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Course descriptions for the criminology and criminal justice major are listed (below). Course delivery is indicated after each course description. To determine availability of a course for a particular semester, refer to the Class Schedule.
Criminology and Criminal Justice
CRIM 200 Criminology—3 credits.
A consideration of criminality, its nature and extent, particularly in the United States; and an analysis
of the etiology of criminal behavior, criminal law, and societal reactions to criminals.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
CRIM 220 Introduction to Law Enforcement—3 credits.
Philosophical and historical background of law enforcement at the federal, state, county, city, and
village levels. An introduction to contemporary police organizations and methods of operation.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
CRIM 396 Introduction to Research Methods in Criminal Justice—3 credits.
A survey of current research methods relating to all aspects of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: 6 credits of criminology or consent of instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
CRIM 420 Criminal Law and Procedure I—3 credits.
An analysis of the history and development of the criminal law as a system of social control;
the scope, purpose, and general principles of criminal law; and the essential characteristics of
various crimes. Prerequisites: 6 credits of criminology or consent of the instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
CRIM 423 Juvenile Delinquency—3 credits.
Definitions and interpretations of theories of causation and prevention; organization and functions of
community agencies and institutions, including police, courts, and probation. Prerequisites: 6 credits of criminology or consent
of instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
CRIM 427 Dynamics of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior—3 credits.
The dynamic interrelatedness in the formation and manifestation of criminal and delinquent behavior and
various sociocultural factors and processes. Prerequisites: 6 credits of social science or consent of
instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
CRIM 430 Correctional Institutions—3 credits.
The correctional institution in the United States as it exists today in terms of its development,
objectives, and standards; includes jails, detention homes, reformatories, furlough-detention camps,
open and closed institutions. Prerequisites: 6 credits of criminology or consent of instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
CRIM 431 Community-Based Corrections—3 credits.
This course covers the variety of alternatives to incarceration which collectively are known as
community-based corrections, including diversion, pretrial release, fines, home confinement, restitution,
community service, half-way houses, probation, and parole. Prerequisites: 6 credits of criminology or
consent of instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
CRIM 498 Internship in Criminology—3-6 credits.
Placement in any one of several settings, such as law enforcement, courts, or correctional institutions,
in accordance with the interests of the student and recommendation of the faculty. Prerequisites: senior
standing or consent of instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.