CRMJ 2032 - Gangs Cults and Terrorism

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Criminal Justice

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the structure, organization, and psychology of gangs. Investigation techniques concerning gang recognition by tattoos, graffiti, and symbols will be included for street, prison and motorcycle gangs. This course will also familiarize the student of the various cult organizations. This course will also examine the structure, and current trends of domestic and international terrorist organizations. Semesters Available: Day - F, SP Eve - F, Sp UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Analyze the theories of gang development.	Exercises- Weeks 4,5, Exam- Weeks 9,10
2. Explain gang member typologies and member characteristics.	Exercises-Weeks 4,5, Video Review- Weeks 7,8, Exam- Weeks 9,10, Research -Report Weeks 12,13
3. Assess the levels and methods of gang membership.	Exercises- Weeks 4,5, Exam- Weeks 9,10, Research Report -Weeks 12,13
4. Differentiate gangs by tattoos, dress, graffiti, and sign language.	Worksheets- Weekly from Week 3 through 8, Video Review Weeks 4,5, Exam- Weeks 9,10, Research Report –Weeks 12,13
5. Appraise the scope of criminal gang activity	Research Assignment- Weeks 8,9, Research Report Weeks 12,13, , Exam Weeks 14,15
6. Differentiate between cults, doomsday cults and non-traditional religious groups.	Research Assignment, Worksheets- Weeks 11,12, Video Review -Week 11,12, Exam- Weeks 15,16
7. Analyze the concept of terrorism	Case Studies, Worksheets- Weeks 14,15 Exam –Weeks 15,16
8. Analyze domestic and international terrorist organizations	Case Studies, Worksheets- Weeks 14,15 Exam -Week 15,16
9. Analyze the current trends relating to domestic and international terrorism.	Case Studies- Weeks 14,15 Exam –Weeks 15,16

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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