Criminal Justice Degree Online

Course requirements in the minor are organized into required and 1 criminal justice elective course. The required component includes courses to provide a general foundation in the discipline. The elective allows students to pursue one additional course of their particular interest.

The total minor consists of 6 courses, or 18 credit hours. A grade of C- or higher is required for each course in the minor.

Required Courses (15 credit hours):

CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hrs)
CJ 203 Policing (3 hrs)
CJ 244 Corrections (3 hrs)
CJ 297 Criminal Law (3 hrs)
CJ 299 Criminal Justice Information, Communication, & Ethics (3 hrs)
- prerequisite: grade of C- in general education writing course

Elective Course (15 credit hours):

One (1) additional course from the criminal justice major curriculum.
(Students still must meet semester hour requirements and course prerequisites.)

Please see the admission section of our current college catalog (pdf) for more information about requirements and admission procedures.

To avoid misunderstandings about which courses satisfy our requirements, students are strongly advised to consult the sociology and anthropology faculty; students should not rely on advising from outside the department. For general sociology advising information, go to http://sociology.camden.rutgers.edu/advising.htm. For guidelines for a double major with criminal justice, see below.
920:207 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
070:213 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.)
920:301 Methods & Techniques of Social Research (3 cr.)
920:325 Sociological Theory (3 cr.)
070:307 Psychological Anthropology (3 cr.) or
920:357 Individual & Society (3cr.)
920:316 Race & Ethnicity (3 cr.) or
920:332 Social Stratification (3 cr.)
Plus 18 additional credits in sociology, anthropology, or criminal justice, including at least 3 credits in anthropology.

Note: Students may use if they wish one of the following Urban Studies courses as one elective course (3 credits) for the sociology major: 975:102 (Approaches to Urban Studies); 975:104 (Power and Decision Making in Urban Communities); 975:204 (Poverty and Urban Environmental Systems); 975:339 (Housing and Planning Seminar); 975:413 (Urban and Regional Revitalization); and 975:478 (History of Planning Thought)

Click here to access the Major Worksheet for Sociology majors

Double Major in Criminal Justice & Sociology

Degree Navigator does not handle the double major in sociology and criminal justice well, so it is especially imperative that all double majors work closely with their departmental advisors. By far the best way to plan your schedules for the double major is to print and out and keep a record on the applicable double major worksheet below. You should always bring this worksheet to advising sessions.

Click here to access the current Double Major Worksheet (2008+, 64 credits)

Click here to access the old Double Major Weeksheet (pre-2008) for students enrolled in the major before 2008 and choosing to come up under the old rules (66 credits)

Educational and professional goals:
The speciality Crime Prevention and Public Order Protection /CPPOP/ is only one in the system of non-government higher education in Bulgaria, which prepares specialists with higher education needed for the system for counteracting crime, correctional and eductaional activities of the law offenders. re-socialization of people with deviant and criminal behavour, to join law protection and law enforcement institutions, for correctional establishments - specialists inapplying alternative forms of correction and resocialization, probational and other social workers, specialists in mediating for conflict solving (mediators), etc.
During their study students will undergo prcatical training at the divisions of the Ministry of the Interior, internship in prisons, socio-pedagogical schools - boarding schools, juvenile delinquency consultation centres.
The module “Criminology” provides extended teaching in criminology disciplines in view of preparing experts and technical assistants in pre-court proceedings, consultants in government and private organizations, etc.
On the basis of the interships students will combine theoretical knowledge with prcatical skills. Students graduate teh Bachelor’s degree with state examinations. The graduates of CPPOP can further their education in the Master’s degree programmes.

Access to further studies:
Master’s degree programmes

Course structure diagram with ECTS credits:№ ECTS code Course Credits
1. LAW 1047 General Theory of Law - Part I * 6
2. INF 2015 Computer Studies 3
3. FLT 1003 Foreign Language 3
4. SPO 1001 Sports 4,5
5. PED 1004 Pedagogy in the Work of the Criminal Justice Authorities 4,5
6. Elective course 1 9
Total for semester I 30
1. LAW 1047 General Theory of Law - Part II * 4,5
2. LAW 1017 Constitutional Law - Part I* 6
3. PSY 1033 Psychology in Police Work 6
4. INF 1032 Information Systems and Technologies 3
5. SPO 1001 Sports 3
6. FLT 1003 Foreign Language 3
7. Elective course 2 4,5
Total for Isemester II 30
Total for year I 60
1. LAW 1017 Constitutional Law - Part II* 7,5
2. LAW 2001 Administrative Law and Proceedings * 7,5
3. LAW 1029 Criminology - Generic Issues 3
4. SPO 1001 Sports 1,5
5. SEC 1009 Road Traffic Control 4,5
6. FLT 1003 Foreign Language 3
6. Elective course 3 3
Total for semester III 30
1. LAW 2001 Administrative Law and Proceedings * 7,5
2. LAW 1084 Criminology - Specific Issues 4,5
3. LAW 1092 Police Law 6
4. FLT 1003 Foreign Language 3
5. SPO 1001 Sports 1,5
6. Elective course 4 7,5
Total for semester IV 30
Total for year II 60
1. LAW 1041 Criminal Law - Generic Issues 9
2. SEC 1017 Organized Crime 4,5
3. SEC 1034 Theory of Police Investigation 6
4. LAW 1063 Intelligence Protection of the Constitutional Order 6
5. SPO 1001 Sports 1,5
6. Optional course 1 3
Total for semester V 30
1. LAW 1042 Criminal Law - Specific Issues 9
2. SEC 1081 Police Management 6
4. SEC 1076 Special Intelligence Devices 6
5. SPO 1001 Sports 3
6. Optional course 2 6
Total for semester VI 30
Total for year III 60
1 LAW 1044 Criminal Procedure Law - Part I* 7,5
2 SEC 1064 Public Order Protection 6
3 SEC 1015 Operative Investigation Activities for Crime Prevention 6
4 SEC 1014 Operative Investigation Activities for Economic Crime Prevention 4,5
5 Optional course 3 3
6 Optional course 4 3
Total for semester VII 30
1. LAW 1044 Criminal Procedure Law - Part II* 6
2. LAW 1020 Criminology 6
3. LAW 1089 Criminal Executive Law 6
4. SPO 1001 Special Physical Education and Martial Art Techniques 2
5. State examination in the speciality or diploma thesis presentation 10
Total for semester VIII 30
Total for year IV 60
Total for the course of education: 240
Module Elective courses
1. LAW 1016 History of Bulgarian State and Law 9
LAW 1074 Teaching for the State and Government
LAW 1104 Structure of the Judiciary
2. PSY 1006 Ethnopsychology 4,5
SOW 1003 Deviant Behavior and Measures for Re-socialization
3. LAW 1050 Fundamentals of Civil Law 3
MED 1002 Paramedic Skills
4. LAW 1058 European Union Law * 7,5
LAW 1036 International Public Law
Module Optional courses
1. FLT 1030 Turkish 3
FLT 1003 Foreign Language
LAW 1061 Juvenile Delinquency
2 FLT 1003 Foreign Language 6
FLT 1030 Turkish
LAW 1009 Tax Law
LAW 1107 Financial Law
3 FLT 1003 Foreign Language 3
FLT 1030 Turkish
4 LAW 2031 Municipality Law, Local Self-government and Local Administration 3

Course requirements in the minor are organized into required and 1 criminal justice elective course. The required component includes courses to provide a general foundation in the discipline. The elective allows students to pursue one additional course of their particular interest.

The total minor consists of 6 courses, or 18 credit hours. A grade of C- or higher is required for each course in the minor.

Required Courses (15 credit hours):

CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hrs)
CJ 203 Policing (3 hrs)
CJ 244 Corrections (3 hrs)
CJ 297 Criminal Law (3 hrs)
CJ 299 Criminal Justice Information, Communication, & Ethics (3 hrs)
- prerequisite: grade of C- in general education writing course

CURRICULUM
6.1 Total Requirements 39 Credits
6.2 Course Structure
Plan A
- Requirement courses = 6 (18 credits)
- Required elective courses = 3 (9 credits)
- Thesis (12 credits)
Plan B
- Requirement courses = 6 (18 credits)
- Required elective courses = 3 (9 credits)
- Free Elective Course = 4 (12 credits)
6.3 Courses List
Requirement Courses
CJ601 Social Change and Development in Thai Society 3 credit
CJ602 Criminology and Penological Theory 3 credit
SW622 Criminal Justice Administration 3 credit
CJ604 Computer in Social Science Research 3 credit
CJ605 Criminal Justice Research 3 credit
CJ701 Seminar in Problems of Criminal Justice 3 credit
Required Elective Courses
CJ611 Rehabilitation and Treatment of Offenders 3 credit
CJ612 Security Management 3 credit
CJ613 Forensic Science 3 credit
CJ711 Comprehensive Criminal Justice 3 credit
CJ799 Individual Study 3 credit
Free Elective Courses
CJ713 Economic Crimes 3 credit
CJ714 Criminal Justice Theories 3 credit
CJ715 Juvenile Delinquency 3 credit
CJ716 Victimology 3 credit
CJ717 Community’s Roles in Crime Prevention 3 credit
CJ718 Family Violence 3 credit
SW663 Probation, Pardon, Parole and Aftercare 3 credit
CJ720 Community-based Corrections 3 credit
SW661 Law and Social Control 3 credit
CJ731 Seminar in Prevention and Corrections : Analysis
and Evaluation 3 credit
Thesis
CJ800 Thesis 12 credits
7. ACADEMICD DURATION
Students must complete in no less than 4 regular semesters and not more than 14 regular semesters of the dual semester system.

1. NAME OF CURRICULUM
Master’s Degree Program in Criminal Justice Administration
2. NAME OF DEGREE
Master of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration)
M.A. (Criminal Justice Administration)
3. OBJECTIVES
1. To produce graduates with knowledge and capabilities in both academic, administration and in practice in criminal justice administration
2. To produce graduates where there is a need for qualified personnel to work in various agencies throughout the country
3. To promote criminal justice personnel to have comprehensive and sound knowledge and capacities at a high level of academic achievement and to become graduates with better conduct and ethics.
4. To promote more academic and professional development in criminal justice administration by application of interdisciplinary approaches
5. To produce academicians to gain an insight into more advanced, comprehensive and profound criminal justice research
5. ACADEMIC SYSTEM
1. The program offers evening courses under a dual semester system. There are two program options which the students may select according to their interesting as deemed appropriate.
Plan A : Thesis Program
Plan B : Non – thesis Program by taking some elective course
2. Comprehensive Examination and Thesis Requirements
Comprehensive Examination and thesis requirements must be in accordance with the Academic Regulations for Master’s Programs B.E. 2528/2985 and of the Standard Criteria of the Graduate Studies Courses of the Ministry of University Affairs
2.1 Comprehensive Examination Requirements
Plan A : Students may take the comprehensive Examination
- after completion of 12 credits,
- They must earn a grade – point average of 3.00 in all graduate work
Plan B : Students may take the comprehensive examination after having completed all courses and will be allowed to take the examination in the first semester of the expected year of graduation
2.2 Thesis Registration
Students may register for a thesis after having studied not less than 2 semesters and after completion of not less than 12 credits and maintaining a grade point average (G.P.A) of not less than 3.00; and must pass the comprehensive examination at the P level.

CRJ 161 ((formerly CRJ 222) F, S)
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3 credits

A survey of the discipline, including its use of social sciences and law in understanding the phenomena of crime and justice and how the two relate. Explores criminal justice theory and processes, as well as the roles of ideology, politics, and mass media in shaping crime policy. Seeks to foster deeper perspectives on how justice—for individuals as well as for society—relates to intensely human experiences like freedom and suffering.

CRJ 201 (Cross-listed with SWK/SOC 201)
SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
3 credits

An exploration of how social conflict and social organization affect human and societal well-being. Topics: mental health, personal safety, economic well-being, and intergroup relations in an industrial society and a developing nation.

CRJ 261 ((formerly CRJ 221) S)
CRIMINOLOGY
3 credits

An exploration of major theories of deviance as they apply to behavior viewed as criminal or delinquent. Draws on a variety of academic perspectives to help understand and explain varied manifestations of crime and criminal behavior. Focus is on classical, positivist, and critical approaches, as well as the social policy implications of various theoretical frames of reference.

CRJ 280 ((formerly CRJ 223) F, S)
CRIMINAL LAW
3 credits

A journey into the legal principles that underlie substantive criminal law in the United States, including limits on the power of government to define crimes. Consideration of general principles of criminal liability and criminal defenses and legal requirements for specific crimes, including homicide. Appellate court decisions are a major part of the expedition to facilitate understanding of how criminal law is applied in particular fact situations, how it evolves, and how it is influenced by socio-political factors.

CRJ 320 ((Crosslisted with SOC/SWK 320) (formerly CRJ 220))
DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
3 credits

This elective course involves a study of why youth become delinquent and the social responses to such behavior, both historically and currently. Includes consideration of definitions, measurement, and theories of delinquency. Also examines the role of socio-demographic factors and juvenile court processing and juvenile corrections. Implications for policy and practice are emphasized.

CRJ 324 (F)
POLICING: Theory & Dynamics
3 credits

An analysis of police roles, including evolution, public perceptions, administration, culture, and police deviance. Social and political contexts are emphasized through incorporation of social science research related to policing and organizations. Encourages integration of concepts of police on a micro level (the police occupation) with a macro level (the context in which social action occurs), facilitating understanding of the complex relationships between a society and its police.

CRJ 325 (F)
CRIMINAL COURTS
3 credits

An inquiry concerning the state and federal criminal courts in the United States. Consideration of social science and legal scholarship with regard to major court actors (especially judges, prosecutors, and defenders) and processes (including bail, plea bargaining, and trials). Also examines non-traditional approaches, such as treatment courts. An important theme is the degree to which the courts effectuate the noble goal of “justice.”

CRJ 326 (S)
INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMNUITY CORRECTIONS
3 credits

An examination of philosophy and history underlying attempts to deal with persons who commit crime. Emphasizes social science scholarship in corrections, including implications related to social justice. Topics include: philosophies of punishment, prisons, jails, probation, parole, intermediate punishments, capital punishment, and transformative approaches. The social worlds of prisoners are a major focus of the course. Attendance at multiple sessions at one or more corrections sites may be required.

CRJ 330 ((formerly CRJ 225) F)
CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES IN POLICING
3 credits

An exposition of the legal rules that are supposed to be followed by law enforcement actors when they investigate crime (conduct searches, make arrests, interrogate suspects). Also, the social contexts of those rules are examined, including issues such as breadth of police powers, individual privacy, unequal enforcement, and political influences. State and federal appellate court decisions are the major means through which legal principles are examined.

CRJ 370, 470 (F, S)
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3 credits
Elective only
A course that addresses intensively a particular area of criminal justice. Topics vary from semester to semester.

CRJ 385 ((Crosslisted with SOC 385) F)
THEORIES OF DEVIANCE
3 credits

An intensive analysis of contemporary theories of deviant behavior. Theories examined through seminar discussions of primary materials and critiqued by consideration of research findings. Social policy implications discussed and specific criminal justice programs considered in the light of these theories.

CRJ 387 (F)
GENDER, CRIME, AND JUSTICE
3 credits
Elective only
A study of the gendered nature of criminal justice theory, policy, and practice. Among the major themes are: gender differences in criminal behavior, criminal victimization, and criminal processing. Includes consideration of the contributions of feminist criminologies.

CRJ 480 (F)
RESEARCH METHODS
3 credits

A study of how social research is performed, including through studying examples of criminal justice research. Focus is on becoming a more informed consumer of research information. Topics include: research ethics, sampling, field research, experimental designs, survey research, research using available data, and evaluative research. Prerequisites: CRJ 161, 261, and junior or senior status

CRJ 481-482 (F, S)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP
3 credits
Elective only
This elective course requires 15 hours per week (for three credits) or 30 hours per week (for six credits) of supervised internship in an approved criminal justice setting. Participation in one-hour periodic campus integration seminars also is required. Students may take a maximum of two internship courses, either concurrently or sequentially across two semesters. Prerequisites: CRJ 161, 261, senior status, and minimum overall GPA of 2.5

CRJ 483 (F, S)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH
3 credits
Elective only
Each student works on a particular research project in conjunction with a faculty member. Includes preparation of literature review, collection and analysis of data, and preparation of findings in a paper of publishable quality. Faculty authorization required for registration. Prerequisites: CRJ 161, 261, 480, senior status, and minimum overall G.P.A. of 3.0

CRJ 495 (S)
SENIOR SEMINAR: ETHICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3 credits

An exploration of the interaction between ethics and criminal justice practice, including application of ethical theory to criminal justice issues. Focus is primarily on normative ethics (both deontological and teleological views), including major theorists. The course helps to integrate knowledge gained from previous courses through the overarching theme of the pursuit of justice as an ethical ideal. Prerequisites: CRJ 161 and 261; at least two of the following: CRJ 324, 325, and 326; and senior status

Sociology Major Requirements (36 Credits)

To avoid misunderstandings about which courses satisfy our requirements, students are strongly advised to consult the sociology and anthropology faculty; students should not rely on advising from outside the department. For general sociology advising information, go to http://sociology.camden.rutgers.edu/advising.htm. For guidelines for a double major with criminal justice, see below.
920:207 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
070:213 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.)
920:301 Methods & Techniques of Social Research (3 cr.)
920:325 Sociological Theory (3 cr.)
070:307 Psychological Anthropology (3 cr.) or
920:357 Individual & Society (3cr.)
920:316 Race & Ethnicity (3 cr.) or
920:332 Social Stratification (3 cr.)
Plus 18 additional credits in sociology, anthropology, or criminal justice, including at least 3 credits in anthropology.

Note: Students may use if they wish one of the following Urban Studies courses as one elective course (3 credits) for the sociology major: 975:102 (Approaches to Urban Studies); 975:104 (Power and Decision Making in Urban Communities); 975:204 (Poverty and Urban Environmental Systems); 975:339 (Housing and Planning Seminar); 975:413 (Urban and Regional Revitalization); and 975:478 (History of Planning Thought)

Double Major in Criminal Justice & Sociology

Degree Navigator does not handle the double major in sociology and criminal justice well, so it is especially imperative that all double majors work closely with their departmental advisors. By far the best way to plan your schedules for the double major is to print and out and keep a record on the applicable double major worksheet below. You should always bring this worksheet to advising sessions.

Required courses 12 hours

SOC 150 Saloshin Justice Seminar (3)
SOC 151 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)
SOC 243 Sociology of Deviance (3)
SOC 351 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
Elective course 3 hours

Choose one course:
GOV 350 Constitutional Law (3)
SOC 405 Current Issues in Criminology [topic to be specified] (3)
Or another criminology-related course from another department or the Consortium, selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.
Total: 15 hours

Criminology is a branch of sociology that focuses on the criminal justice system, including the police, courts, and the correctional system. If you specialize in criminology you’ll learn about the functions of the different parts of the criminal justice system. You’ll also learn that the criminal justice system is a social system that is deeply influenced by the people it serves and the people who work within it.

Specialization Requirements

A new general studies curriculum was approved by the Gallaudet faculty in 2007. Students entering in Fall 2007 follow the new curriculum. An introduction to the new General Studies Curriculum is online, presented in ASL and English.
Summary of Requirements
2008-2009
General Studies
40
Pre-Major Courses
3
Major and Related Courses
36
Free Elective Courses
43
TOTAL
120

Requirements to Continue in the Major

Students planning to major in sociology with a concentration in criminology must have a grade of “C” or better in SOC 101. For continuation in the major, students can have no more than one grade of “D+” or lower in a major required course or major elective course.
Required pre-major course 3 hours

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Required sociology courses 27 hours

SOC 151 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)
SOC 243 Sociology of Deviance (3)
SOC 334 Introduction to Methods of Social Research (3)
SOC 351 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
SOC 375 Statistics I (3)
SOC 407 Social Problems (3)
SOC 423 Social Theory (3)
SOC 491 Senior Capstone Seminar I (3)
SOC 492 Senior Capstone Seminar II (3)
Required related course 3 hours

CAP 320 Field Experience (3)
Elective courses 6 hours

Choose two courses from the following:
CHE 250 Introduction to Forensic Science (3)
GOV 350 Constitutional Law (3)
PSY 321 Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSY 459 Crime and Punishment (3)
SOC 150 Saloshin Justice Seminar (3)
SOC 295 Special Topics (3)*
SOC 395 Special Topics (3)*
SOC 405 Current Issues in Criminology [topic to be specified] (3)
SOC 495 Special Topics (3)*