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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CRM 5001 - Advanced Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Credits: 4
Criminology is the systematic study of the causation, patterns, and control of crime and criminal behavior in individuals, groups, organizations, cultures, and societies. Criminology fosters theoretical debates and ideas about lawmaking, lawbreaking, and the social consequences of both. Criminologists also offer suggestions for reducing crime and improving crime policies. In this class we focus on current issues within the field of criminology, including such topics as: interrogations and interviewing, investigations and evidence collection, ethics in policing, social media and policing, the use of intelligence in post 9-11 society, and careers in law enforcement and justice advocacy. A goal of this class is to help students cultivate critical thinking and informed analysis about crime - its causes and the policies in place to deter or solve crime. Faculty consent required.