Criminal Justice Degree Online

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)

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice offers undergraduate major programs in sociology and in criminal justice and minor programs in anthropology, sociology, and criminal justice. Currently we have about 160 CJ majors and about 100 Sociology majors, along with several dozen minors. A Master’s Program in Criminal Justice was introduced in fall 2002. Because the department brings together faculty in all three disciplines, both its major and minor programs benefit from an interdisciplinary approach. While each of its programs is situated in a strong liberal arts curriculum, the department is also committed to providing a program that imparts practical skills to its students.

All faculty members in the department are engaged in ongoing research, and the department encourages student involvement in faculty-sponsored research. An annual Undergraduate Research Poster Session offers students an opportunity to share their research, and a number of students regularly make presentations at professional conferences. Students also gain practical experience through the department’s service learning and criminal justice internship programs.

The department has been on the cutting edge in the integration of technology into its curriculum. All its graduates complete their studies with strong computer and internet-based skills. With special university funding, the department has developed a “Web-Enhanced Curriculum” designed to exploit the evolving instructional technologies of the internet to their fullest. It includes elaborations of basic policies and expectations, provides resources for student research and class work, and supports enhanced communication within the department’s programs. Our Web-Enhanced Curriculum was an imporant factor in the department’s receipt of the Rutgers University Programmatic Excellence Award in Undergraduate Education in 2003. To access it, click on Study Tools: Web Ennhanced Curriculum on the top toolbar.

Chairperson: Jane Siegel, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Director of Criminal Justice: Jon’a Meyer, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Departmental Secretary: Ms. Sherry Pisacano
Department Office: 405-7 Cooper Street, Room 108
Department Phone: 856-225-6470
Department Fax: 856-225-6435

Mailing Address:
Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
405-7 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102-1521

Please Note: Our building is entered from the campus side, through the white porch. Click here for directions on campus.

Webmaster: Robert Wood

Major Sequences

SOCIOLOGY:

The core requirements for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology involve a minimum of 36 or 39 credits, depending on track in Sociology, Anthropology, Criminal Justice and Social Work. Required are:

SO101 Principles of Sociology
AN112 Cultural Anthropology
SO201 Social Statistics
SO202 Methods of Sociological Research
SO251 Family Systems
SO301 History of Sociological Thought (or)
SO302 Contemporary Sociological Theory
SO371 Deviance
SO381 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
SO498 Senior Seminar (and)
three electives

Students choose one of the following tracks:

1. GENERAL TRACK:
Designed for those who wish to obtain a general but comprehensive plan of study in sociology, follow core requirements for Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology.

2. GRADUATE TRACK:
Suitable for those who wish to pursue graduate study for an advanced degree in Sociology. Minimum of 39 credits in Sociology, Anthropology, Criminal Justice and Social Work. Required are:

SO101 Principles of Sociology
AN112 Cultural Anthropology
SO201 Social Statistics
SO202 Methods of Sociological Research
SO251 Family Systems
SO301 History of Sociological Thought (and)
SO302 Contemporary Sociological Theory
SO371 Deviance
SO381 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
SO498 Senior Seminar (and)
three electives
CRIMINAL JUSTICE:

A minimum of 39 credits is required for the Bachelor Arts in criminal justice. Students who have no applied experience in the field must complete an additional three-credit internship. The core requirements include eleven courses, required of all majors:

CJ210 Introduction to Law Enforcement
CJ211 The Criminal Justice System
CJ212 Introduction to Corrections
CJ213 Criminal Law and Practice
CJ221 Introduction to Forensic Science
CJ225 Women and Crime
CJ331 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CJ335 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
CJ495 Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
SO201 Social Statistics
SO325 Crime and Delinquency (and)
two electives

Students who have no applied experience in a work or voluntary activity in a criminal justice agency or organization will also be expected to complete CJ333 Internship in Criminal Justice.

Students are required to take the following general education courses: Two semesters of elementary Spanish or one semester of intermediate Spanish, two semesters of either biology, chemistry or integrated science,

SO101 Principles of Sociology
PS111 Introduction to Psychology (and)
PO211 American National Government (or)
PO221 State and Local Government in America

It is strongly recommended that students take the following courses:

SO381 The Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups
PS223 Abnormal Psychology
PS320 Forensic Psychology
PS321 Criminal Profiling (and)
AN111 Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (or)
AN112 Cultural Anthropology

TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of 21 credits in the major must be completed at Georgian Court. Up to twelve credits will be accepted in transfer from a two-year institution.
Minor Sequences

SOCIOLOGY:

The requirements of the sociology minor are a minimum of 18 credits including:

SO101 Principles of Sociology
AN112 Cultural Anthropology
SO251 Family Systems
SO301 History of Sociological Thought
SO371 Deviance
SO381 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
ANTHROPOLOGY:

The requirements of the anthropology minor are a total of 18 credits including:

AN111 Physical Anthropology and Archaeology
AN112 Cultural Anthropology (and)
four other anthropology courses

More about Antropology
CRIMINAL JUSTICE:

The requirements of the criminal justice minor comprise a total of 18 credits including:

CJ210 Introduction to Law Enforcement
CJ211 The Criminal Justice System
CJ212 Introduction to Corrections
SO325 Crime and Delinquency

Any two additional courses listed in the criminal justice section that reflect the student’s interest may be selected as electives. At least nine credits of criminal justice courses must be taken at Georgian Court. The minor is available to all majors other than criminal justice with proper registration and approval of the major department.

Overview

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice at Georgian Court University plays a significant role in the university’s liberal arts education. Many of its courses are mainstays in the university’s core offerings. The department offers bachelor’s degrees in sociology and criminal justice. Students can also choose to minor in sociology, anthropology, or criminal justice.Sociology and Anthropology
The core requirements for a B.A. in sociology involve credits in sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, social work, and gerontology. What makes sociology unique is the constant quest to to apply the knowledge gained by studying society to improve society. Sociology creates the awareness that changing society for the better is the responsibility of every citizen and fosters appreciation of the interconnections between each person and the social environment.

Dr. DasGupta (center)

Criminal Justice
The criminal justice field is expected to need increased numbers of qualified college graduates, especially in the areas of forensic accounting, homeland security, crime scene analysis, rehabilitation of offenders, and private security. The criminal justice major is designed both for those new to the field as well as those already in the field who wish to increase knowledge and academic credentials. The focus on women and social justice provides a perspective not usually encountered in traditional programs.

Undergraduate Degrees
B.A. in Sociology
B.A. in Criminal Justice

Minors
Sociology
Anthropology
Criminal Justice

DetailsSociology and Anthropology
The basic objective of sociology and anthropology studies is to aid in the understanding of human life in all of its manifestations for those interested in a career in the social sciences and those interested in rounding out their liberal arts education. The basic tenet of sociology and anthropology studies is that a person is, by nature, a social creature and that any total understanding of human behavior and experience must include the social and cultural milieu that affects all peoples.

Dr. Cynthia Ninivaggi
Chairperson

The offerings are thus geared:
To provide a comprehensive and in-depth education in the field of sociology;
To equip the student with the knowledge, skills, and values to facilitate an understanding of social trends in an increasingly globalized world;
To equip the student with the knowledge, skills ,and values to enhance and support their future careers;
To enable the student to recognize sociology’s commitment to social scientific knowledge and to social justice, equality, and democracy; and
To enable students to think critically about their social lives and investigate alternative social futures of just and egalitarian societies.Criminal Justice
The major in criminal justice provides professional training in criminal justice with a strong liberal arts background for traditional students interested in the field and criminal justice professionals who wish to advance their education and enhance their expertise. In addition, the major provides the foundation for those planning to pursue graduate study.

The Criminal Justice minor is administered by the Department of Sociology/Anthropology.

The Department of Sociology/Anthropology offers two majors and three minors:
B.A. degree programs for Sociology and Anthropology majors
Minors in Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
Sociology majors can simultaneously earn a J.D. from Duquesne University through a dual-degree program.

All majors in sociology-anthropology are encouraged to seek advising in the department on a regular basis. Students should visit the department office to have a major advisor assigned to them. All full-time faculty in the department participate in advising students in our concentrations. Beyond receiving important guidance about course selection in the major, faculty advisors provide insight about career opportunities and future goals, and can offer valuable information about the campus culture and upcoming scholarly events within the college and across the university.

When students visit the department office to seek advising, an advising file is created to help track the progress of students. During this initial visit, students are given a concentration check sheet outlining the curriculum they must complete, and they also receive a list of some of the basic university requirements the department has compiled as a general guide that must be met to graduate. All students are also asked to complete the Declaration of Major form in the department even if the major has been declared elsewhere, so that the correct concentration is recorded.

Importantly, while the department routinely accepts transfer credits in the major (up to six courses or 18 credit hours), students must see a faculty advisor in the department to determine whether or not a transfer course will actually count towards completion of the major. This is a separate process from transferring courses into Towson University. For USM schools or Maryland community colleges or universities, the department asks students to supply the course description for each course they would like considered. For courses completed outside of Maryland, a syllabus must be submitted to the department advisor for review and consideration.

Because of the strong demand for many courses, we ask our students to seek advising from faculty in the major substantially prior to the beginning of the registration period.

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.

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice offers undergraduate major programs in sociology and in criminal justice and minor programs in anthropology, sociology, and criminal justice. Currently we have about 160 CJ majors and about 100 Sociology majors, along with several dozen minors. A Master’s Program in Criminal Justice was introduced in fall 2002. Because the department brings together faculty in all three disciplines, both its major and minor programs benefit from an interdisciplinary approach. While each of its programs is situated in a strong liberal arts curriculum, the department is also committed to providing a program that imparts practical skills to its students.

All faculty members in the department are engaged in ongoing research, and the department encourages student involvement in faculty-sponsored research. An annual Undergraduate Research Poster Session offers students an opportunity to share their research, and a number of students regularly make presentations at professional conferences. Students also gain practical experience through the department’s service learning and criminal justice internship programs.

The department has been on the cutting edge in the integration of technology into its curriculum. All its graduates complete their studies with strong computer and internet-based skills. With special university funding, the department has developed a “Web-Enhanced Curriculum” designed to exploit the evolving instructional technologies of the internet to their fullest. It includes elaborations of basic policies and expectations, provides resources for student research and class work, and supports enhanced communication within the department’s programs. Our Web-Enhanced Curriculum was an imporant factor in the department’s receipt of the Rutgers University Programmatic Excellence Award in Undergraduate Education in 2003. To access it, click on Study Tools: Web Ennhanced Curriculum on the top toolbar.

Chairperson: Jane Siegel, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Director of Criminal Justice: Jon’a Meyer, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Departmental Secretary: Ms. Sherry Pisacano
Department Office: 405-7 Cooper Street, Room 108
Department Phone: 856-225-6470
Department Fax: 856-225-6435

Mailing Address:
Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
405-7 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102-1521

Please Note: Our building is entered from the campus side, through the white porch. Click here for directions on campus.

Webmaster: Robert Wood

Discover the Social Sciences at UM-Flint

Students who choose to major in one of the social sciences tend to have at least one trait in common: curiosity. Whether they are researching the origins of life, comparing our justice system to those in other countries, or proposing solutions to our society’s social problems, our students have an insatiable appetite for knowledge and most have the desire to use what they learn to positively influence our modern world.

Three majors, endless possibilities.

Students majoring in anthropology and sociology are introduced to alternative perspectives of their world. Whether through a reexamination of their own society or other cultures throughout the world, our students will develop their abilities for critical and analytical thinking.

Students majoring in the criminal justice program will learn how to apply critical thinking, social justice, and civic responsibility to their decision-making process as they pursue professional careers and encounter life situations. In addition to developing valuable skills, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the structure and operation of the American criminal justice system and how it relates to other social institutions.

Criminal Justice is an excellent minor for a variety of majors on campus including Communications, Political Science, Legal Assistant Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Social Work. It requires 18 hours including Criminal Justice 110 and 15 hours of criminal justice electives with at least 9 hours at the 300/400 level (excluding 470/471, 485, 495, 497, 498). It also requires a minimum 2.0 average in the minor.