Criminal Justice Degree Online

As professional standards in criminal justice continue to rise, administrators are finding that they need not only professional skills but also advanced proficiency in such areas as analysis, communication, and management. The M.C.J.A. program helps criminal justice professionals develop those skills across a broad array of settings and contexts. Students can select from prescribed concentrations or design their own emphasis in such specialized areas as security, prevention, education, and training.
The program’s flexible approach makes it ideal for those who wish to pursue their degree part time or at a distance. It also allows students who are working in professional settings to tailor their graduate study to specific workplace challenges and goals, and to use the working environment as a setting for action research.
A graduate certificate in criminal justice education, focusing on theory and research, is also available for those who wish to prepare for teaching or for advanced graduate study.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
Admission to the graduate program in criminal justice administration, including both the M.C.J.A. program and the graduate certificate in criminal justice education, is open to those with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field (with a comparable course distribution) from a regionally accredited college or university. There are no standardized test requirements, although upon admission a writing sample may be required for advising and assessment purposes.
To apply, submit a graduate application and arrange for transcripts of all your undergraduate studies, as well as any graduate work you have completed elsewhere, to be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies. You can apply, enroll, and begin your studies at any time during the academic year.Because of the individualized nature of the program, it is recommended that you discuss your educational goals with the program staff either before you apply or as soon as possible after you are accepted.
THE GRADUATE EXPERIENCE
Your graduate experience can be of immense value to you in the future, not only because it advances specific career or educational goals, but also because it cultivates habits of mind and discipline that will be important throughout your life. It fosters independent critical thinking; the ability to plan and perform; and skills in communication, research, and presentation.

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 Department provides thorough knowledge of agencies and institutions in the justice system, teaches the important role of law in delivering American justice and examines the social, psychological, and political aspects of contemporary crime and punishment.

Whether its learning to collect criminal evidence, developing a management plan for police organizations or designing a correctional institution, you will benefit from an extreme amount of hands-on experience.

As a criminal justice major at Waynesburg University, you will have access to a number of unique opportunities such as participating in mock crime scenes and mock trials or interning at places like sheriffs? offices, probation offices, federal agencies, private detective agencies, police departments, law offices, human service agencies, coroners? offices and other organizations.

You will also have the opportunity to learn the history, function and role of the American legal system, as well as research techniques, law enforcement procedures and other skills that are essential to success in the field of criminal justice.

Undergraduate Degrees

B.A. or B.S. in Sociology
Students will gain an understanding of the dynamics, principles and patterns that govern human interaction. Areas of study include the family, small group processes, large scale organizations, deviance, political protest, race and minority relations, public policy, poverty and social welfare, the rise of cities, crime and delinquency, sociology of culture, media and communications and social work. The Sociology curriculum has three components:
Introductory Sociology and a broad array of electives open to majors and non-majors.
Foundation courses in sociological theory, research methods and cross-cultural analysis open to
majors only.
A Senior Seminar in which majors complete an independent research paper in consultation with a
faculty mentor and classmates.

B.S. in Criminology
The Criminology discipline offers students an understanding of the complexities underlying the social problems of crime and delinquency and provides a foundation that enables them to evaluate the utility of various crime control methods, including legislative policies, policing, incarceration, as well as preventive and restorative solutions. It is highly relevant to those seeking to advance in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, law and intelligence.

Students interested in this degree must apply for admission to the major. The requirements include proficiency in reading and writing and completion of the Introductory Sociology course.
The Criminology Curriculum has three components:
Elective courses in Criminal Justice Administration, Introduction to Criminology, Juvenile
Delinquency, Punishment and Corrections, Victimology, and Computers and Social Statistics, open
to majors and non-majors.
Foundation Courses in sociological and criminology theory, research methods, and cross-cultural
analysis (open to majors only)
A Senior Seminar in which majors complete an independent research paper in consultation with a
faculty mentor and classmates.

Minors

Environmental Studies
Students interested in environmental issues may enhance their knowledge of the interaction of humans with their environment by pursuing a minor in Environmental Studies. This interdisciplinary course of studies exposes the student to both environmental sciences as practiced in biology and chemistry, as well as policy issues, which are explored from a social science perspective. Students who are majoring in the natural sciences may wish to pursue this minor in preparation for a career in environmental research. Students in the Social Sciences and Humanities may want to broaden their knowledge of environmental issues in preparation for a career involving environmental policy or law. Direct participation in environmental agencies and organizations on Long Island or independent laboratory research on an environmental problem is an important aspect of this minor. Sponsoring departments: American Studies, Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physics, Politics, Economics and Law; Psychology and Sociology

Global Studies
Offered in cooperation with the History & Philosophy and Politics, Economics and Law Departments, the Global Studies minor contains two options. The first option brings together the international and regional courses offered in History & Philiosophy, Modern Languages and Politics, Economics & Law to enhance students’ understanding of the issues and challenges associated with the present stage of economic globalization, and to prepare them for a rapidly changing world. The second option (ML/PEL) recognizes the importance of foreign language study. It requires two years of course work in a foreign language: one year as part of General Education, the second year within the minor.

Pre-Law Studies
Law schools maintain that there is no particular undergraduate major that will best prepare students for admission to the study of the law. In accepting applicants, all use LSAT scores, GPA’s, reference letters, personal written statements, and various indicators of applicants’ interest in and suitability for entry into the profession. However, schools have identified the requisite skills for success in the completion of a law degree. They include analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability to reason, to construct a logical argument, and to present that cogently orally and in writing. A strong liberal arts education is crucial in developing these abilities. Through a curriculum that crosses the disciplines of American Studies, History & Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law, and Sociology, students access a range of courses which contribute to a knowledge base that is pertinent to law studies. The curriculum of the minor pulls together courses in the liberal arts disciplines of economics, history, philosophy, political economy, political science, and sociology. Sponsoring departments: American Studies; History & Philosophy, Modern Languages; Politics, Economics and Law; and Sociology.

Public Policy
In conjunction with the Health & Society faculty of the Biological Sciences Department and the PEL Department, the Sociology Department offers this minor to give students an opportunity to explore the role of government in addressing current issues of public concern.

PURPOSE: The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree is an
interdisciplinary program that prepares individuals for professional careers in the Criminal Justice field.
The degree is offered to students who wish to work in all fields of Criminal Justice with emphasis placed
on Administration. The program is designed to provide students with the ability, knowledge and skills
needed to become professionals within and abroad the communities in which they live and work. The
program is also designed for student completion after four consecutive semesters of in-depth work within
the program. The curriculum is comprised of sixty-five (65) semester credit hours. Included within the
curriculum are thirty-five (35) credit semester hours of general education courses and thirty (30) Care
major courses.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To teach students skills needed for applied work in the area of Criminal Justice and to prepare
students for integration into a higher level of learning at other institutions.
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
No. Course Cr. No. Course Cr.
FROR 110 Freshman Seminar 1 ENGL 111 Freshman English II 3
ENGL 110 Freshman English I 3 MATH 140 Plane Trigonometry 3
CJUS 101 Intro. to Criminal CMPS 101 Computer Concepts 3
Justice Administration 3 CJUS 200 Police Administration 3
BIOL 104 Gen. Biology Lec & Lab 4 CJUS 201 Rules of Criminal Evid. 3
MATH 130 Adv. College Algebra 3 HUMA Humanities Elective 3
HIST 104 American History 3
TOTAL 17 TOTAL 18
THIRD SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER
No. Course Cr. No. Course Cr.
SPCH 200 Public Speaking 3 CJUS 221 Judicial Process 3
CJUS 204 Criminology 3 CJUS 222 Juvenile Justice & Delinq. 3
POLI 200 American Govt. 3 CJUS 230 Special Problems 3
CJUS 205 Criminal Law & Proc. 3 CJUS 261 Principles of Supervision 3
CJUS 298 Criminal Justice 3
SOCL 210 Intro to Sociology or 3 Practicum
PSYC 210 Gen. Psychology
TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15
TOTAL CREDIT

The program is geared towards students interested in pursuing a career within the field of criminal justice. Students will receive both theoretical and practical exposure to the system and will develop widely applicable skills in research design and data analysis.Required Courses (24 Credits):

SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology

SOC 158: Criminal Justice Administration

POL 203: Political and Civil Rights

SOC 243: Criminology

SOC 244: Sociology of Corrections

SOC 347: Sociological Theory

SOC 348: Research Methods

SOC 350: Applied Statistics (or equivalent)

Program Overview
The master’s degree in criminal justice administration is designed to prepare professionals to become effective managers/administrators in the Criminal Justice field.

The program’s emphasis is on the development of reflective and analytical abilities that combine both theory and practical application to issues within the administration of criminal justice agencies. This assists the student in the development of decision-making and problem-solving skills. The program also stresses the development of effective written and verbal communication, that fosters leadership and ethical behavior.
These objectives are achieved through an accelerated, cohort model of instruction. This cohort model takes advantage of the experiences of each student and allows ample opportunity for in depth discussion of the topic at hand. Each student can move toward graduation in as little as 17 months.
Director’s Message
Skills & Job Information
Courses You’ll Take
Available Locations
Director’s Message

Thank you for your interest in our master’s degree in criminal justice administration. This master’s degree is well tailored to meet your busy working and home schedule, and will deliver an intellectual experience that is coupled with practical and real-life applications. ASAP instructors, who are both academically and professionally experienced, help facilitate learning in a cohort model. Learning in a cohort offers years of work/life experience, peer support and networking.

Your journey with us will be stimulating and educationally challenging. We look forward to helping you achieve all of your potential.

With regards,
Dr. Thomas Tremer, Program Director
Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice

Mr. David Boyer, Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice

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Thank you for your interest in our master’s degree in criminal justice administration. This master’s degree is well tailored to meet your busy working and home schedule, and will deliver an intellectual experience that is coupled with practical and real-life applications. ASAP instructors, who are both academically and professionally experienced, help facilitate learning in a cohort model. Learning in a cohort offers years of work/life experience, peer support and networking.

Your journey with us will be stimulating and educationally challenging. We look forward to helping you achieve all of your potential.

With regards,
Dr. Thomas Tremer, Program Director
Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice

Mr. David Boyer, Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice

Program Overview
The master’s degree in criminal justice administration is designed to prepare professionals to become effective managers/administrators in the Criminal Justice field.

The program’s emphasis is on the development of reflective and analytical abilities that combine both theory and practical application to issues within the administration of criminal justice agencies. This assists the student in the development of decision-making and problem-solving skills. The program also stresses the development of effective written and verbal communication, that fosters leadership and ethical behavior.
These objectives are achieved through an accelerated, cohort model of instruction. This cohort model takes advantage of the experiences of each student and allows ample opportunity for in depth discussion of the topic at hand. Each student can move toward graduation in as little as 17 months.
Director’s Message
Skills & Job Information
Courses You’ll Take
Available Locations
Director’s Message

Thank you for your interest in our master’s degree in criminal justice administration. This master’s degree is well tailored to meet your busy working and home schedule, and will deliver an intellectual experience that is coupled with practical and real-life applications. ASAP instructors, who are both academically and professionally experienced, help facilitate learning in a cohort model. Learning in a cohort offers years of work/life experience, peer support and networking.

Your journey with us will be stimulating and educationally challenging. We look forward to helping you achieve all of your potential.

With regards,
Dr. Thomas Tremer, Program Director
Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice

Mr. David Boyer, Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice