2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore

CRJU 645 Constitutional Law (3) The
constitutional system of the United States,
the judicial function, separation of powers,
problems of federalism, procedural and
substantive due process, constitutional protection
of individual rights including rights
of persons accused of crime, freedom of
speech and freedom of religion.
CRJU 702 The Victim: Crime, Victims,
and Society (3) Analysis of crime and
social reaction from the point of view of the
offended. Focuses on the relatively recent
emphasis on how crime creates problems
for those victimized by criminals and analysis
of whole populations victimized by persons
known ro them . Includes an analysis
of the idea of restitution.
CRJU 703 Seminar in Criminal Justice
(3) A seminar devoted to a particular topic
related to research, theory and/or applications
in criminal justice. Sample topics
include: qualitative research in criminal
justice, community crime prevention , and
juvenile justice history. May be repeated for
credit when the topic changes. No prerequisite
unless listed in the schedule ofclasses
booklet.
CRJU 704 Seminar in Criminal Behavior
(3) A seminar in specific categories of criminal
behavior. Each semester is devoted to a
particular criminal activity-its causes,
nature, and impact upon individuals and
the society. Semester topics include: aggressive
crime, victimless crime, professional
and organized crime, white collar crime,
bio-criminology, and drugs and crime. May
be repeated when the topic changes.
CRJU 707 Community Corrections (3)
An analysis of the types, procedures, problems,
theories and evaluation ofsupervision
of adults and juveniles in the various forms
of community-based corrections. Students
will be responsible for understanding classic
and contemporary research on this subject
matter.
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CRJU 708 Solutions to Youth Problems
(3) Identification and analysis of the current
"solutions" to youth problems, including
corrections, prevention, policies, and
programs. A contemporary issues course
with a focus on alternatives, evaluation, and
what works.
CRJU 710 Advanced Criminology (3)
Studies of classical and contemporary theories
of criminal behavior. Causal and noncausal
models of criminological theory.
Cultural components of crime peculiar to
the 20th century will be examined. Also
considers the contributions of modern psychology
and sociology to criminological
analysis.
CRJU 712 Seminar in Law Enforcement
(3) Evaluation of police problems ofcrime
control, prevention and maintenance of
order. Review of latest research on the
effects of police policies, programs, and
practices.
CRJU 713 Seminar in Judicial
Administration (3) Evaluation of management
problems relating to courts and the
role of court functions and personnel.
CRJU 715 Directed Studies/Readings in
Criminal Justice (1-3) Designed to give
the graduate student academic flexibility.
Permission ofthe program director is required.
Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grades.
CRJU 799 Thesis (3-6) Supervised preparation
of an original work displaying
research and writing skills. Six hours, plus
defense. Students may register for three
hours in each of two semesters, or six hours
in one semester. Permission ofthe program
director is required. Passlfoil grading. Eligible
for continuing studies (CS) grade.