Clarkie Catalog

CJ2020

A STUDY OF VIOLENT CRIME

Department
Criminal Justice
Terms offered
24
Data refreshed
Sep 1, 2026

Description

Surveys the nature and scope of violent crime, including domestic violence, and examines the social structures in our society that cultivate and allow violence to exist. Focus is on criminal behavior and its legal and sociological consequences. The course analyzes the backgrounds and identifies characteristics of violent criminals, such as the Boston Strangler, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Pamela Smart. Also included is an examination of the Stuart murder case.

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026

1995
2026
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 2030 Spring: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 28% per year. 2030 Summer: 41% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 9 summer terms since 2018. Department course count rising about 10% per year. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 2029 Spring: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 22% per year. 2029 Summer: 42% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 summer terms since 2017. Department course count rising about 10% per year. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2028 Spring: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 19% per year. Department faculty is about 53% below its recent average. 2028 Summer: 42% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 summer terms since 2016. Department course count rising about 7% per year. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 2027 Spring: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 17% per year. Department faculty is about 54% below its recent average. 2027 Summer: 43% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 summer terms since 2015. Department course count rising about 7% per year. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 Not offered Not offered 1 section No data for this term
2025 Not offered 1 section 1 section Not offered
2024 Not offered 1 section 1 section Not offered
2023 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2022 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2021 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2020 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2019 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2018 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2017 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.

Meeting times

Most recent first
  • Mon, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM ONLINE 20262025
  • Mon, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Biological Sciences B124 202520162015
  • Mon, Wed, 6:00 PM–9:30 PM JC118 20102009200820072005
  • Mon, Wed, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM JC118 200420032002200120001999 +2 more Also offered in Summer 1998, Summer 1997
  • Mon, Wed, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM 19961995
Credit-bearing sections of CJ2020
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Summer 2026Edward N. Karcasinas JrOnline1 11 of 20 enrolled11660
Summer 2025Edward N. Karcasinas JrOnline1 21 of 20 enrolled11660
Spring 2025Edward N. Karcasinas JrLecture1 17 of 20 enrolled33215
Summer 2024Edward N. Karcasinas JrOnline1 8 of 20 enrolled11660
Spring 2024Edward N. Karcasinas JrLecture1 6 of 20 enrolled33215
Spring 2016Donald T. MoranLecture1 25 of 25 enrolled33229
Spring 2015Donald T. MoranLecture1 25 of 25 enrolled33229
Spring 2014Donald T. MoranLecture1 18 of 25 enrolled33229
Spring 2013Donald T. MoranLecture1 18 of 25 enrolled32543
Summer 2010Donald T. MoranLecture1 11 of 20 enrolled13047
Summer 2009Donald T. MoranLecture1 7 of 25 enrolled13113
Summer 2008Donald T. MoranLecture1 10 of 25 enrolled12627
Summer 2007Donald T. MoranLecture1 9 of 25 enrolled12138
Summer 2005Donald T. MoranLecture1 9 of 25 enrolled11235
Summer 2004Donald T. MoranLecture1 10 of 25 enrolled10812
Summer 2003Donald T. MoranLecture1 13 of 25 enrolled10412
Summer 2002Donald T. MoranLecture1 10 of 25 enrolled10035
Summer 2001Donald T. MoranLecture1 13 of 25 enrolled10033
Summer 2000Donald T. MoranLecture1 14 of 25 enrolled10026
Summer 1999Donald T. MoranLecture1 10 of 25 enrolled10034
Summer 1998Donald T. MoranLecture1 15 of 20 enrolled10047
Summer 1997Donald T. MoranLecture1 18 of 20 enrolled10009
Summer 1996Donald T. MoranLecture1 20 of 20 enrolled10008
Summer 1995Donald T. MoranLecture1 22 of 20 enrolled10038