CJ-315 ETHICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3 credits
This course examines current ethical and value conflicts within the Criminal
Justice System with special attention to those in the
System’s police function. Students will examine the purpose and functions of ethics in society; identify the sources of ethics
and of ethical conflicts in Criminal Justice; and consider
appropriate resolutions. The development of appropriate ethical standards, eth-ical-decision making practices, and personal
and professional value systems will be addressed. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility, accountability,
and the development of values. PREREQUISITES: CJ-101
and CJ-105
CJ-320 DIVERSITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
3 credits
This course examines current issues of race, gender, social class, sexual orientation,
and religion as they affect the Criminal Justice System.
The myths and realities of criminality and victimization
will be addressed, as well as impact of these issues
on the internal structure and operational practices
of the System, with special emphasis on the police and
the correctional services. Specific types of disparity will be identified and analyzed, and remedies to the problems of internal and external bias and discrimination will be considered. PREREQUISITE: CJ-101
CJ-330 POLICE AND THE COMMUNITY
3 credits
This course examines the history and philosophy of police community relations from the founding of the Metropolitan Police of London through the contemporary
community policing initiatives. The various community concerns and problems that prevent
a cooperative police-community environment, as well
as the internal and external police barriers to such a relationship will be examined in detail. The philosophy of community policing and a variety of community
policing programs will be addressed. PREREQUISITE: CJ-101
CJ-410 POLICE ADMINISTRATION
3 credits
An examination of the specific aspects of public administration as they apply
to police organization. Topics include the principles
of effective management, models for the organization and administration of law enforcement
agencies and their services, the police role in society,
internal and external accountability, personnel development,
budget development and administration, technology and
police administration, and police community interaction.
Best practices, including the New York City COMPSTAT
management system, and future trends will be examined.
PREREQUISITE: CJ-330
CJ-450 RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3 credits
This course is an introduction to the standard social science research designs
and methodologies as they apply to Criminal Justice.
It addresses the scientific method, the interpretation and uses of scientific data in Criminal Justice, and the analysis of research
results regarding crime data, offenders, crime patterns,
and related issues. Topics include introduction to the
scientific method, the development of hypothesis and research questions, research design, basic research techniques,
sampling, reliability and validity, and the evaluation of findings. Standard surveying techniques will be emphasized. Program evaluation will be discussed. Students will
design an original research project. PREREQUISITES:
MA-135, CP-101
CJ-490 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE II
3 credits
Open to students with senior standing, this course exposes students to higher-level Criminal Justice positions that require a Bachelor’s degree for entry-level employment, and should
prepare students for entry into the work force. Students
spend a minimum of 125 hours over the course of the
semester in a criminal justice field placement suitable
to their career interests, under the supervision of
the Program Coordinator and an agency representative. Placement sponsors like the Federal Law Enforcement Agencies,
U.S. Probation Department, the NewYork City and New York State Department of Investigations,
prosecutors’ offices at the county and federal levels, United Nation’s Security Services, counseling and case management functions in correctional facilities, courts, probation services, and
similar organizations are most appropriate. Students
employed in Criminal Justice develop a specialized internship.
Classes meet periodically to assess student progress,
share individual experiences, and to develop skills necessary for finding and obtaining suitable employment. PREREQUISITES:
CJ-290
