Criminal Justice
Degrees and Certificates
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Criminal Justice, Major -
Criminal Justice, Minor
Courses
CRJU 146: Writing for Criminal Justice
This course focuses on two areas of criminal justice writing. The first area is the development of writing skills for writing criminal justice reports, such as reports of criminal investigations. The second area is learning how to write an academic paper, including identifying peer-reviewed sources, and developing a theme. Students will learn how to use the library resources to write their criminal justice papers, including their senior project. Students will also learn how to develop a résumé for applying for criminal justice jobs.
CRJU 147: Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJU 148: Law Enforcement
CRJU 149: Corrections
CRJU 201: Criminal Law and Procedures I
CRJU 211: Criminology
This course explores the major scientific theories of crime, including, biological, psychological, and sociological theories that attempt to explain why individuals commit criminal acts. The course also explores the application of these theories to the development of public policy related to crime and the criminal justice system. Emphasis is placed on a scientific understanding of crime to assist criminal justice and human services practitioners in their response to criminal behavior and the problem of crime.
CRJU 260: Field Observation
This is a 50-hour observational experience in a criminal justice agency of the student’s choice. Instructor approval of the placement is required. The purpose of the observation is to increase the student’s knowledge of practical job skills needed in criminal justice.
CRJU 301: Criminal Investigation
CRJU 311: Juvenile Justice
CRJU 316: Community Corrections
CRJU 321: Homeland Security
CRJU 470: Internship
This course provides an in-depth internship in a criminal justice agency. The internship is designed to test and increase the student’s skill, clarify the relationship between theory and practice, assist in the appropriate use of supervision, and increase self-awareness and the use of critical thinking skills, and completing the development of a professional identity. Student must successfully complete CRJU 147 and 4 additional CRJU courses in order to enroll in this course. Student should have second semester junior or senior status to enroll. Instructor permission required prior to enrollment.
CRJU 490: Senior Project
This course is a self-directed research project on a selected topic. The course
is designed to assist students in the application of research skills.