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| Criminal Justice Studies (CJ) |
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DiCristina,
Gottschalk, Hume (Chair), Mayzer and Meyer
This program is a cooperative venture that draws
on the resources of the Departments of Anthropology,
Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, and
Criminal Justice. The purpose of the program
leading to a Bachelor of Science in Criminal
Justice Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences
is to prepare students for positions as practitioners
within criminal justice professions while also
offering educational upgrading for individuals
already working in criminal justice fields. By
incorporating the various disciplines, departments
and colleges along with their respective faculty,
the program is able to integrate the various
approaches and ideals to the study of criminal
justice.
Admission Requirements. Students pursuing a major
in Criminal Justice Studies must be formally admitted
to the Program. To be formally admitted, students
must have completed 45 total credit hours with
a minimum overall grade point average of 2.70,
must have
completed CJ 201, CJ 210, Soc 252, and Soc 253
with a minimum grade point average of 2.70 and
apply for major status in the College of Arts and
Sciences. Following the successful completion of
all admission requirements (including GPA requirements),
students who have declared Criminal Justice Studies
as their major will be notified that they have
been accepted into the program. Once admitted,
majors will be required to maintain a GPA of 2.70
overall and in the major to graduate with a degree
in Criminal Justice Studies. Failure to meet either
or both of these requirements will result in the
student being placed on probation in the major
for one semester. Failure to maintain the requirements
for two consecutive semesters may result in dismissal
from the Program.
College of Arts and Sciences |
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: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
GER listing). |
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The Following Curriculum (42 credits): |
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Preadmission Requirements (12 credits): |
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CJ 201 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
(3) |
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CJ 210 |
Introduction to Policing |
(3) |
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Soc 252 |
Criminology |
(3) |
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Soc 253 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
(3) |
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Required upper division courses (21 credits): |
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CJ 330 |
Criminological Theory |
(3) |
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CJ 353 |
Law for Criminal Justice System |
(3) |
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CJ 401 |
Administration of Criminal Justice Systems |
(3) |
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Soc 323 |
Sociological Research Methods |
(3) |
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Soc 326 |
Sociological Statistics |
(3) |
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Phil 412 |
Philosophy of Law |
(3) |
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Pols 306 |
American Constitution–Civil
Liberties |
(3) |
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9 additional credits from: |
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Anth 345 |
Forensic Science |
(3) |
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Anth 346 |
Analysis of Forensic Evidence |
(3) |
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CJ 302 |
Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice |
(3) |
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CJ 350 |
Correctional Alternatives |
(3) |
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CJ 351 |
Police Administration |
(3) |
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CJ 352 |
Criminal Investigation |
(3) |
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CJ 361 |
Victimology |
(3) |
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CJ 452 |
Police Role in Society |
(3) |
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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 three ways: (1) a language proficiency
of level IV in a modern foreign language;
(2) completion of the four-course sequence
in American Sign Language; or (3) 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 credits required: |
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CJ 201 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
(3) |
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CJ 210 |
Introduction to Policing |
(3) |
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Soc 252 |
Criminology |
(3) |
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Soc 253 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
(3) |
9 additional credits from: |
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Anth 345 |
Forensic Science |
(3) |
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Anth 346 |
Analysis of Forensic Evidence |
(3) |
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CJ 302 |
Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice |
(3) |
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CJ 330 |
Criminological Theory |
(3) |
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CJ 350 |
Correctional Alternatives |
(3) |
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CJ 351 |
Police Administration |
(3) |
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CJ 352 |
Criminal Investigation |
(3) |
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CJ 353 |
Law for Criminal Justice System |
(3) |
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CJ 361 |
Victimology |
(3) |
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CJ 452 |
The Police Role in Society |
(3) |
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Phil 412 |
Philosophy of Law |
(3) |
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Pols 306 |
American Constitution—Civil
Liberties |
(3) |
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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
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
302. Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only. This
class will explore the changing roles of women
as offenders, as victims, and as professionals
in the criminal justice system. Attention will
be directed toward empirical findings, conflict
theory insights, and the feminist perspective
within the discipline. The basic goal of this
course is to respectfully enhance understanding
of the importance of gender equality within the
field of criminal justice and to encourage self-examination
of habitual modes of thinking and acting. 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.
Prerequisites: CJ 210, restricted to CJ majors
and minors, and Forensic Science majors. An overview
and examination of basic principles and techniques
in the criminal investigations procedures and
the rules of the law of evidence in criminal
court proceedings. F
353. Law for Criminal Justice System. 3
credits. Prerequisite: Restricted to CJ majors
and minors, and Forensic Science majors. 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
397. Cooperative Education. 1-8 credits,
repeatable to 16. Prerequisite: CJ 494 (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. Any student registering for CJ
397 will not be eligible to register in CJ 497,
Administrative Internship. 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 staff; prior consent
of instructor is required before enrollment.
F,S
401. Administration of Criminal Justice
Systems. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Restricted to CJ majors. 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,S
452. The 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.
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494. Readings in Criminal Justice. 1-6 credits.
Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only, consent
of instructor. Selected readings with oral and
written reports. F,S
497. Administrative Internship. 2-12 credits.
Prerequisite: CJ 494 (1 credit). 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
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