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for California State University, Fresno.
COURSES
(CRIM 1 is required of all criminology majors, including freshmen and transfer students majoring in criminology. Not open to non-majors)
Criminology (CRIM)
CRIM 1. Strategies for Success in Criminology (1)
Not open to non-crim majors; first semester major requirement. Program structure;
faculty overview; degree requirements; support services; advising; grading;
conduct and behavior; areas of academic knowledge and integration with emphasis
upon critical thinking, decision-making and communication skills. CR/NC
grading only. FS
CRIM 2. Administration of Justice (3)
Purpose, function, and history of agencies dealing with administration of
justice; survey of criminal procedures; organization of law enforcement
agencies at federal, state, and local levels; organization and functions
of courts; probation, parole, and pardons; penology and prison administration;
purpose and function of victim services. (CAN AJ 2) FS
CRIM 10. Crime, Criminology, and Justice (3)
Prerequisite: G.E. Foundation A2. An introduction to the concept of crime,
emphasizing its contextual foundations as the product of evolving criminal
laws and the institutions that shape them. A survey of the methodological
approaches used to measure and study crime. Patterns of crime and victimization
in relation to their impact on society's response in its quest for justice.
G.E. Breadth D3. FS
CRIM 20. Criminal Law (3)
Highly recommended: CRIM 1. Introduction to the case method of studying
criminal law, theory, concept, and philosophy of substantive law and criminal
offenses; analysis of court decisions and opinions through case method.
(CAN AJ 4) FS
CRIM 50. Statistical and Computer Applications in Criminal Justice
(3)
Statistical and computer applications as they relate to criminological research
and policy. Emphasis on descriptive and inferential statistical methods
for the analysis of data and the application of appropriate computer statistical
packages and other specialized computer programs for criminal justice. FS
CRIM 100. Criminology (3)
Sociological, biological, psychological theories of crime causation; crime
measurement; schools of criminology; crime typologies.* FS
CRIM 101. Crime and Violence in America (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Introduces students to
types of crime and violence in America within a sociological, cultural,
economic, and political context. Emphasis on methodological approaches to
crime measurement. Looks at how crime and violence impacts individuals and
their environment. G.E. Integration ID. FS
CRIM 102. Criminal Justice Organization and Management (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 2, 20. Highly recommended: CRIM 100 (the section for
majors) and CRIM 170. Fundamentals of organization/management theory, principles,
and processes relating to the operation and functioning of the criminal
justice system, including victim services agencies.* FS
CRIM 108. Directed Policing (3; max total 12)
Open only to criminology majors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
and sponsoring agency. Supervised field experience in police work for interpreting
theories developed in parallel criminology courses. Purchase of uniform
required. Approved for RP grading. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum
of 6 field hours per unit.) FS
CRIM 109. Comparative Systems of Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 2. Highly recommended: CRIM 20, 100, and 170. Study
of selected criminal justice systems in other jurisdictions; examination
of the organization; administration and operations of criminal justice agencies
in the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia. * FS
CRIM 112. Professionalism in Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 2, 20. Highly recommended: CRIM 100 and 170. Professionalism
in criminal justice including formal and informal control; political activity;
use of discretion; conflict of interest; rights of clients; ethical, gender,
and ethnic issues; and other current topics.* FS
CRIM 113. Forensic Science (3)
Open only to criminology majors. Advanced study of scientific crime investigation,
identification, and detection methods. * FS
CRIM 117. Criminal Legal Process (3)
Prerequisite: CRIM 20. Specific emphasis on the laws of arrest, search and
seizure, interrogation and confession, procedure prior to and during trial,
postconviction procedures, limitations on criminal prosecutions and juvenile
proceedings. * FS
CRIM 119. Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)
Prerequisite: CRIM 20. Legal issues affecting corrections; constitutional
issues involving rights of the convicted and civil liability of staff. Origin,
development, and classification of criminal law in corrections. Rules of
evidence, search and seizure, etc.
CRIM 120. Juvenile Delinquency (3)
The problem of juvenile delinquency; portrait of delinquency; causal factors;
agencies of justice; treatment process; programs for control and prevention.
G.E. Integration ID. FS
CRIM 126. Women and Violence: Public Policy and the Law (3)
(See WS 126.) FS
CRIM 127. Advanced Criminal Legal Process (3)
Prerequisite: CRIM 117. Advanced problems in arrest, search, seizure, interrogation,
and prosecution. The law of evidence, including problems of relevancy, hearsay,
opinion, privilege, and scientific evidence. Juvenile law and procedure
from detention to disposition. * FS
CRIM 131. Correctional Institution Visitations (1-3; max total 3)
The opportunity to visit, examine, and investigate various correctional
institutions within the state of California. Visitations will be mandatory.
CR/NC grading only. FS
CRIM 133. Institutional Corrections (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 2 and 20. Prison and issues of corrections in terms
of historical development and current applications; various perspectives
and definitions of social control; philosophical underpinnings of the system;
prisoner and societal implications of social control.
CRIM 134. Criminal Justice Counseling (3)
Graduating criminology seniors have first priority; other students may receive
priority status by permission of instructor. An overview of counseling modalities
and counseling techniques in criminal justice settings. FS
CRIM 135. Community-Based Corrections (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 2 and 20. History and contemporary applications of community-based
corrections. Juvenile and adult supervision at all three levels: local,
state, and federal; probation, parole, electronic monitoring, residential
treatment, drug/mental health courts, boot camps, intensive supervision.
CRIM 136T. Topics in Criminology
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Analysis of selected areas of criminology; deviant behavior; institutional
and non-institutional treatment; corrections; administration and management;
law enforcement; criminalistics. FS
CRIM 137. Women, Girls, and the Criminal Justice System (3)
Prerequisite: CRIM 2. Analysis of women and girls in the criminal justice
system; understanding of the role of gender in terms of female pathways
to crime, nature of female offending, victimization, and incarceration.
Gender-responsive criminal justice policy and practice. FS
CRIM 139. Criminal Justice Counseling Skills Practicum (3)
Highly recommended: CRIM 134 or permission of instructor. An experiential
course designed to teach students essential skills in structuring counseling
sessions with offenders. Emphasis on listening, validation, empathy, interviewing,
probing, concreteness, self-disclosure, summarizing, confrontation, goal-setting,
taking action, closure, and resistance.
CRIM 140. Family Violence (3)
Typology and history of family abuse, including: legal guidelines; treatment
approaches; emotional abuse; sexual abuse; spousal abuse; elderly abuse;
and child abuse as a criminogenic factor.* FS
CRIM 141. Alcohol, Drugs, and Criminality (3)
Analysis of the composition, manufacture, use, and misuse of drugs (including
alcohol); their relationship to criminality, and current responses by governmental
and private organizations. Exposure to treatment programs may be required.
FS
CRIM 153. Psychology of Crime (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Explores the psychological
bases of criminal behavior as they relate to the biology of criminality,
as well as to the numerous and varied contributions from cultural economic,
and geographic aspects of the social environment. G.E. Integration ID. FS
CRIM 160T. Topics in Crimes
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Intensive focus on particular crime categories, e.g., political, corruption,
terrorism; corporate, computer, white collar, fraud, embezzlement; homicide,
assassination, mass murder, sex crimes, violence, assault, rape, mayhem;
property, burglary, robbery, piracy, professional pickpocketing, swindling,
safe-cracking; organized; arson; and environmental. FS
CRIM 170. Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3)
Highly recommended: HS 92, PSYCH 42, MATH 11, SOC 25, or DS 73. Research
methodology; use of library resources; electronic resources; preparation
and handling of materials in criminology; written report required. FS
CRIM 173. Trauma and Crisis Intervention (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 175 and 176. Physiological and psychological aspects
of trauma; analysis of Stress Theory, Crisis Theory, and PTSD; short-term
and long-term trauma; advocate intervention techniques and referral sources.
S
CRIM 174. Ethnic and Gender Issues in Victim Services (3)
Culturally specific responses to victimization of women and ethnic minorities
by the criminal justice system. The impact of gender and race on criminal
justice personnel. Special problems experienced by women and various groups
in obtaining services within the criminal justice system.* FS
CRIM 175. Victimology (3)
Major theoretical issues and debates in victimology. Victim blaming and
defending, research and victim statistics, legal and policy dilemmas, bureaucratic
responses to victims, and evaluation of victim compensation and restitution.*
FS
CRIM 176. Victim Services (3)
Survey of community services for victims. Focus on victim services as a
new subsystem. Theoretical, social, and legal issues that affect delivery
of victim services.* FS
CRIM 177. Legal Policy in Victim Services (3)
Analysis of legislation and specific legal policies regarding victim services.
Victim rights, the process of changing attitudes, and current laws will
be a major focus. * FS
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* Graduating criminology seniors have first priority; other students may
receive priority status by permission of instructor.
CRIM 180. Internship in Law Enforcement (1-3; max total 12)
Prerequisite: mandatory student attendance at a "pre-orientation"
meeting within one year prior to enrolling in a department internship section.
Open only to criminology majors. Prerequisites (may be taken concurrently):
CRIM 2, 20, 102 and 112. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum of 3 field hours per
unit.)** FS
CRIM 181. Internship in Corrections (1-3; max total 12)
Prerequisite: mandatory student attendance at a "pre-orientation"
meeting within one year prior to enrolling in a department internship section.
Open only to criminology majors. Prerequisites (may be taken concurrently):
CRIM 2, 20, 102, and 112. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum of 3 field hours
per unit.)** FS
CRIM 182. Internship in Victimology (1-3; max total 12)
Prerequisite: mandatory student attendance at a "pre-orientation"
meeting within one year prior to enrolling in a department internship section.
Open only to criminology majors. Prerequisites (may be taken concurrently):
CRIM 2, 20, 102, 112, and 175. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum of 3 field hours
per unit.)** FS
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** Relates the student's classroom studies with occupational and professional
experiences. Permission of instructor and a sponsoring agency. Graduating
criminology seniors have first priority; other students may receive priority
status by permission of instructor. Weekly conference with field supervisor.
Transfer students should be aware that 12-unit total must include internship
units previously earned; check with departmental adviser. Of the 12 units,
6 can be applied to the student's major and 6 can be used as degree electives.
CRIM 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. FS
CRIM 192. Readings in Criminology
(1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisite: upper-division standing and permission of the instructor.
Supervised readings in a selected field relating to criminology. FS
Criminology Honors (CRIM)
CRIM 100H. Honors Criminology (3)
Prerequisite: open only to students who are qualified members of the Criminology
Honors Program. An advanced exploration of the etiology of crime. Places
emphasis on primary literature with analysis and criticism of both classical
and modern criminological theories. F
CRIM 102H. Honors Criminal Justice Organization and Management (3)
Prerequisite: open only to students who are qualified members of the Criminology
Honors Program. A comprehensive examination of the structure and process
of the American Criminal Justice System from an organizational management
perspective. Conceptual thinking is essential in this exploration of current
and future organizational challenges. F
CRIM 160H. Honors Seminar in Criminology (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: open only to students who are qualified members of the Criminology
Honors Program. Honors seminar in specialized areas, new development, and
synthesis of criminological processes, thought, and theory. S
CRIM 170H. Honors Research Methods (3)
Prerequisite: open only to students who are qualified members of the Criminology
Honors Program. Introduction to social science research. Goal is to develop
a literature review and research design. Involves an intense library search,
development of a literature review, and implementation of a research project.
F
CRIM 180H. Honors Internship in Law Enforcement (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: mandatory student attendance at a "pre-orientation"
meeting within one year prior to enrolling in a department internship section.
Open only to students who are qualified members of the Criminology Honors
Program with senior standing. Relates the student's classroom studies with
occupational and professional experiences. Students will be referred to
related agencies where they will engage in activities requiring significant
responsibility. FS
CRIM 181H. Honors Internship in Corrections (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: mandatory student attendance at a "pre-orientation"
meeting within one year prior to enrolling in a department internship section.
Open only to students who are qualified members of the Criminology Honors
Program with senior standing. Relates the student's classroom studies with
occupational and professional experiences. Students will be referred to
related agencies where they will engage in activities requiring significant
responsibility. FS
CRIM 182H. Honors Internship in Victimology (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: mandatory student attendance at a "pre-orientation"
meeting within one year prior to enrolling in a department internship section.
Open only to students who are qualified members of the Criminology Honors
Program with senior standing. Relates the student's classroom studies with
occupational and professional experiences. Students will be referred to
related agencies where they will engage in activities requiring significant
responsibility. FS
Peace and Conflict Studies (PAX)
PAX 100. Peace and Conflict (3)
Provides an overview of causes and types of conflict. Critical examination
of issues related to war, peace, and justice. Principled negotiation; cultural
awareness. FS
PAX 110. Peacebuilding (3)
Theories, methods, and skills in personal transformation, anger management,
communication, engaging cooperation, building community, reducing prejudice,
maintaining relationships, and consensus decision-making. Emphasizes multi-cultural
perspectives. F even
PAX 120. Mediation (3)
Includes such topics as interest-based bargaining, anger management, values,
communication, and conflict management, all in the context of mediation.
Participants acquire and practice mediation skills and observe the process
as practiced by skilled professional mediators. F
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PAX 185. Internship (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor and sponsoring agency. Internships
in peace-building, reconciliation, conflict resolution and mediation with
local social service agencies, the Better Business Bureau, school districts,
and corporations. Hours to be arranged. CR/NC grading only. FS
PAX 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement - Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. FS
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Criminology (CRIM)
CRIM 200. Research Methods in Criminology (3)
Prerequisite: CRIM 170. Methods and techniques of research in criminology;
research designs and models; preparation and critique of a research paper.
CRIM 201. Advanced Criminological Theory (3)
Prerequisite: CRIM 100. A historical approach to the study of criminological
theory. Special treatment of the theoretical underpinnings of contem-porary
theoretical thought. Detailed analysis of major 18th, 19th, and early 21st
century criminological thought.
CRIM 202. Law and the Criminal Justice System (3)
Prerequisite: CRIM 117. The nature and philosophy of law; the common law
tradition and our judicial system; the role of legislation and rules of
statutory interpretation; Constitutional Law concepts and their applications
in the Criminal Justice System and our society.
CRIM 203. Criminal Justice Systems (3)
Prerequisite: CRIM 102. A comprehensive assessment of the historical evolution
of the criminal justice system, including current status and future growth,
theory and rationale for the various systems, and common practices relating
to each system.
CRIM 204. Quantitative Methods and Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: CRIM 170. Methods for analysis of multivariate data, including
multiple regression, logistic regression, and factor analysis. Computer
statistical packages, applications, and analysis of data.
CRIM 205. Qualitative Methods and Analysis (3)
Examines a range of qualitative research methods and analysis, including
theory and strategies, techniques of data collection, and writing strategies
relevant to qualitative research. Topics covered include interpretative
theories, instrument development, interview techniques, ethnography, content
analysis, and inductive analytic methods. (Formerly CRIM 270T)
CRIM 220. Seminar in Group Therapy in Criminal Justice Agencies (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 200, 201, 202, and 203. The theory and practice of group
therapy in criminal justice agencies. Use of transactional analysis concepts
in describing group interactions.
CRIM 252. Seminar in Criminal Justice Personnel Administration (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 200, 201, 202, and 203. The historical development of
modern personnel theory and practice in criminal justice agencies; manpower,
merit concepts, concepts of man and work, classification, training and compensation,
collective bargaining, and organizational communication.
CRIM 265. Sex Crimes (3)
Explores the topic of sex offenders from epidemiological, psychological,
and etiological underpinnings and constraints as they relate to power, sex,
gender, and psychopathology. Gives attention to the role of paraphilia and
the vast array of sexual predators, lust killers, paraphilic stalkers, and
the mentally disordered sex offender.
CRIM 270T. Problems in Criminology
(1-6; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: CRIM 200, 201, 202, and 203. Special problems in law enforcement
or corrections; individual research in laboratory, library, or fieldwork;formal
written reports. Weekly conference with instructor.
CRIM 275. Victimology and Social Change (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the criminology graduate program. Theories and
scientific research on the effects of crime on victims. An analysis of victim
rights and services with specific review of victim agencies and programs
of community change. Models and strategies of understanding and assisting
crime victims will be analyzed.
CRIM 281. Supervised Professional Experience (1-6; max total 6)
Open only to criminology majors. Prerequisite: permission of instructor
and selected agency. Supervised professional experience in law enforcement
or correctional work. Approved for RP grading. CR/NC grading
only.
CRIM 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
CRIM 292. Readings in Criminology (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and chair, Criminology Graduate
Committee. Individually directed readings in an area of special concern
to the student's graduate program; appropriate written reports and evaluation
required, individual student conferences. Approved for RP grading.
CRIM 295. Controversial Issues in Crime, Criminology, and Law (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 200, 201, 202, and 203. An inclusive overview of controversial
issues in criminology and law with an emphasis upon critical thinking, organization,
decision-making, and writing skills. An apogean experience involving the
integration of graduate-level scholarly knowledge related to the study of
criminology.
CRIM 298. Project (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 200, 201, 202, and 203. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation and completion of a project demonstrating
a significant undertaking such as implementing a program, evaluating an
ongoing program, developing pilot studies of innovative ideas or implementing
organizational change in the field of criminology, and submission of a written
abstract. Approved for RP grading.
CRIM 299. Thesis (3)
Prerequisites: CRIM 200, 201, 202, and 203. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.
Forensic and Behavioral Sciences (FBS)
FBS 201. Foundations in Forensic and Behavioral Sciences (3)
Examines criminal justice system, various legal processes, and the different
types of evidence used in the justice system. Evaluates the policies and
practices of criminal justice professionals. Considers various victim issues,
confidentiality, research issues, and use of various experts.
FBS 202. Criminological and Criminal Justice Theory (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral graduate program. Explores the etiology
of criminal behavior. Emphasis on sociological theory but includes classical,
neoclassical, positive, physiological, and psychological theories. Students
will explore, analyze, and criticize classic and modern theories. Covers
theory application to various types of social deviance and the criminal
justice system.
FBS 203. Victimology I: Theory, Policy, and Research (3)
Critical analysis of major theories and research in victimology; emphasis
on family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, hate crimes, victim rights,
and systems' responses. Major policy issues reviewed.
FBS 204. Principles and Applications in Forensic Behavioral Sciences
(3)
Introduction to the breadth and depth of forensic behavioral sciences examining
the primary areas in which behavioral sciences interface with the legal
system. Evaluates criminal and civil proceedings in terms of the rules of
evidence and expert witness testimony.
FBS 221. Forensic Psychological Assessment (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, and 204. Acquaints students with an array
of psychometric tests and psychophysiological measures in forensic settings.
Evaluates criminal and civil proceedings in terms of terms of validity.
FBS 222. Victimology II: Theory, Policy, and Research (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, and 204. Critical analysis of theories
and research on impact of crime. Covers techniques for assisting victims
of violent crime, legal and policy reasons for lack of services, and community
change models.
FBS 223. Advanced Statistics I and Research Methods (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, and 204. Introduces methodological,
conceptual, and statistical tools essential for understanding forensic and
behavioral science and quantitative research.
FBS 224. Advanced Statistics II - Multivariate Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: Advanced Statistics I and Research Methods; FBS 201, 202,
203, and 204. Presents state-of-the-art statistical and computational tools
necessary for interpreting and producing quantitative research in forensic
and behavioral sciences.
FBS 225. Analysis of Qualitative Research (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, and 205. Methodology for utilizing
theoretically oriented case studies. Controlled comparison of a small number
of cases to develop and test theories. Examination of how the case study
method compliments experimental, statistical, and deductive modes of research.
FBS 226. Violence Against Women (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Examines
various aspects of violence against women. Explores controversies, various
theories of violence against women, typologies, sexual violence, spousal
abuse, special populations of women, stalking, consequences of violence,
criminal justice response to violence, and emerging issues.
FBS 227. Family Violence (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Examines
theories on causes of family violence; looks at historical and philosophical
context of theories. Examines scientific literature in family violence;
analyzes of legal and policy changes needed.
FBS 228. Eyewitness Evidence (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Primarily
for those students interested in research careers in criminal sciences.
Topics include vision and audition, attention, memory, mental representation,
physiological factors, and information processing in the context of eyewitness
identification and memory.
FBS 229. Hate Crimes (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Examines
theories of hate crimes; prejudice and discrimination; role of victims,
offenders, and criminal justice system agents; intervention techniques;
victim services; major hate crime issues with immigration; ethnic-racial-religious
diversity; recommendations for policies and social change.
FBS 230. Legal Policy and Analysis in Victimology (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Examines
theories of legislation and policy; analysis of advocacy, coalitions, social
movements. Covers policy-making process. Program and policy evaluation,
resource allocation, and accountability in private and public sector.
FBS 231. Crisis Theory in Victimology (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Physiological
and psychological aspects of trauma, stress theory, crisis theory, and post-traumatic
stress disorder; short-term and long-term trauma; victim advocate intervention
techniques.
FBS 232. Seminar in Victimology (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Examines
theories, history, and contemporary roles of victimologists in education;
research and practice; dynamics of victims' vulnerability, trauma, coping,
and recovery; international, national, and state laws; policies and organizations
implementing victim rights and services.
FBS 241. Jury Decision-Making and Jury Selection (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225.
Assesses the scientific literature on jury decision-making from a social-psychological
and legal perspective. Considers psychology of decision-making in terms
of its applicability to juror behavior. Reviews jury selection and using
behavioral scientists as consultants.
FBS 242. Juvenile Delinquency (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225.
Examines juvenile delinquency and its relation to the development of adult
criminal careers. Reviews research on the etiology of delinquency for purposes
of theory development and the evaluation of specific intervention strategies.
FBS 243. Investigative Profiling (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Examines
the psychological and behavioral principles that underlie investigative
profiling. Compares and evaluates actuarial and clinical approaches in constructing
offender profiles. Looks at the utility and reliability of profiling in
criminal investigations.
FBS 244. Risk Assessment of Violent Offenders (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Examines
risk assessment in forensic populations by evaluating empirical research
on the subject; covers impact on judicial proceedings and legislative policies.
Compares usefulness of various models and instruments of risk assessment
for forensic populations.
FBS 245. Expert Witness Testimony (3)
Prerequisites: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225.
Explores role of the expert witness in the courtroom and in litigation.
Studies legal standards of admissability, such as scientific research on
expert testimony. Probes ethical challenges related to adversarial advocacy.
FBS 247. Seminar in Forensic Behavioral Science (3)
Prerequisite: FBS 201, 202, 203, 204, 221, 222, 223, 224, and 225. Primarily
for those students interested in research careers in forensic sciences.
Topics include perceptual, cognitive, and psychophysiological factors in
forensically relevant settings, including police activities, investigation,
courtroom and incarceration, and crime scenes and criminal activity.
FBS 290. Independent Study (3)
Gives students experience in planning a course of study on their own initiative
under departmental supervision. Deals with special interest not covered
in regular courses or explores a regular class subject in greater depth.
FBS 292. Readings in Forensic and Behavioral Sciences (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individually directed readings in
an area of special concern to the student's graduate program; appropriate
written reports and evaluation required. Individual student conferences.
FBS 299. Dissertation (3)
Prerequisite: completion of all core and option courses. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable dissertation for the doctoral degree.
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Criminology (CRIM)
CRIM 302. Topics in Criminology (1-3; max total 3)
May be repeated for credit provided different fields are covered. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. Selected areas in the organization, administration,
and management of agencies engaged in the administration of justice; the
police function; prosecution of criminal offenses; the correctional process,
deviant behavior.
Criminology
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