Criminal Justice Degree Online

Department: Sociology and Criminal Justice

Core Requirements (19 Credits)

The following courses constitute the Core Requirements for the Criminal Justice major. In addition to the Core Requirements, all students must complete (1) a nine credit concentration in Political Science, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology and (2) a related research tool requirement.

CJ 200 Introduction to Criminal Justice (4)
CJ 300 Criminology (3)
CJ 309 Law and Society (4)
CJ 335 Criminal Law (3)
CJ 337 Criminal Procedure (3)
CJ 400 Seminar in Criminal Justice (1-4)

Restricted Electives (12 Credits)

Students must choose at least twelve credits from the following list of courses. Of the twelve credits, at least nine must be taken at the upper division (300 or 400) level.

CJ 390 Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3)
POL 230 Introduction to the Law (3)
POL 330 The Judicial System (3)
POL 332 Constitutional Law I: Institutional Powers and Constraints (3)
POL 333 Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Liberties (3)
PSY 261 Personality (3)
PSY 317 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (3)
PSY 463 Abnormal Psychology (3)
SOC 220 Social Deviance (3)
SOC 303 Punishment and Prisons (3)
SOC 304 Community Corrections (3)
SOC 307 Sociology of Courts (3)
SOC 311 Sociology of Law Enforcement (3)
SOC 390 Topics in Sociology (1-3)
SW 402 Child Welfare Services (3)
SW 411 Chemical Dependency (3)
SW 490 Topics in Social Work (1-3)

Related Requirements (6 Credits)

At least six credits in “methods” courses must be completed to satisfy this requirement. The usual practice is for a student to complete a methodolgy sequence in the same social science field of concentration chosen to satisfy that requirement within the major. However, students may satisfy this requirement by completing any of the folowing two course sequences:

MATH 234 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
POL 310 Political Science Research Methods (3)
PSY 231 Psychological Statistics and Methodology I (3)
PSY 232 Psychological Statistics and Methodology II (3)
SOC 350 Methods and Statistics for Social Research (4)
SOC 351 Quantitative Methods (3) or
SOC 352 Qualitative Methods (3)
SW 400 Research Methods in Social Work (3)

Recommended (3 - 12 Credits)

An internship is not required for the major. Internships are important as networking opportunities for those seeking employment. These are usually completed in the Junior or Senior year and may be taken in any academic term. Most students intern during the summer. Internship credits do not apply toward the Criminal Justice major requirement total of 46 credits.

Second Major

Upon completion of their first major, students in the Adult Undergraduate Division program may choose to complete a second major within the Division. Students interested in a second major may obtain an AU Major Declaration form from their academic advisors or program directors, as well as the prescribed set of courses for each second major. Based on student interest, the Division annually creates second major cohorts (two terms) through which students may complete their second majors. Students may also work with their academic advisors to create an alternative plan for completing the prescribed second major courses.

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP - (24 credit hours)
LMM357 Principles of Mgmt and Leadership
LMM306 Strategic Management
LMM330 Managerial Budgeting and Accounting
LMM338 Effective Leadership
LMM349 Organizational/Corporate Finance
LMM358 Marketing Management
LMM455 Effective Management Leadership
LMM295 Mgmt and Leadership Internship
or LMM495 Mgmt and Leadership Practicum
LMM496 Mgmt and Leadership Learning Outcomes Portfolio

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MANAGMENT- (24 credit hours)
CJM357 Management & Leadership CJ Agencies
CJM383 Law Enfrcmt Ethics & Mortality
CJM344 Social Deviance
CJM367 Criminal Investigations Mngmnt
CJM375 Community-Oriented Policing
CJM387 Criminal Procedure: Law & Pract
CJM455 Sr Ldrshp and Mngmnt Seminar
CJM295 Crim Justice Mngmnt Intership
or CJM495 Crim Justice Mngmnt Practicum
CJM496 Criminal Justice Learning Outcome Portfolio

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - (24 credit hours)
HRM351 Applied Human Resource Mngmnt
HMR374 Personal/Organizational Wellness
HRM353 Legal Aspects:HR Management
HRM425 Employee Benefits & Comp Mgmt
HRM441 Employee and Labor Relations
HMR456 Workforce Diversity
HRM455 Sr Human Resource Mgmt Seminar
HRM295 Human Resource Mgmt Internship
or HRM495 Human Resource Mgmt Practicum
HRM496 Human Resource Mgmt Learning Outcomes Portfolio

MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS- (24 credit hours)
MTS373 e-Commerce
MTS310 Bus System Analysis and Design
MTS320 Database Managment
MTS315 Business Data Communications
MTS410 Project Managment
MTS321 Visual Basic
MTS477 Emerging Technologies
MTS295 Mgmt of Tech Systems Intership
or MTS495 Mgmt of Tech Systems Practicum
MTS496 Mgmt of Tech Systems Learning Outcomes Portfolio

Dr. Raymond R. Rainville, Chairperson of the Department
Degree Requirements for Criminal Justice Major

Degree of Bachelor of Arts

In addition to fulfilling the core curriculum requirements, Criminal Justice majors must complete the following courses:
CJ165 Introduction to Criminology (3 crs)
CJ170 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 crs)
CJ280 Juvenile Delinquency (3 crs)
CJ/So253 Social Deviance (3 crs)
CJ285 Criminal Corrections Systems (3 crs)
CJ315 Criminal Procedure (3 crs)
CJ316 Criminal Evidence (3 crs)

As/Ur/So412
or Po231
or As/So200
or CJ210 Ethnicity and Race in Urban History
Racial and Ethnic Policies in the
Ethnicity and Racial Relations
Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice (3 crs)
(3 crs)
(3 crs)
(3 crs)
CJ350 Research Techniques & Data Analysis in Criminal Justice (3 crs)
CJ489 Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 crs)
CJ/Po/Ps/Bm Specialization Courses (9-12 crs)
Free Electives (15-18 crs)
60 credits

Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements for Criminal Justice Major
Bi/Ch237 Forensic Science is the preferred second natural science requirement.
Ps151 Introduction to Psychology or Cs155 Special Section: Introduction to Computers (or equivalent) is the third natural science requirement.
Po100 Perspectives on Politics is a core social science requirement.
One additional social science core course, either Po121 Introduction to Sociology or Ec101 Marcoeconomics Principles.
Completion of CJ258 Criminal Justice Ethics is the core values requirement
All Criminal Justice majors are required to maintain a 2.25 average in major courses.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONCENTRATIONS

Through a carefully-constructed balance of theory and practical application, students completing the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice at Saint Peter’s College enter the field well-prepared to make a difference. With a solid foundation in the Jesuit educational principles of justice and social equality, our students will explore diverse areas within the field. Each Criminal Justice major must fulfill the concentration requirements for at least one of the four areas of degree specialization options. These specializations are as follows: Corrections, Police Administration, Investigative Sciences, Criminal Research and Intelligence Analysis, and Computer Science and Crime Forensics. Specific requirements for each concentration are provided below.
CORRECTIONS (3 Courses - 9 Credits):

Explores both the societal and individual aspects of punishment in America —including the ever-present tension between incarceration and rehabilitation. Students interested in careers with county or state corrections management agencies, or those seeking to enter the world of federal prison management or probation should consider this option.

Courses are as follows: CJ/Pl258 (Required)

And Select TWO of the Courses Below:
CJ290 CJ222 CJ486
CJ395 PS260 CJ487
PS250 CJ485

POLICE ADMINISTRATION (3 Courses - 9 Credits):

This specialization is geared primarily towards those students aspiring to obtain supervisory or management positions in state, county, or local public safety agencies. Courses such as community policing, police culture, patrol theory, police administration, and managing non-profit organizations serve to strengthen the student’s skills in the area of police administration.

Course requirements are as follows: CJ175 (Required)

And select TWO of the Courses below:CJ177 CJ400 CJ299
CJ260 CJ359 CJ486
CJ396 CJ435 CJ487

INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCES (3 Courses - 9 Credits):

For those students who desire to enter the forensic sciences, this concentration provides an excellent foundation in biology, chemistry, and social psychology. Students enrolled in this concentration are strongly advised to complete a second major in biology, chemistry, or psychology. The Investigative Sciences specialization tracks well with graduate-level programs in criminalistics and forensic psychology.

Students enrolled in this specialization must successfully complete the following courses: CJ/Pl258 (Required)

And select THREE of the Courses below:Ps250 CJ406 CJ486
Ps435 CJ418 CJ487
CJ405 CJ299

CRIMINAL RESEARCH and INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS (3 Courses – 9 Credits):

Designed for students who desire careers such as intelligence research specialists or criminal analysts, this concentration emphasizes financial transaction fraud, crimes involving information technology, and related white-collar, drug trafficking, and money laundering offenses. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue a minor in Accountancy, Modern Languages, or Mathematics. At present, Saint Peter’s College is one of only a few select colleges in the United States to offer a specialization in intelligence analysis.

Courses within this specialization include the following: Ac151 (Required)

And select TWO of the Courses below:CJ240 CJ418
CJ486
CJ358 CJ419 CJ487

ALL STUDENTS must complete an Internship during their Junior/Senior year and are also strongly encouraged to complete supplementary double majors or minors from areas such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Accounting, English, History, Political Science, or Modern Languages.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND CRIME FORENSICS:

Courses to take include:
CJ418 IS481
IS420 CS599
CS/CJ223

SEQUENCE OF COURSES

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Mod. Lang (6) Philosophy (6) CJ170 (3) Specialization Courses
(9-12)
HS111-112 (6) El123 (3) CJ280 (3) CJ489
(3)
Cm120 or equiv. (3) Ns110 (3) CJ285 (3) Free Electives
(15-18)
Ar127 or 128 (3) CJ253 (3) CJ315 (3)
CJ121 or Ur151 (3) Po100 (3) CJ316 (3)
CJ165 (3) Th110-120 (6) CJ350 (3)
MA105-106 (6) El134 (3) As/Ur/So412 (3)
Ps151 or Cs155 (3) or As/So200
or Po231
Pl240 (3)
Bi/Ch237 (3)
Cu315 (3)

Total Credits (30) Total Credits (30) Total Credits (30) Total Credits
(30)

Minor Program in Criminal Justice

A minor in Criminal Justice may be obtained by taking the following six courses (18 credit hours):
CJ165 Introduction to Criminology
CJ170 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ285 Criminal Corrections Systems
CJ253 Social Deviance
CJ315 Criminal Procedure
CJ350 Research Techniques & Data Analysis In CJ

Students can choose courses from a variety of subjects, including:introduction to criminal justice
crime in America
problems of contemporary society
criminology
juvenile delinquency
American constitutional history legal evidence
introduction to criminal law
social deviance
probation and parole
correctional systems
criminal law and procedure statistics for the social sciences
social psychology
abnormal psychology
law and society
civil liberties in America
an internship program

The criminal justice major at Howard Payne University prepares students for a variety of careers which require a knowledge of the structure, organization, and processes of human society. To prepare majors in the field of criminal justice, emphasis will be placed on the roles of policing, courts, laws, and correctional options at the local, state, and federal levels. Psychological and sociological perspectives of offenders, victims, and professionals will be explored and reviewed.

Degrees The Department of Criminal Justice offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degrees.

Criminal Justice Major Students majoring in criminal justice are required to complete 30 semester hours.

Minor A minor in criminal justice consists of 18 semester hours.

Courses Students can choose courses from a variety of subjects, including:introduction to criminal justice
crime in America
problems of contemporary society
criminology
juvenile delinquency
American constitutional history legal evidence
introduction to criminal law
social deviance
probation and parole
correctional systems
criminal law and procedure statistics for the social sciences
social psychology
abnormal psychology
law and society
civil liberties in America
an internship program

Honors Program Criminal Justice majors may choose to apply for admission to the Academy of Freedom multidisciplinary honors program. Providing an innovative approach to the academic program, the Academy enables students to combine their specialized major with coursework grounded in an understanding of the American free enterprise system. Through advanced study in such areas as political science, history, psychology, and criminal justice, students gain a better understanding of their role in today’s society. Challenging projects enable students to hone their research and writing skills for further study in graduate school.

Beyond the Classroom At the heart of every area of social science is research. Each academic discipline provides opportunities for students to learn and apply statistical research procedures to problems and issues in their fields.

Scholarships There are a number of scholarships, grants, and loans available through the university’s financial aid program.

Careers Criminal Justice graduates play instrumental roles in the justice system, research, education, community and social services, business, and government.

Faculty Prospective students are encouraged to visit with the following faculty member regarding HPU’s criminal justice department:

Ms. Lynn Humeniuk, Director of Criminal Justice Program, Assistant Professor; M.A., Corpus Christi State University

For more information contact:
School of Humanities
Howard Payne University
1000 Fisk Avenue
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 649-8703

Founded in 1889, Howard Payne University is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. HPU offers liberal arts and pre-professional undergraduate programs in a distinctive residential community. Brownwood is located near the center of Texas.

Semester I: 16 Weeks
INT 3063 Learning & Research Skills
This course will provide several opportunities for the adult student to engage in discussions, readings, and exercises that will lead to self awareness. Students will study the learning psychology of cognitive development in adults and how adults learn. Students will be guided through a number of self-assessment exercises with the goal of encouraging them to value, interpret, and gain self-confidence from past life learning experiences. The course will also emphasize using electronic resources and appropriate outlets to do scholarly research. Students will learn about appropriate writing models and styles in the academic world.
CRJ 4123 Substantive Criminal Law
This course examines the philosophy of legal sanctions and the historical development from common law to modern American criminal law. Students will explore the classifications and general definitions of crimes as well as common defenses to crimes.
SOC/CRJ 3023 Theories in Social Deviance
A survey of contemporary theories and concepts used to analyze, understand, and explain social deviance and its consequences for individuals and society. Several contemporary forms of deviant behavior that currently attract the attention of major societal institutions will be presented.
CRJ 3013 Online Courses: Community Based Corrections
This course introduces the student to the new philosophies within corrections to establish successful rehabilitation programs in the community and outside of traditional prison settings. Students will analyze different programs that are being implemented nationally to include electronic monitoring, boot camps, and restorative justice programs.

Semester II: 16 Weeks
PSY/CRJ 3143 Psychology of Criminal Behavior
This course will provide the student with psychological and psychosocial explanations of crime. Students will explore specific psychological aspects that contribute to criminal and deviant behavior such as personality disorders, impulse control disorders, developmental disorders, and substance abuse disorders.
CST 3103 Biblical Perspectives
This course is an intensive introduction to the Christian Bible, Old and New Testaments. Students will study matters of biblical backgrounds (geography, languages, canon) as well as delve into all of the major sections of the Bible in this six week course.
SOC/CRJ 4333 Management of Justice Organizations
This course will focus on management theory; organizational dynamics; leadership and administration research related to public and private justice organizations. The course will emphasize case studies of common administrative problems. Students will learn the basics of operational policies and implementation and evaluation procedures.
PSY/SOC/CRJ 3014 Online Course: Social Research Methods
This course surveys the major techniques available to social researchers, i.e., observation (participant and non-participant), surveys (interviews and questionnaires), content analysis and use of available data through secondary analysis, and historical analysis. The student will be introduced to qualitative and quantitative data techniques, including computer program data analysis.

Semester III: 16 Weeks
CRJ 4013 Comparative Criminal Justice
This course examines how various countries around the globe organize their criminal justice systems and satisfy police, court, and correction functions. It will provide students with an international perspective for understanding and appreciating the similarities and differences between legal traditions, criminal law and procedures, crime rates, and means of punishment.
CST 4403 Ethics
Students will learn basic ethical theories by means of an historical overview and philosophical analyses of specific case studies. The course is designed to help students shape their own ethical world views and develop tools for dealing with workplace situations which call for ethical decision making.
CRJ 4044 Criminal Justice & Public Policy
This course is designed to serve as a capstone course for criminal justice majors. It will emphasize and measure the acquisition of knowledge of the American Criminal Justice system as well as a variety of applied skills including oral communication, effective writing, and decision-making skills. Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication in the written and spoken word will be emphasized. Students will analyze the various points of intersection of the criminal justice system and how the open nature of the system affects policy. The problems and issues facing policy makers will be emphasized.
CRJ 3133 Online Course: Minority Issues in Criminal Justice
This course examines how law and the criminal justice process impact minority groups in the United States. This will include theoretical perspectives on race, class, and gender. Students will also examine landmark court cases and policy initiatives and their impact on minorities. Students will also focus on cross-cultural contact with persons from diverse backgrounds.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE COMPLETION
Total hours required in CRJ major………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
General Education Requirements……………………………………………………………………………..50 - 52
Additional Credit………………………………………………………………………………………………………36 - 38
Possible sources of elective hours: training programs (must be approved by registrar), C.L.E.P., DANTES, Online or Saturday classes.
Required for Graduation………………. ………………………………………………………………………. 126*
* All degree requirements of the Bluefield College catalog in effect at the time of first enrollment must be met. (Students leaving the program and returning may be subject to the requirements of a subsequent catalog.)
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Contact Information:
Dept.: Social Science
Office: SS 103
Phone: 537-6224

The Criminal Justice curriculum builds on a Sociology foundation to give students a broad understanding of social deviance and contemporary criminal justice.

Through multidisciplinary studies, students learn about the origins, development, and current conditions of criminal justice systems in the U.S. and in other cultures. This knowledge increases students’ understanding of ways society identifies and reacts to deviant behavior in all forms. The Criminal Justice curriculum complements the Sociology curriculum, and a limited amount of coursework may be applied to satisfying requirements for the Sociology major.

Major:
B.A.S. Law Enforcement Administration
Minor:
Criminal Justice

Course Descriptions

Student Clubs/Organizations Associated with Program:
Criminal Justice Club

Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree designed to educate and prepare students for entry and mid-level criminal justice positions in local, state, and federal governments, and nonprofit and private agencies involved in protecting public safety and implementing the law. In completing the criminal justice major, students develop knowledge of the criminal justice system, theories of criminal behavior, and institutions formed to ensure public safety and enforce the law.
The criminal justice internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within corrections, probation, and law enforcement agencies.
Through the completion of electives within the degree, students can explore specific areas of interest in the criminal justice discipline.
Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree program, students have the option of continuing their studies through the criminal justice and social problems track of the Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science.Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
English Comp I & II
Math & Modern World
GE History
GE Non-Western Course
Behavior of Science
Political Life
Social Life
GE Sciences (3)
Intro to Quantitative Methods
of Political Science
Foreign Languages
Elective Sophomore
GE Human Expression
GE Additional Course
College Component
Social Deviance
Criminology
Juvenile Delinquency
State Government
Civil Liberties I & II
Penology
Computer Literacy
Logic
Foreign Languages
Electives Junior
City Politics
Public Administration
Constitutional Law
Human Rights in USA
Urban Empirical Research
Criminal Justice System
Electives
Technical Elective
Bureaucracy & Bureaucrats Senior
Seminar in Urban Affairs
Internship
Electives
Seminar in Political Corruption
Public Safety Administration

A minor in Criminal Justice may be obtained by taking the following six courses (18 credit hours):
CJ165 Introduction to Criminology
CJ170 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ285 Criminal Corrections Systems
CJ253 Social Deviance
CJ315 Criminal Procedure
CJ350 Research Techniques & Data Analysis In CJ

Degree of Bachelor of Arts

In addition to fulfilling the core curriculum requirements, Criminal Justice majors must complete the following courses:
CJ165 Introduction to Criminology (3 crs)
CJ170 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 crs)
CJ280 Juvenile Delinquency (3 crs)
CJ/So253 Social Deviance (3 crs)
CJ285 Criminal Corrections Systems (3 crs)
CJ315 Criminal Procedure (3 crs)
CJ316 Criminal Evidence (3 crs)

As/Ur/So412
or Po231
or As/So200
or CJ210 Ethnicity and Race in Urban History
Racial and Ethnic Policies in the
Ethnicity and Racial Relations
Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice (3 crs)
(3 crs)
(3 crs)
(3 crs)
CJ350 Research Techniques & Data Analysis in Criminal Justice (3 crs)
CJ489 Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 crs)
CJ/Po/Ps/Bm Specialization Courses (9-12 crs)
Free Electives (15-18 crs)
60 credits

Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements for Criminal Justice Major
Bi/Ch237 Forensic Science is the preferred second natural science requirement.
Ps151 Introduction to Psychology or Cs155 Special Section: Introduction to Computers (or equivalent) is the third natural science requirement.
Po100 Perspectives on Politics is a core social science requirement.
One additional social science core course, either Po121 Introduction to Sociology or Ec101 Marcoeconomics Principles.
Completion of CJ258 Criminal Justice Ethics is the core values requirement
All Criminal Justice majors are required to maintain a 2.25 average in major courses.