Criminal Justice Degree Online

MAJOR COURSES CREDIT HOURS
SOSC 2253 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
FRSC 2103 Introduction to Forensic Science 3
RSCH 3803 Research Methods 3
SOSC 4153 Behavioral Theories of Deviance 3
STAT 3203 Statistics 3
SOSC 2123 Race and Ethnic Relations 3
SOSC 3503 Social Problems 3
SOSC 4803 Practicum in Social Science 1

Capstone requirement 3
TWO OF THE FOLLOWING THREE COURSES CREDIT HOURS
MGMT 3313 Principles of Management 3
MGMT 3353 Organizational Behavior 3
SOSC 3433 Criminal Justice Management 3
INDEPENDENT STUDY OR CAPSTONE COURSE CREDIT HOURS
At least three credit hours in an independent study or capstone course in Criminal justice or a related area, including either a comprehensive examination or original research and/or independent study in a topic related to criminal justice. The following may count toward fulfillment of this criterion:
SOSC 490-8 Independent Study 3
SOSC 400 Studies in Social Sciences 3
SOSC 4703 Capstone Course in Social Science 3
SOSC 4993 Major Honors 3
AT LEAST TWELVE CREDIT HOURS FROM THE FOLLOWING: CREDIT HOURS
FRSC 3101 Forensic Science Seminar 1
MGMT 3203 Introduction to Business Law I 3
PSYC 3353 Forensic Psychology 3
PSYC 4413 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC 4453 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 3
SOSC 2283 Police and Community 3
SOSC 3413 Criminal Law 3
SOSC 3453 Criminal Investigation 3
SOSC 3471 Special Topics in Criminal Justice 1
Any Forensic Science courses
SUMMARY CREDIT HOURS

One credit hour seminars may include topics such as fingerprinting, Prison ministry, and restorative justice.

Note: At least 30 credit hours must come from courses that are 300-level or above.
General Education Requirements 54
Major Requirements 42
Electives 32

Program Description:
The Master of Science degree program in Criminal Justice Administration is designed for practicing professionals in the fields of law enforcement and criminal justice administration. The degree is designed for both younger professionals who intend to pursue a career in the field and for seasoned professionals who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in criminal justice administration.
The program consists of four required clusters, an elective cluster and a three semester hour capstone course for a total of 48 credit hours.
Students must complete the following four core clusters:
Graduate Management Cluster
IBA 54000 Management and Administrative Theory
IBA 54100 Organizational Behavior
IBA 54300 Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Graduate Homeland Security Cluster
ICJ 52000 Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
ICJ 52100 Homeland Security
ICJ 52200 Homeland Security and American Policing
Graduate Constitutional Law Cluster
ICJ 51000Constitutional Law
ICJ 51100 Rules of Evidence
ICJ 51200 Courtroom Testimony and Procedure
Graduate Administration of Justice Cluster
ICJ 50200 Critical Issues in Police Civil Liability
ICJ 52500 Administration of Justice
ICJ 52600 Police in Society
Graduate Elective Cluster
Complete one cluster from any graduate discipline and ICJ 601 (3)
For comprehensive course descriptions, please see the current catalog.

Program Objectives
The courses and curriculum of the criminal justice program are designed to achieve the following student outcomes:
• demonstrate an understanding of human society
through mastery of skills in theory, research methods,
organizational behavior, community dynamics, intercultural
and group relations informed by a Christian
worldview;
• demonstrate a comprehension of worldwide trends of
social and cultural change as well as the ability to
participate effectively in a multi-cultural world;
• embrace the opportunity to seek advocacy measures of
restorative justice in specific, while examining major
assumptions about crime and justice in general;
• perform competently at the entry level in criminal
justice and related careers;
• perform competently in graduate studies in sociology,
law, and other related disciplines; and
• transition into any number of related programs (e.g.,
police academy, security training, national security
programs, etc.).
Criminal Justice (CJU)
CJU1002 Field Observation in Criminal Justice [2]. Thirty volunteer hours of supervised observation and activity in a
criminal justice field. Corequisite: CJU1003.
CJU1003 Introduction to Criminal Justice [3]. An overview of the criminal justice system in the United States with specific
focus on its three major components: police, corrections, and courts. The nature and relationships of the various criminal justice
agencies are explored as well as violent, property, white collar, organized, and public order crime. The extent and measurement
of crime, delinquency, and victimization are address. The concept of restorative justice will also be introduced in this course.
Corequisite: CJU1002.
CJU2003 Introduction to Policing [3]. An examination of the philosophy, history, and agencies of law enforcement at the
local, state, and federal levels. Special emphasis is given to analyzing the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement in a
democratic society as well as contemporary issues of corruption, brutality, use of deadly force, and community-oriented policing.
Prerequisite: CJU1003.
CJU2013 Criminal Law and Procedures [3]. A course in basic principles of criminal law and analysis of criminal offenses.
Special emphasis is given to the constitutional aspects of criminal procedure related to investigations, arrests, search and seizures,
pretrial processes, trial rights, sentencing and appeals. Prerequisite: CJU1003.
CJU2023 Criminal Investigations [3]. An overview of investigations by examining the role of the investigator and how one
proceeds through an investigatory process. The course includes the study of basic concepts of the investigatory process, policies,
standards, and techniques. Prerequisite: CJU1003.
CJU2033 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice [3]. A study and analysis of the current key issues influencing the
criminal justice system.
CJU3013 Juvenile Justice [3]. A study of social deviance among youth including an examination of the manner in which
society responds to youth deviance. Prerequisite: CJU1003.