USF 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 71 - 72 | Course Descriptions |
The major in criminology provides students with an in-depth exposure to the total criminal justice system including law enforcement, detention, the judiciary, corrections, and probation and parole. The program concentrates on achieving balance in the above aspects of the system from the perspective of the criminal justice professional, the offender, and society. The program provides a solid background in the theory, issues and methodology comprising criminology.
The objective of the undergraduate program in criminology is to develop a sound educational basis either for graduate work or for professional training in one or more of the specialized areas comprising the modern urban Criminal Justice System. Note: No more than five (5) hours of CCJ 4900, CCJ 4910 or any combination of the two will be accepted toward the minimum number of hours of the major.
A minimum of 39 semester hours is required of all undergraduate majors in criminology including the following courses or their equivalents:
In addition to the above, a minimum of 12 hours in criminology must be selected by the student to complete the requirements.
Transfer students should be aware that by University regulation they are obligated to establish academic residency by completing the equivalent of one academic year (30 semester hours) in "on-campus" courses. All undergraduate transfer students electing criminology as their major will be required, moreover, to take a minimum of 27 credits in major coursework at the University of South Florida.
These residence requirements are designed to insure that transfer students who subsequently receive their baccalaureate degree from the University of South Florida with a major in criminology will have been exposed to the same body of knowledge in their major as those students who complete all or a major portion of their coursework at the University of South Florida.
Any student who receives a grade of "D" or lower in more than one USF CCJ course will be automatically barred from continuing as a criminology major.
The Department of Criminology offers a minor in Criminology. The minor will consist of three required courses (CCJ 3020, 3210, 3610) totalling 9 credit hours, and the selection of two of the following 3 hour courses (CCJ 4110, 4360, 4501, 4604) for a total of 15 hours. Students must receive approval from the Department prior to starting their minor work. A minimum of 8 hours must be completed at USF. Students minoring in Criminology will be subject to the Department's "2 D" Rule.
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Chairperson: W. R. Blount; Professors: W. R. Blount, R. Dembo, J. B. Halsted, K. M. Heide, I. J. Silverman, M. Silverman, L. Territo; Associate Professors: J. Cochran, T. Mieczkowski, J. T. Reilly, C. Sellers, R. M. Stanford, M. Vega; Assistant Professors: C. Greek, L. Smith; Courtesy Appointment: J. Feegal; Academic Administrator: M. Johnson.
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CCJ 3003 CRIME AND JUSTICE IN AMERICA -SS (4)
This course is a non-technical survey of the nature of crime in the United States and the ways in which our society seeks to deal with criminal offenders and victims of crime. May be taken by both majors and non-majors for credit, subject to departmental approval for declared majors.
CCJ 3020 SURVEY OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM -SS (3)
PR: PSY 2012, SOC 2000, or equivalent, or CI. An introduction to the structure and operation of law enforcement, prosecution, the courts, and corrections. Also includes brief coverage of major reported crimes.
CCJ 3210 SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW (3)
PR: CCJ 3020, POS 2041 or CI. Examines the historical basis of the American criminal law system, the substantive elements of the crime, and court procedures.
CCJ 3610 THEORIES OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR (3)
PR: CCJ 3020. Provides a basic understanding of the complex factors related to crime, with concentration on principal theoretical approaches to the explanation of crime.
CCJ 3621 PATTERNS OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR (3)
Reviews the nature and extent of the crime problem. The course will concentrate on major patterns of offender behavior including crimes against the person, property crimes, violent crimes, economic/white collar offense, syndicated (organized) crimes, consensual crimes, female crime, political crime, and will examine criminal career data.
CCJ 3701 RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE I (3)
PR: Junior standing and CCJ 3020 or CI. Introduces the student to some of the fundamentals of knowledge-generating processes in criminal justice.
CCJ 4110 AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS (3)
Provides a comprehensive examination of the American law enforcement system at the federal, state, and local levels and an assessment of career opportunities within the community.
CCJ 4230 CRIMINAL RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES (3)
Emphasizes the Constitutional issues and rules that are applied and enforced by the courts while processing criminal cases.
CCJ 4331 ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION (3)
PR: Junior standing plus CCJ 4360 or CI. This course explores a variety of alternatives to imprisoning the offender, including probation, parole, diversion, and other community-based intervention and treatment approaches.
CCJ 4340 INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES (3)
PR: Senior standing or CI. Introduces the student to theories and methods underlying treatment modalities currently employed in corrections.
CCJ 4360 AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS (3)
PR: Junior standing plus CCJ 3610 or CI. Analysis of the different treatment philosophies and techniques currently in use in the field, with special attention to experimental and demonstration programs.
CCJ 4450 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION (3)
This course is designed to provide an in-depth examination of both the practical and theoretical aspects of the administration of criminal justice agencies. The major focus will be on law enforcement and correctional agencies.
CCJ 4501 JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM (3)
PR: CCJ 3020 or CI. Provides coverage of the juvenile and family courts, their clientele, and the complex of human services agencies and facilities that contribute to efforts at juvenile correctional intervention.
CCJ 4604 ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR AND CRIMINALITY (3)
PR: CCJ 3610, or CI. A systematic introduction to the relationship between mental illness and criminality, with focus on psychiatric labeling of deviant behavior and its implications for the handling of the criminal offender.
CCJ 4700 STATISTICAL RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE II (3)
PR: Junior standing or CI. Beginning with the scientific method, the tools commonly used to analyze criminal justice data will be emphasized. Recommended for students who intend to continue their education beyond the B.A. Required of students attending the MA program in CCJ at USF. This course may not be taken for credit if the student has already successfully completed STA 3122 or GEB 3121.
*CCJ 4900 DIRECTED READINGS (1-3)
PR: CI. This course is specifically designed to enable advanced students the opportunity to do in-depth independent work in the area of criminal justice. Each student will be under the close supervision of a faculty member of the program. No more than five hours of CCJ 4900, CCJ 4910 or any combination of the two will be accepted toward the minimum number of hours required for the major.
*CCJ 4910 DIRECTED RESEARCH (1-3)
PR: CI. This course is designed to provide students with a research experience in which they will work closely with faculty on the development and implementation of research projects in the area of criminal justice. No more than five hours of CCJ 4910, CCJ 4900 or any combination of the two will be accepted toward the minimum number of hours of the major.
*NOTE: CCJ 4900 & CCJ 4910. (a) Students wishing to enroll must make arrangements with a faculty member during the semester prior to actually taking the course, (b) a minimum of four (4) CCJ courses must have been completed satisfactorily prior to enrollment, (c) first consideration will be given to Criminology majors, and (d) individual faculty members may add additional requirements at their discretion.
CCJ 4933 SELECTED TOPICS IN CRIMINOLOGY (3)
PR: Junior standing. Lecture course. Topic varies and is designed to address a wide variety of issues in criminology and criminal justice. Open to non-majors with CI.
CCJ 4934 SEMINAR IN CRIMINOLOGY -6A -XMW (3)
PR: Senior standing and CI. These variable topic seminars are used for the indepth study and discussion of the relationships among culture, gender, ethics, age, society, and criminal behavior. Such examinations may include the options the criminal justice does (or does not) have to deal with these interactions, and the ethics and efficacy of the system's response. Open to non-majors with CI.
NOTE: CCJ 4933 and CCJ 4934. No more than 9 hours of CCJ 4933, CCJ 4934, or any combination of the two will be accepted toward the minimum number of hours required for the major.
CCJ 4940 INTERNSHIP FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS (3)
PR: Senior standing. The internship will consist of placement with one or more of the agencies comprising the criminal justice system. This course will enable the students to gain meaningful field experience related to their future careers. The three-hour block of credit will require a minimum of ten hours of work per week within the host agencies in addition to any written work or reading assignments. See requirements for the B.A. degree in Criminology for the number of hours required. (S/U only.)
CJT 4100 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3)
Covers the major components of criminal investigation, with special attention to the scientific aspects of criminal investigation and the management of major cases.
CJT 4820 PRIVATE SECURITY SYSTEMS (3)
PR: Junior standing plus CCJ 4110 or CI. Examines some of the principal methods and techniques currently used to reduce or prevent losses due to theft and casualty.
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