Criminal Justice Major
Overview
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at University of Jamestown is two-fold. Sociology courses support the curricula in general education, teacher education, and nursing. Their aim is to sensitize the student to the role of social forces (e.g. homogeneity, stratification, urbanization) and social institutions (e.g. the family, education, religion, politics, and the economy) as they impact our individual and collective lives. In criminal justice, students are prepared to pursue one of three distinct, though not necessarily mutually exclusive, options. The focus of the major is a solid preparation for entry-level careers in law enforcement, corrections, or adult or juvenile probation and parole. In addition, discipline-specific writing is an explicit student outcome goal to which the department is committed.
A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.
Requirements
Core Courses
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 102/SOC 102 | Deviance and Social Control | 3 |
| CJ 202 | Writing in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 311 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 312 | Police Science | 3 |
| CJ 330 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 420 | Criminal Justice Capstone | 3 |
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| CJ 450 | Criminal Justice Internship | 2-8 |
| or | |
| CJ 497 | Criminal Justice Thesis | 3 |
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| CJ 313 | Community Policing and Problem Solving | 3 |
| or | |
| CJ 320/SOC 310 | Crime and Delinquency | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Electives
Plus three themed electives (at least two from the same theme):
Psychology Theme
Business Theme
Law Theme
| BUSN 315 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSN 316 | Business Law II | 3 |
| POLS 104 | American National Government | 3 |
| POLS 314A | Governmental Power and U.S. Constitutional Law | 3 |
| POLS 314B | Governmental Power and U.S. Constitutional Law | 4 |
| POLS 316A | Rights & Liberties and U.S. Constitutional Law | 3 |
| POLS 316B | Rights & Liberties and U.S. Constitutional Law | 4 |
| PSYC 430 | Psychology and Law | 3 |
Some of the above courses may have prerequisites.
Total Credit Hours: 36-38
Outcomes
Intended Student Learning Outcomes for the Criminal Justice Major
Students in the Criminal Justice Major will be able to:
1) Demonstrate that they have knowledge of the dominant theories and approaches for understanding
deviant and criminal behavior.
2) Demonstrate that they understand the basic structure of the American criminal justice system, which
includes policing, courts, and corrections.
3) Demonstrate that they have the writing skills and knowledge of the basic reporting requirements
needed to be successful as criminal justice practitioners.
4) Demonstrate basic knowledge of the criminal law and legal procedures sufficient to prepare them for
an entry level police position.
5) Demonstrate knowledge of institutional and community corrections sufficient for an entry level
position in corrections, probation, or parole.
Plan of Study
Freshman Year
Junior Year
| CJ 312 | Police Science | 3 |
| CJ 330 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| Themed Elective | 3 |
Senior Year
| CJ 320/SOC 310 | Crime and Delinquency | 3 |
| CJ 420 | Criminal Justice Capstone | 3 |
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| CJ 450 | Criminal Justice Internship | 2-8 |
| or | |
| CJ 497 | Criminal Justice Thesis | 3 |
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| Themed Elective | 3 |
Sophomore Year
| CJ 202 | Writing in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 311 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 313 | Community Policing and Problem Solving | 3 |
| Themed Elective | 3 |