CJ-100:
The American Criminal Justice
System
(10 weeks)
This basic course
covers the complex subject
of criminal justice in America.
The student is exposed to an
analysis of such varied subjects
as societal problems, determinants
of individuals' behavior, and
government processes. The course
also examines conceptions of
morality and justice. This
course draws from an interdisciplinary
foundation of research, with
contributions from criminology,
law, history, sociology, psychology,
and political science. This
approach provided analytical
tools to evaluate the varied
institutions, processes, and
social phenomena of criminal
justice. Examples of subjects
covered include: Victimization
and Criminal Behavior, Criminal
Justice System, the Rule of
Law, Police and Law Enforcement
Operations, Courts and Pretrial
Processes, Prosecution and
Defense, Incarceration, Corrections,
Juvenile Justice and other
vital contemporary issues that
define Criminal Justice in
21st Century America.
CJ-200:
Terrorism and Homeland Security
(8 weeks)
This essential
course is a clear and comprehensive
introduction to the complex
issues surrounding terrorism
and homeland security, perhaps
the most pressing major issue
facing criminal justice professionals
in the 21st century. Students
will learn to think critically
about the causes of terrorism,
both domestic and international.
No subject is off limits. Students
are encouraged to contemplate
and understand the various
religious, ideological, nationalistic
and ethnic terrorist movements
taking place around the world,
their origins, their outlook,
their aims. Subjects examined
in this exciting and fast-paced
course include: suicide bombings,
the specter of nuclear, biological
and chemical terrorism, cyber-terrorism,
Jihadism, the new economy of
terrorism, and the organization,
function and bureaucracy of
homeland security which is
continuously evolving to counter
the increasing threat of terrorism.
The student is challenged to
come to grips with the reality
of terrorism and to be prepared
to confront it as a criminal
justice professional.
CJ-300:
Criminology (8 weeks)
The first part
of this course provides a framework
for studying criminology, including
crime and crime theory, and
various forms of criminal behavior.
The course then moves from
such basic, yet ever controversial
subjects and ranges into exciting
topics including eco-terrorism,
globalization, the international
sex trade, cyber-crime, cultural
diversity issues, and inmate
re-entry into society. This
course is perhaps the most
comprehensive and penetrating
course in the WOLI Criminal
Justice curriculum. This course
covers a spectrum of literally
hundreds of intriguing topics.
No single point of view is
advocated. Rather, many diverse
views that are contained within
criminology and characterize
its interdisciplinary nature
are presented. Very contemporary
cases are studied. Examples:
accusations of rape against
basketball star Kobe Bryant,
and the conviction of Dr. Sam
Waksal in the Imclone insider
trading case in 2003, among
many other cases. Students
are challenged on every front
to confront the gripping issues
facing criminal justice professionals
in the 21st century.
CJ-400:
Effective Communication for
Criminal
Justice Professionals
(4 weeks)
Perhaps the
most important skill for any
professional is the skill of
communication. This course
is designed to impart communication
skills specifically geared
toward the criminal justice
professional. This course provides
both a theoretical and practical
study of the role of communication
as it relates to law enforcement.
Subjects include: thinking
before speaking, oral and written
communications, purposes of
speech, public speaking including
extemporaneous style speaking,
non-verbal communication, grammar,
making reports on the job,
departmental records and record
keeping, proper communication
in the courtroom, interviewing
and interrogating witnesses
and suspects, communication
technology, communicating with
ethnic groups, and much more.
CJ-500:
Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions
in Criminal
Justice
(8 weeks)
This course
examines the major ethical
dilemmas that confront criminal
justice professionals throughout
their careers. Students are
exposed to the philosophical
principles of ethical decision-making.
Students also examine issues-based,
practical approaches to ethical
issues found in all three branches
of the criminal justice system-police,
courts, and corrections. Policy
issues are reviewed and students
are encouraged to engage in
discussions of key topics in
professional ethics and the
delicate balance between law
and justice. Students enrolled
in this course will begin to
think about the impact and
importance of ethical decision
making as they explore such
topics as: medical marijuana,
police response to Hurricane
Katrina, police subculture,
systematic discrimination,
racial profiling, terrorism
and homeland security, the
question of immoral laws and
other issues which are both
exciting and relevant to the
Criminal Justice professional.
CJ-600:
Substantive and Procedural
Criminal Law
(4 weeks)
Every Criminal
Justice professional should
possess a fundamental understanding
of the classic theories of
the American criminal law.
This overview course reviews
the basic concepts of both
substantive and procedural
criminal law. The course is
based on leading criminal law
courses taught at major law
schools, but condensed into
a lively four-week session
designed for the criminal justice
professional. In addition to
an overview of the critical
concepts, the student is presented
with thought-provoking examples
from the annals of the criminal
justice system. Crimes against
the person, crimes against
property, legal defenses (such
as the insanity defense), as
well as the theory and history
of criminal justice are presented
together with a practical skills
exploration of the criminal
justice process.
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