Spring 2025 COURSES
Listed below are all the undergraduate and graduate courses the department is offering in Spring 2025.
ANTHROPOLOGY (CAMDEN CAMPUS)
50:070:212 Introduction to Archaeology (3) Archaeology aims to understand past human existence through the remains of human activity. This course introduces students to archaeological theories and practical methodologies. Lectures and class activities will familiarize students with the multidisciplinary nature of archaeology, excavation techniques, and artifact analysis. The class also provides an overview of Cultural Resource Management and archaeological issues, such as state regulation, historic preservation, and archaeological ethics. Kimberlee Moran
50:070:321 Death and Dying (3) This course explores death, dying, and bereavement, examining the interplay between biological and social processes, individual and societal dynamics, technology and social change, as well as socialization and communication. Students will analyze how cultural perspectives shape experiences of mortality and mourning. The course emphasizes the application of research findings to enhance care for the dying and support for the bereaved, fostering a deeper understanding of these universal yet culturally distinct experiences. Kimberlee Moran
50:070:338 Indigenous North America (3) History, cultural background, and contemporary situation of major North American Indian groups. Special attention to social relations, political and religious movements, and cultural change. Patrick McCarty
50:070:375 Learning Abroad: Archeology of Ancient Greece (3) This course offers an in-depth exploration of the historical sites, artifacts, and cultural achievements of ancient Greece. Students will examine the material remains of ancient Greek civilization, including temples, sculptures, and everyday objects, while gaining insight into the societal, historical, and philosophical contexts that shaped them. A highlight of the course is a trip to Greece, where students will experience iconic sites such as the Acropolis, Delphi, and Olympia, and engage with artifacts in world-renowned museums. The course also dedicates a portion of its content to the ancient philosophers, providing a unique perspective on their enduring influence on Greek society and beyond. Kimberlee Moran
CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CAMDEN CAMPUS)
50:202:101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) American crime and criminal justice agencies, i.e., police, courts, and correctional agencies. Emphasis on criminal justice as a system and the processing of persons accused of a crime from the point of arrest to post conviction and release. Gail Caputo
50:202:202 Police and Policing (3) Explores the role of the police officer in the criminal justice system as well as the function of law enforcement in the United States. Includes historical foundations, trends, organizational structures, strategies, and issues concerning American police and policing. Prerequisite: 50:202:101 or 50:202:201. James Williams
50:202:203 Confinement and Corrections (3) History and organization of American corrections. Emphasis on sentencing, custodial institutions, intermediate sanctions, community corrections, and mechanisms for release. Prerequisite: 50:202:101 or 50:202:201. Ross Allen
50:202:204 Criminal Courts (3) Structures and functions of American courts and law. Courtroom work group; roles of attorneys, judges, and other court personnel; trial, trial outcomes, and appellate courts. Ross Allen
50:202:315 Cyber Crime (3) Overview of modern trends in crime involving computers and the internet. Topics include types of computer-based offenses, legal issues relating to cybercrime, topics in cyber criminology, and contemporary issues involving computer hacking and internet-related crime. Christopher Thomas
50:202:342 Domestic Violence (3) offers an in-depth examination of domestic violence, focusing on intimate partner violence (IPV), family violence, and how the criminal justice system responds to these complex social issues. The course explores the psychological, social, and legal dimensions of domestic violence, with particular emphasis on the lived experiences of survivors and the motivations of perpetrators. Through a mix of first-person narratives and scholarly literature, students will understand the dynamics of control, manipulation and violence in domestic settings. Students will also explore how the criminal justice system—including law enforcement, courts, and corrections—addresses domestic violence, the legal frameworks for protecting victims, and the challenges involved in prosecuting and preventing abuse. The course will critically evaluate policy responses, the role of protective orders, shelter systems, and rehabilitation programs for offenders. Alexa Garvey
50:202:355 Special Topics in CJ: Careers in Sociology and Criminal Justice (3) This course will expose students to the variety of careers available to students with a Sociology and/or Criminal Justice major. Through hands on activities, class discussion and guest speakers, students will develop tools to effectively communicate their expertise and relevant experiences to prospective employers. Laura Napolitano
50:202:375 Criminal Justice Learning Abroad: Comparative Criminal Justice in U.K. (G) (3) A course focusing on crime and justice of a foreign country. Includes regular class meetings, required readings, and written assignments, as well as a short-term learning/service experience in a foreign country. Ross Allen
50:202:404 Service/Internship in Criminal Justice (Credits by arrangement) Supervised service/internship in a criminal justice agency. No more than 3 credits to be counted toward the major. Prerequisites: 50:202:101 or 50:202:201 and instructor permission. Cheryl Hallman
50:202:449 Ethics and Policy in Criminal Justice (3) The development, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice policy. Ethics of law enforcement, court processes, and corrections. Evaluation of research on topics such as race, class, and gender disparities; capital punishment; gun control; drug policy; pornography; and gambling. Prerequisites: Senior status. 50:202:101 or 50:202:201 and 50:920:301. Nathan Link
SOCIOLOGY (CAMDEN CAMPUS)
50:920:101 Introduction to Sociology (3) Introduction to the study of social groups and societies. Basic sociological methods and theoretical perspectives. Survey of basic subfields of sociology, such as socialization, family, religion, inequality, race and ethnicity, politics, deviance, and social change. The department recommends that students wishing to take advanced courses begin with Introduction to Sociology. Julio Alicea
50:920:217 Drugs and Society (3) Use and abuse of controlled substances in American society; public health and medical considerations; addiction and treatment; illegal markets; and drug control policy. Sarah Tosh
50:920:301 Methods and Techniques of Social Research (3) Introduces basic methods and techniques of social research, including formulating research design and utilizing appropriate data-gathering techniques. Prerequisite: 50:920:101 or 50:920:207 or 50:202:101 or 50:202:201. Kayla Preito-Hodge
50:920:313 Theories of Crime and Delinquency (3) Explanation of crime and delinquency in American society. Topics include deterrence theory, biological explanations for crime, sociological theories, and conflict-based theories. Emphasis on social causes of crime. Prerequisite: 50:920:101 or 50:920:207 or 50:202:101 or 50:202:201. Richard Stansfield
50:920:314 Masculinities (3) This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of masculinities. Moving past the conception of gender as a fixed biological category, the course addresses the emergence and representations of multiple masculinities in American culture along intersections with race, class, sexuality, and other areas of difference. It examines the ways diverse formations of masculinities function at the individual and collective level in various domains, such as in sports, family, relationships, subcultures, work and other social and physical sites. It addresses issues including the body, female and queer masculinities, maleness, boyhood, and violence. The course is interdisciplinary and will offer various contexts for exploring masculinities, such as academic and popular literature, film, and music. Gail Caputo
50:920:332 Inequality in the United States (3) Analyzes class inequality and the class structure in U.S. society, with particular attention to the processes which generate, reproduce, and change social and economic inequalities, as well as the consequences of inequality. When offered with a lab, this course has a mandatory engaged civic learning component (ECL), included in a 0-credit lab section. In those circumstances, all students must register for the course and one lab section, and the 0-credit lab section is a corequisite. Joan Mazelis
50:920:344 Sociology of Deviance (3) Explanations for deviance and conformity. Emphasis on varieties of deviance; social reactions to deviance, including moral panics; and sociological theories. Prerequisite: 50:202:101 or 50:202:201, or 50:902:101 or 50:920:207.50:920:346 Sarah Tosh
50:920:346 Special Topics in Sociology: Global Migrations (3) Sol Escobar
50:920:368 Careers in Sociology and Criminal Justice (3) This course will expose students to the variety of careers available to students with a Sociology and/or Criminal Justice major. Through hands on activities, class discussion and guest speakers, students will develop tools to effectively communicate their expertise and relevant experiences to prospective employers. Laura Napolitano
50:920:435 Sociology of W.E.B. DuBois (3) Examines the sociology of one of the most prominent sociologists and scholar activists in United States history. Students will explore the “three faces of DuBois,” whose research and writings as a sociologist, literary scholar, and historian linked European philosophy, historiography, and social science to American sociology. Prerequisite: 50:9201:101 or 50:014:130. Christina Jackson
CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE – BLACKWOOD CAMPUS
50:202:354 Special Topics in Criminal Justice: Police Community Relations (3) This upper-level criminal justice class will focus on community-oriented policing, public relations, police organizations, and challenges to administering justice. Important issues affecting society and the criminal justice system as a whole will be examined in depth. Students will be expected to read scholarly work exploring these issues; participate in class discussions; conduct library research; write a senior level research paper; and demonstrate their understanding of assigned readings and discussion topics in a final examination. Brenna Stone
50:202:449 Ethics and Policy in Criminal Justice (3) The development, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice policy. Ethics of law enforcement, court processes, and corrections. Evaluation of research on topics such as race, class, and gender disparities; capital punishment; gun control; drug policy; pornography; and gambling. Prerequisites: Senior status. 50:202:101 or 50:202:201 and 50:920:301. Ross Allen
50:920:301 Methods and Techniques of Social Research (3) Introduces basic methods and techniques of social research, including formulating research design and utilizing appropriate data-gathering techniques. Tracy Swan
ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – MAYS LANDING CAMPUS
50:202:351 Contemporary Issues in Policing: Policing in America in the 21st Century (3) Evaluation of new trends in policing plus police unionism, discrimination, and affirmative action, as well as explanations for misconduct and evaluation of its remedies, e.g., civilian review boards. Prerequisite: 50:202:101 or 50:202:201. Dean Dyks
50:920:301 Methods and Techniques of Social Research (3) Introduces basic methods and techniques of social research, including formulating research design and utilizing appropriate data-gathering techniques. Joseph Dagrossa
50:920:313 Theories of Crime and Delinquency (3) Explanation of crime and delinquency in American society. Topics include deterrence theory, biological explanations for crime, sociological theories, and conflict-based theories. Emphasis on social causes of crime. Prerequisite: 50:920:101 or 50:920:207 or 50:202:101 or 50:202:201. Joseph Dagrossa
50:920:316 Race and Ethnicity (3) The social construction of race and ethnicity in the United States and around the globe. The formation of racial and ethnic identities and the varieties of group interaction, including prejudice, discrimination, assimilation, institutional domination, and change. Changing concepts, boundaries, and interrelationships within a global context. Augustine Isamah
OFF CAMPUS/ONLINE ONLY
50:070:101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3) Introduces the student to the study of culture. Topics include the nature and diversity of culture among different peoples; the fieldwork process; cultural change; political, economic, and social organizations; worldview and values; socialization; social and religious movements; and applications of anthropology to the contemporary world. Autumn Zellers (online only)
50:202:202 Police and Policing (3) Explores the role of the police officer in the criminal justice system as well as the function of law enforcement in the United States. Includes historical foundations, trends, organizational structures, strategies, and issues concerning American police and policing. Prerequisite: 50:202:101. Brenna Stone (online only)
50:202:362 Special Topic in Criminal Justice: From Mass Incarceration to Decarceration (3) Throughout the last half century, the use of incarceration as a means of addressing crime in the United States has changed dramatically. This course will discuss those changes, focusing both on large-scale changes in the rate of incarceration and also what incarceration means for an individual behind bars and those close to them. The course will begin with an historical deep dive into incarceration and theories of punishment, proceed to establish the increase in incarceration that occurred in the late 1900s, and then investigate the consequences of incarceration. Following this, we will explore recent decreases in the use of incarceration, the impact of decarceration, and alternatives to incarceration. Walter Campbell (online only)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRADUATE PROGRAM
56:202:601 Data Analysis in Criminal Justice (3) This course provides students with a grounding in the basic tools used in quantitative analysis in the field of criminal justice along with an introduction to the statistical issues involved in the design and logic of research. Students learn to use various nonparametric measures of association as well as parametric tests of significance and are introduced to the fundamentals of correlation, regression, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in statistics. Richard Stansfield
56:202:625 Survey Design (3) From Criminal Justice to Prevention Science, surveys are used across fields and institutional contexts to gain insights into constituents, stakeholders, customers, research subjects, or the broader public. In this applied, hands-on course, students will learn how to design and conduct surveys that yield useful insights. The course will include topics such as crafting effective survey questions, approaches to selecting survey respondents, tools to evaluate survey quality, how to design survey experiments, best practices in digital surveys, and strategies for preparing and overseeing large-scale survey implementations. The course will culminate in a final project involving the design, preparation, and pilot testing of an original survey. Christopher Thomas
56:202:626 Special Topics in Criminal Justice: Restorative Justice in America (3) This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal role of restorative practices within the framework of the criminal justice system. Students will delve into both historical origins and contemporary applications of restorative justice, viewing it as a transformative alternative paradigm in modern criminal justice. Key topics include a detailed examination of various restorative interventions, such as mediation, circles and victim-offender conferencing.
Additionally, we will discuss other alternative applications and forms of restorative justice programs currently being explored within the criminal legal system. The course also introduces theoretical frameworks and fundamental concepts underpinning restorative justice, offering a nuanced understanding and critical analysis of its implications for criminal justice programming. Additionally, the course will explore related “alternative” justice practices and movements, facilitating discussions on their intersections and implications within broader social contexts. Mariel Delacruz
56:202:673 Special Topics in Criminal Justice: Harm Reduction & Criminal Justice: Responding to the Opioid Crisis (3) provides an in-depth exploration of harm reduction strategies within the context of the opioid crisis, with a focus on the United States and the United Kingdom’s drug laws and policies. This course examines the evolution of drug policies, from the punitive measures of the War on Drugs to the emerging public health frameworks emphasizing harm reduction. Students will analyze the socio-political factors that have shaped drug laws, policies, and enforcement practices, particularly in how these responses impact criminal justice systems and vulnerable populations, including people who use drugs. Alexa Garvey
56:202:675 Special Topics in Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice Learning Abroad: Comparative Criminal Justice in U.K. (3) A course focusing on crime and justice of a foreign country. Includes regular class meetings, required readings, and written assignments, as well as a short-term learning/service experience in a foreign country. Ross Allen