BA in Criminal Justice

ASC1006 - Mastering eLearning

Credits: 1

Helps students new to Florida Tech and online learning to adjust to the university and acquire essential academic and administrative survival skills (online classroom behavior, academic honesty, study skills, etc.) that enhance academic integration into college.

CRM1000 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Requirement(s): Basic computer skills.

Credits: 3

CRM1246 - Introduction to Law and the Legal System

Prerequisite: CRM 1000

Credits: 3

Introduces the history, structures and processes of the U.S. legal system. Covers the basic legal concept. Includes due process, structure of the U.S. court system, civil and criminal procedure, and case law concepts.

CRM2002 - Correctional Systems

Prerequisite: COM 1001 or WRI 1001 or COM 1101, CRM 1000

Credits: 3

Overviews the origins, evolution, theory, practice and current problems of correctional systems. Includes the history of corrections in the U.S., short-term detention and jails, state and federal prisons, inmate topologies, capital punishment, correctional law, probation/parole and community corrections.

CRM2203 - Delinquency and Prevention

Prerequisite: CRM 2201

Credits: 3

Explores the nature and extent of the delinquency, the risk factors involved in delinquent behavior and victimization, and the juvenile justice system. Reviews and addresses prevention and diversion programs, and best practices.

CRM2244 - Substantive Criminal Law

Prerequisite: CRM 1246

Credits: 3

Discusses the creation and application of substantive criminal law. Includes the nature and origins of criminal law, substantive due process, elements of criminal liability, the doctrine of complicity, uncompleted crimes, defenses to criminal liability, and the elements of crimes against persons, habitation, property and public order.

CRM2702 - Criminal Investigations

Prerequisite: COM 1001 or COM 1101 or WRI 1001, CRM 1000

Credits: 3

Explores the fundamental components of interviewing and investigations. Covers investigative practices in apprehending suspects and preparing criminal cases. Includes an in-depth examination of the science and art of criminal investigations, and gathering and analyzing evidence. Stresses overall management of major cases.

CRM3104 - Law Enforcement Systems

Prerequisite: CRM 3150

Credits: 3

Reviews the various national and international law enforcement systems. Includes community policing, use of force, high-liability issues and policy review.

CRM3105 - Contemporary Policing Strategies

Prerequisite: CRM 3104, PSY 2510

Credits: 3

Studies contemporary operational styles used by law enforcement. Examines community- and problem-oriented policing, intelligence-led policing, and developing programs. Reviews and discusses best practices, emerging strategies, research and future trends.

CRM3150 - Applied Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security

Prerequisite: PSY 3012

Credits: 3

Examines applied research methods and techniques used in criminal justice and homeland security. Provides analysis and project using Microsoft® Excel® to obtain and interpret descriptive statistics, elementary inferential statistics, and analysis of variance in the applied context of criminal justice.

CRM3522 - Community Corrections

Prerequisite: CRM 2002

Credits: 3

Overviews the various theories and practices involved in community corrections. Discusses policy impact on society, victims, offenders and families.

CRM3610 - Criminal Justice and the Media

Prerequisite: CRM 1000, PSY 2510

Credits: 3

Examines the influence of the media on policies and practices in the criminal justice system. Explores the impact of social media. Analyzes the effect of media on the context and social construction of the public’s view of the criminal justice system and its participants.

CRM3901 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

Prerequisite: CRM 3104

Credits: 3

Examines justice systems from various geographic regions. Explores the impact of diverse policies and practices on culture, and human and civil rights. Broadens knowledge of the impact of the justice system on society.

CRM4108 - Police Organizations and Administration

Prerequisite: CRM 3507 or CRM 3105

Credits: 3

Examines police organizations and administration in the U.S. Discusses in detail current and future trends in law enforcement. Also examines police recruiting, selection, management, leadership and policy.

CRM4406 - Homeland Security and Terrorism

Requirement(s): Successful completion of 90 credit hours. Prerequisite: CRM 2702 or INT 3000, CRM 3150 or INT 3012

Credits: 3

Introduces and explains international and domestic terrorism. Explores the historical and philosophical underpinnings of terrorism, and local and international prevention efforts.

CRM4820 - Violent Crime

Requirement(s): Fourth-year standing. Prerequisite: CRM 2702, CRM 3104

Credits: 3

Explores serious and violent offenders, the quest to understand chronic offenders and their interaction in society.

CRM4712 - Criminal Justice Ethics

Requirement(s): Fourth-year standing Prerequisite: CRM 3150

Credits: 3

Examines the various dynamics of ethical behavior. Focuses on ethics in justice policy, administration and research, and the impact on individuals and society.

HUM2051 - Civilization 1: Ancient through Medieval

Prerequisite: COM 1102

Credits: 3

Introduces civilization from its early development to the European Renaissance. Emphasizes the interpretation of primary texts that reflect the intellectual and historical changes in society. The first of two interdisciplinary courses.

PSY1411 - Introduction to Psychology

Credits: 3

Overviews psychological processes, including both areas in which psychology is a natural science (physiological psychology, sensation and perception, basic learning and cognition) and a social science (motivation, human development, personality, social interaction, psychopathology and psychotherapy).

PSY2510 - Research and Computer Literacy

Prerequisite: COM 1001 or COM 1101 or WRI 1001

Credits: 3

Addresses the research and computer literacy needs of psychology, behavioral and social science students. Includes reading, evaluating and summarizing scientific literature; scientific writing (APA format); research terminology; and proper document and presentation format.

PSY3012 - Research Methods in Applied Psychology

Prerequisite: EST 2703, PSY 1411, PSY 2510

Credits: 3

Introduces basic research methods in applied psychology. Includes experimental research design, qualitative and quantitative approaches to data analysis, and interpretation and critiquing.

PSY3100 - Law and Psychology

Prerequisite: CRM 3012, PSY 3012

Credits: 3

Introduces the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, historical trends, principles and practices of various areas of psychology and explores their intersection with the law.

PSY3541 - Psychology of Leadership

Prerequisite: PSY 1411

Credits: 3

Examines the research and application of the essential competencies of effective leadership such as managing conflict, facilitating communication and leading groups and teams.

CRM2201 - Criminology

Prerequisite: COM 1102, PSY 1411

Credits: 3

Examines the causes of criminal behavior. Also examines ethical issues, policy implication and research.