SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Chair: Mario Paparozzi
Faculty: John Bowman*, Fran Fuller, Timothy Hayes, E. Brooke Kelly, Norman Layne, Kenneth Mentor, Dale Montoya, Ottis Murray, Sam Pearson**, Marlene Snead Powell, James Robinson, Michael Spivey
*Coordinator of Department Off-Campus Programs and Sociology Internships
** Coordinator of Criminal Justice Internships
The purpose of the Department
of Sociology and Criminal Justice is to provide students
with classroom and real-life experiences designed to stimulate critical thought
about the social environment and to prepare students for meaningful
participation in society.
The Department offers both a
major and an academic concentration in Sociology and a major in Criminal
Justice. In addition, minors are available in Sociology, Criminal Justice,
Substance Abuse, Medical Sociology, International Sociology, Gender Studies,
and Community Development.
The Department places emphasis
on applied sociology and criminal justice. Many courses within the department
allow students to test classroom learning through real-life experience
(field-work placement) in the community. Such experiences enhance students’ employment
opportunities following graduation.
The Department of Sociology
and Criminal Justice strongly recommends that prospective majors, minors, and
those developing specialty concentrations consult the Department Chair.
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMS in SOCIOLOGY and CRIMINAL JUSTICE
BACHELOR of ARTS in SOCIOLOGY
Sociologists seek to
understand and study the social world and how human beings come to think and act
as they do. Sociology majors develop an understanding of how society is
developed out of intricate patterns of human social organization, learn to
create and use scientific tools of analysis, and practice the application of
scientific knowledge to the analysis of social problems and the transformation
of society. Students have available many opportunities to apply the theories
and research methods of sociology through classroom-based activities and
community-based experiential learning and internships as they explore career
alternatives. Sociology is a liberal arts major that prepares students for a
wide variety of career fields.
The
Sociology B.A. degree program is flexible. Beyond the core of required courses,
students choose among a wide variety of options and can use these options to
meet personal or career interests by developing a concentration or carefully
selecting individual courses. Students can also opt to continue exploring
Sociology by completing an academic concentration or one or more of the minors
focused on sociological specializations available within the Department:
Community Development; International Sociology; or Medical Sociology or an
Interdisciplinary Minor supported by Sociology: Gender Studies or Substance
Abuse.
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Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Sociology |
Sem. Hrs. |
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Freshman
Seminar |
1 |
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General
Education Requirements |
44 |
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Sociology Major
Requirements: SOC 102, 209, 299, 321, 360, 361 |
18 |
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Sociology Electives: One of the following courses: SOC 418, 425, 442, 465, 485, 490 Select 9-12 hours from other SOC elective courses or SOC 499; at least 6 of the remaining hours must be in 300- or 400-level courses |
15 |
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University-wide
Electives |
42 |
|
|
Total: 120 |
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE*
The purpose of the Criminal
Justice Program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the
social organization and administration of the criminal justice system. Courses
are offered in theories of crime and delinquency, law enforcement, the courts,
corrections, and administration. A criminal justice agency internship is
required for most students, but an additional criminal justice course may be
substituted for students with extensive prior work experience related to
criminal justice.
The Criminal Justice major is
fully articulated with many
*The Criminal Justice Program
at UNC Pembroke is certified as meeting the educational and program
requirements of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training
Standards Commission.
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Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Criminal Justice |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Freshman
Seminar |
1 |
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General
Education Requirements |
44 |
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Criminal Justice Core
(required): CRJ 200, 240*, 300, 360*, 361*, 400, 480, 481 |
24 |
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Criminal Justice Electives: five additional courses with a CRJ prefix or cross-listed with CRJ |
15 |
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University-wide Electives |
36 |
|
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Total: 120 |
* Cross-listed equivalents of SOC 240, SOC 360, SWK 360 and SOC 361 may be substituted.
ACADEMIC CONCENTRATION in
SOCIOLOGY for EDUCATION MAJORS:
For students seeking a
baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, or Physical
Education, the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice offers an Academic
Concentration of 24 hours. This Academic Concentration also is available to
other students, regardless of major.
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Requirements for an Academic
Concentration in Sociology |
Sem. Hrs. |
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Required Sociology
Courses: SOC 102, 209, 303, 313, and
SOC 360 or 361 |
15 |
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Sociology
electives: three additional courses
with a SOC prefix |
9 |
|
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Total: 24 |
MINORS
All departmental minors
require at least six courses (17 or 18 credit hours). Six of these hours may be
used to satisfy other major and minor requirements, as well as the University’s
General Education requirements.
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Requirements for a Minor in |
Sem. Hrs. |
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Community
Development SOC 313, 361, 318; 9 hours from SOC 301,
324, 442, 418, 485 |
Total: 18 |
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Criminal Justice CRJ 200 and CRJ 240; 12
hours of other CRJ lecture or independent study courses |
Total: 18 |
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Gender Studies Core: 6 hours from SOC 354, ENG 208, HST 380, 407, SWK 304 Electives: 12 hours from remaining core courses of SOC 303, 387, 389; SOC/SAB 461; AIS 425; NUR 421 |
Total: 18 |
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International
Sociology SOC 105, 321; 12 hours from SOC 209, 265, 301, 314, 316, 323, 324, 368, 396, 417, 431; CRJ 425 |
Total: 18 |
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Medical Sociology SOC 280, 301; 11 or 12 hours chosen from: SAB/SWK
270, SWK 304, SOC/SWK/CRJ 360, SOC/CRJ 361, SOC 373, 375, 376, SOC/SAB/HLTH
377, SWK 384, 391; MGT 306; PSY 216; BIO 103; AIS 460 |
Total: 17-18 |
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Sociology SOC 102 and SOC 209; 12 hours of SOC lecture courses
(or SOC 398, 399) |
Total: 18 |
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Substance Abuse SAB/CRJ 283, SOC/HLTH/SAB 377, SWK/SAB 455, SOC/SAB
461 or SOC/SAB 465, and 8-9 hours chosen from: CRJ/SOC 367, CRJ/SWK 350,
SAB/SWK 270, SOC 209, SOC 303, SOC/SWK 245 See SAB listings under Interdisciplinary Majors and
Minors. |
Total: 20-21 |
COURSES
I. GENERAL EDUCATION (SOC) COURSES: These three courses can be used in partial fulfillment of university general education distribution requirements in the Social Science Division and in the Social Science Elective categories. See General Education Requirements.
SOC 102. Introduction to Sociology
An introduction to scientific study of human society and social behavior. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 105. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (AIS 105)
A survey of the various processes and conditions involved in cultural growth and change, including the relation between technology, religion, art, literature, language, and personality development. Emphasis is placed on human ecology and contacts between cultures. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 209. Social Problems in Modern Society
Social costs of organized social life. Problems in families, work groups, local communities, and modern nations. Sociology of mental disorders, suicide, drug abuse, alcoholism, etc. Poverty and violence. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
II. SOCIOLOGY (SOC) AREA COURSES:
SOC 220. Computers and Society
An introduction to the impact of computers on modern society and computer applications in the social sciences. Fall, even-numbered years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 240. Criminology (CRJ 240)
Historical and contemporary theories of criminal behavior are examined, with emphasis on rehabilitation logic and the application of the scientific method to the explanation of crime. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 245. Human Diversity and Social Environment (SWK 245)
This course is designed to provide the student with
a theoretical perspective on human relations and to aid the student in
acquiring a better understanding of diversity as it applies to selected groups
in the
SOC 265. Popular Culture
An introduction to popular culture in both national and international contexts, with a further focus on two broad areas of study: popular culture as contested “texts” in TV, film, popular music, advertising, cyber-culture, etc., and as lived in youth sub-cultures, shopping, fan clubs, etc. Critical concepts employed include ideology, representation, identity, articulation, and hegemony. Spring, odd-numbered years Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 280. Health and Society
See listing under Medical Sociology Concentration, below.
SOC 299. Sociological Theory
This course provides students with a foundation in classical and contemporary sociological theory. Students learn to use theory to critically analyze the social world. This course prepares students for upper-level courses. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.Prerequisite: SOC 102.
SOC 301. Community Health Organizations & Services
See listing under Medical Sociology Concentration, below.
SOC 303. The Family
Structure and functions of kin groups in societies. Types of families. Cooperation and conflict. The family in relation to other social institutions. Mate selection, courtship, and family relationships. Stability and change. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 312. Sports in Contemporary Society
A study of sports from a socio-cultural perspective, including the relationship of sports to other social institutions, stratification within sports, and changing conceptions of leisure and sports. The popular literature on sports will be examined. Spring, odd-numbered years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 313. The Community
This course grounds the student in the multiple meanings of community: community as a territorial unit; community as a psycho-social unit; and community as a cultural unit. In addition, case studies will be used to illustrate how different types of “community” are created and maintained and how structural changes in the society affect community. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or 209.
SOC 314. Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Provides a theoretical background and some analytical tools for understanding the nature and scope and cultural and historical roots of social movements world-wide and examines the growing linkages among local, national and global movements. Collective behavior movements covered include those of peasants, indigenous peoples, women and others to achieve greater local autonomy, environmental and gender justice. Spring, even-numbered years Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 316. Development and Globalization
Globalization is a collection of processes by which people around the world are interconnected in economic, political, cultural and environmental linkages. This course examines these processes via sociological theories of modernization and dependency, focusing on a commodity chains framework and world systems theory, consumption and homogeneity patterns. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 318. Community Development
This course examines sociological perspectives on contemporary theory and practice in community development. Attention will be given to development theory as well as applied sociological investigation into creating community social change. Problems and opportunities that arise from social and demographic change and the dynamics of local economies in a global context will be examined. Portfolio requirement includes an agency assessment. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 321. Social Inequalities
This course examines contemporary and historical theories on inequality, the ways in which it develops and how it is sustained in society, using both local and global approaches. Inequalities involving class, race, gender, age and sexual orientation are examined, and ways to create social change to reduce social inequalities will be considered. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 324. Sociology of Poverty
This course examines sociological perspectives on
the causes and extent of poverty in the
SOC 340. Criminal Conduct (CRJ 340)
Taking a sociological perspective on criminal correlation, etiology and crimogenesis, this course examines criminal behavior across the life course, considering such issues as juvenile delinquency, “aging out” of crime, persistent career criminality, and such social variables as class, employment, race, sex roles, ethnicity, religion and ideology on crime. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SOC 240.
SOC 354. Gender and Society
Examines gender in social life focusing on the social construction of both masculinity and femininity. Covers theoretical explanations of gender differentiation, with an emphasis on socialization, stratification, family, work, education, politics and social change. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 360. Social Statistics (CRJ 360, SWK 360)
An introduction to statistical analysis. Focus is on the process of determining the appropriate statistical techniques, the uses of those techniques, and on the process of the proper interpretation of statistical results. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: MAT 105 or permission of the instructor.
SOC 361. Social Research (CRJ 361)
An overview of research methodology in the social sciences. The course will include survey and experimental designs, and sampling and scaling techniques. Both quantitative and qualitative techniques of analysis will be presented. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SOC 102 or SOC/CRJ 240.
SOC 367. Social Deviance (CRJ 367)
Theories of deviant behavior are examined, with selected examples of deviance reviewed in detail. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SOC 240.
SOC 368. Law and Society (CRJ 368)
An introduction to the development of law and legal systems, the social organization of law, and the functions and roles of law in society, applying cross-cultural and anthropological perspectives. The relationship of values, economy and culture of a society to the laws it adopts. Spring, odd years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 373. Health Promotion and Wellness
See listing under Medical Sociology Concentration, below.
SOC 375. Death, Dying, and Chronic Illness
See listing under Medical Sociology Concentration, below.
SOC 376. Medical Ethics (PHI 376)
See listing under Medical Sociology Concentration, below. Prerequisite: SOC 280.
SOC 377. Drug Use and Abuse (SAB 377, HLTH 377)
See listing under Medical Sociology Concentration, below. Prerequisite: SOC 102 or permission of instructor.
SOC 382. African-American Populations (SWK 382)
This course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical perspective on the African American family. The course offers an opportunity for students to explore, analyze, and experience various aspects of African American culture via the study of history, oppression, social programs, and acculturation. This course will equip students with skills, sensitivities, and knowledge necessary to help them function more intelligently within a pluralistic society and can serve as a guide for better race relations. The student will learn how to analyze the impact of society on family structure and functioning, and the reciprocal impact of families on society. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SWK 200 is recommended.
SOC 387. Women in Society (SWK 387)
This course is designed to provide the student with a review of themes on women’s development and their interaction with micro, mezzo and macro systems. The goal of this class is to aid the student in acquiring a better understanding of developmental paradigms and how that applies to social work service delivery to the women of the United States with particular emphasis on services within our rural community. The interaction between women and color, socioeconomic status, religion, disability, and sexual orientation will also be reviewed. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SWK 200 is recommended.
SOC 388. Native American Populations (SWK 388/AIS 388)
Using a person-in-environment perspective, the social service delivery system is analyzed within the uniqueness of the cultural parameters of different tribal communities. Laws and regulations that affect social service delivery to Native Americans are reviewed. Social problems that are common among Native American groups are also emphasized while equipping students with skills, sensitivities, and a knowledge base necessary to practice generalist social work effectively. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SWK 200 is recommended.
SOC 389. Exploring Masculinities
The study of men as men within gender orders. The student will be exposed to masculinities as socially constructed in relationship to femininities and other masculinities. Special attention will be paid to how masculinities are constructed through gender practices within gender relations, both historically and currently, and how these practices and relations arise from and continue to maintain gender inequalities. Particular attention will be paid to how one is to “be a man” in American society, both currently and historically. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SOC 102.
SOC 396. The Sociology of Everyday Life
A study of qualitative approaches to the subject matter of sociology. Symbolic interaction, phenomenology and linguistics are applied to observations in interpersonal interaction. Spring, even-numbered years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 417. Sociology of Religion (REL 417)
Religious institutions and relationships in modern society. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SOC 102.
SOC 418. Voluntary Associations and Non-Profit Organizations
Students learn how voluntary associations and non-profit organizations provide support for individuals and communities. This course teaches the practical skills needed to organize and maintain voluntary associations and non-profit organizations. Students will complete a portfolio containing a mission statement, a fund raising letter, plans for a fund raising event, an outline for a grant proposal, and a marketing plan. Spring, odd-numbered years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 425. Organizations in Society
One can hardly avoid coming into contact with and being influenced by complex organizations in contemporary society. Functions that have traditionally been carried out by the family, the neighborhood, and other non-organizational forms of social group have been increasingly taken over by complex organizations in contemporary society. This course will analyze organizations from a sociological standpoint and help students better understand both the structure of contemporary society and changing societal conditions. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 440. Conflict Management (CRJ 440)
A survey of the conceptual and theoretical bases of conflict and conflict management, the institutional framework and dynamics of alternative dispute resolution, and the use of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other hybrid approaches for achieving conflict settlement or resolution. Specific emphasis is on the use of applied diagnostic and analytical tools, and interactive learning approaches. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 442. Community Resource Development
This course will focus on community change by developing grant writing skills and related competencies including research, resource identification, program development, capacity building and change/intervention strategies to aid in the creation of proposals designed to address specific community needs. Portfolio requirement includes a completed grant application. Fall, odd-numbered years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 453. Family Violence (CRJ 453)
See listing under Criminal Justice, below. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 461. Addiction and Women (SAB 461)
An analysis of women’s experiences of addiction, the societal response to female addiction and the treatment resources and services that are needed to prevent and treat female addiction. Topics covered include the centrality of relationships in women’s lives, sexual abuse and addiction, addiction and traditional gender roles, and parenting issues for substance abusing women. Spring, odd-numbered years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 465. Addiction and Community (SAB 465)
An analysis of the response of communities to substance abuse, the relationship between addiction and crime, the extent to which communities are supportive of recovery and the community resources and services that are needed to respond to addiction and facilitate recovery. Topics include the role of support groups, health professionals and the family in the recovery process. Spring, even-numbered years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 485. Internship in Sociology
Supervised and evaluated participation in the regular activities of an organizational setting for two days a week. In consultation with the instructor, the student is expected to prepare an analysis of the organization’s social structure and interactional dynamics. Course meets in the seminar setting one hour per week. SOC 485 requires that the student receive at least 200 clock hours of supervised experience. NOTE: Pass/Fail grading, Spring. Credit, 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, with the approval of the Sociology Internship Coordinator and the Department Chair.
SOC 490. Senior Seminar on Sociology Concepts
An advanced course in sociological method and theory. Research paper required. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; Sociology Major
SOCS 4xx. Special Topics
This course is to provide flexibility to introduce specialized courses which may be of substantial interest to students. Topics will vary from time to time according to student interest. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours.
II-A: STUDENT-ORIGINATED STUDIES: Sociology courses in this category are arranged on an individual basis by the student and a sponsoring faculty member with the approval of the Department Chair.
SOC 295, 296, 297. Practicum in Peer Education
Provides the student a supervised opportunity to engage in peer education of issues related to alcohol/drug use and abuse. Written acceptance by a supervising faculty member is required, along with a signed contract that is submitted for approval to the Department Chair prior to registration. Fall, Spring. Credit, 1 semester hour each.
SOC 397. Experiential Learning I
See Department Chair. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 398. Directed Research I
Written acceptance by a supervising faculty member is required, based on the student’s written proposal. A copy of the proposal, together the faculty member’s acceptance, is submitted for approval to the Department Chair prior to registration. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit, 1 semester hour.
SOC 399. Directed Research II
Same as above. Credit, 2 semester hours.
SOC 497. Experiential Learning II
See Department Chair, Fall, Spring, and Summer. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 499. Independent Study in Sociology
Restriction: Limited to seniors majoring in sociology whose overall cumulative point average is 3.0 or better. A written proposal is required in advance of registration. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: Acceptance by the Department faculty member who will supervise, and approval by the Department Chair.
II-B. MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY COURSES: Courses taken from these following may be used to develop a track in Medical Sociology within the Sociology major, or may be taken for a Medical Sociology minor.
SOC 280. Health and Society
An introduction to medical sociology and the sociological analysis of health and illness. Topics covered include how persons respond to illness, health care selection, social factors in therapy, and the social consequences of illness. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours
SOC 301. Community Health Organizations & Services
This course explores and analyzes, from a local, national, and international perspective, current major community health issues, the programs and services available for preventing and controlling these problems and the various agencies and organizations which deal with the problems and issues. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 373. Health Promotion and Wellness
A study of community problems and opportunities for health care and the social factors that mold health habits. Project development and implementation required. Spring, even- numbered years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 375. Death, Dying, and Chronic Illness
Stages of personal adjustment to death. Dying as a social process. Therapy with the chronically and terminally ill. Social, economic, and psychological aspects of the funeral. The hospice is discussed. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 376. Medical Ethics (PHI 376)
An examination of the major ethical issues raised by recent medical developments, such as: abortion, psychosurgery, organ transplants, euthanasia, human experimentation and health care. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SOC 280.
SOC 377. Drug Use and Abuse (HLTH 377, SAB 377)
A study of the types and functions of pharmaceutical treatments. Drug addiction is analyzed as a social, psychological, and biological process. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of instructor.
II-C. SUBSTANCE ABUSE COURSES: Courses taken from these following may be used to develop a track in Substance Abuse within the Sociology major, or may be applied toward a Substance Abuse Minor (see Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors).
SAB 270. Medical Terminology (SWK 270)
Students are introduced to the most frequently used medical terms and abbreviations. Intended primarily for students in social and behavioral science curricula who seek careers in medical organizations. As announced. Credit, 2 semester hours.
CRJ 283. Interviewing Skills (SAB 283)
See listing under CRJ 283. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 377. Drug Use and Abuse (HLTH 377, SAB 377)
See listing above. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SAB 455. Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Addiction (SWK 455)
Substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation involving individual clients, families and groups is addressed. Modalities of treatment, treatment planning, case management and managed care in addictions are also addressed. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 461. Addiction and Women (SAB 461)
See listing above. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 465. Addiction and Community (SAB 465)
See listing above. Credit, 3 semester hours.
III. CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CRJ) AREA COURSES:
CRJ 200. Introduction to Criminal Justice
A study of the operations and processes of the justice system and its agencies (the police, courts, corrections), how the justice system influences human behavior, and how it is influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors, including the American political system. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 210. Police in Society
A study of police in society, to include the history, jurisdiction and organization of police forces, police power and authority, police problems and issues, and the recruitment, training and careers of police officers. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 220. The Judiciary—An Introduction
A study of the American judicial system, with an emphasis on the North Carolina courts, covering the activities of lawyers, prosecutors, public defenders, judges, court clerks, bailiffs and related occupations and professions. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 230. Contemporary Corrections
A study of corrections, imprisonment and other forms of punishment, to include the social organization of penitentiaries, jails, and reformatories; problems and issues, and the recruitment, training and careers of corrections officers Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 240. Criminology (SOC 240)
Historical and contemporary theories of criminal behavior are examined, with emphasis on the sources of information on crime and the application of the scientific method to the explanation of crime. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 241. Juvenile Justice System
Legal and philosophical basis for a separate juvenile justice system, with a focus on juvenile rights and will include such topics as due process, venue, adjudication and dispositions, commitments, and alternatives to incarceration. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200 or 240.
CRJ 250. Basic Criminal Law
A study of the essential terminology, definitions, elements of crimes, key vocabulary and basic legal concepts an American Criminal Law with an introduction to North Carolina criminal law. Spring, odd years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 283. Interviewing Skills (SAB 283)
This course teaches practical skills and the theories behind them for interviewing and recording of interviews in legally and emotionally sensitive areas, such as knowledge about criminal conduct and victimization, child, domestic and substance abuse. Systems theory is applied to the selection of techniques to be used in different interviewing circumstances, recognizing such critical status distinctions as victim, witness, or suspect. The course employs lecture, discussion, readings, interviewing assignments, simulations, role-playing, audio-visual taping, and documentation exercises. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 300. Advanced Criminal Law
An analysis of the substantive criminal law studied from the development of the common law tradition to the present. Focus on statutory definitions in general as well as North Carolina Criminal Code. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200, 250.
CRJ 310. Private Security
An introductory survey of the security field. Included will be private, corporate, industrial, and retail applications. Comparisons between private and public policing will be made. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 315. Criminal Investigation
A study of the methodology relating to the study of crime. Emphasis will be placed more on the theoretical than the applied issues. An emphasis will be placed on the developing ‘high technology’ relating to criminal investigation. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 210.
CRJ 318. Criminal Justice Administration and Management
This course examines the duties of administrators and managers in a criminal justice agency by studying the formal nature of bureaucratic organizations, the processes of leadership, management, decision-making, organizational communications, staffing, training, planning, budgeting, evaluation, organizational development and controlled change; and acquaints students with historical developments, applications of managerial and organizational theories, principles and practices and problems of administering and managing criminal justice organizations. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 320. The Courts
A study of the American judicial system, including sociology of law, changing concepts of justice, courts and other legal organizations. The activities of lawyers, judges, and related occupations and professions are stressed. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 330. Probation and Parole
Origins, development, and contemporary practices in probation, parole, and community corrections. Includes the impact of these services on other elements of criminal justice. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 340. Criminal Conduct (SOC 340)
Taking a sociological perspective on criminal correlation, etiology, and crimogenesis, this course examines criminal behavior across the life course, considering such issues as juvenile delinquency, “aging out” of crime, persistent career criminality, and such social variables as class, employment, race, sex roles, ethnicity, religion and ideology on crime. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 240
CRJ 344. Organized Crime
A historical and contemporary review of the development and operation of organizations committed to criminal conduct. Emphasis will be placed on organized crime in America and the efforts to control it (especially federal RICO statutes). As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200.
CRJ 350. Correctional Treatment (SWK 350)
Discussion and application of various Social Work methods will be included along with the history of treatment and rehabilitation in correctional institutions. Students will focus upon how a social worker provides services within the authoritarian setting of a correctional institution. Same course as SWK 350. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 360. Social Statistics (SOC 360, SWK 360)
An introduction to statistical analysis. Focus is on the process of determining the appropriate statistical techniques, the uses of those techniques, and on the process of the proper interpretation of statistical results. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: MAT 105 or permission of the instructor.
CRJ 361. Social Research (SOC 361)
An overview of research methodology in the social sciences. The course will include survey and experimental designs, and sampling and scaling techniques. Both quantitative and qualitative techniques of analysis will be presented. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or SOC/CRJ 240.
CRJ 367. Social Deviance (SOC 367)
Theories of deviant behavior are examined, with selected examples of deviance reviewed in detail. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 240 (SOC 240) or permission of the instructor.
CRJ 368. Law and Society (SOC 368)
An introduction to the development of law and legal systems, the social organization of law, and the functions and roles of law in society, applying cross-cultural and anthropological perspectives. The relationship of values, economy and culture of a society to the laws it adopts. Spring, odd years. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 370. Ethics in Criminal Justice
Overview of the major philosophical schools of ethics and application of ethical systems and standards to decision making by professionals working in every part of the criminal justice system. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CRJ 200
CRJ 397. Experiential Learning I
Written approval of Department Chair and supervising faculty member required prior to registration. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 398. Directed Research I
Written acceptance by a supervising faculty member is required, based on the student’s written proposal. A copy of the proposal, together with the faculty member’s acceptance, is submitted for approval to the Department Chair prior to registration. Fall, Spring. Credit, 1 semester hour.
CRJ 399. Directed Research II
Same as above. Credit, 2 semester hours.
CRJ 400. Criminal Procedure
A survey and analysis of due process rights of individuals in the criminal process. Emphasis will be on the impact of the Bill of Rights on the practices of police, prosecutors and judges and the remedies available for the violation of those rights. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: CRJ 300 or permission of the instructor; junior or senior standing.
CRJ 412. Judicial Decisions
The role of the jury, juror qualification, how jurors are selected (the “voir dire”) and the deliberative processes jurors use in reaching their collective decisions. Seminar. Fall, odd years. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
CRJ 414. Restorative Justice
The concept of restorative justice and related “criminology as peace-keeping” and integrative-constitutive approaches to crime. Restorative justice offers a series of values, intending to repair the harm done by crime, bringing about closure, healing, and forgiveness. Spring, odd years. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
CRJ 415. Police Community Relations
This course will study the interaction that occurs between the police and members of the community. Emphasis will be placed on the relationships with juveniles, addicts, minorities, victims, and the mass communications media. Fall. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: CRJ 210; junior or senior standing.
CRJ 425. Terrorism
Examining both domestic and international terrorism historically, this course identifies common patterns in terrorism and related social phenomena such as political assassinations, guerrilla warfare, anarchism, revolutionary movements and violent cults, and attributes of known terrorists and terrorist groups. Fall, even years. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
CRJ 435. Death Penalty
Legal, social, ethical, moral, and practical issues surrounding capital punishment, examining the nature, practice and functions of the death penalty in American and Western societies. Seminar. Fall, even years. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
CRJ 440. Conflict Management (SOC 440)
A survey of the conceptual and theoretical bases of conflict and conflict management, the institutional framework and dynamics of alternative dispute resolution, and the use of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other hybrid approaches for achieving conflict settlement or resolution. Specific emphasis is on the use of applied diagnostic and analytical tools, and interactive learning approaches. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 453. Family Violence (SOC 453)
Historical, cross-cultural and current issues in family and domestic violence, with attention to child abuse, couple violence, and the responses of criminal justice, counseling and social service agencies. Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 475. Computer Applications in Criminal Justice
An overview of the applications and emerging issues of computer technology in law enforcement, corrections, jurisprudence, and criminological research. Special attention is paid to the application of computer technology to decision-making in the criminal justice system. A variety of computer applications are presented. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: CRJ 200 and SOC 220 or CSC 100 or permission of the instructor; junior or senior standing.
CRJ 480. Internship in Criminal Justice
Through placement in a criminal justice agency, students will develop some competence in the organization, administration, and practices of that agency. Prior to field placement students will be instructed in operating policies and procedures of the host agency. Note: Pass/Fail Basis. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing, faculty advisor’s recommendation, and consent of Coordinator of Criminal Justice Internships and the Department Chair. Corequisite: CRJ 481.
CRJ 481. Professional Development
This course will focus on the transition from student to professional Each student will engage in field work activity that will allow for development of skills; will explore multi current practice issues in order to demonstrate the integration of criminal justice, skills, knowledge and values. Fall, Spring. Credit 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing, faculty advisor’s recommendation, and consent of Coordinator of Criminal Justice Internships and the Department Chair. Corequisite: CRJ 480
CRJ 497. Experiential Learning II
Written approval of supervising faculty member, and Department Chair required prior to registration. Fall, Spring. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CRJ 499. Independent Study in Criminal Justice
Restriction: Limited to seniors majoring in criminal justice whose overall cumulative point average is 3.0 or better. A written proposal is required in advance of registration. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit, 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: Acceptance by a Department faculty member who will supervise, and approval by the Department Chair.
CRJS 4xx. Special Topics in Criminal Justice
This course title provides flexibility to introduce specialized courses which may be of substantial interest to students. Topics will vary from time to time according to student interest. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GRADUATE COURSES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
In addition to courses of
study listed in this section, the department also participates in the Concentration
in Criminal Justice of the Master’s of Public Administration offered in the
School of Graduate Studies.
Undergraduate enrollment for graduate courses is permitted for some
seniors subject to the policies of the School of Graduate Studies. See the Graduate Programs section of this
catalog for those policies and a description of the MPA program and courses.
GRADUATE COURSES IN SOCIOLOGY
See the Graduate Programs
section of this catalog for a description of graduate Sociology courses offered
as electives for the M.A. and M.A.T. in Social Studies Education.