Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
prosecuting attorneys, courts, corrections and juvenile justice
systems. Comparisons of crime and criminality in various Eastern
European countries will be discussed from economic, legal, moral
and political points of view.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
PSC 271 Psychological Foundations of Police Work
(Same course as PSY 271)
3 hours, 3 credits
This course is designed to explore and apply psychological principles
and practice to the varied police functions in present-day society.
Some of the specific topics that will be discussed and critically
examined are the unique psychological stresses of police work and
their effect on the police officer, his family, and the public;
identification and management of the problem police officer;
psychological stresses of command; psychology of crowds; riots and
their effective control; the application of psychological principles to
detective work. The interpersonal psychodynamics of the police with
civilian complainants, victims, and violent, aggressive, assaultive
individuals will be reviewed in depth.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, sophomore standing or above, and PSC
101 or PSY 101
PSC 301 The Police Manager
3 hours, 3 credits
Consideration of contemporary management theory and practice in
the context of the management of police organizations. The police
organization as a dynamic social system. The behavioral and social
skills required of the police manager to deal effectively with a rapidly
changing community and cadre of police officers. Behavioral
implications in the interaction between individuals and groups in the
police organization and its processes; power, decision making,
communicating and leadership in police organizations.
Organizational development issues and future developments in police
management.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PSC 201
PSC 306 Police Work with Juveniles
3 hours, 3 credits
The philosophy and methods of police programs for prevention and
control of juvenile delinquency and youth crime. Emphasis on
specific techniques and a consideration of the issues and problems to
be resolved by police.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 201
PSC 309 Comparative Police Systems
3 hours, 3 credits
A study of selected police systems in other nations.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PSC 201
PSC 315 An Economic Analysis of Crime
(Same course as ECO 315)
3 hours, 3 credits
Crimes with economic motivations are analyzed using the Economic
Theory of Crime. Topics focus on urban problems including
narcotics, illegal gambling, loan-sharking, labor racketeering and
organized crime. Costs of crime and imprisonment are discussed.
Strengths and weaknesses of the Economic Theory of Crime are
discussed from alternative points of view.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, ECO 101 or ECO 170, and
junior standing or above
PSC 340 Planning for Police Operations and
Management
3 hours, 3 credits
The planning process inherent in police operations and management
including the fundamentals of planning. Long-term and short-term
planning and tactical planning for contingent and non-contingent events,
e.g., crime prevention and control, barricaded criminals, hostage
situations, parades, demonstrations, civil disorders, natural and manmade
disasters, coordination of emergency forces at the scene of
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