Undergraduate Course Description
B.S. in Criminal Justice Studies
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which must be from a 4 year institution) including:
I. General Education Requirements.
II. College of Arts and Sciences Requirements.
III. The Following Curriculum.
Pre-admission Requirements:
CJ 201 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
(3) |
CJ 210 |
Introduction to Policing |
(3) |
Soc 252 |
Criminology |
(3) |
Soc 253 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
(3) |
27 Required upper division courses (21 credits):
CJ 330 |
Criminological Theory |
(3) |
CJ 353 |
Law for the Criminal Justice System |
(3) |
CJ 401 |
Administration of Justice |
(3) |
Soc 323 |
Sociological Research Methods |
(3) |
Soc 326 |
Sociological Statistics |
(3) |
Phil 412 |
Philosophy of Law |
(3) |
Pols 306 |
American Constitution-Civil Liberties |
(3) |
9 additional credits from:
Anth 345 |
Forensic Science |
(3) |
Anth 346 |
Analysis of Forensic Evidence |
(3) |
CJ 302 |
Women, Crime and Criminal Justice |
(3) |
CJ 350 |
Correctional Alternatives |
(3) |
CJ 351 |
Police Administration |
(3) |
CJ 352 |
Criminal Investigation |
(3) |
CJ 361 |
Victimology |
(3) |
CJ 452 |
Police Role in Society |
(3) |
Soc 351 |
Corrections |
(3) |
A concentration in a single supplementary field other than criminal justice studies is also required of all criminal justice majors. This concentration may be met in two ways: (1) a language proficiency of level IV or a modern foreign language; or (2) 20 credit hours (at least nine of which must be numbered 300 or above) in any single subject matter taught at this University.
MINOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES
21 Total Credits Required:
Required 12 hours from:
CJ 201 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
(3) |
CJ 210 |
Introduction to Policing |
(3) |
Soc 252 |
Criminology |
(3) |
Soc 253. |
Juvenile Delinquency |
(3) |
Elective 9 hours from:
Anth 345 |
Forensic Science |
(3) |
CJ 330 |
Criminological Theory |
(3) |
CJ 350 |
Correctional Alternatives |
(3) |
CJ 351 |
Police Administration |
(3) |
CJ 352 |
Criminal Investigation |
(3) |
CJ 353 |
Law for Criminal Justice System |
(3) |
CJ 361 |
Victimology |
(3) |
CJ 401 |
Administration of Criminal Justice Systems |
(3) |
CJ 452 |
The Police Role in Society |
(3) |
Phil 412 |
Philosophy of Law |
(3) |
Pols 306 |
American Constitution--Civil Liberties |
(3) |
Soc 351 |
Corrections |
(3) |
Courses
201. Introduction to Criminal Justice. 3 credits. An undergraduate study and overview of the criminal justice system emphasizing the "system," its legal actors and its political constraints. Designed for the beginning student in law enforcement, criminology, corrections, sociology, social welfare, government and pre-law. F Class Photos
210. Introduction to Policing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ 201. Introduces the student to the specific field of law enforcement. Provides an overview of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Reviews the coordination requirements of the system. S
330. Criminological Theory. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only. This class will provide an overview of a variety of criminological theories. Attention will be directed toward the study of the major theoretical schools of thought which have influenced the discipline of criminology. The basic goal of this course is to help the student develop an understanding of and appreciation for the insights gained by examining crime and criminals through different theoretical frameworks. F,S
350. Correctional Alternatives. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Restricted to CJ majors and minors. This course is designed to explore and evaluate intervention strategies developed in the criminal justice system as alternatives to institutional corrections in the sentencing of adjudicated persons. Among these options this course will explore community corrections, parole, house arrest, restitution, community service, and the development of intervention services in support of the dispositions. S
351. Police Administration. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ 210. Restricted to CJ majors and minors. Principles of police administration and organization for a modern police agency. Included are planning and development of organizations, direction, goal identification, etc. F
352. Criminal Investigation. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only. An overview and examination of basic principles and techniques in criminal investigation procedures and the rules of the law of evidence in criminal court proceedings. F
353. Law for Criminal Justice System. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only. An overview of principles of criminal law and criminal procedure as established by common law and contemporary legal codes in the United States. S
361. Victimology. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only. This class will provide an overview of the literature and research concerning victimization. Attention will be directed toward current trends concerning the victim in the American criminal justice system, with particular emphasis on measuring victimization, fear of crime, the impact of victimization on the individual, and victims rights and compensation initiatives. The basic goal of this course is to help the student develop an understanding of the impact of victimization on the victim, those associated with the victim, the criminal justice system, and each of us as individuals. F Class Photos
397. Cooperative Education. 1-8 credits, repeatable to 16. Prerequisite: CJ 491 (1 cr.) and CJ majors and minors only. A practical work experience with an employer closely associated with the student's academic area. Arranged by mutual agreement among student, department, and employer. S/U grading only. F,S,SS
399. Problems in Criminal Justice. 1-3 credits. Maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only, consent of instructor. Students study special topics under the direction and supervision of a member of the faculty; consent of instructor is required before enrollment. F,S
401. Administration of Justice. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Restricted to CJ majors and minors. This course addresses issues of the nature of organizations, the individual in the organization, group behavior in organizations, processes in organizations, and organizational change as applied to the administration of criminal justice. F
452. Police Role in Society. 3 credits. CJ majors and minors only. The functions and role of police in society with a focus on contemporary issues in police organization and administration. S
494. Readings in Criminal Justice. 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only, consent of instructor. Selected readings with oral and/or written reports. F,S
497. Administrative Internship. 2-12 credits. Prerequisite: CJ 494 (1 credit - Orientation, Spring Only). Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only, consent of instructor. Prior approval of instructor required before enrollment. S/U grading only. On-the-job training in a criminal justice position with final report and analysis of the agency by the intern. F,S,SS
In addition to the Admission requirements of the Graduate School the following requirements must be met:
Candidates, with the exception of those applying under the J.D./Ph.D. specialization, must complete all requirements leading to the awarding of an M.A./M.S. degree prior to enrollment in the doctoral program with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 for all coursework taken for graduate credit. All successful applicants must also take and achieve a minimum combined score of 1,000 on the verbal and quantitative components of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
