Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts
The baccalaureate degree program in Criminal Justice prepares students for careers in law enforcement, community and institutional corrections, court services, and other criminal justice-related areas. Through a combination of theoretical coursework, practical training, and experiential learning, students develop the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles necessary for employment within the criminal justice system. A baccalaureate degree program in Criminal Justice can provide a basis for advanced study in graduate school or professional programs, such as law school.
Careers in Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement Officer,
- Corrections Officer, Probation and Parole Officer,
- Crime Scene Investigator (CSI),
- Forensic Scientist, Legal Assistant or Paralegal,
- Victim Advocate, Intelligence Analyst,
- Criminal Justice Professor or Educator, and
- Private Investigator.
Criminal Justice Core Values
- Justice and Fairness
- Integrity and Ethics
- Public Safety and Security
- Professionalism and Excellence
- Community Engagement and Collaboration
- Respect for Human Dignity
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice a student must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 45 semester credit hours in Criminal Justice.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJE 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJE 215 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJE 220 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJE 320 | Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJE 325 | Courts | 3 |
| CJE 330 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJE 335 | Theories Crime & Delinquency | 3 |
| CJE 340 | Principles of Victimology | 3 |
| CJE 345 | Comparative Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJE 350 | Criminal Justice Ethics | 3 |
| CJE 410 | Criminal Justice Admin | 3 |
| CJE 415 | Seminar in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJE 430 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
| CJE 433 | Criminal Justice Research Meth | 3 |
| CJE 434 | Statistics for Crim Justice | 3 |
Electives
Students are also required to take one (1) Criminal Justice Elective course and three (3) support courses (i.e., SOC 203 Principles of Sociology , SOC 305 Contemp Social Problems, and ENG 216 Technical Writing or BUA 204 Business Communication ).
Criminal Justice
A survey course designed to study the criminal justice process. An analysis of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, court, and correctional agencies.
The study of the development and history of criminal laws in the United States emphasizing the structure, definitions, and interpretations of criminal statutes.
A course designed to study the juvenile justice system from processing of the juvenile offender through treatment. Examines the nature and extent of delinquency in the United States and responses to juvenile crime.
The study of the history and development of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and current issues in law enforcement.
The study of the historical and philosophical development of private security. Emphasis is placed on responsibilities and legal problems of private agencies.
An introduction to the techniques and methods used by police investigators. Attention is given to crime scene protection, collection, preservation, and identification of physical evidence.
A course designed to study the American judicial system including the function of courts, judicial process and procedures, rules of evidence, constitutional issues, and the roles and responsibilities of key court personnel.
The study of the correctional process, including jails, prisons, probation and parole. Emphasis is on an analysis of correctional theory and practice.
The study of the relationship of the community to law enforcement, correctional institutions, and other criminal justice agencies. Emphasizes techniques for conflict resolution.
A course designed to study the major theoretical explanations of crime and delinquency.
Study of crime, its victims, and their relationship to the criminal justice process. Emphasizes psychological, financial, and medical needs and problems of the victim. CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOURS.
A course designed to examine the nature, location, and impact of crime in the United States including its historical foundations, theories of criminality, measurement of crime, typologies, and public policies concerning crime control with emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives.
A course designed to examine the theoretical foundations of ethics, ethical decision-making, and ethical issues confronting the criminal justice system, its processes and personnel.
The study of the principles of organization, administration, leadership, management, and function of criminal justice agencies, including problem-solving, planning, and evaluation techniques used by criminal justice administrators.
The study of special issues in criminal justice. Special emphasis is placed upon solutions to particular administrative problems
An in/depth research effort in the field of criminal justice. To include an introduction to basic logic, knowledge and skills of research design and methodology in criminal justice.
This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in criminal justice with an emphasis on applied methods. (Three hours of lecture, one hour of laboratory per week)
A supervised placement in a criminal justice agency which enables students to obtain practical experience in a criminal justice setting.
An in-depth research effort. To include an introduction to basic logic, knowledge and skills of research design and methodology.
This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in criminal justice with an emphasis on applied methods. (Three hours of lecture, one hour of laboratory per week)
This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in Criminal Justice with an emphasis on applied methods.