure accountability after atrocities or human rights abuses. Considers trials, truth commissions, amnesties, reparations, and other policies within their social, political, and global contexts. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 422: Controversial Legal Issues. 3 credits.
Focuses on the study of law as an institution that continuously interacts with other social institutions at the individual, community, state, and federal levels. Examines how constitutional and statutory laws are interpreted by the courts to determine and define the law through contemporary, controversial, legal issues. Explores how the courts, using the law, resolve today's most controversial issues. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 423: Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties. 3 credits.
Studies First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, assembly, association, and religion; the right to privacy; and Fourteenth Amendment right to equal protection. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to
GOVT 423.
CRIM 424: Constitutional Law: Criminal Process and Rights. 3 credits.
Studies constitutional law pertaining to the rights of the criminally accused from investigation and evidence through attorney, trial, and punishment stages at federal and state levels. Required for all criminology majors. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 425: Criminal Justice Management. 3 credits.
Explains the management function for current and future criminal justice managers. Emphasizes communication, leadership skills, and organizational development. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 430: Criminal Law. 3 credits.
An overview of the definitions and elements of crimes, defense strategies, and the differences in criminal law across states. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 460: Surveillance and Privacy in Contemporary Society. 3 credits.
Philosophical perspectives, historical context, technological developments, and institutional changes that surround controversies about privacy and surveillance in contemporary society. Explores public and private institutions conducting surveillance, how they calculate and manage risk, and legal constraints on surveillance activities. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to
GOVT 460.
CRIM 462: Law Enforcement and Homeland Security. 3 credits.
Examines the effect of 9/11 on law enforcement organizations in the United States and explores the evolving relationship between the military, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the post-9/11 era. Emphasis on understanding the entire framework of homeland security in the United States and the unique issues faced by local law enforcement. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 471: Prevention and Deterrence of Crime. 3 credits.
Theoretical and practical strategies for crime prevention and deterrence. Discusses social, environmental, and mechanical developments, police courts, and correctional elements of law enforcement in terms of current effectiveness and future potential for crime prevention. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 475: Theory and Politics of Terrorism. 3 credits.
Explores origins of terrorism, tracing development from early states to a modern mode of conflict. Presents national, regional, and global perspectives. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 479: Criminology: College to Career. 3 credits.
Career development class to assist students in the transition from college to a career in the social sciences, particularly Criminology. Course emphasizes professional development and career readiness through self-assessment and professional skill acquisition. Students prepare a research project on a topic related to Criminology, Law and Society. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 480: Internship. 6-12 credits.
Application of classroom learning to an applied justice setting. Students maintain daily journals, conduct research, and deliver written and oral reports. Notes: Before enrolling, students must have a plan approved by the instructor. Seminars are held several times during the semester for discussion and oral presentation. Minimum of 45 hours of on-the-job work time required for each credit. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 15 credits.
CRIM 485: Study Abroad. 1-12 credits.
Study Abroad. Course topics, content, and locations vary. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the criminology, law, and society major depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic is different.
Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 12 credits.
CRIM 490: Special Topics. 1-3 credits.
Recent developments in the field. Notes: Topics vary. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the BS in criminology, law, and society depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
CRIM 491: Honors Seminar I. 3 credits.
Course includes readings, individual or group projects, and discussion of seminar papers. Notes: First of a two-course sequence; subject varies. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the criminology, law, and society major depending on the topic. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
CRIM 492: RS: Honors Seminar II. 3 credits.
Course includes readings and discussion of seminar papers, leading to a research project under the direction of a faculty member. Notes: Second of a two-course sequence. Subject varies. Oral exam on the research and report may be required. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the criminology, law, and society major depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic varies. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
CRIM 495: Capstone in Criminology, Law and Society. 3 credits.
Provides an in-depth examination of a historical and contemporary issues facing criminology and law and society scholars. Focuses on the philosophies, practices, and procedures used by individuals and organizations and uses a variety of materials, experiences and resources. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
CRIM 498: Research Practicum. 1-3 credits.
Supervised research experience with a professor in a non-classroom setting. Offers students an opportunity to gain valuable research experience and training in research. Students are required to work 45 hours (across the semester) per credit. Notes: May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the criminology, law and society major depending on the topic. Open to majors and minors in CRIM with 60 credits and permission of instructor and department. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
CRIM 499: Independent Study. 1-3 credits.
Reading and research on a specific topic under the direction of a faculty member. Notes: May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the criminology, law and society major depending on the topic. Open to majors and minors in CRIM with 90 credits and permission of instructor and department. Written report is required; an oral exam or report may also be required. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
500 Level Courses
CRIM 509: Justice Organizations and Processes. 3 credits.
Examines structures, practices, and performance of organizations involved in administration of justice: law enforcement, courts and legal agencies, corrections, regulatory and related agencies, and private organizations. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to
PUAD 509.
CRIM 510: Policing. 3 credits.
Examines police organizations, practices, strategies, and reforms; the functions and mandates of the police in democracies; research knowledge about policing and the impacts of policing; and policing in the context of the broader criminal justice system. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 511: Evidence-based Crime and Justice Policy. 3 credits.
Examines the role that science and research play in criminal justice agencies, policies and practicecs. Includes understanding the strengths and limitations of the evidence-based practices framework, reviewing evidence about the effectiveness, fairness, theoretical underpinnings, and efficiency of various policies and practices to deal with crime and justice issues, and understanding how research is translated into policy and practice. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 512: Implementing Crime and Justice Policy. 3 credits.
Introduces students to the art and science behind implementing policies in today's criminal justice organizations. While considering effective, best, and evidence-based practices, students will learn about both processes and outcomes related to adopting, adapting, implementing and sustaining reform in justice agencies. Key concepts include technology transfer, transportability, uptake, diffusion, fidelity, and change. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 513: Leadership in Justice Organizations. 3 credits.
Explores theory and evidence of various approaches to leadership and management as applied in justice organizations. Examples of leadership approaches include, trait, skills, style, contingency, path-goal, transformational, servant, team, and psychodynamic. Practical aspects of coping with the risks of leadership are included. Involves case studies and student self analysis using diagnostic tools. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 514: Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice. 3 credits.
Legal and ethical issues in the making and administration of criminal justice policy in the United States. Covers the legal framework governing each issue, competing values influencing policies and practice, and the history of legal reforms in the criminal justice system. Recurrent underlying themes are legalized discretion, gender and racial equality, due process, and procedural justice. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 515: Criminal Justice Research Methods and Data Analysis. 3 credits.
Methods of scientific inquiry applied to criminal justice issues. Includes formulation of research questions, logic of inquiry, research design, observation, measurement, and introduction to social statistics and applications to criminal justice data analysis. Learn to critique research and present data in agency reports. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 516: Evaluation of Crime and Justice Policies and Practices. 3 credits.
The major principles and approaches of program evaluation applied to crime and justice policies. Presents a conceptual framework for problem evaluation. Explores issues and methods for developing evaluation questions and assessing various aspects of program theory, operation and outcomes. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 517: Research Practicum in Justice Policy and Practice. 3 credits.
Student-initiated research project supervised by instructor. Student will identify a client criminal justice organization or stakeholder group and conduct useful research on an issue of interest to that organization or group, producing a policy-oriented white paper suitable for delivery to the organization or group. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 521: The Constitution, Criminal Procedure, and Security. 3 credits.
Focuses on understanding legal doctrines that form basis of U.S. constitutional criminal procedural rights and how doctrines develop, why courts rule as they do, and evaluating strengths, weaknesses of rights. For MS Students. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 523: Law and Social Control. 3 credits.
Competing conceptions of law, political systems, and social control. Intellectual traditions behind social control, its definitions, and mechanisms for regulating public and private behavior, by both individuals and organizations in society. For MS Students. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 541: Conduct of Justice Organizations at the Street Level. 3 credits.
How justice organizations behave at lowest levels, where service is delivered and discretion is greatest (suspects, victims, witnesses, police officers, prison guards, parole officers, attorneys, and others who interact with the justice system). For MS students. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 544: Corrections. 3 credits.
Covers the social institutions and processes involved in punishment, control, and behavior change. Reviews the consequences of different policies and organizational approaches. For MS students. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 545: Crime Analysis. 3 credits.
History, theory, and techniques of crime analysis and crime mapping. Includes routine activities, pattern, and rational choice theories. Review of data types. Application of crime analysis to crime control tactics, strategies, and administration. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 561: Politics of Crime Policy. 3 credits.
Explores political context of crime policy. Examines influence of public opinion, interest groups, scientific community, and other political forces. In-depth, case-study comparison of several crime policies. For MS students. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 562: Crime and Place. 3 credits.
Examines the concentration of crime at places, including geographic, environmental, and sociological features that attract or repel crime. Discusses theoretical explanations, crime prevention strategies, and the measurement of crime concentrations. For MS students. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 595: Special Topics. 3 credits.
Recent developments in the field or topics not covered by regularly listed courses. The course content varies. For MS sudents. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
700 Level Courses
CRIM 700: Values, Ethics, and Criminal Justice Policy. 3 credits.
Overview of important public values and classical and contemporary theories for understanding how these values apply to the criminal justice process. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to
GOVT 726.
CRIM 710: Criminological Theory. 3 credits.
Summarizes key principles and development of major criminological theories and evaluates the state of the empirical evidence for each one. Provides a critical assessment of different perspectives and identifies weaknesses and gaps. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 720: Law and Social Science. 3 credits.
Examines social science approaches to the law and the social processes that affect the behavior of legal actors and institutions. Includes theory and research in the law and society tradition. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 721: The Constitution, Criminal Procedure, and Security. 3 credits.
Focuses on understanding legal doctrines that form basis of U.S. constitutional procedural rights and how doctrines develop, why courts rule as they do, and evaluating strengths, weaknesses of rights. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 723: Law and Social Control. 3 credits.
Competing conceptions of law, political systems, and social control. Intellectual traditions behind social control, its definitions, and mechanisms for regulating public and private behavior, by both individuals and organizations in society. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 730: Courts and Constitutional Law. 3 credits.
Role, influence, and effects of U.S. courts in creating constitutional norms and interpreting them. Special attention to First and Fourteenth Amendments, Commerce Clause. Analyzes leading court cases. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 740: Justice Organizations. 3 credits.
Understanding and evaluating criminal justice policies, practices, and structures in an organizational context. Draws on organizational theory and empirical research to explore the challenges and opportunities to shape criminal justice processes and outcomes. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to
PUAD 790.
CRIM 741: Street Level Criminal Justice. 3 credits.
How justice organizations behave at lowest levels, where service is delivered and discretion is greatest (suspects, victims, witnesses, police officers, prison guards, parole officers, attorneys, and others who interact with the justice system). Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to PUAD 723.
CRIM 744: Corrections. 3 credits.
Covers the social institutions and processes involved in punishment, control, and behavior change. Reviews the consequences of different policies and organizational approaches. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 746: Evidence-Based Policing. 3 credits.
Explores the subjects, methods, and approaches of research in policing and how evidence-based policing shapes advancements in the field. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 760: Evidence-Based Crime Policy. 3 credits.
Explores the theoretical and empirical support for crime and justice interventions and policies, and examines the translational link between research and criminal justice practices. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 761: Politics of Crime Policy. 3 credits.
Explores political context of crime policy. Examines influence of public opinion, interest groups, scientific community, and other political forces. In-depth, case-study comparison of several crime policies. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 762: Crime and Place. 3 credits.
Examines the concentration of crime at places, including geographic, environmental, and sociological features that attract or repel crime. Discusses theoretical explanations, crime prevention strategies, and the measurement of crime concentrations. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 764: Sentencing. 3 credits.
Explores theories of punishment and sentencing practices. Examines political, sociological, criminological, and organizational influences on sentencing processes and decisions. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 780: Research Methods. 3 credits.
Introduces logic and methods of scientific inquiry in justice, law, and crime policy. Includes conceptualization of research questions, observation, measurement, research design, and principles of causality. Evaluation of extant research according to scientific principles. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 781: Justice Program Evaluation. 3 credits.
Practical exploration of assessment techniques used in evaluating need for and consequences of justice programs and policies. Design and measurement, interpreting and presenting results. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to
PUAD 791.
CRIM 782: Statistics I. 3 credits.
Focuses on descriptive and inferential statistical methods and theory with application to problems within the justice field. Explores the logic of inferential statistical methods in general and null hypothesis significance testing in particular. Covers widely used statistical procedures within the applied social sciences. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 783: Statistics II. 3 credits.
Focuses on the theory and application of multivariate regression methods as applied within the justice field. Topics include tests for and consequences of violating assumptions of the generalized linear model, dummy coding of categorical variables, testing of interaction effects, logistic regression, ordered and multinominal logit, and missing data analysis. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 784: Experimental Criminology. 3 credits.
Discusses the methodological, statistical, ethical, and practical concerns associated with experimental research designs in criminology. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 790: Capstone in Policy and Practice. 3 credits.
Student-initiated research project supervised by instructor. Students must work with a justice organization to conduct useful research and produce a policy-oriented white paper. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 795: Special Topics. 3 credits.
Recent developments in field, or topics not covered by regularly listed courses. Notes: Topics vary. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
CRIM 796: Directed Reading. 1-3 credits.
Independent reading at doctoral level on specific topic related to justice, law, or crime policy as agreed to by student and faculty member and approved by coordinator of CRIM program. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
CRIM 797: Professionalization Seminar. 0 credits.
Introduces doctoral students to research, scholarship and teaching practices in the field to promote their professional development. Notes: Required for Ph.D. students. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May not be repeated for credit.
CRIM 799: Master's Thesis. 1-6 credits.
Research on approved master's thesis topic under direction of thesis committee with approval of chair. Notes: Minimum 3, maximum 6 credits for doctorate. Maximum of 6 credits of
CRIM 799 applicable to masters degree requirements. Offered by
Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the degree.