UT Criminology Dept.
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice provides students with a thorough knowledge of criminology, as well as an understanding of the criminal justice system and the problems that beset it.
The department is composed of seven faculty members who are committed to excellence in education, both individually and collectively. This commitment targets student education through the use of both traditional classroom teaching techniques and innovative methods of educational outreach through intensive educational experiences and other alternative teaching formats.
Criminology students can begin a criminal justice career before graduation through internships in all areas – police work, the courts, customs, corrections, juvenile facilities, enforcement, investigation, safety and security, public defender’s office, and various other offices and departments – and on all levels of government.
Students have opportunities for comparative summer studies in England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Scotland. These trips allow students to compare the enforcement of laws and the functioning of the criminal justice systems not just in a textbook, but in the countries themselves.
Criminology and criminal justice graduates have been accepted to the best graduate and law schools in the country. Other students who choose to enter the workforce have found employment in a variety of criminal justice agencies, such as U.S. Customs, Associated Marine Institutes (alternative juvenile facility), Capital Collateral (Florida’s Death Penalty Appellate Agency), Bay Area Youth Services, police departments and prisons throughout the nation.
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Criminology - Prepares students for graduate school or an entry-level position in the criminal justice field. A law and justice minor is jointly administered by the government and criminology departments and offers a diverse course selection in business, criminal, constitutional, comparative and international law. The major is interdisciplinary in that faculty have been trained in numerous fields and are thus able to offer students a diversity of courses.
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science - Prepares students for careers in forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology. Graduates typically are employed in local, state, and federal crime laboratories or law enforcement agencies, such as the FDA, EPA, and OSHA. Forensic chemistry is an option for pre-professional majors and for those interested in pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees. Students successfully completing the program will also be awarded a minor in criminal investigation.
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| Name | Type | Phone | Mail Box | Building | Room |
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| Kathryn Branch Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Faculty | 257-1705 | Q | SC | 246 |  |
| Susan Brinkley Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Faculty | 257-3323 | 118F | PH | 206 | |
| Christopher Capsambelis Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Faculty | 257-3348 | Q | PH | 419 | |
| Diane Keffer Staff Assistant I, Government, History, Sociology, Psychology, and Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Staff | 253-6226 | Q | PH | 346 | |
| Anthony LaRose Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Faculty | 257-3807 | Q | PH | 317 | |
| Sean Maddan Chair/Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Faculty | 257-3859 | Q | PH | 341 | |
| Kim Schnurbush Instructor, Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Faculty | 257-1806 | Q | WH | 109 | |
| Alisa Smith Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Faculty | 258-7283 | Q | PH | 344 | |
Courses
100 Introduction to Research and Writing in Criminology (1)
An introduction to the techniques for conducting scholarly research in criminology and
methods for proper composition of research papers. Should be taken in the semester when
the student declares criminology as his or her major. (*fall and spring semesters)
101 Introduction to Criminology (4)
A study of deviant behavior as it relates to the definition of crime, crime statistics, theories
of crime causation, crime typologies and victims of crime. May be used to satisfy general
curriculum distribution requirements if not used in the criminology major. (*fall and spring
semesters)
102 Introduction to Criminal Justice (4)
A study of the components of the criminal justice system from its early history through its
evolution in the United States. Identifies various subsystems and their roles, expectations and
interrelationships. (*fall and spring semesters)
200 Introduction to Law Enforcement (4)
Prerequisite: CRM 102. A study of the elements of law enforcement agencies as subsystems
of the criminal justice system, the history and philosophy of law enforcement, and the relationship
between law enforcement and the community. (*fall semester)
203 Community Policing (4)
Prerequisites: CRM 101, 102 and 200. An introduction to the philosophy of community
policing, emphasizing partnerships with community residents to address fear of crime and
neighborhood decay. (*as needed)
205 Community-Based Corrections (4)
Prerequisite: CRM 101 or 102. A study of the history, philosophy and operations of community-
based corrections programs within the criminal justice system. (*spring semester)
206 Criminal Investigation (4)
Prerequisites: CRM 102 and 200. A study of the fundamentals of investigation including
crime scene search, collection and preservation of physical evidence, interview and interrogation
techniques, use of scientific aids and modus operandi. (*spring semester)
210 Ethics in Justice (4)
An examination of the field of justice with emphases on decision-making, ethical thinking,
codes of ethics, and use of discretion throughout the justice system. (*fall and spring
semesters)
212 Juvenile Delinquency (4)
Prerequisite: CRM 101 or 102, or SOC 100. An examination of definitions of delinquent
behavior, theories of delinquency, and the adjudication process for juveniles. May be used
to satisfy general curriculum distribution requirements if not used in the criminology major.
(*fall and spring semesters)
247 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (4)
A comparative study of the United States criminal justice system with those of other countries
through personal observation of agencies of the countries visited, and personal interaction with
agency personnel. This course requires travel outside of the United States. Countries visited
will vary. This course may be repeated for credit when countries change. (*as needed)
290-299 Special Summer Studies (2-4)
Special course offered each year during the summer session. Course descriptions are published
annually in a separate bulletin.
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300 Victimology (4)
Prerequisite (at least one of the following): CRM 101, CRM 102, SOC 100, GWA 100 or
PSY 200. An examination of the extent and nature of victimization, theories of victimization,
the victims’ rights movement, and consideration of several major kinds of victimization. (*fall
and spring semesters)
307 Introduction to Forensic Science (4)
Prerequisite: CRM 206. An examination of scientific techniques used to develop forensic evidence
discovered at a crime scene offered in a practical laboratory setting. (*once each year)
310 Abnormal Behavior and Criminality (4) (W)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. An overview of abnormal behavior as it relates to the
criminal justice system. Emphasis placed on personality disorders, psychoses, sexual predators,
and posttraumatic stress disorder. (*spring semester)
311 Criminal and Court Procedure (4) (W)
Prerequisite: CRM 102. A study of the U.S. Constitution with emphasis on Supreme Court
rulings on Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment questions of search and seizure, confessions,
arrest, jeopardy, speedy trial and assistance of counsel. (*fall and spring semesters)
312 Criminal Law (4) (W)
Prerequisite: CRM 102. A study of existing law and doctrine as influenced by social, cultural
and political factors. Topics include criminal liability and defenses, crimes against persons
and property, victimless crimes, political and violent crime and white-collar crime. (*fall and
spring semesters)
313 Introduction to Corrections (4) (W)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. An introduction to the American correctional system
emphasizing the history of corrections, the prison experience and correctional clientele. May
be used to satisfy general curriculum distribution requirements if not used in the criminology
major. (*fall semester)
315 Appellate Advocacy (3)
Cross-listed with GWA 315. Prerequisite: junior and senior standing. The course focuses on
persuasive writing and oral advocacy. Specifically, students will write an appellate brief and make
oral arguments using the American Collegiate Moot Court Association case. Students will be
chosen to participate in regional and national moot court competitions. (*fall semester)
316 Trial Advocacy (3)
Cross-listed with GWA 316. Prerequisite: junior and senior standing. The course will focus
on trial advocacy, process and evidence. A case problem developed by the American Mock Trial
Association will be used as the foundation of the course. Students will be chosen to participate
in regional and national mock trial competitions. (*spring semester)
321 Comparative Criminology (4) (IG) (W)
Prerequisites: CRM 101 and 102. A comparison of diverse types of criminal justice systems
utilized by other countries and cultures with the United States criminal justice system. (*fall
and spring semesters)
323 Correctional Law (4) (W)
A study of substantive and procedural law pertaining to the convicted criminal offender,
including an examination of federal court decisions affecting correctional personnel and the
penal process. (*fall semester)
400 Crime and Punishment: Current Controversies (4)
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and CRM 101 or 102. An in-depth examination
of current controversial issues of crime and punishment in the United States. (*spring
semester)
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401 Internship in Criminology (4-16)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 (3.2 for federal internships).
A meaningful field experience through placement in agencies of the criminal justice
system. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Internship credit may not be used to satisfy requirements
for the major or the minor. (*fall and spring semesters)
402 Constitutional Law and the Supreme Court (4) (W)
A study of the federal judiciary and courts, their roles in relation to the executive and legislative
branches of government, and the constitutional aspects of discrimination, privacy and
procedural due process. Equivalent to GWA 402. (*fall semester)
403 Drugs, Deviance and Crime (4)
Prerequisite: CRM 101 or 102. An in-depth analysis of the nature and extent of drug use
within American society, and its relationship to crime and deviance. (*as needed)
404 Gender, Sexuality, and the Law (4)(W)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. An overview of the U.S. constitutional and statutory
law concerning gender and sexuality. Emphasis on the right of privacy, legal theories of sexuality
and gender, sexual speech and identity speech. Equivalent to GWA 404 (*every other year)
405 Research Methods in Criminology (4) (W)
An introduction to the elements of scientific logic, hypothesis testing, research design, methods
of data collection, and analysis and interpretation of data. (*fall and spring semesters)
406 Violence in America (4) (W)
A study of the broad range of violence in society, examining historical and contemporary
forms of violence. (*once each year)
407 Constitutional Law, Race Relations and Civil Rights (4)
An examination of the evolution of race relations and civil rights within the United States
through the prism of American constitutional law. (*as needed)
408 The First Amendment and the Supreme Court (4) (W)
A critical examination of the law and policy related to free press versus fair trial, defamation,
national security, obscenity and compelled communication. Equivalent to GWA 408.
(*as needed)
421-426, 428-430 Special Issues in Criminal Justice (2-4)
A forum for focusing on special issues in criminal justice, taught by visiting instructors or
regular faculty. Topics covered may change each semester. (*fall and spring semesters)
427 Death Penalty (4)
An examination of historical, contemporary and international perspectives on the death
penalty and ramifications for victims’ families, offenders, the criminal justice system and society
as a whole. (*as needed)
431 Scholarly Issues in Criminology (2)
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and minimum GPA of 3.5. An examination of topics
of special interest and contemporary significance provided by criminal justice practitioners
from the Tampa Bay area. May be repeated to a maximum of eight semester hours. (* fall
and spring semesters)
450 Independent Study (2-4)
Prerequisites: senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.0. A series of directed readings and short
research projects on topics of interest to the student determined through student-faculty
consultation. (*fall and spring semesters)
451 Senior Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: senior standing and a GPA of 3.25 or higher, and membership in the Honors
Program or approval of department chair. Requires a substantive research and writing project.
(*fall and spring semesters)
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499 Criminology Capstone Experience (1)
An integrative educational experience through which students comprehensively analyze and
synthesize theories, policies and practices related to criminology. Should be taken in senior
year. (*fall and spring semesters)
Criminology and Criminal Justice (CRM)
