Criminal Justice
About the Program
Bachelor of Science Degree: 182.0 quarter credits
Students majoring in criminal justice learn about the most recent scientific developments and the latest technologies relevant to criminal justice. Internships and co-ops provide opportunities for students to synthesize academic learning with direct experience in the criminal justice system.
Issues of crime and justice affect every individual at some point in their lives if only as tax- paying citizens and voters. Criminal Justice legislation, policy and decision-making and matters of community safety and well being require well-educated professionals to administer, legislate, communicate, and implement the work of the Criminal Justice System. Students in Drexel's Criminal Justice program will be well prepared to assume these roles and responsibilities.
About the Curriculum
On completion of the Bachelor's degree, the required courses provide the essential foundation for mid-level employment in the field of criminal justice or for further study in various areas of criminal justice and the law. Students will acquire theoretical and methodological skills as well as courses in written and oral communication so necessary for professional careers in this field. The students in Drexel’s Criminal Justice program will also have a robust foundation in statistics, and computer applications. Additional required courses focus on the areas of forensic sciences, law and political and social sciences.
Program Goals
The goals for the criminal justice program include the following:
- To provide excellent, cutting edge preparation for students planning to enter graduate study of criminal justice, law and law-related programs.
- To prepare students for upper level employment in the criminal justice system at local, state and federal levels.
- To communicate an understanding of crime, criminal behavior and the criminal justice system essential for aware citizens, as voters, taxpayers, planners and decision-makers.
For additional information about the BS in Criminal Justice, visit the Culture and Communication Department's Criminal Justice page.
Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on opportunities.
Degree Requirements
| General Requirements | ||
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3.0 |
| COM 150 | Mass Media and Society | 3.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Expository Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| ENGL 102 | Persuasive Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| ENGL 103 | Analytical Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3.0 |
| PSCI 100 | Introduction to Political Science | 4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| UNIV H101 | The Drexel Experience | 2.0 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3.0 | |
| History Elective | 3.0 | |
| English Elective (any ENGL course over 200-level) | 3.0 | |
| Math Sequences | 8.0 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
Analysis Sequence | ||
| Introduction to Analysis I | ||
| Introduction to Analysis II | ||
Calculus Sequence | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Science Sequence | 8.0 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
Biology Sequence | ||
| Cells, Genetics & Physiology | ||
| Cells, Genetics and Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution | ||
| Biological Diversity, Ecology and Evolution Laboratory | ||
Chemistry Sequence | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Criminal Justice Core Requirements | ||
| Justice Sequence | ||
| BLAW 342 | Criminal Law | 4.0 |
| CJ 204 | Criminology | 3.0 |
| CJ 206 | Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| CJ 276 | Introduction to Computer Crime | 3.0 |
| CJ 277 | Introduction to Correctional Practices | 3.0 |
| CJ 278 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3.0 |
| CJ 360 | Juvenile Justice | 3.0 |
| CJ 374 [WI] | Restorative Justice | 3.0 |
| CJ 375 | Criminal Procedure | 3.0 |
| CJ 376 | Sentencing: The History, Necessity and Morality of Punishment in America | 3.0 |
| CJ 390 [WI] | Internships in Criminal Justice | 0.0-6.0 |
| CJ 400 [WI] | Critical Issues in Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| PHIL 330 | Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| Writing/Communication Sequence | ||
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| COM 375 [WI] | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
| Theory Sequence | ||
| SOC 260 [WI] | Classical Social Theory | 3.0 |
| SOC 460 [WI] | Contemporary Social Theory | 3.0 |
| PSCI 329 | Theories of Justice | 3.0 |
| Methods Sequence | ||
| COM 220 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3.0 |
| SOC 250 | Research Methods I | 3.0 |
| SOC 364 | Computer-Assisted Data Analysis | 3.0 |
| Criminal Justice Specialization Courses | ||
| Select eight of the following: | 24.0-25.0 | |
Forensics | ||
| Criminal Investigation | ||
| Forensic Science Survey Course | ||
| Science of Forensic Science | ||
| Forensic DNA Analysis | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
Cybercrime | ||
| Surveillance, Technology and the Law | ||
| Sex, Violence & Crime on the Internet | ||
| Intellectual Property Theft in the Digital Age | ||
Crime and Procedures | ||
| Crime Prevention Planning | ||
| Introduction to Security Studies | ||
| Issues in Domestic Violence | ||
| Communities and Crime | ||
| Community Policing | ||
| Terrorism | ||
| Crime and Public Policy | ||
| Death Penalty - An American Dilemma | ||
| Environmental Crimes | ||
| White Collar Crime | ||
| Constitutional Law I | ||
| Politics, Law, & Justice | ||
| Other Social Science Electives | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12.0 | |
| Social Problems | ||
| Sociology of the Family | ||
| Wealth and Power | ||
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Special Topics in Sociology | ||
| Constitutional Law II | ||
| Supreme Court and American Politics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Approaches to Intercultural Behavior | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Electives | ||
| Free Electives | 19.0-25.0 | |
| Total Credits | 182.0 | |
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Center. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
Sample Plan of Study
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 206 | Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Expository Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| CHEM 111 or BIO 107 | General Chemistry I Cells, Genetics & Physiology | 4.0 |
| UNIV H101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COM 150 | Mass Media and Society | 3.0 |
| ENGL 102 | Persuasive Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3.0 |
| SOC 115 | Social Problems | 3.0 |
| CHEM 112 or BIO 109 | General Chemistry II Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution | 4.0 |
| UNIV H101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Term Credits | 17.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3.0 |
| CJ 204 | Criminology | 3.0 |
| ENGL 103 | Analytical Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| PSCI 100 | Introduction to Political Science | 4.0 |
| SOC 260 [WI] | Classical Social Theory | 3.0 |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| CJ 277 | Introduction to Correctional Practices | 3.0 |
| COM 220 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3.0 |
| History Elective | 3.0 | |
| Criminal Justice Specialization Courses* | 6.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| CJ 278 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3.0 |
| CJ 360 | Juvenile Justice | 3.0 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| SOC 250 | Research Methods I | 3.0 |
| MATH 121 or 101 | Calculus I Introduction to Analysis I | 4.0 |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| CJ 276 | Introduction to Computer Crime | 3.0 |
| SOC 364 | Computer-Assisted Data Analysis | 3.0 |
| MATH 122 or 102 | Calculus II Introduction to Analysis II | 4.0 |
| English (ENGL) Course 200-level or Above | 3.0 | |
| Other Social Science Elective* | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| CJ 375 | Criminal Procedure | 3.0 |
| CJ 390 [WI] | Internships in Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| COM 375 [WI] | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
| UNIV 101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 8 | ||
| CJ 374 [WI] | Restorative Justice | 3.0 |
| PSCI 329 | Theories of Justice | 3.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| SOC 320 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior | 3.0 |
| Other Social Science Elective* | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 9 | ||
| SOC 460 [WI] | Contemporary Social Theory | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Approaches to Intercultural Behavior | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Criminal Justice Specialization Courses* | 6.0 | |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 10 | ||
| BLAW 342 | Criminal Law | 4.0 |
| CJ 376 | Sentencing: The History, Necessity and Morality of Punishment in America | 3.0 |
| PHIL 330 | Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| Other Social Science Elective* | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 13.0 | |
| Term 11 | ||
| Free Electives | 6.0 | |
| Criminal Justice Specialization Courses* | 9.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 12 | ||
| CJ 400 [WI] | Critical Issues in Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| Criminal Justice Specialization Course* | 3.0 | |
| Free Electives | 5.0 | |
| Other Social Science Elective* | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Total Credit: 182.0 | ||
| * | See degree requirements. |
Professional Experiences
Students will complete two professional placements. Some placements are paid and others are unpaid. The placements earn students academic credit while providing hands-on learning with criminal justice professionals. The networking aspects of these placements are invaluable for future career development. In addition to the learning experiences, past students have received excellent letters of recommendation for future employment agencies and for graduate and law school admissions.
In recent years, students have been placed in local agencies such as the District Attorney’s Office, the Institutional Law Project, the Juvenile Law Center, the Defendants Association of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia and Bucks County Prison Systems and the Pennsylvania Prison Society, Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Police. Several students have interned and later worked full time at the Eastern State Penitentiary Historical Site and Museum. On the state level, interns have worked with the Board of Probation & Parole and other agencies. At the federal level, The US Customs Service had an agreement to accept cooperative education placements after having been screened by Dr. Hall in her CJ 206 course. Other students have interned at The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Alcohol, Tobacco & Fire Arms (ATF) and students have interned in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Honors Internship Program, a highly selective, nationally competitive program.
Minor in Criminal Justice
Students from any major who are interested in the law, legal issues and the forensic sciences may envision a future connection with the criminal justice system. These students could enhance their career possibilities by adding a minor in criminal justice to their major field of study.
24.0 quarter credits
Students from any major who are interested in the law, legal issues and the forensic sciences may envision a future connection with the criminal justice system. These students could enhance their career possibilities by adding a minor in criminal justice to their major field of study. The minor consists of four required courses and four criminal justice electives chosen from two categories, for a total of 24.0 credits. Students minoring in criminal justice are assumed to have already taken SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology.
| Required Courses | ||
| CJ 204 | Criminology | 3.0 |
| CJ 206 | Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| CJ 360 | Juvenile Justice | 3.0 |
| SOC 320 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior | 3.0 |
| Criminal Justice Elective Courses | ||
| Category I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
or ANTH 312 | Approaches to Intercultural Behavior | |
| Category II | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9.0 | |
| Community Policing | ||
| Gender, Crime and Justice | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Ethnography of Communication | ||
| Journalists, the Courts, and the Law | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Sociology of the Family | ||
| Introduction to Social Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Courses
CJ 204 Criminology 3.0 Credits
Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminal behavior and societal responses to crime and to crime victims. Students will study theories of crime causation, crime types, ethics of research, data collection and methods of crime prevention and control. Issues such as capital punishment, gun control and restorative justice will be debated.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 206 Criminal Justice 3.0 Credits
Criminal Justice is the study of the agencies that apprehend, adjudicate, sanction, and treat criminal offenders. Students will study the history, policies, procedures and issues regarding these agencies. Court and prison visits will give students an opportunity to augment academic knowledge with direct observation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 265 Criminal Investigation 3.0 Credits
The initial crime scene investigation can make or break subsequent crime solving and conviction of offenders. What does one look for? Who has responsibility for the collection of evidence and the resulting chain of custody? Who has authority in cases that involve several states and federal law enforcement?.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 266 Crime Prevention Planning 3.0 Credits
This course examines the current literature on effective crime prevention programming and planning. Students will be expected to be able to analyze physical and social risk factors for criminal events. Students will also explore methodologies for strategic planning and will use this knowledge to develop a crime prevention plan for the campus or a community.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 267 Introduction to Security Studies 3.0 Credits
This course will explore the historical evolution of private security, public policy issues related to privatization of criminal justice systems, legal issues of security and analytic models for security vulnerability assessments. A final project will include an analytically and theoretically sound security assessment of a building or a facility.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 273 Surveillance, Technology and the Law 3.0 Credits
This course will examine current surveillance technologies used by criminal justice agencies and private sector organizations and the laws that regulate government surveillance and protect privacy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 274 Sex, Violence & Crime on the Internet 3.0 Credits
This course explores how offenders are adopting computers to commit traditional crimes in a hi-tech manner. Specific attention will be paid to how the Internet has affected the structure of hate groups and the child pornography and sexual predator subcultures. Cyber-stalking and online harassment will also be examined.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 275 Issues in Domestic Violence 3.0 Credits
Domestic Violence is a major public health problem. This course will describe DV in the context of multiple response systems including health care, police, advocacy, and criminal justice. We will explore how DV affects men, women and children and examine societal conditions that allow DV to occur and continue.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 276 Introduction to Computer Crime 3.0 Credits
This course provides an overview of computer crime. Emphasis will be placed on the legislative responses and policy issues related to computer intrusions and cyber-fraud. Issues encountered when enforcing laws in cyberspace and the public/private sector initiatives for dealing with computer crime will also be explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 277 Introduction to Correctional Practices 3.0 Credits
This course will provide insight into corrections through theory, laws and contemporary practices, facilities management, reentry and alternatives to incarceration. Corrections involve the 'treatment and rehabilitation of offenders through a program involving penal custody, parole, and probation' (Merriam-Webster). This course will include site visits, guest lecturers and case analysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 278 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3.0 Credits
Law enforcement, generally the first point of contact, is the largest of the three Criminal Justice agencies. A solid understanding of the missions, strategies and controversies of policing is essential to citizens and Criminal Justice students. The reality is more complicated than preventing crimes and catching criminals.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 280 Communities and Crime 3.0 Credits
This course is an examination of classical and contemporary theories of the social ecology of communities and how this social ecology relates to crime. Further, we will explore the impact of community development activities on crime outcomes in neighborhoods. We will examine the importance of race and class in forging effective community based development models. Lastly, we will examine specific community based solutions to crime and disorder problems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 282 Community Policing 3.0 Credits
Community Policing, a new law enforcement philosophy, involves partnering with communities to identify and solve problems proactively. We will examine the multi-dimensional strategies necessary for Community Policing to be effective and for it to be significantly more satisfactory for the community policed and those policing.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 289 Terrorism 3.0 Credits
This course will view terrorism from a historical perspective. Various forms of governments and social constructs will be scrutinized as to their impact on human rights issues. Students will study the causes and consequences of domestic and international terrorist activity and discuss the delicate balance between security and freedom.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 290 Crime and Public Policy 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on criminal justice and non-criminal justice policies used to combat crime. Students will use the most recent crime data and explanatory theories on crime to evaluate current policy. A multi-disciplinary approach will be used to develop new policies designed to have a long-lasting impact on crime.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 360 Juvenile Justice 3.0 Credits
Students will learn about the history, development and current status of the juvenile justice system. Philosophical, sociological, psychological, legal and political factors contributing to the changes in the manner in which society processes children and youth who violate social norms will be explored in research articles, legal decision, and theoretical analyses.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 362 Gender, Crime and Justice 3.0 Credits
Course examines the different experiences and needs of female criminal justice professionals, crime victims and offenders using field trips, guest experts, videotape, new theories, legislation, policies and discussions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CJ 206 [Min Grade: D] or CJ 204 [Min Grade: D]
CJ 364 Community Corrections 3.0 Credits
Costly, unnecessary and impractical incarceration of every offender emphasizes the importance of community-based alternatives which are more effective and less expensive. Course includes field trips, guest experts, and discussion.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 365 Computer Investigation and the Law 3.0 Credits
This course will examine the techniques used to investigate internet crimes and extract evidence from digital storage devices. Specific attention will be paid to the procedural laws that govern digital forensic techniques and investigations involving electronic evidence.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CJ 274 [Min Grade: D] or CJ 276 [Min Grade: D]
CJ 369 Forensic Science Survey Course 3.0 Credits
This course will survey various forensic disciplines with emphasis on their role within the criminal justice system. The course will familiarize students with methods and techniques currently employed in the crime scene processing, drug identifications, trace evidence, bloodstain pattern analysis, entomology, DNA, other disciplines, ethics, and expert testimony. The course is taught by trained in-service forensic scientists.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 372 Death Penalty - An American Dilemma 3.0 Credits
Capital Punishment is a complex and controversial issue. Opinions about the death penalty are rarely grounded in hard evidence. This course will examine the history of the use of capital punishment in America: the case law and the issues which rise from the use of the Ultimate Sanction.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 373 Environmental Crimes 3.0 Credits
An examination of the criminal consequences of the violation of laws, regulations and policies governing clean water, air and toxic substances. Analysis of case studies from a variety of perspectives including crime scene investigations and potential terrorism.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
CJ 374 [WI] Restorative Justice 3.0 Credits
Restorative justice is a paradigm shift in criminal justice in response to the failure of the traditional retributive model to meet the needs of victims, offenders and the community. Programs have developed worldwide often sponsored by governments, others by non-profits, to handle both juvenile and adult criminal offences more effectively. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CJ 206 [Min Grade: D]
CJ 375 Criminal Procedure 3.0 Credits
Understanding the historical and contemporary significance of the Bill of Rights especially the 4th, 5th, and 6th amendments is critically important in the practice of law and law enforcement. Real life conflicts in the application of constitutional criminal procedure and tensions between due process and crime control will be discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CJ 206 [Min Grade: D]
CJ 376 Sentencing: The History, Necessity and Morality of Punishment in America 3.0 Credits
The course is an exploration of punishment, its various philosophies, theories and approaches. The costs and outcomes of incarceration as well as alternatives will be examined as well as disparities regarding age, gender, race in our sentencing. A review of the ultimate sanction, the death penalty will complete the course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CJ 206 [Min Grade: C]
CJ 377 Intellectual Property Theft in the Digital Age 3.0 Credits
This seminar focuses on the changing nature of intellectual property theft in the Digital Age. Attention will be paid to legislative solutions for protecting intellectual property and the challenges faced when investigating the theft of intellectual property. Additionally, theoretical explanations to account for intellectual property theft will be explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
CJ 378 Science of Forensic Science 3.0 Credits
Students will study actual casework to learn how to apply scientific method to evidence analysis and translation of results to criminal court hearings and trials. In this ONLINE course students will play the virtual role of analyst, gathering crime scene evidence and presenting it at trial.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: BIO 102 [Min Grade: D] or CHEM 101 [Min Grade: D] or BIO 151 [Min Grade: D] or CHEM 151 [Min Grade: D] or CHEM 111 [Min Grade: D]
CJ 379 Forensic DNA Analysis 3.0 Credits
An introduction to DNA analysis methods in current forensic testing . Genetics, inheritance, DNA biochemistry are applied to a fluorescent detection technology to produce results using one or more manufactured DNA testing kits. Students will be exposed to actual casework data and as virtual analyst present results to juries and judges.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: BIO 104 [Min Grade: D] or CHEM 102 [Min Grade: D] or CHEM 112 [Min Grade: D]
CJ 380 Special Topics 3.0 Credits
This course will explore current issues and interests in Criminal Justice. The topic will vary each term.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CJ 381 Legal Research and Writing I 3.0 Credits
Course provides instruction fundamentals of legal research and writing. Legal databases and law resources will be used. Students will learn legal writing styles to produce professionally acceptable documents.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CJ 382 Legal Research and Writing II 3.0 Credits
This course builds on the fundamentals of Legal Research & Writing I. Students will use databases and other resources. Advanced skills in legal writing styles will be developed. Professionally acceptable documents will be produced.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CJ 381 [Min Grade: D]
CJ 390 [WI] Internships in Criminal Justice 3.0-6.0 Credits
Internships provide opportunities for students to clarify career interests; synthesize prior academic knowledge with direct experience; and sharpen critical thinking, analytical, and observational skills. Direct participation in the criminal justice system allow for testing theory with practice. Learning from and networking with professionals in the field is enhanced. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 1 times for 6 credits
CJ 399 Independent Study 0.5-12.0 Credits
Provides a course of independent study in Criminal Justice. Topics for study must be approved in advance of registration by the advisor and the instructor involved.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CJ 400 [WI] Critical Issues in Criminal Justice 3.0 Credits
The capstone course will be open only to Criminal Justice Seniors. It will serve as an opportunity for them to demonstrate their cumulative learning to the major by looking on the most challenging issues in the field. Students, divided into groups, will research the topics, draft a report and present and defend it before an audience of Criminal Justice students. The knowledge and skills obtained through four years as a Criminal Justice major will be reflected in their work. This course will be a writing intensive course as multiple drafts of their thesis will be reviewed and critiqued before the final report is written and accepted. (Topic will reflect contemporary issues and one subject to choose.).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CJ and classification is Senior.
