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Bachelor of Arts in
Criminal Justice
Attention:
Effective Fall 2013, CJC will be moving from the College of Liberal
Arts to the College of Science; thus, there will be changes to the
curriculum. Information on this website or any linking pages may not be
up-to-date. Please contact us directly by phone or email
with questions.
Click here for a copy of the new curriculum
advising sheet
that will be effective beginning Fall 2013. For specific questions
regarding the scheduling of courses and other requirements, please
contact the College of Science
Office of
Student Services.
The faculty and staff of the Department
of Criminal Justice & Criminology provide undergraduate students with high quality criminal
justice education to prepare them for future success in:
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Public
Service (i.e. law enforcement, courts and administration, probation, parole, jails and prisons, juvenile justice, victims' services, and training/teaching);
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Law School;
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Graduate
School; or
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Private
Sector (i.e. loss prevention/security and corrections).
A unique contribution
of the Department is to develop students' intellectual
abilities, critical thinking skills, research skills, language/communication
skills, and problem solving skills within a broad based exposure to the
study of the law, the legal system, and the practical realities of how
social, economic, and political contexts influence the roles of professionals/practitioners
and also the operation of the criminal justice system. The faculty and
staff of Criminal Justice & Criminology also are committed to:
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applied
and basic research;
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leadership
in public service to the community;
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educating
students in forensic applications and technological integration; and
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developing
insight into multicultural and global issues.
Declaring
a Major
 Declaration
of your major should be done as soon as possible to insure that you
are taking the required courses for graduation. To declare a
major, go to the College of Liberal Arts Office, Old Main 107, and
fill out a Declaration of Major Form. At that time you will be
assigned an advisor. You should meet with your advisor as soon
as possible after declaring your major. Before you meet with
your advisor, print out a
Criminal Justice Advising Sheet for your catalog and fill out
the courses you have taken and are taking. This will help with
your scheduling of classes and career advising.
Academic
Concentrations
Concentration A: Professional
Studies
The Professional Studies
Concentration prepares students to work in criminal justice or attend graduate
school. Professional Studies students must complete 39 hours which includes CJ 200,
CJ 211, CJ 231, CJ 322, CJ 325, CJ 404 and one course in statistics (MTH 225, PSY 223, SOC
345, EDF 417 or other advisor approved course in statistics), plus eighteen
additional hours of criminal justice electives (see
advising sheet).
All professional
studies students, who are eligible, should complete CJ 490-
Internship as one of their criminal justice electives (to be
eligible, students must be at least juniors, have completed at least
half of their criminal justice coursework, and have a major and
overall GPA of 2.5 or higher). Those who are not eligible for an
internship must complete 135 hours of chair approved volunteer
service or work experience in a criminal justice related agency (in
this case, an additional CJ elective must be taken to meet the 18
hour CJ elective requirement). Click here for more information on
Internships.
Concentration B: Legal Studies
This is intended
for students interested in pursuing professional careers within the
legal system and/or entering law school.
Legal Studies students must complete
30 hours which includes
CJ 200, CJ 220/280, CJ 221, CJ 223/281, CJ 322, CJ 323, CJ 421, CJ
422, CJ 423, and CJ 490
(see
advising sheet).
Students who are not
eligible to complete CJ 490- Internship must complete 135 hours of
chair approved volunteer service or work experience in a criminal
justice related agency (in this case, an additional CJ elective must
be taken to meet the 30 hour requirement). To be eligible for
Internship, students must be at least juniors, have completed at
least half of their criminal justice coursework, and have a major
and overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. Click here for more information on
Internships.
Undergraduate
Criminal Justice (CJ) Course Descriptions
CJ 200: Introduction to Criminal Justice. 3 hrs.
This survey course examines the various components of the criminal
justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
Students will be introduced to various criminal justice agencies and
career possibilities.
CJ 211: Introduction to Law Enforcement. 3 hrs.
Designed to examine the philosophical and historical background of law
enforcement in the United States. Addresses constitutional limitations on law
enforcement, objectives of law enforcement, and processes of law enforcement.
CJ 220/280: Introduction to
Legal Process. 3 hrs.
This course
introduces students to the American legal process, which includes
the role of attorneys, judges, and court personnel in the
adjudication stage of the criminal justice system.
CJ 221: Introduction to Criminal Courts. 3 hrs.
This course addresses the evolution of current functioning of the American
criminal court system. Students are exposed to court administration, court
procedures, and the state and federal court system.
CJ 220/280: Introduction to
Legal Research. 3 hrs.
This course
introduces students to legal research and the skills required in
drafting legal documents. This course is required to complete CJ
423- Advanced Legal Research & Writing.
CJ 231: Introduction to Corrections. 3 hrs.
Basic course in the American correctional system; study of the history of
corrections, philosophy of punishment and correction, correctional institutions,
programs, and services, and contemporary issues and problems.
CJ 241: Victims of Crime. 3 hrs.
Examines victims of crime, the process and consequences of victimization. Also
covered are victims’ rights and services available for victims and victim
compensation.
CJ 280-283: Special Topics. 1-4 hrs.
Lower-level, specialized courses of contemporary interest.
CJ 300: Administration of Criminal Justice. 3 hrs.
This course provides an analysis of the theories of organization and the
administration of criminal justice agencies, including management styles,
techniques of leadership, and decision-making.
CJ 302: Criminal Justice Research Methods. 3 hrs.
Logic of social research methods, survey research, methods of evaluation,
sampling, and the contrast between qualitative and quantitative Criminal Justic
research. (PR: CJ 200)
CJ 312: Criminal Investigation. 3 hrs.
Investigation methodology, relations of the detective with other police
divisions; modus operandi; sources of information; surveillance, interrogation,
follow-up procedures. (PR: CJ 211)
CJ 314: Crime Scene Investigation. 3 hrs.
This course exposes students to crime scene evidence, collection techniques, and
the various uses of modern technology in preserving and analyzing evidence. (PR:
CJ 211)
CJ 316: Terrorism. 3 hrs.
Provides students with a working knowledge of the history of terrorism, the
current status of terrorist groups, terrorism tactics, and methods to counteract
terrorism.
CJ 322: Criminal Law. 3 hrs.
History and development of criminal law, elements of a crime, parties to a
crime, types of offenses. (PR: CJ 200)
CJ 323: Criminal Procedure. 3 hrs.
Admissibility of evidence and confessions, recent civil rights decisions,
reconciling individual rights and community interest in law and order. (PR: CJ
200)
CJ 325: Juvenile Justice. 3 hrs.
Study of the historical development, legal foundations, and present
institutions, programs, and services in the juvenile justice system. (PR: CJ
200)
CJ 326: Computer Crime. 3 hrs.
Students will identify and define criminal acts committed with computers or
directed toward computer systems, electronic search and seizure and electronic
evidence.
CJ 331: Probation and Parole. 3 hrs.
Supervision of offenders in the community, including history, philosophy, legal
foundations, strategies, professional roles and contemporary models, programs,
and services. (PR: CJ 231)
CJ 332: Correctional Rehabilitation. 3 hrs.
Examines the theories, treatment strategies, and the role of the correctional
counselor. Special emphasis is given to the topics of classification,
development of treatment plans, and principles of effective intervention. (PR:
CJ 231)
CJ 340: Drugs and Crime. 3 hrs.
Examines the history and consequences of mind-altering drugs, and criminal
behavior as it is affected by drugs, the legal response to substance abuse,
treatment and prevention of substance abuse. (PR: CJ 200)
CJ 351: Principles of Crime Prevention. 3 hrs.
This course examines the theory, operation, and evaluation of crime prevention
as a function of the criminal justice system. (PR: CJ 200)
CJ 400: Applied Ethics in Criminal Justice. 3 hrs.
Examines ethical issues and moral dilemmas faced by criminal justice
professionals. Traditional ethical theories and practices designed to foster
public trust in the criminal justice system are examined and applied. (PR: CJ
200)
CJ 401: Teaching & Training in Criminal
Justice. 3 hrs.
Students examine various theories and techniques used in teaching and training
criminal justice professionals, develop lesson plans, and use technology based
presentation media to present information. (PR: CJ 200)
CJ 404: Theoretical Criminology. 3 hrs.
A critical analysis of the major criminological theories and their empirical
foundations. Current theory and research receive greater emphasis than
historical development. Capstone Experience.
CJ 406: Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Crime. 3 hrs.
Examines the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture within the criminal justice
system. Explores minorities and women as victims, witnesses, and offenders. (PR:
CJ 200)
CJ 410: Police Administration. 3 hrs.
This course studies the functions and activities of police agencies, including
police department organizations and responsibilities of police administrators.
Current administrative and management techniques and theories are also explored.
(PR: CJ 211 and CJ 300 or CJ 311)
CJ 421: Corrections and the Law. 3 hrs.
Review of legal principles relating to convicted criminals, including plea
negotiations, sentencing, post-conviction remedies, constitutional rights of
inmates, and conditions of confinement. (PR: CJ 200 or 321)
CJ 422: Law of Evidence. 3 hrs.
Leading rules and principles of exclusion and selection; burden of proof, nature
and effect of presumptions; proof of authenticity and contents of writings;
examinations, competency and privilege of witnesses. (PR: CJ 321)
CJ 423: Advanced Legal Research and Writing. 3 hrs.
Gives the student additional experience in legal research and introduces the
skills required in drafting legal documents. Capstone Experience. (PR: CJ
223/281
or permission)
CJ 426: Civil Liability Issues in Criminal
Justice. 3 hrs.
This course examines various theories of civil liability that relate
to Criminal Justice professionals, the civil justice system, and
preventing and defending civil liability claims. Prerequisite: CJ
300 or permission.
CJ 432: Correctional Institutions. 3 hrs.
Analysis of the theory of organizations and administration of correctional
institutions; principles of institutional corrections. (PR: CJ 231)
CJ 440: Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence. 3
hrs.
This course focuses on the legal response to child abuse, domestic violence, and
elder abuse. Examines dynamics of abusive relationships, the effects of
victimization, and current research on these issues.
CJ 450: Business and Industry Security. 3 hrs.
Selection, training and staffing of a security force; security devices
available; techniques of internal security; ground security; security techniques
applicable to personnel selection; legal problems. Criminal Justice majors only.
(PR: CJ 211)
CJ 453: Seminar in Crime Prevention. 3 hrs.
This course examines theory, operation, and evaluation of crime prevention as a
function of the criminal justice system. Techniques for crime prevention are
analyzed from various orientations, including environmental design. (PR: CJ 351)
CJ 480-483: Special Topics. 1-4 hrs.
Specialized courses of contemporary interest. (PR: Consent of the instructor)
485-488 Independent Study. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs. This course permits the
student to undertake supervised research (field or library) in any area where
there is no appropriate course. (PR: Consent of the instructor)
CJ 490:
Internship. 1-6 hrs.
The
placement of an individual into a criminal justice agency (police,
probation, courts, jails) to observe and participate in its
operation. Grading is CR/NC only. (PR: Consent of the instructor;
GPA of 2.5 or better)
CJ 495H-496H: Readings for Honors in Criminal Justice. 2-4
hrs.
Open to criminal justice majors of outstanding ability. Study may deal with any
aspect of criminal justice. Wide reading and comprehensive understanding of the
subject are required. (PR: Consent of department chairman.) See Honors Courses.
Cross-listed Undergraduate/Graduate Level Courses
CJ 400/500: Applied Ethics in Criminal Justice. 3 hrs.
Examines ethical issues and moral dilemmas faced by criminal justice
professionals. Traditional ethical theories and practices designed to foster
public trust in the criminal justice system are examined and applied. (PR: CJ
200)
CJ 404/504: Theoretical Criminology. 3 hrs.
A critical analysis of the major criminological theories and their empirical
foundations. Current theory and research receive greater emphasis than
historical development. Capstone Experience.
CJ 406/506: Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Crime. 3 hrs.
Examines the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture within the criminal justice
system. Explores minorities and women as victims, witnesses, and offenders. (PR:
CJ 200)
CJ 410/510: Police Administration. 3 hrs.
This course studies the functions and activities of police agencies, including
police department organizations and responsibilities of police administrators.
Current administrative and management techniques and theories are also explored.
(PR: CJ 211 and CJ 300 or CJ 311)
CJ 421/521: Corrections and the Law. 3 hrs.
Review of legal principles relating to convicted criminals, including plea
negotiations, sentencing, post-conviction remedies, constitutional rights of
inmates, and conditions of confinement. (PR: CJ 200 or 321)
CJ 422/522: Law of Evidence. 3 hrs.
Leading rules and principles of exclusion and selection; burden of proof, nature
and effect of presumptions; proof of authenticity and contents of writings;
examinations, competency and privilege of witnesses. (PR: CJ 321)
CJ 426/526: Civil Liability Issues in Criminal
Justice. 3 hrs.
This course examines various theories of civil liability that relate
to Criminal Justice professionals, the civil justice system, and
preventing and defending civil liability claims. Prerequisite: CJ
300 or permission.
CJ 432/532: Correctional Institutions. 3 hrs.
Analysis of the theory of organizations and administration of correctional
institutions; principles of institutional corrections. (PR: CJ 231)
CJ 433/533: Correctional Administration. 3 hrs.
Objectives of correctional institutions; records; personnel, program
development, security; educational programs. (PR: CJ 231)
CJ 440/540: Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence. 3
hrs.
This course focuses on the legal response to child abuse, domestic violence, and
elder abuse. Examines dynamics of abusive relationships, the effects of
victimization, and current research on these issues.
CJ 450/550: Business and Industry Security. 3 hrs.
Selection, training and staffing of a security force; security devices
available; techniques of internal security; ground security; security techniques
applicable to personnel selection; legal problems. Criminal Justice majors only.
(PR: CJ 211)
CJ 453/553: Seminar in Crime Prevention. 3 hrs.
This course examines theory, operation, and evaluation of crime prevention as a
function of the criminal justice system. Techniques for crime prevention are
analyzed from various orientations, including environmental design. (PR: CJ 351)
CJ 480/580-483/583: Special Topics. 1-4 hrs.
Specialized courses of contemporary interest. (PR: Consent of the instructor)
485-488 Independent Study. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs. This course permits the
student to undertake supervised research (field or library) in any area where
there is no appropriate course. (PR: Consent of the instructor)
CJ 490/590:
Internship. 1-6 hrs.
The
placement of an individual into a criminal justice agency (police,
probation, courts, jails) to observe and participate in its
operation. Grading is CR/NC only. (PR: Consent of the instructor;
GPA of 2.5 or better)
Department of Criminal
Justice & Criminology
Marshall
University
One John Marshall
Drive
Huntington, WV
25755-2662
Revised December 4, 2012
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