Criminal Justice (CRJS) 352

Overview

This course will introduce students to both theoretical and applied aspects of victimology. More specifically, the course focuses on the methods of research in victimology, the determination and utilization of crime rate data, the role of victims in crime, the treatment of victims in the criminal justice system, the psychological and social consequences of specific types of victimization (e.g., victims of sexual assault, family violence, child abuse), a critical analysis of how the needs of victims are addressed in North American society, and finally, future directions in recognizing the rights of crime victims and meeting their needs.

Outline

CRJS 352 comprises of eight units as follows:

• Unit 1: Introduction to Criminal Victimization
• Unit 2: Victimization by Crime: The Facts
• Unit 3: The Role of the Victim in Crime
• Unit 4: Twice Victimized: Victims and the Criminal Justice System
• Unit 5: Specific Victimizations: Problems and Solutions
• Unit 6: Responding to Victims of Crime
• Unit 7: The Process of Victim Healing
• Unit 8: Future Directions for Victimology

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Evaluation

Your final grade in Criminal Justice 352: Victims of Crimes is a composite grade based on your level of success on three assignments and a final exam. To pass this course, you must achieve a grade of 50 percent or better on the final exam and a course composite grade of “D” 50 percent or better. The following table outlines the activities for credit, their weighting toward the final grade, and the units and weeks that correspond to each activity.

The final examination for this course must be taken online with an AU-approved exam invigilator at an approved invigilation centre. It is your responsibility to ensure your chosen invigilation centre can accommodate online exams. For a list of invigilators who can accommodate online exams, visit the Exam Invigilation Network.

Course Materials

Textbook

Online materials

Most materials are found on line through the Moodle course site.

Readings

CRJS 352 has a print reading file.

Digital Reading Room (DDR) contains assigned readings from various sources, including the text. You will be directed to these readings at appropriate times throughout the course.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the CRJS 352 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “D” 50 per cent on the examination.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form