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Bachelor
of Science in Criminal Justice
(Major in Corrections)
The Corrections major is interdisciplinary in content with an emphasis
placed upon experiential aspects. The degree includes a semester internship
in an agency such as a correctional institution for adults or juveniles
or a probation and/or parole agency under the supervision of qualified
personnel.
The program content is designed to provide a broad, comprehensive introduction
to the theoretical as well as practical aspects of criminal justice, with
greatest emphasis being placed on the correctional function. This program
is designed for both personnel already employed in criminal justice and
pre-service students interested in criminal justice careers.
Major Requirements (36 hours)
CJ 100 Crime & Justice in America (3)
CJ 120 Introduction to Corrections (3)
CJ 110 Introduction to Law Enforcement (3)
OR
CJ 130 Public and Private Security (3)
CJ 220 CJ Communications (3)
CJ 240 Law of Corrections (3)
OR
CJ 260 Juvenile Justice (3)
CJ 320 Treatment Strategies (3)
CJ 330 Judicial Process (3)
CJ 420 Probation and Parole (3)
CJ 430 CJ Policy & Issues (3)
CJ 480 Corrections Internship (6)
Correlate Area - 9 hours "C" or better needed in respective
major
A Diversity Course (3)
A Criminology Course (3)
SO 307 Penology or CJ 495 The Correctional Experience (3)
Completion of a Minor: Minor must be approved by the Criminal Justice
Department.
Bachelor
of Science in Criminal Justice
(Major in Law Enforcement)
The Law Enforcement major is designed to provide a balanced introduction
to all aspects of the criminal justice process with particular emphasis
on the theoretical and practical aspects of law enforcement. The program
is interdisciplinary in content, utilizing courses in the social sciences
as well as those more directly related to functions and programs in the
criminal justice system. This program is designed for both personnel already
employed in criminal justice and pre-service students interested in criminal
justice careers.
Major Requirements (36 hours)
All courses in the major must be completed with a "C" or better.
CJ 100 Crime & Justice in America (3)
CJ 110 Introduction to Law Enforcement (3)
CJ 120 Introduction to Corrections (3)
OR
CJ 130 Public and Private Security (3)
CJ 210 Criminal Law (3)
OR
LG 245 Criminal Law and Procedure (3)
CJ 220 CJ Communications (3)
CJ 230 Principles of Investigation (3)
CJ 310 Police Problems/Practices (3)
CJ 330 Judicial Process (3)
CJ 410 Criminal Procedure/Evidence (3)
CJ 430 CJ Policy & Issues (3)
CJ 490 L.E. Internship (6)
Correlate Area - 9 hours "C" or better needed in respective
major
Military Studies Course (3)
A Diversity Course (3)
A Criminology Course (3)
Completion of a Minor: Minor must be approved by the Criminal Justice
Department.
Bachelor
of Science in Criminal Justice
(Major in Security Administration)
The Security Administration major is interdisciplinary in nature,
emphasizing practical issues and theoretical concepts related to security,
safety, fire, crime prevention, investigations, law enforcement and the
social sciences. This program is designed to prepare students for professional
and managerial employment in security, investigations, loss prevention,
and risk management positions in business, industry, government agencies
and non-profit organizations. This program is designed for both personnel
already employed in criminal justice and pre-service students interested
in careers in security.
Major Requirements (36 hours)
CJ 100 Crime and Justice in America (3)
CJ 110 Introduction to Law Enforcement (3)
OR
CJ 120 Introduction to Corrections (3)
CJ 130 Public and Private Security (3)
CJ 220 Criminal Justice Communications (3)
CJ 230 Principles of Investigation (3)
CJ 340 Crime Prevention (3)
CJ 350 Legal Issues in Security and Safety (3)
CJ 370 Fire Investigation and Prevention (3)
CJ 425 White Collar Crime (3)
CJ 450 Security Administration and Management (3)
CJ 470 Internship in Security (6)
Correlate requirements - 15 hours
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A Technology Administration course (3) |
| One of the following: (3) |
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A Diversity Course (3) |
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A Criminology Course (3) |
| One of the following (3) |
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Military Studies Course (3) |
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A speech or communications course (3) |
Completion of a Minor: Minor must be approved by the Criminal Justice
Department.
Major Emphasis
A total of 36 hours must be completed in each major for awarding the
BSCJ degree. (Corrections majors complete 12 hours in the correlate which
allows for 33 hours in the major.) A maximum of 48 hours of credit in
criminal justice courses may count toward graduation. Students majoring
in Criminal Justice must earn a grade of "C" or better in all
required criminal justice courses for credit.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
(The PLAN Program)
The Partnership for Learning and Networking is a 2+2
Bachelors Degree Completion Program offered by Washburn University in
cooperation with over fourteen Community College partners. This high quality,
flexible program will allow you to complete a bachelor degree in two years
through courses presented via the world wide web. This program is designed
for both personnel already employed in criminal justice and pre-service
students interested in criminal justice careers who have completed an
associate degree at one of the many Community College Plan Partners. All
students participating in the PLAN Program must complete all degree requirements,
to include minor and correlate, as outlined in the law enforcement, corrections
and security majors.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice requires completion
of 62 credit hours. The degree is designed to be used as a step toward
completion of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree. Increasingly,
correctional and law enforcement agencies are recognizing the Associate
of Arts degree as a desirable or required preparation for entrance to
work in these fields. The degree includes courses in sociology, psychology,
and political science, in addition to specific offerings relating to correctional
and law enforcement functions.
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