Criminal Justice, B.S.
Program Overview
The Criminal Justice B.S. provides students with an understanding of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems, their agencies, personnel, and historical foundations and offers concentrations in law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, and juvenile justice. The department seeks to educate traditional students as well as promote workforce development by targeting persons currently working in the criminal justice field.
Program Learning Outcomes
The following represents the program learning outcome (PLO) maps. There are two maps. The first map represents all undergraduate classes taught and the faculty assessment of which PLOs are represented through the assignments given to students in the classes. The second map represents the classes identified as part of the yearly assessment plan for the department.
- PLO1: Present existing knowledge and gaps in our understanding of criminal justice-related issues to diverse audiences. (L1.1)
- PLO2: Explain crime, delinquency, and victimization through the application of scientific theories. (L1.2)
- PLO3: Develop innovative strategies that promote ethical practices in diverse settings. (L2.1)
- PLO4: Utilize appropriate methodologies to address real-world challenges. (L2.2)
Info Accordions
| Class | PLO1 | PLO2 | PLO3 | PLO4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Core Classes | ||||
| CRJU 2250 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 2350 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 2450 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 2650 | ✖ | ✖ | ||
| CRJU 3000 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 3060 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 3650 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 3900 | ✖ | ✖ | ||
| CRJU 4000 | ✖ | ✖ | ||
| CRJU 4050 | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | |
| CRJU 4060 | ✖ | ✖ | ||
| CRJU 4510 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 4600 | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | |
| Class | PLO1 | PLO2 | PLO3 | PLO4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Classes
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| CRJU 2250 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 2350 | ||||
| CRJU 2450 | ||||
| CRJU 2650 | ||||
| CRJU 3000 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 3060 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 3650 | ||||
| CRJU 3900 | ||||
| CRJU 4000 | ||||
| CRJU 4050 | ✖ | ✖ | ||
| CRJU 4060 | ✖ | |||
| CRJU 4510 | ||||
| CRJU 4600 | ✖ | |||
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
ENG 1110 - English Composition I (3)
HIST 1320 - World Societies (3)
UNIV 1100 - First Year Seminar (2)
HUM 2410 - Arts & Humanities I (3)
HUM 2420 - Arts & Humanities II (3)
Spring Semester
ENG 1210 - English Composition II (3)
HUM 2420 - Arts & Humanities II (3)
HEDU 1531 - Health (2)
SOCI 2100 - Principles of Sociology (3)
PSY 2100 - General Psychology (3)
KIN 1541 - Fitness (2)
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
MSCM 1250 - Elements of Speech and Communication (3)
MSCM 2200 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
MATH 1110 - Elementary Statistics (3)
CRJU 2250 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
CRJU 2350 - Introduction to Policing (3)
Spring Semester
CRJU 2450 - Introduction to Corrections (3)
CRJU 2650 - Introduction to Juvenile Justice (3)
CRJU 3000 - Criminology (3)
CRJU 3060 - Ethics in Criminal Justice (3)
Junior Year
Fall Semester
CRJU 4050 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice (4)
CRJU 3900 - Professional Development in Criminal Justice (3)
Spring Semester
CRJU 4000 - Criminal Justice Practicum (3)
CRJU 4060 - Statistical Methods in Criminal Justice (4)
Senior Year
Fall Semester
CRJU 4600 - Senior Seminar (3)
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