Criminal Justice Program (B.S.)

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126

Required Curriculum - 24 Credits

First Year Adult Learning Experience (7 Credits)

• EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
  

Writing Designated Courses (6 Credits)

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

Upper Level Core Electives (6 Credits)

Must be 300 level or higher.

Criminal Justice Major Requirements (27 Credits)

Criminal Justice Major Elecitves (9 Cr.)

• CHE 230 - Forensic Science (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 151 - Criminal Law (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 200 - Criminology (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 205 - American Court System (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 215 - Corrections (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 230 - Technology Applications in Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
  

Final Research Project (9 Credits)

• CJ 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  

• IDS 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

Open Electives (20 Credits)

Homeland Security Concentration Required Courses (18 Credits)

• BUS 355 - Risk Management (Cr: 3)
  

• CSC 230 - Cyber Threats and Security (Cr: 3)
  

• HLS 105 - Introduction to Homeland Security (Cr: 3)
  

• HLS 205 - America's Intelligence Community (Cr: 3)
  

• POL 216 - International Conflicts (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the criminal justice field
• Apply lessons and make connections between the General Education curriculum and the study of criminal justice
• Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies, selected knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to the student's personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.
• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal justice and criminology, including practical and technical skills and competencies required by many law enforcement agencies and private security firms.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, students completing the concentration in Homeland Security Studies will:

• Comprehend the interdisciplinary field of Homeland Security and the complex political, cultural and legislative issues that are required to protect the homeland and respond to disasters
• Implement processes that strengthen project management, evaluation, and accountability within the homeland security directorate
• Identify and describe research issues relevant to existing and emerging homeland security challenges
• Assess current and future homeland security risks and opportunities
• Demonstrate the critical thinking, writing and research skills that are necessary to participate in the homeland security field.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126

General Education Requirements - 24 Credits

First Year Adult Learning Experience (7 Credits)

• EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
  

Writing Designated Courses (6 Credits)

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

Upper Level Core Electives (6 Credits)

Must be 300 level or higher.

Criminal Justice Major Requirements (27 Credits)

Criminal Justice Major Electives (9 Cr.)

• CHE 230 - Forensic Science (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 151 - Criminal Law (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 200 - Criminology (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 205 - American Court System (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 215 - Corrections (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 230 - Technology Applications in Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
  

Final Research Project (9 Credits)

• CJ 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  

• IDS 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

Open Electives (20 Credits)

Trauma Studies Concentration Required Courses - 18 Credits

One Trauma Stdies Elective* - 3 cr.

• HMS 310 - Crisis Intervention (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 335 - Theories of Counseling (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 225 - Psychology of Trauma (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 201 - Trauma & Society (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 326 - Developmental Trauma (Cr: 3)
  

*Trauma Studies Electives

• CJ 241 - Victimology (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 341 - Domestic Violence (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 327 - The Victimization of Children (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 309 - Contemporary Issues in PTSD Treatment (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 357 - Workplace and School Violence (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 440 - Understanding and Treating Sexual Trauma: Theory, Research and Practice (Cr: 3)
  

• POL 430 - Human Rights (Cr: 3)
  

• POL 216 - International Conflicts (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 317 - Criminal Profiling and Threat Assessment (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 435 - Group Therapy: Theory and Practice (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the criminal justice field
• Apply lessons and make connections between the General Education curriculum and the study of criminal justice
• Design, execute, and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies, selected knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to the students' personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.
• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal justice and criminology, including practical and technical skills and competencies required by many law enforcement agencies and private security firms.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, students completing the concentration in Trauma Studies will:

• Comprehend how trauma is an individual, political and cultural issue
• Assess individual and organizational risk by engaging in critical thinking regarding the impact of trauma on individual and society
• Prepare students to understand the populations that have experienced trauma and to develop programs that better service populations who have experienced trauma
• Identify and describe research issues relevant to policy and educational issues that prevent trauma
• Demonstrate the critical thinking, writing, and research skills that are necessary to participate in the trauma studies field

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126

Required Curriculum

World Cultures Course  (3 Cr.)
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course  (3 Cr.)
Literary Perspectives Course  (3 Cr.)
Values & Ethical Reasoning Course  (3 Cr.)
Science & Technology Course  (3 Cr.)
Global Issues Course  (3 Cr.)
Criminal Justice Electives  (9 Cr.)
Core Electives (Must be 300 level or higher) (6 Cr.)
General Education Electives (12 Cr.)
Open Electives (8 Cr.)

• CJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 151 - Criminal Law (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 200 - Criminology (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 205 - American Court System (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 215 - Corrections (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 230 - Technology Applications in Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  

• CHE 230 - Forensic Science (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• IDS 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

• MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement

• PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement 

• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
  

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration: 18

• BUS 309 - Project Management (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 328 - Sales Management (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 380 - Small Business Management (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 415 - Business Negotiation (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 460 - Brand Management (Cr: 3)
  

• CMM 203 - Public Relations (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the criminal justice field
• Apply lessons and make connections between the General Education curriculum and the study of criminal justice
• Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies, selected knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to the students' personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.
• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal justice and criminology, including practical and technical skills and competencies required by many law enforcement agencies and private security firms.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, students completing the concentration in Small Business Management will:

• Understand how to manage the financial, sales and public relations issues associated with small business ownership.
• Demonstrate the writing, critical thinking, presentation and business development skills necessary to succeed in promoting and managing a small business.  
• Demonstrate capacity to communicate and negotiate with suppliers, potential investors, customers and employees. 
• Recognize the role of promotion, customer service and public relations in profitability running a small business.
• Understand the role of effective project management and delegation to meet small business needs.