Criminal Justice Degree Online

Requirements for Bachelor of Science
Degree in Criminal Justice

To receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

Satisfy all requirements set by the University;
Meet with assigned advisor regularly, including obtaining the advisor’s signed approval of class schedules prior to or during each registration period;
Complete all required courses for the degree in the proper sequence;
Earn a minimum of “C” in each course required in the major or minor.
Earn a minimum of “C” in each transferred course form other accredited institutions.
Complete 60 hours of community service; and
Pass a department-wide senior exit exam.
Minor

A Criminal Justice student may minor in any other major field by taking 18 credit hours in such major field of interest.

The ITT Technical Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana offers an online program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice - Cyber Security. This program teaches the fundamentals of the criminal justice system and criminal justice skills. The program offers a foundation in criminal law, legal procedures, criminal evidence and criminology. Areas of study include law enforcement, the courts and corrections.

The program also covers the foundation of risks and damages associated with digital fraud and cyber crimes including Internet crime, cyberstalking, electronic crime and identity theft. Special emphasis is placed on the cornerstones of cyber security including the methodologies of inspection, protection, detection, reaction and response.

Topics include formal specification and verification of security properties, operating system security, trust management, security auditing and intrusion detection, security policy, safeguards and countermeasures, risk mitigation, covert channels and identification and authentication. Intrusion detection in network security, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), virtual local area networks (VLANs), backup and disaster recovery techniques, smart card security, estimation and management of risks associated with security are also included.

The upper-level courses enhance the study of the criminal justice system and expand into areas such as criminalistics, victimology and forensics investigations. The curriculum is designed to offer a balance of theory and application used in the field by integrating interpersonal skills and administrative subject matter. Students will examine the criminal justice process and study interpersonal communication skills.

The program offers an interdisciplinary study of the mechanisms of social control, criminology and criminal justice in American society. Program content includes communication, criminal law and procedures, and cybercrime issues as well as technology skills. The program can help graduates cultivate particular human relations skills appropriate to the industry and an understanding of the causes and prevention of crime.

An online education can offer opportunities for students to pursue their educational objectives when attending school in a traditional classroom is just not practical. With ITT Tech’s online education, a quality technical education is now available when and where it is convenient for the student.

If you would like an ITT Tech representative to contact you about this program, please click here.

Currently, the ITT Technical Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana is pleased to offer the Criminal Justice - Cyber Security program to residents of the following states:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Hawaii
Iowa
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Wyoming

ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, may also enroll students into the on-line programs from all foreign countries except: Afghanistan, Angola, Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Syria and Yugoslavia

For a course description of this online program, click here.

To request information about our campus based programs, click here.

The ITT Technical Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana offers an online program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. This program teaches the fundamentals of the criminal justice system and criminal justice skills. The program offers a foundation in criminal law, legal procedures, criminal evidence and criminology. Areas of study include law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Students are taught about the legal system and law enforcement standards and can develop technical skills predominant in today’s criminal justice environment. This program is offered online to allow students the flexibility to participate when it is convenient to them.

An online education can offer opportunities for students to pursue their educational objectives when attending school in a traditional classroom is just not practical. With ITT Tech’s online education, a quality technical education is now available when and where it is convenient for the student.

If you would like an ITT Tech representative to contact you about this program, please click here.

Currently, the ITT Technical Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana is pleased to offer the Criminal Justice program to residents of the following states:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Iowa
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, may also enroll students into the on-line programs from all foreign countries except: Afghanistan, Angola, Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Syria and Yugoslavia

For a course description of this online program, click here.

To request information about our campus based programs, click here.

Adelphi offers a redesigned undergraduate major in Criminal Justice leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, with a concentration in either Police Science or Social Science. The program provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime, delinquency, and social control and prepares students for graduate work or professional training.

Introduced in fall 2004, this revised major combines traditional liberal arts classes with courses in criminology, sociology of law, psychology, and law enforcement administration. The following six new classes have been added to the curriculum:
Crime and Punishment
Juvenile Delinquency
Gender Issues in Criminal Justice
Law and Social Inequality
Psychology of Criminal Behavior
Sociology of Law
The major is interdisciplinary in nature. Students may select courses in Adult Academic Programs in University College, the Derner Institute, the School of Social Work, and the departments of anthropology, political science, and sociology. Many of the required courses will be cross-listed, enabling students to receive credit toward their degree through University College or the College of Arts and Sciences.

Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Sally Ridgeway
Criminal Justice Program Director
Associate Professor
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Blodgett Hall, Rm 105C
p - 516.877.4938
f - 516.877.4717
e - ridgeway@adelphi.edu

General education requirements: see the general education section of this catalog.
Criminal justice requirements: CRMJ 150, 203, 280, 370, 465; 351 or SOCL 351; six credits of 487
Sociology support courses: SOCL 125, 149, 320, 338, 353, 430
Support courses: CRMJ 270 or PSYC 270; MATH 130; PSYC 171
Electives: one course from PSYC 205, 340, or SOCL/SOWK 366; 12 credits from CRMJ 240, 270 (if PSYC 270 taken); 275, 290, 291, 320, 345, 380, 406, 486; PHIL 315; POSC 121, 320; PSYC 205 (if not taken), 270 (if CRMJ 270 taken), 340; RLST 230; SOCL 210, 366 (if not taken); SOWK 210, 366 (if not taken) POSTED: 2/7/2008
Final degree requirements: see the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree as well as final graduation requirements.

The Criminal Justice (CJ) - Adult Education Program is designed to meet the needs of adult students who have completed two years or more of acceptable college credit. These students are typically working full time and interested in completing their degree in the evening while continuing to work. The opportunity to attend class one night per week on a year-round basis allows an earlier completion of the degree. courses are offered in three semesters in which students register in cohorts. The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice is applied closely to the individual’s career goals.

The Criminal Justice - Adult Education Program Major offers:

A degree completion program for adults who have earned approximately 50 or more transferable credit hours.

The opportunity to complete your degree in just 18 months.

Opportunities for career advancement, new job, and higher salary.

Excellent instruction from qualified faculty in small classes.

Credit for Prior Learning (Convert military experience into academic credits).

Financial Assistance includes Financial aid, Payment Plans, G. I. Bill, Tuition Assistance, and employer Reimbursement Programs.

The Criminal Justice Curriculum

Completion of the Criminal Justice - Adult Education Program Major requires a total of 124 credit hours.

General Education Requirements…………………………50 hours

Major Cohort Requirements……………………………….46 Hours

Free Elective Requirements………………………………..28 Hours

FIRST SEMESTER

Module 1 - Technical Writing.

Module 2 - Adult Development & Life Assessment.

Module 3 - Research Methods.

Module 4 - Social Statistics.

Module 5 - Minorities in Criminal Justice.

SECOND SEMESTER

Module 6 - U. S. Constitution.

Module 7 - Social Problems.

Module 8 - Substance Abuse.

Module 9 - Deviant Behavior.

Module 10 - Court Services.

THIRD SEMESTER

Module 11 - Criminal Law.

Module 12 - Human Behavior & Social Environment.

Module 13 - Intro to Social Work.

Ethic in Social Science.

Module 15 - Action Research Project.

* Students wishing to apply for financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office
4-6 weeks prior to registration.

White, Tamatha
Director of Adult Education Program
Phone: (803) 780-1309 - Fax: (803) 780-1308
twhite@voorhees.edu

Whitaker, Katherine
Charleston Site Coordinator
Phone: (803) 780-1329 - Fax: (803) 780-1328
kwhitaker@voorhees.edu
Bamberg, Catherine
Columbia Site Coordinator
Phone: (803) 780-1339 or (803) 798-6801 - Fax: (803) 780-1338
cbamberg@voorhees.edu

Cloud, Channa
North Augusta Site - Interim Site Coordinator
Phone: (803) 278-7242 - (803) 279-1816 - (803) 780-1319 - Fax: (803) 278-1082
ccloud@voorhees.edu

Davis, Jacqueline S.
North Augusta Site - Administrative Assistant
Phone: (803) 278-7242 - (803) 279-1816 - (803) 780-1319 - Fax: (803) 278-1082
jdavis@voorhees.edu

The Program in Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice program at St. John’s gives students a comprehensive understanding of our multifaceted criminal justice system. Along with specific courses in criminal justice theory and application, the curriculum includes a solid, interdisciplinary liberal arts foundation. This foundation gives students the broad knowledge and skills to become intelligent, ethical, humane decision makers.

A special feature of the program is an innovative specialization in Forensic Psychology.

The minor areas of study include:
Business
Computer Science
Correctional Counseling
Court Administration
Criminalistics
Information Technology
International Criminal Justice
Safety and Corporate Security

Students may be entitled to receive credit toward the B.S. degree if they have successfully completed training courses at the NYC Police, NYC Corrections, Nassau County, Suffolk County or NYS Police Academies.

Career Opportunities
In our increasingly complex world, cities and countries across the country are launching exciting new approaches to combat crime and its causes. Experts agree that continued success depends new generations of well-trained, professional criminal justice executives.

You can prepare for leadership opportunities in this growing field through the Bachelor of Science Degree Program at St. John’s University. Offered through our College of Professional Studies, the program prepares students for career opportunities in the criminal justice system, which offers significant career opportunities in the public sector at all levels of government. Additionally, private sector organizations increasingly seek to hire criminal justice professionals.

For more information on careers in Criminal Justice, see What Can I Do With My Major?

Department Contacts
Keith Carrington, Ph.D.
Chair, Division of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Staten Island Campus - (718) 390 4371
Queens Campus - (718) 990-1531
pisania@stjohns.edu

Antoinette Collarini Schlossberg, Ph.D.
Director, Undergraduate Criminal Justice Program
Queens Campus
(718) 990-2042
carringk@stjohns.edu

Undergraduate Admission Contacts
Queens
Office of Admission
St. John’s University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
1 (888) 9STJOHNS
admissions@stjohns.edu

Staten Island
Office of Admission
St. John’s University
300 Howard Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
Tel (718) 390-4500
siadmhelp@stjohns.edu

The clinical science program provides entry into the New York Chiropractic College and grants the bachelor of science degree from Keuka College based on transfer of first-year clinical type courses from the Chiropractic College for completion of the Keuka College degree. Keuka also offers a second option for obtaining a Keuka College degree should a student decide not to move into the Chiropractic College. A minimum GPA of 3.100 is required for admission into the New York Chiropractic College, with a minimum grade of C in science courses..

The Criminal Justice (BS) major provides a broad understanding of major components of the criminal justice system. It will interest students who plan careers in various law enforcement, judicial, or correctional agencies at the local, state, or federal level. It also provides an academic foundation for students who plan to attend graduate or professional schools. The Bachelor of Science degree differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree because of its emphasis on the institutions of criminal justice, particularly the police, courts and corrections.

Some details:
Part 1: Core Requirements
Part 2: Skills
Part 3: Police
Part 4: Law and the Courts
Part 5: Corrections
Part 6: Senior Requirement

Credits required: 33

Prerequisites: GOV 101 and SOC 101. Students are strongly urged to complete these courses during their first year in the College. These courses fulfill the College’s general education requirements in the social sciences. CRJ 101 is the required first course within the major and is a prerequisite for many subsequebt courses in the major.

Other courses also have prerequisites beyond courses previously taken in the major:
In Part 2, Category A, Police Science 216 requires an understanding of Windows software.
In Part 2, Category A, Public Administration 240 is a prerequisite for Public Administration 241.
In Part 2, Category B, English 250 or Speech 285 is a prerequisite for Law 350.
In Part 4, Psychology 101 is a prerequisite for Psychology 370/Law370, Public Administration 360 is a prerequisite for Law/Public Administration 420, and Public Administration 240 is a prerequisite for Public Administration 360.
In Part 5, Psychology 101 is a prerequisite for Psychology 272, and Corrections 201 is a prerequisite for Corrections 415

Advisor: Professor Barry Latzer, Department of Government (212.237.8192, blatzer@jjay.cuny.edu)

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

Study abroad: Students in the College’s Study Abroad Program may use some of their study abroad credits to substitute for related courses in the major. With regard to particular courses, the student should consult with the advisor for the major. For information about the College’s Study Abroad Program, contact Mr. Paul A. Wyatt (212.237.8871, pawyatt@jjay.cuny.edu).

Additional requirement: As part of this major, at least one course from PART 3, PART 4 or PART 5 must be at the 300-level or above.

Additional information: Students who enrolled for the first time at the College in September 2008 or thereafter must complete the major in the form presented here. Students who enrolled prior to that date may choose 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. CORE REQUIREMENTS Subtotal: 6 credits

Criminal Justice 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Law 203 Constitutional Law

PART 2. SKILLS Subtotal: 6 credits

Category A. Computer Skills

Select one course from Category A and one from Category B.

Select one
Criminal Justice 255 Computer Applications in Criminal Justice
Mathematics 279 Data Communications and the Internet
Police Science 216 Crime Mapping
Public Administration 241 Computer Applications in Public Administration

Category B. Research Skills

Select one
Law 350 Introduction to Legal Research
Mathematics 220/Police Science 220/Fire Science 220 Survey of Concepts of Operations Research
Social Science Research 325 Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
Statistics 250 Principles and Methods of Statistics

PART 3. POLICE Subtotal: 6 credits

Select two
Criminal Justice 321/Philosophy 321 Police Ethics
Police Science 201 Police Organization and Administration
Police Science 202 Police and Community Relations
Police Science 204 The Patrol Function
Police Science 207 The Investigative Function
Police Science 210 Colloquium on Criminal Justice Literature
Police Science 227 Police Training Programs: Goals, Content and Administration
Police Science 235 Women in Policing
Police Science 245 Community Policing
Police Science 271/Psychology 271 Psychological Foundations of Police Work
Police Science 301 The Police Manager
Police Science 303 Personnel Administration and Supervision
Police Science 309 Comparative Police Systems
Police Science 315/Economics 315 An Economic Analysis of Crime
Police Science 340 Planning for Police Operations and Management
Police Science 350 Police Labor Relations
Police Science 355 Money and the Police Manager
Police Science 405 Organized Crime in America
Police Science 415 Seminar in Terrorism
Security 310 Emergency Planning

PART 4. LAW AND THE COURTS Subtotal: 6 credits

Select two
Anthropology 330 American Cultural Pluralism and the Law
Government 308 State Courts and State Constitutional Law
History 277 American Legal History
Law 202 Law and Evidence
Law 204 Criminal Law of New York
Law 206 The American Judiciary
Law 209 Criminal Law
Law 212 The Criminal Process and Code of Criminal Procedures
Law 259/Government 259 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Law 301 Jurisprudence
Law 310/Philosophy 310 Ethics and Law
Law 313/Government 313 The Law and Politics of Race Relations
Law 340 Employment Discrimination Law, Affirmative Action and Police Organization
Law 370/Psychology 370 Psychology and the Law
Law 401 Problems of Constitutional Development
Law 420/Public Administration 420 Contemporary Administration and the Judiciary
Public Administration 360 Court Administration
Sociology 305 The Sociology of Law

PART 5. CORRECTIONS Subtotal: 6 credits

Select two
Corrections 201 The Law and Institutional Treatment
Corrections 202 Administration of Correctional Programs for Juveniles
Corrections 230/Police Science 230 Sex Offenders in the Criminal Justice System
Corrections 282 Principles of Correctional Operations
Corrections 303 Comparative Correction Systems
Corrections 320 Race, Class and Gender in a Correctional Context
Philosophy 322/Criminal Justice 322 Judicial and Correctional Ethics
Psychology 272 Correctional Psychology
Sociology 216 Probation and Parole: Principles and Practices
Sociology 301 Penology

PART 6. SENIOR REQUIREMENT Subtotal: 3 credits

Select one
Corrections 415 Major Works in Corrections
Criminal Justice 425 Seminar on Major Works in Criminal Justice
Government 435 Seminar in Judicial Processes and Politics
Police Science 401 Seminar in Police Problems

The Department of Criminal Justice offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Education in Correctional Education, and Master of Science in Criminal Justice.

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for occupational entry as well as for further study and or research. Students interested in the private security industry may choose to obtain a concentration in Private Security Administration. The undergraduate minor in Criminal Justice enhances the preparation of students in many disciplines who are interested in Criminal Justice.