Criminal Justice Degree Online

Welcome to the Criminal Justice Program. The criminal justice major is designed to meet the needs of students considering a career in the criminal justice system. It provides students with an understanding of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and how this system operates w/in American society. The program of study has an interdisciplinary liberal arts focus. The major fosters an appreciation for the value of diversity, the commitment to social justice, and the enhancement of critical thinking. The program offers a variety of courses that help students understand the structure and philosophy of the American CJs, including the causes of crime and delinquency, theories of crime prevention and control, the nature and theory of law enforcement, the organization and operation of criminal courts, the philosophies and practices of correctional programs, as well as the nature and sources of criminal law.

The curriculum is both theoretical and practical, and prepares students for successful criminal justice careers. The curriculum includes a significant internship experience in a criminal justice setting. Police certification is also available.
Criminal Justice (CRMJ) Program Broad Goals:

The Criminal Justice major will:
Prepare students for a successful career in the Criminal Justice System.
Prepare students in understanding the structure and philosophy of the American Criminal Justice System, including the causes of crime and delinquency, theories of crime prevention and control, the nature and theory of law enforcement, the organization and operation of the criminal courts, the philosophies and practices of correctional programs, as well as the nature and sources of criminal law.
Prepare students to value diversity, the commitment to social justice and the enhancement of critical thinking.

Criminal Justice (CRMJ) Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon graduation:
Students will communicate effectively - orally and in writing - in an appropriate manner both personally and professionally.
Students will be able to utilize, evaluate and conduct research in the social sciences.
Students will be able to analyze, evaluate and respond to ethical issues from an informed personal, professional and social value system.
Students will be demonstrate and value responsible citizenship through service resulting in personal growth and community influence.
Students will be able to compare, analyze and appreciate the significance of social location (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, social class, etc.) as it relates to the experience, perspective and behavior of self and others.
Students will be able to utilize the theories and philosophies of the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems to analyze and evaluate various situations faced by practicing professionals, including prevention and control.
Students will be able to describe and evaluate the functions and operations of the components of the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems, as well as their overall organizational structure.

CRJ 109. Criminal Justice Administration (PSA 205) - 3 credits
An overview of the American criminal justice system dealing with the role, functions, and administration of the police, courts, and correctional institutions; the constitutional and practical limits of police power, the trial process, the sentencing structure; and the functions of the numerous agencies within the criminal justice system.

CRJ 115. Law and the United States Legal System - 3 credits
An examination of the American judicial system, highlighting state, local, and federal tribunals, including an assessment of their hierarchy, subject matter jurisdiction, and administration. Also reviewed will be judicial reasoning, judicial process and the personnel responsible for judicial operations.

CRJ 209. Private Security Administration - 3 credits
(Formerly CRJ 209, Industrial and Retail Security)
This course is an administrative and managerial overview of the security field with emphasis on the private sector and its interaction with the public sector law enforcement agencies. Coverage will include consideration of security management problems involving security personnel, budgeting, risk management, physical security programs and safety policies. Additional coverage will include ways that security prepares for labor disputes, demonstrations, civil disorders, riots, terrorism, industrial espionage, and organized crime. Particular emphasis will be placed on issues that arise with organizations that operate under constraints imposed by federal and state regulatory agencies. Prerequisite: CRJ 109

CRJ 217. American Policing (PSA 106) - 3 credits
Topics considered include the historical foundations of police processes in America, occupational roles and tasks of law enforcement, and the nature and designs of typical, as well as innovative police systems. Problems of policing and community interaction are also an essential component of the course. Prerequisite: CRJ 109

CRJ 218. Criminal Investigation (PSA 107) - 3 credits
A practical and theoretical assessment of the investigating process in the civil and criminal realm is the chief focus of this course. Covered matters include: witness examination, collection and presentation of evidence, surveillance techniques, photographic reproduction, physical and demonstrative evidence, as well as unique and specialized techniques for specific crimes. Prerequisite: CRJ 109.

CRJ 219. Criminal Law (CRJ 327) - 3 credits
An introduction to substantive criminal law which includes a review of the social, philosophical, and legislative foundations of crimes codification. Specific crimes against the person, property, and public order are discussed and various judicial issues relative to the mental states of criminal liability will be covered. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 or CRJ 115.

CRJ 225. Correctional Systems (CRJ 308) - 3 credits
In-depth study of the management, structure and organizational design of correctional institutions. Correctional planning, construction, program evaluation and community interaction will be considered and strategies regarding the improvement of correctional operations will be examined. Prerequisite: CRJ 109. Fall

CRJ 226. Probation and Parole (CRJ 309) - 3 credits
This course examines the theory and practices of probation and parole with juvenile and adult offenders, including: release philosophy, bail and retention, hearings on grant, revocation on denial, and alternative community-based corrections. Prerequisite: CRJ 109. Spring

CRJ 315. The Victim and the Justice System - 3 credits
This course examines the role and place victims play in the justice process. Topics include victims and their testimony, rights, legal legislative and emotional initiatives which seek to make the system more responsive, and the various restitution programs which compensate victims. Prerequisite: CRJ 109 or permission of Instructor.

CRJ 328. Criminal Procedure - 3 credits
A procedural law course which includes a review of the law of arrests, search and seizure, bail, adjudication, pre- and post-trial activities and the nature of plea bargaining. Substantial emphasis is given the constitutional protections afforded through the Bill of Rights, particularly the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendments. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 or CRJ 115; and CRJ 219

CRJ 335. Forensic Science and the Law - 3 credits
An interdisciplinary course covering topics of scientific investigative detection methods and the legal ramifications relating to such evidence and methods of investigation. The course provides a broad based assessment of the law relating to collection, preservation and introduction to forensic evidence, expert testimony, DNA evidence, hair and fiber evidence, ballistics, fingerprints, soil, glass and paint evidence, and blood spatter analysis. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 and CRJ 218. Spring

CRJ 336. Administrative Law - 3 credits
A review in the administrative area of government is the chief concern of this course. Topics of interest include the legal powers of a bureaucracy, judicial oversight of administrative action, due process and notice in administrative hearings, rule-making, exhaustion of remedies, standing and civil and criminal liability of agents and officers. Prerequisite: CRJ 109 or permission of Instructor. (Spring 2007 and alternate years)

CRJ 337. Police Organization and Management - 3 credits
The study of command-level problems and trends in police organizations and management. Principles of organization, control, planning and leadership relating to policy agencies are fully studied. Topics consist of personnel, budget, policymaking, crime response tactics and their measurement. Prerequisite: CRJ 217. Spring

CRJ 338. Organized Crime - 3 credits
This course is designed to give a general overview of organized crime. In addition to the historical underpinnings associated with this type of crime, specific crimes, such as corruption,graft, and extortion, will be analyzed. Investigative techniques and prosecutorial strategies will also be included. Prerequisite: CRJ 109 or permission of Instructor. Spring

CRJ 339. Juvenile Justice System - 3 credits
This course covers the juvenile justice system, with special emphasis on the way it procedurally differs from adult offender adjudication. The parts of the juvenile justice system, hearings, due process standards, and constitutional mandates are fully reviewed. Status offenders and other youth classifications are considered, together with a historical summary of the history of juvenile court philosophy. Prerequisite: CRJ 109 or permission of Instructor. Fall

CRJ 345. White Collar Crime (CRJ 216) - 3 credits
This course considers crime committed by corporations as well as white collar criminals; how such crimes are defined, who commits them, who is victimized by them, which moral, ethical, legal and social contexts promote them and how society responds to them. Procedural and policy considerations in the investigation and enforcement of pertinent statutes will also be covered, including the concept of legal privilege, the role of the grand jury and other pre-trial processes, evidentiary questions, litigation strategies, and potential sanctions and other punishments. Prerequisite: CRJ 109 or permission of Instructor. Fall

CRJ 346. Foundations of Law (CRJ 108) - 3 credits
A complete examination of the law, its origins, roots, and underpinnings, in philosophical, theological, and human contexts. Special attention is given to the nature of freedom and liberty, the concept of liberty, free will, the regularity and moral efficiency of punishment, and the overall moral framework upon which the Western legal system bases itself, from the early Greeks and Romans, to the contemporary Neo-Classicists. Prerequisite: CRJ 115. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

CRJ 348. Law, Regulation and Business Practice (CRJ 215) - 3 credits
This course covers selected topics on legal regulations affecting business behavior and practices. Topics include liability and regulation of accountants and investment bankers, remedies for deceptive practices, predatory practices, patent and copyright issues, the law of corporate finance and governance, and the ethical practice of marketing. Additional coverage encompasses environmental rule and regulation, SEC Guidelines, consumer and commercial regulations, statutory adherence to federal, state and local guidelines, questions of legal liability and compliance, and other issues relating to the lawful operation of a business. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

CRJ 405. Interview and Interrogation - 3 credits
A practical examination of interview and interrogation techniques used in the investigation of criminal behavior. Covered matters include an in depth review of interviewing and interrogation strategies and legal decisions impacting on the process. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of interviewing and interrogation skills based on cognitive interviewing techniques and the emotional approach to interrogations. Prerequisites: CRJ 109 and CRJ 218.

CRJ 406. Law and Evidence (CRJ 329) - 3 credits
A comprehensive review of common law and statutory evidentiary principles and their impact on and use in the civil process and criminal process. This course will cover: the history and development of the rules of evidence, burdens of proof, relevancy, materiality, competency, judicial notice, stipulations, examination of witnesses, documentary evidence, real evidence, demonstrative evidence, and privileges. The course is taught in a workshop format and students are required to participate in a mock trial. Prerequisites: CRJ 219 and CRJ 328.

CRJ 407. Assassinations - 3 credits
An in-depth examination of attempted and successful assassinations of presidents and other world leaders. Emphasis is on security breakdowns, medical response, and profiling of assassins, as well as prevention, including threat assessment and intelligence sharing, and other protective intelligence efforts. The course will also consider the historical conditions that led to the incidents and consequences that resulted from the attacks. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

CRJ 408. Terrorism - 3 credits
This course considers international and domestic terrorism and how acts of terrorism affect the citizens of the United States and other countries. Coverage includes analysis of acts of terrorism, assessment of how legislatures react, and consideration of new laws, regulations and guidelines passed in response to terrorism. Topics also include analysis and assessment of local, state, and federal law enforcement preparedness in identifying, preventing, controlling, and reacting to terrorism. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

CRJ 465. Criminal Justice Administration Internship - 3-6 credits
An on-site, experiential learning experience where students work at a variety of locations for academic credit. Intern locations have included government agencies, police departments, federal, state and local law enforcement, private security, courthouses, correctional facilities, juvenile facilities, probation offices, and legal offices. Interns must complete self-evaluation, log, diary, 45 hours per internship credit, and present an acceptable recommendation from the internship supervisor upon completion of the experience. Prerequisites: the approval of the Internship Coordinator, the Departmental Internship Screening Committee and where appropriate, the instructor’s permission; a 2.5 grade point average; and junior or senior standing.

CRJ 495. Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Administration - 3 credits
An in-depth analysis of selected topics in criminal justice administration. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

CRJ 499. Legal and Justice Research Methods - 3 credits
A criminal justice exploration of the specialized methods and sources of legal and justice and research in these areas: justice publications and resources, case collections, computer-assisted research, constitutional law and history, legal history, legal periodicals, legislative history, practice and procedure, and social science materials related to law. Applications of legal research strategies will be required. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

The Criminal Justice degree is designed to prepare the student with basic foundations, concepts,
theories and skills in criminal justice interfaced with a Christian perspective in order to prepare
them for various criminal justice vocations and graduate studies in the field. Students who pursue
a career in this area should be willing to meet moral, physical and psychological standards.Many
criminal justice agencies require moral and physical fitness, psychological stability and a history of
no felony and excessive traffic violations. Thus, students applying to the program should have no
history of a felony. Students in the program learn basic structure and function of the American
Criminal Justice System including law enforcement, the courts and corrections as well as knowledge,
issues, activities and skills associated with these system components.
Knowledge – Students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate competency in the general education core of the curriculum.
2. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge of Scripture and general theological terms
and concepts.
3. Describe the significant personalities, events, and developments of Pentecostal history and
explain the distinctives of Pentecostal doctrine.
4. Write a philosophy of ministry in keeping with a Biblical view of the Church and its mission.
5. Take an exam related to their chosen field of service that results in a passing score.
Attitudes – Students should be able to:
1. Subscribe to a high view of the authority and inspiration of Scripture.
2. Acknowledge the Lordship of Christ over their personal lives.
3. Relate a personal commitment to the Church, its varied ministries and its mission within
contemporary culture.
4. Accept the challenges and opportunities of ministry within their chosen major after
leaving college.
5. Report a refined and deepened sense of calling in keeping with a defined awareness of
giftedness.
6. Report a deepened appreciation for the demands of ministry and leadership in the Church.
Pre-professional skills – Students should be able to:
1. Integrate the knowledge of criminal justice into a biblical worldview.
2. Articulate a proper relationship between criminal justice and Christian faith.
3. Demonstrate academic competence in preparation for a career in criminal justice as well as
advanced study in the field.
4. Successfully apply knowledge and skills of criminal justice processed in supervised field
experiences.

The Criminal Justice Administration and Planning major focuses on planning, policy analysis, policy implementation and management as applied to the criminal justice system. The major is designed to introduce students to the American criminal justice system, expose students to management issues and methods based on a chosen area of the criminal justice system or disciplinary perspective, introduce ethical considerations, and provide students with basic academic and management skills.

Some details:
Part 1: Foundation Courses
Part 2: Management Science
Part 3: Criminal Justice Planning And Policy Analysis
Part 4: Concentration-of-Choice

Credits required: 36

Prerequisite: GOV 101
Required courses in the Juvenile Justice concentration also require SOC 101 as a prerequisite. Required courses in the Economics and Crime and Analysis of Economic Crime concentrations also require ECO 101 as a prerequisite. Each of these courses partially fulfills the general education requirements in the social sciences.

Advisor: Professor Richard Culp, Department of Public Management (212.237.8929, rculp@jjay.cuny.edu)

Baccalaureate/Master’s Program in Criminal Justice Administration and Planning: Qualified undergraduate students may enter the Baccalaureate/Master’s Program and thereby graduate with both a bachelor’s in criminal justice administration and planning and either a master’s in criminal justice or the Master of Public Administration degree. For additional information, contact Professor Chitra Raghavan (212.237.8417, bamadirector@jjay.cuny.edu).

Additional information: Students who enrolled for the first time at the College in September 2005 or thereafter must complete the major in the form presented here. Students who enrolled prior to that date may choose either the form shown here or the earlier version of the major. A copy of the earlier version can be obtained at the Office of Undergraduate Studies or at the Lloyd George Sealy Library.

PART 1. FOUNDATION COURSES Subtotal: 9 credits

Required
Criminal Justice 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Law 203 Constitutional Law
Public Administration 240 Introduction to Public Administration

PART 2. MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Subtotal: 9 credits

Required
Public Administration 241 Computer Applications in Public Administration

Select one
Public Administration 346 Administration of Personnel Resources
Economics 280 Economics of Labor and Public Administration 343 Administration of Financial Resources or
Economics 250 Introduction to Accounting

PART 3. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYSIS Subtotal: 6 credits

Required
Public Administration 348 Justice Planning and Policy Analysis
Public Administration 445 Seminar in Justice Administration and Planning

PART 4. CONCENTRATION-OF-CHOICE Subtotal: 12 credits

Select one concentration; four courses must be completed in the selected concentration.

Category A. Law Enforcement

Required
Criminal Justice 321/Philosophy 321 Police Ethics
Police Science 201 Police Organization and Administration
Police Science 301 The Police Manager

Electives:
Select one
Physical Education 230 Stress Management in Law Enforcement
Police Science 202 Police and Community Relations
Police Science 204 The Patrol Function
Police Science 309 Comparative Police Systems
Police Science 340 Planning for Police Operations and Management
Police Science 401 Seminar in Police Problems
Public Administration 404 Practicum in Public Administration

Category B. Courts

Required
Criminal Justice 322/Philosophy 322 Judicial and Correctional Ethics
Public Administration 360 Court Administration
Public Administration 420/Law 420 Contemporary Administration and the Judiciary

Electives:
Select one
Government 308 State Courts and State Constitutional Law
Government 435 Seminar in Judicial Processes and Politics
Law 206 The American Judiciary
Public Administration 404 Practicum in Public Administration

Category C. Corrections

Required
Criminal Justice 322/Philosophy 322 Judicial and Correctional Ethics
Corrections 282 Principles of Correctional Operations

Electives:
Select two
Corrections 202 The Administration of Correctional Programs for Juveniles
Corrections 250 Rehabilitation of the Offender
Corrections 320 Race, Class and Gender in a Correctional Context
Corrections 401 Evaluating Correctional Methods and Programs
Corrections 402 Community-Based Correctional Programs
Corrections 415 Major Works in Corrections
Public Administration 404 Practicum in Public Administration

Category D. Juvenile Justice

Required
Corrections 202 The Administration of Correctional Programs for Juveniles
Psychology 477/Sociology 477 Advanced Seminar in Youth, the Family and Criminal Justice
Sociology 309 Juvenile Delinquency

Electives:
Select one
Police Science 306 Police Work with Juveniles
Psychology 275 Family Conflict and the Family Court
Public Administration 404 Practicum in Public Administration

Category E. Economics and Crime

Required
Economics 170 Introduction to the Economics of Crime and Social Problems

Electives:
Select three
African-American Studies Economics 250 Political Economy of Racism (formerly AAE 290)
Economics 215 Economics of Regulation and the Law
Economics 231 Global Economic Development and Crime
Economics 245 International Economics
Economics 265 Public Sector Economics and Policy
Economics 270 Urban Economics
Economics 315/Police Science 315 An Economic Analysis of Crime
Economics 360/Sociology 360 Corporate and White Collar Crime
Fire Science 104 Risk Management

Category F. Analysis of Economic Crime

Required courses
Economics 251 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Accounting 307 Introduction to Forensic Accounting

Electives:
Select two
Economics 215 Economics of Regulation and the Law
Police Science 207 The Investigative Function
Law 202 Law and Evidence
Economics 360/Sociology 360 Corporate and White Collar Crime

Total: 36 credits

This introductory course will introduce criminal justice as a system that is an institutional agent of American society. The components of police, courts, and corrections are discussed with the goal of defining their function and purpose and interdependence on one another. The patterns of crime and the processes of the American Criminal Justice System, law enforcement, judicial process, and corrections will be examined. Students will learn the terminology of the field, examine the methods of inquiry used in the field, and learn the objectives, policies and procedures of probation, parole, and prisons as well as some of the issues and problems.

The requirements for the minor in Criminal Justice are:

A. A minimum of 24 total credits.

B. Included must be these courses:
CJ/SOC 311 Deviant Behavior
CJ/SOC 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ/SOC 330 Criminal Behavior
CJ/SOC 380 Criminal Law

C. An additional 12 credits are required in the following areas of Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or Political Science. Possible electives include:
CJ/SOC 240 Correctional Institutions and Facilities
CJ/SOC 320 Juvenile Delinquency
CJ/SOC 350 Ethnicity and Justice
CJ/SOC 352 Women in the American Criminal Justice System
CJ/SOC 358 Law and Society
CJ/SOC 491 Independent Study in Criminal Justice/Sociology
CJ/SOC 498 Fieldwork in Sociology/Criminal Justice
CJ/FSC 140 Introduction to Forensic Science
CJ/FSC 340 Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection 1
CJ/FSC 341 Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection 2
PSY 360 Social Psychology
PSY 365 Group Dynamics
PSY 240 Developmental Psychology
PSY 435 Abnormal Psychology
SW 200A Working with Substance Abusers
SW 200C Working with Mental and Physical Illness

II. Public Affairs Core Credits: 12

A grade of C or better is required in each of these courses.
SPEA E162 - Environment and People Cr. 3.
SPEA H120 - Contemporary Health Issues Cr. 1-3.
SPEA J101 - The American Criminal Justice System Cr. 3.
SPEA V170 - Introduction to Public Affairs Cr. 3.
III. Major Credits: 27 to 30
A. Criminal Justice Credits: 30 - Charles “Bud” Meeks Criminal Justice Program
SPEA J201 - Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies Cr. 3.
SPEA J202 - Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources Cr. 3.
SPEA J301 - Substantive Criminal Law Cr. 3.
SPEA J306 - The Criminal Courts Cr. 3.
SPEA J321 - American Policing Cr. 3.
SPEA J331 - Corrections Cr. 3.
SPEA J439 - Crime and Public Policy Cr. 3.
Additional SPEA Electives Approved By Advisor Credits: 9

A maximum of 6 credits may be taken in the following internship courses.
SPEA J380 - Internship in Criminal Justice Cr. 3.
SPEA V380 - Internship in Public Affairs Cr. 1-6.
B. Environmental Policy Credits: 27
SPEA E400 - Topics in Environmental Studies Cr. 3.
SPEA H316 - Environmental Health Science Cr. 3.
SPEA H416 - Environmental Health Policy Cr. 3.
SPEA V376 - Law and Public Policy Cr. 3.
Either of the following environmental science courses:
BIOL 349 - Environmental Science Cr. 3.
SPEA E272 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Cr. 3.
12 credits chosen from the following:

A maximum of 6 credits may be earned in SPEA V380, Internship in Public Affairs.
ANTH E320 - Indians of North America Cr. 3.
ANTH E401 - Ecology and Culture Cr. 3.
BIOL 217 - Intermediate Ecology Cr. 3.
COM 316 - Controversy in American Society Cr. 3.
ENTM 206 - General Applied Entomology Cr. 2.
ENTM 207 - General Applied Entomology Laboratory Cr. 1.
GEOL G300 - Environmental and Urban Geology Cr. 3.
LSTU L240 - Occupational Health and Safety Cr. 3.
PHIL 328 - Ethics and Animals Cr. 3.
POLS Y367 - International Law Cr. 3.
SOC S309 - The Community Cr. 3.
SPEA V365 - Urban Development and Planning Cr. 3.
SPEA V372 - Government Finance and Budgets Cr. 3.
SPEA V380 - Internship in Public Affairs Cr. 1-6.
SPEA V390 - Readings in Public Affairs Cr. 1-3.
SPEA V450 - Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs Cr. 1-3.

(topic must be approved by faculty advisor)
SPEA V465 - Geographic Information Systems for Public and Environmental Affairs Cr. 3.
SPEA V490 - Directed Research in Public and Environmental Affairs Cr. 1-3.
C. Health Services Administration Credits: 27
SPEA H320 - Health Systems Administration Cr. 3.
SPEA H322 - Principles of Epidemiology Cr. 3.
SPEA H352 - Health Finance and Budgeting Cr. 3.
SPEA H402 - Hospital Administration Cr. 3.
SPEA H411 - Chronic and Long-Term Care Administration Cr. 3.
One of the following:
SPEA H371 - Human Resource Management in Healthcare Facilities Cr. 3.
SPEA V366 - Managing Behavior in Public Organizations Cr. 3.
SPEA V373 - Human Resources Management in the Public Sector Cr. 3.
Additional 9 credits of DPEA electives approved by advisor

A maximum of 6 credits may be earned in SPEA V380, Internship in Public Affairs.
D. Legal Studies Credits: 30
POLS Y211 - Introduction to Law Cr. 3.
POLS Y304 - Constitutional Law Cr. 3.
POLS Y305 - Constitutional Rights and Liberties Cr. 3.
SPEA V376 - Law and Public Policy Cr. 3.
SPEA V377 - Legal Process and Contemporary Issues in America Cr. 3.
SPEA V405 - Public Law and the Legislative Process Cr. 3.
Elective Courses Credits: 12

Choose 4 courses from the following. A minimum of 6 credits must be SPEA courses.
BUS L303 - Commercial Law II Cr. 3.
HIST A310 - Survey of American Indians I Cr. 3.
HIST A311 - Survey of American Indians II Cr. 3.
HIST A349 - Afro-American History Cr. 3.
HIST H260 - History of Women in the United States Cr. 3.
JOUR J300 - Communications Law Cr. 3.
PHIL 260 - Philosophy and Law Cr. 3.
POLS Y328 - Women and the Law Cr. 3.
SOC S317 - Social Stratification Cr. 3.
SPEA H441 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare Administration Cr. 3.
SPEA J301 - Substantive Criminal Law Cr. 3.
SPEA J302 - Procedural Criminal Law Cr. 3.
SPEA V406 - Public Law and the Electoral Process Cr. 3.
SPEA V456 - Topics in Public Law Cr. 3.
E. Public Management Credits: 27
SPEA V263 - Public Management Cr. 3.
SPEA V264 - Urban Structure and Policy Cr. 3.
SPEA V348 - Management Science Cr. 3.
SPEA V366 - Managing Behavior in Public Organizations Cr. 3.
SPEA V372 - Government Finance and Budgets Cr. 3.
SPEA V376 - Law and Public Policy Cr. 3.
Three Additional SPEA Electives Approved By Advisor Credits: 9

SPEA V380 - Internship in Public Affairs Cr. 1-6.
F. Specialized Study Major Credits: 27

This major is intended for students, often working professionals, with special needs regarding a course of study in Public Affairs. The courses for the major must be approved by a faculty advisor in the Division of Public and Environmental Affairs. The minimum guidelines are nine courses at the 300-400 level, four of which must be SPEA courses.
IV. General Electives Credits: 25–28

Additional courses of interest should be selected to raise the total credits to the required 120 for the BSPA degree. Students majoring in Criminal Justice or Legal Studies need an additional 25 credits minimum. Students majoring in Environmental Policy, Health Services Administration, Public Management, or Specialized Study need an additional 28 credits minimum.
Total Credits: 120

Note: SPEA-J 101 is a prerequisite to all other criminal justice courses. SPEA-V 170 is a prerequisite to all other public affairs courses. The university reserves the right to cancel courses for insufficient enrollment.

SPEA-J 101 The American Criminal Justice System (3 cr.) Introduction to elements of the criminal justice system: the police, the courts, and corrections, and how they function in contemporary American society.

SPEA-J 201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies (3 cr.) This course examines the impact of sociological, biological, and economic theories of crime and the practice of criminal justice. Focus is upon the natural and importance of theory, context of theoretical developments, methods for the critical analysis of theoretical developments, and policy implications of the varying perspectives considered.

SPEA-J 202 Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources (3 cr.) R: SPEA-C 106 or equivalent. Course examines basic concepts of criminal justice. Students become familiar with research techniques necessary for systematic analysis of the criminal justice system, offender behavior, crime trends, and program effectiveness. Students will learn to critically evaluate existing research. Students will become familiar with existing sources of criminal justice data and will learn to assess the quality of that data.

SPEA-J 301 Substantive Criminal Law (3 cr.) The development, limitations, and application of substantive criminal law utilizing the case-study method.

SPEA-J 302 Procedural Criminal Law (3 cr.) Criminal law application and procedure from the initiation of police activity through the correctional process utilizing the case-study method.

SPEA-J 303 Evidence (3 cr.) The rules of law governing proof at trial of disputed issues of fact; burden of proof; presumptions and judicial notice; examination, impeachment, competency, and privileges of witnesses; hearsay rule and exceptions. All related as nearly as possible to criminal as opposed to civil process.

SPEA-J 304 Correctional Law (3 cr.) Legal problems from conviction to release: pre-sentence investigations, sentencing, probation and parole, incarceration, loss and restoration of civil rights.

SPEA-J 305 The Juvenile Justice System (3 cr.) Current developments in the legal, administrative, and operational aspects of the juvenile justice system.

SPEA-J 306 The Criminal Courts (3 cr.) An analysis of the criminal justice process from prosecution through appeal. The organization and operation of felony and misdemeanor courts are examined. Topics include prosecutorial decision-making, plea bargaining, judicial selection, the conduct of trials, sentencing, and appeal.

SPEA-J 310 Introduction to Administrative Processes (3 cr.) Introduction to principles of management and systems theory for the administration of criminal justice agencies.

SPEA-J 320 Criminal Investigation (3 cr.) Theory of investigation; crime scene procedures; interviews, interrogations, surveillance and sources of information; collection and preservation of physical evidence; investigative techniques in specific crimes.

SPEA-J 321 American Policing (3 cr.) A broadly based study of the operations and interrelationships of the American police system, including discussion of the limitations of the police function, inter-jurisdictional matters, and intra-agency processes.

SPEA-J 322 Introduction to Criminalistics (3 cr.) R: SPEA-J 301. The broad range of physical evidence developed through the investigative process, and methods of identifying and establishing validity and relevance through forensic laboratory techniques.

SPEA-J 331 Corrections (3 cr.) A survey of contemporary correctional systems, including analysis of federal, state, and local corrections; adult and juvenile facilities and programs; probation and parole. This course is not open to students who have completed SOC-S 420 Topics in Deviance: Corrections.

SPEA-J 355 International Criminal Justice Perspectives (3 cr.) This course will survey various criminal justice systems from a variety of cultures and regions of the world. Particular attention will be given to the contrast of eastern and western systems, as well as systems that do not fit neatly into established categories.

SPEA-J 370 Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 cr.) Selected contemporary topics in criminal justice. May be repeated for credit.

SPEA-J 380 Internship in Criminal Justice (1-6 cr.) P: Permission of instructor and junior or senior status. May be repeated for credit. Course grade is S/F (Satisfactory/Fail). Students are placed with a criminal justice agency for assigned tasks. Students also complete an academic component.

SPEA-J 439 Crime and Public Policy (3 cr.) This course is an introduction to the major efforts designed to control or reduce crime. A review of existing knowledge is followed by an investigation of current crime control theories, proposals, and programs.

SPEA-J 440 Corrections in the Community (3 cr.) An introduction to correctional alternatives to incarceration that focus on the reintegration of the offender while remaining in the community. Because of their extensive use, considerable attention is given to probation and parole. Other topics include diversion, community residential programs, restitution, halfway houses, and home detention.

SPEA-J 460 Police in the Community (3 cr.) In-depth examination of crime as an urban policy problem; focusing on the role of police and victims in defining crime as a policy problem, and their role in seeking to reduce the incidence of crime.

SPEA-J 470 Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 cr.) P: Senior standing. Emphasizes current developments in legal, administrative, and operational aspects of the criminal justice system.

SPEA-J 480 Research in Criminal Justice (1-6 cr.) P: Junior standing and consent of instructor. Individual research under guidance of faculty member.

Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree is excellent preparation for a broad range of careers, both inside and outside the justice arena. This degree will also provide a foundation for graduate study in criminal justice, public affairs, or law.

General Education
SPEA Student Transition Course (SPEA-V 100). Students must complete SPEA-V 100, a 1-credit hour course, during the time that they take The American Criminal Justice System (SPEA-J 101).
English Composition. ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I (3 cr.) (with a grade of C or better) and ENG-W 132 Elementary Composition II (3 cr.) (with a grade of C or better) or ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)
Speech- One of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking (3 cr.)
SPCH-S 122 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.)
SPCH-S 223 Business and Professional Communication (3 cr.)
SPCH-S 229 Discussion and Group Methods (3 cr.)
Quantitative Methods

One of the following mathematics courses:
MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics (3 cr.)
MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (3 cr.)

One of the following statistics courses:
ECON-E 270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business (3 cr.)
PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.)
STAT 301 Elementary Statistical Methods I (3 cr.)

One of the following computer courses:
CSCI-C 106 Introduction to Computers and Their Use (3 cr.)
CSCI-C 180 BASIC Programming (3 cr.)
BUS-K 210 The Computer in Business (3 cr.)

Arts and Humanities- The following two history courses:
HIST-H 105 American History I (3 cr.)
HIST-H 106 American History II (3 cr.)

Two courses selected from the following subject areas not used to satisfy another degree requirement:
Afro-American Studies
Classical Studies
Comparative Literature
English
Fine Arts
Foreign Languages
History
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Speech
Theater

Natural Sciences- Two courses for a minimum of 6 credit hours, selected from the following subject areas in consultation with an advisor:
Anatomy and Physiology
Astronomy
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Geography (GEOG-G 107 or GEOG-G 315)
Geology
Physics
Plant Sciences
Zoology

Social and Behavioral Sciences- Four courses from the following two areas:
SOC-S 100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
SOC-S 101 Social Problems and Policies (3 cr.)
SOC-S 325 Criminology (3 cr.)
SOC-S 328 Juvenile Delinquency (3 cr.)
SOC-S 420 Topics in Deviance (3 cr.)
PSY-P 103 General Psychology (3 cr.)
PSY-P 320 Social Psychology (3 cr.)
PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)

One additional course selected from the following subject areas not used to satisfy another degree requirement:
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science
Public Affairs and Policy

PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND POLICY (4 courses)

FOUR (4) courses from the following:
SPEA E272 Introduction to Environmental Science (3 cr.)
SPEA V170 Introduction to Public Affairs (3 cr.)
SPEA V263 Public Management (3 cr.) (V360 or V366)
SPEA V264 Urban Structure and Policy (3 cr.)
SPEA V348 Management. Science and Policy Analysis Methods (3 cr.)
SPEA V372 Financial Management and Budgeting (3 cr.)
SPEA V376 Law and Public Policy (3 cr.)

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONCENTRATION (10 courses)

ALL of the following courses:
CRJU J101 The American Criminal Justice System (3 cr.)
CRJU J201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies (3 cr.)
CRJU J202 Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources (3 cr.)
CRJU J301 Criminal Law (3 cr.)
CRJU J306 The Criminal Courts (3 cr.)
CRJU J321 Introduction to Law Enforcement/American Policing (3 cr.)
CRJU J331 Introduction to Corrections (3 cr.)
CRJU J439 Crime and Public Policy (3 cr.)

TWO (2) additional SPEA criminal justice courses (6 cr.)

Degree Requirements (60 cr.)

The requirements for this degree can be met through two years of coursework as a full-time student or over an extended period as a part-time student. Depending upon the educational and career objectives, courses can be oriented to individual interests. Students entering this degree should consult with a Criminal Justice advisor to plan a degree program.

SPEA Student Transition Course (SPEA-V 100) Criminal Justice majors must take SPEA-V 100, a 1-credit-hour course, during the time that they take The American Criminal Justice System (SPEA-J 101)

English Composition (6 cr.)
ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I (3 cr.) (with a grade of C or better) and ENG-W 132 Elementary Composition II (3 cr.) (with a grade of C or better) or ENG-W 231 Professional

Writing Skills (3 cr.)

Speech (3 cr.)
One of the following courses: SPCH-S 121, SPCH-S 122, SPCH-S 223, or SPCH-S 229 with a grade of C or better.

General Education (15 cr.)
Humanities (1 course)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses). One course from two of the subject areas. Recommended: PSY-P 103 General Psychology; SOC-S 100 Introduction to Sociology.
Natural Sciences (1 course)
Quantitative Methods (1 course). Computer science, mathematics (MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, or higher), statistics. (Descriptions of general education courses are listed in the “School of Arts and Sciences” Bulletin.)
Public Affairs Public Affairs and Policy (1 course): SPEA-V 170 Introduction to Public Affairs (3 cr.).
Criminal Justice Concentration (6 courses)

Students are required to take six courses.
SPEA-J 101 The American Criminal Justice System (3 cr.)
Three of the following courses:
SPEA-J 301 Criminal Law (3 cr.)
SPEA-J 306 The Criminal Courts (3 cr.)
SPEA-J 321 American Policing (3 cr.)
SPEA-J 331 Corrections (3 cr.)
Criminal justice electives: two additional SPEA criminal justice courses (6 cr.)

General Electives
Sufficient courses selected from the approved offerings of Indiana University to meet the Associate of Science degree requirement of 60 credit hours.