RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 1 of 15 CRM 100 Course ID 000650 Canadian Criminal Justice Introduction to Canadian Criminal Justice This course introduces students to the administrative and institutional components of the Canadian criminal justice system and the principles that govern it. The course will be organized around the police, courts, correctional systems, and will take a critical approach to both the formal principles of justice as they apply to this system, as well as how they are woven into the process at various stages. (Formerly JUS 300.) Components Lecture: 2.00 / Laboratory: 1.00 Requisites CRM 101 Course ID 004397 Understanding Crime In Canada Understanding Crime in Canadian Society This course is designed to give students the background and knowledge to think critically about information on crime and the social response to it in Canada. Students will learn about how we come to know about crime and criminality, and will conclude with a detailed analysis of one or more specific crimes (eg. homicide, prostitution or illicit drug use) in order to apply the concepts and materials presented throughout the term. (Formerly JUS 101.) CRM 101 is not available for credit to students who choose CRM 100 or CRM 102. Requisites Antirequisites: CRM 102 Attributes Lower Level Liberal Studies, 3 Hours
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 2 of 15 CRM 102 Course ID 010293 Introduction to Introduction to This course provides a foundation for the theoretical, conceptual and policy considerations related to crime and justice in Canada. Students will be introduced to the main theoretical approaches to understanding crime (classical, positivist and critical theories), and the various ways in which each has shaped criminal justice policy in Canada. These issues will be brought together through an in-depth analysis of one or two current topics. Components Lecture: 2.00 / Laboratory: 1.00 Requisites Antirequisite: CRM 101 CRM 200 Course ID 010220 Criminal Law Criminal Law Students are introduced to the basic concepts and substance of the criminal law in Canada. The historical and theoretical foundations of criminal law, elements of an offence, and criminal defenses are considered. The role of criminal law in society, and its intersection with other forms of social regulation are highlighted. This course is not a technical legal course in criminal procedure; rather, it provides students with basic knowledge of criminal law in Canada. Components Lecture: 2.00 / Laboratory: 1.00 Requisites Prerequisite: CRM 100 or (LAW 534 and in Law and Business program), Antirequisite: LAW 400
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 3 of 15 CRM 202 Course ID 000540 Victims and Criminal Process Victims and the Criminal Process This course has two emphases: theory and research on the nature of criminal victimization in Canada, and the role and experiences of victims of crime in the Canadian criminal justice system. The intersection of victimization with gender, race, class and other forms of social inequality will provide the context for an analysis of the extent to which the current criminal justice system does, or can, meet the broad range of victim needs. (Formerly JUS 601.) Requisites Prerequisite: CRM 100 CRM 204 Course ID 022187 Crim Justice Rsrch and Stats Criminal Justice Research and Statistics This course gives students the practical research methods needed to statistically describe and analyze criminal justice phenomena. Emphasis throughout the course is on practical uses and application of these techniques to understand criminal justice issues, rather than on their mathematical derivations. Components Lecture: 2.00 / Laboratory: 1.00 Requisites Prerequisite: CRM 100
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 4 of 15 CRM 205 Course ID 024680 Gender, Sexuality and the Law Gender, Sexuality and the Law This course explores gender and sexuality within the context of Canadian law and the criminal justice system. Students are introduced to the ways in which gender and sexuality structure legal thinking and practice, as well as how they intersect with race, ethnicity, class, and disability. The course employs a feminist socio-legal perspective on gendered and sexualized experiences of the law, and draws from diverse disciplines, including criminology, political science, sociology, history, disability studies, and women s studies. Requisites Prerequisite: CRM 100 CRM 206 Course ID 024679 Race, Ethnicity and Justice Race, Ethnicity and Justice This course explores the connections between racialization and criminalization. Students are introduced to critical anti-racist and anti-colonialist perspectives on the role of race/ethnicity - and its intersection with gender, sexuality, class and age - in shaping social, political and legal ways of understanding crime and justice. We consider a range of avenues through which people and spaces are racialized and linked to crime as well as the possibility of using the law to obtain social justice.
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 5 of 15 CRM 300 Course ID 010202 Policing in Canada Policing in Canada Students are introduced to the concept of "policing" and the institutional and non-institutional forms it may take. The intersection of the uniformed, public police with other policing bodies, police discretion, culture and issues of accountability and governance are central to this course. The role of communities and developments in the global context provide the context for analysis of the future of democratic policing. CRM 302 Course ID 010256 Criminological Theories Criminological Theories This course is an in-depth consideration of the main criminological theories of crime. We begin with the historical roots in positivism and classical thought. We then move toward contemporary theorists, including critical, feminist, and post-modern approaches, and their impact on how we understand and respond to crime. Dynamic Date
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 6 of 15 CRM 303 Course ID 025252 Immigration and Refugee Immigration and Refugee Protection in CJS This course introduces students to the contemporary issues and challenges related to immigration and refugee law and policies as they intersect with the criminal justice system. It focuses on the increasing use of criminal law measures against migrants. The reasons of the criminalization are explored together with the impact of this process on the criminal justice system and on the situation of migrants. The course critically examines the role of criminal justice agents and discusses the best practices and strategies in advancing protection of migrants. Requisites Prerequisites: CRM 100 CRM 304 Course ID 010238 Youth Justice in Canada Youth Justice in Canada This course considers the theoretical and policy issues which relate specifically to young people in conflict with the law and their intersection with legal systems in Canada. The focus of the course will be on an analysis of the historical development of a separate legal system for dealing with youthful offenders and the changes in discourses around youth crime that have been reflected in reforms to that system.
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 7 of 15 CRM 306 Course ID 010190 Corrections in Canada Corrections in Canada Students are introduced to the philosophical trends and approaches within the correctional system in Canada. The focus will be on understanding the historical and political context of correctional practices and their impact on specific populations, such as women, Aboriginal people, and racialized communities. We end with an analysis of correctional practices in other jurisdictions, including capital punishment and the development of alternative approaches. CRM 308 Course ID 010200 Criminal Courts in Canada Criminal Courts in Canada The focus of this course is on the structure and function of the criminal courts in Canada, with particular emphasis on the points of tension at various stages. Rather than being a course on the technical aspects of criminal prosecution, points of tension in the process will be considered through an analysis of a variety of topics, including pre-trial detention, sentencing, plea discussions and the wrongfully convicted.
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 8 of 15 CRM 310 Course ID 010292 Advanced Research Methods Advanced Research Methods This advanced-level course will help students refine their research skills and enhance their research imaginations through skill-building activities and assignments. Students will utilize diverse qualitative and quantitative research approaches, and will develop a critical awareness of their limitations and possibilities. The goal of the course is to teach students how to read, interpret, and conduct research so that they can eventually design and implement their own independent study. Students choosing CRM 310 should be in their graduating year. Requisites Prerequisites: (ACS 301 or SSH 301) and (ACS 401 or CRM 204) CRM 311 Course ID 025251 Regulating Public Space Regulating Public Space This course examines the regulation of public space. It traces the historical evolution of the state s efforts to place restrictions on the public s right to occupy spaces like streets and parks. By focusing on issues such as crowd control, vagrancy laws and public protest, the course will address broader themes, including the intersection of policing, power and the law, while demonstrating how contemporary approaches to these issues are socially and historically constructed. Requisites Prerequisites: CRM 100
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 9 of 15 CRM 312 Course ID 010209 Representing Crime Representing Crime This course examines the ways in which crime is represented in a range of social and political institutions, such as the media, cultural arenas (museums, film, novels and the true crime genre, politics), within government institutions (police, prisons) and in the community. Particular emphasis will be placed on underlying themes and symbols that represent various dimensions of crime, including fear, offending, victimization, crime prevention, punishment, retribution and justice. Dynamic Date CRM 314 Course ID 010196 Crim Justice and the Charter Criminal Justice and the Charter The impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the criminal justice system in Canada is examined. Both individual members of society as well as the agencies of criminal justice (police, courts, corrections) are considered. Dynamic Date
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 10 of 15 CRM 316 Course ID 010262 International Perspectives International Perspectives This course provides a critical analysis of international developments in criminal justice. We consider various models of criminal law and its administration across jurisdictions. An important component of this course will be the consideration of international crimes such as crimes against humanity, genocide and the establishment of the International Criminal Court. Requisites Prerequisites: CRM 100 or CRM 102 CRM 317 Course ID 025253 Special Topics in Special Topics in /Law This course will focus on a defined subject area with the field of or Law. The substantive course content will be based on the specific expertise and interest of the professor and current issues in the field. Requisites Prerequisites: CRM 100 Attributes Upper Level Liberal Studies, 3 Hours
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 11 of 15 CRM 318 Course ID 023216 Violence and Communities Violence and Communities This course explores a variety of issues related to the topic of communities in terms of denoting both geographic space and social networks and crime. Students will critically evaluate such topics as the stereotypes associated with and representations of certain communities, the spatial distribution of violent crime, gentrification and crime, the effects of policing and punishment on communities, and the efficacy of area-based crime prevention initiatives that are currently popular in many North American jurisdictions. CRM 322 Course ID 023217 Ethics in Criminal Justice Ethics in Criminal Justice This course introduces students to the ethical foundations of justice, and their implications and applications at various junctures in the criminal justice system. Ethics in public and private policing, the legal profession (defense, prosecution, judiciary), and punishment are given in-depth consideration. Emphasis will be placed on a case study approach, and student-led analyses.
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 12 of 15 CRM 324 Course ID 023218 Security Threats Security Threats This course introduces the students to some traditional as well as non-traditional security threats currently challenging Canada and the global community. Students will critically evaluate such topics as transnational organized crime, international terrorism, human trafficking, money laundering and drug trafficking in order to assess the effectiveness of current legal and non-legal methods in dealing with these phenomena. CRM 400 Course ID 010222 Indigenous Governance/Justice Indigenous Governance/Justice This course examines the social, political and historical context of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, their experiences of colonialism, assimilation and genocide, their contemporary struggles for sovereignty in relationship to the Canadian state with special focus on the institutions of criminal justice. Requisites Prerequisite: (CRM 100 and CRM 200) or (POG 110 and POG 210) or POG 240 or (POL 101 and POL 102); Antirequisite: POG 440, PPA 124
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 13 of 15 CRM 402 Course ID 010291 Crim Justice and Inequality Criminal Justice and Social Inequality This course examines various form of social inequality as they intersect with the criminal justice system in Canada. The course will challenge the notion of an objective, value-neutral criminal justice system, and will consider the impact of operational and policy decisions on race, class, gender and other forms of social inequality. Topics will include systemic racism, gender discrimination, the over-representation of people who live in poverty and other relevant issues. Requisites Prerequisites: CRM 100 and CRM 102, Antirequisite: JUS400 CRM 404 Course ID 010260 Criminal Justice Policy Criminal Justice Policy This course examines various strategies of crime control and prevention, and the theoretical foundations upon which they are based. The emphasis will be on deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and community based strategies and research findings on the extent to which they "work" in controlling or preventing crime. Consideration will also be given to public attitudes toward such policies, and the political context in which various strategies emerge. Dynamic Date
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 14 of 15 CRM 406 Course ID 010144 Seminar in Criminal Justice Seminar in Criminal Justice This course will provide an in-depth examination of a specific area of criminal justice. The instructor will determine content, based on emerging issues that are not covered in detail in the curriculum. Students are expected to take a lead role in this course and are required to make at least one presentation. Requisites Prerequisites: (CRM 400 or CRM 402) and CRM 404 CRM 601 Course ID 010231 Violence in Society Violence in Society This course is designed to provide students with the skills to think critically about various forms of interpersonal violence and the social response to it. The course will conclude with a detailed analysis of the major policies which have emerged to deal with violence, such as zero tolerance policies, traditional approaches to crime prevention, increasing criminal sanctions and, finally, the implementation of alternatives to the criminal process. Requisites Restriction: JU001 Attributes Upper Level Liberal Studies, 3 Hours
RUSRR048 COURSE CATALOG DETAIL REPORT Page 15 of 15 Run Control Values ------------------------------------------------------------ Academic Institution: RYERU Academic Career: UGRD Academic Group: anization: JUSTICE Subject: From Date 01-JAN-1901 Thru Date 01-SEP-2015 EFF_STATUS A Schedule Course Y Course Attributes - Run Control Values ------------------------------------------------------------ DATETIME CREATED: COURSE ATTRIBUTE: COURSE ATTRIBUTE VALUE: DATETIME CREATED: COURSE ATTRIBUTE: COURSE ATTRIBUTE VALUE: DATETIME CREATED: COURSE ATTRIBUTE: COURSE ATTRIBUTE VALUE: 22-APR-2014 LVL 22-APR-2014 WKS 05-DEC-2014 MET