2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog
Archived Catalog
Criminal Justice, B.A. |
Criminal Justice
With communities growing and citizens expecting safer towns and cities, along with the attention the FBI and other law enforcement offices have received in the wake of the tragedy of September 11th, the criminal and juvenile justice workforce continues to grow. Besides the need to prepare students for career opportunities in the field of criminal justice, this program provides a unique major of Criminal Justicein Southeastern Pennsylvania, in which the Franciscan vision of peace and justice supports and vitalizes law enforcement professions.
This distinctive program, in concert with Neumann University’s Mission , aims to plant the seed of the spirit of Saint Francis where it has most need of being started and the best chance for making a difference in the world. This spirit takes a view of sin and redemption, penance, justice, forgiveness, and preferential options for the poor and disenfranchised as the essential foundation of a criminal justice curriculum. Based in Gospel principles, the Criminal Justice program at this Franciscan University relies upon the innate goodness of humanity and the possibilities for redemption and rehabilitation for the betterment of the total community.
In order to spread this vision of criminal justice, the program prepares students to find employment in wide-ranging areas: courts and judicial offices, juvenile facilities, federal law enforcement agencies, forensic investigations, police departments, state prisons, sheriffs departments, city police organizations, state police departments, or community-based corrections (probation and parole). The Criminal Justice major provides opportunities for the study of many facets of the criminal justice system within a context of Franciscan values and is designed for those students who plan to attend graduate or professional school and/or pursue careers in criminal justice or other forms of public service.
Outcomes Approved by LOAC:
Upon successful completion of the undergraduate Criminal Justice program, the student will earn a Bachelor’s degree and will:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and application of the principles, processes, and language relating to the criminal justice system.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the communication, technology, and teamwork skills needed to function effectively as a criminal justice professional.
- Apply the RISES values to working with diverse populations in the criminal justice field.
- Analyze the cultural context of contemporary crime and crime control in light of social and historical factors.
- Engage in self-reflection to contemplate the realities of working as a criminal justice professional.
Admission Criteria
Candidates for admission to the Criminal Justice major are required to:
- Complete CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice and ENG 102 with a minimum grade of “C.”
- Achieve a grade of “C” or higher for all Criminal Justice courses taken prior to admission to the major.
- Have earned a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
Progression Criteria/Degree Requirements
Progression in the Criminal Justice major leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires students to:
- Submit a current Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance preceding the semester of application for either an internship or Cooperative Education experience.
- Achieve a grade of “C” or higher for all major course requirements.
- Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
- Complete a minimum of 122 credits.
Internship Requirement
Students are required to complete a minimum of three (3) credits of internship experience in areas related to Criminal Justice.
Major Requirements: 54 Credits
- CDM 206 Effective Public Speaking 3 Credits
- CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
- CJ 201 Criminology 3 Credits
- CJ 210 Juvenile Justice System 3 Credits
- CJ 220 Criminal Investigations 3 Credits
- CJ 250 Criminal and Civil Law 3 Credits
- CJ 303 Research Methods 3 Credits
- CJ 320 The Penitent: Corrections and Rehabilitation 3 Credits
- CJ 330 Victimology: Consequences of Crime 3 Credits
- CJ 370 Systems of Justice: Restorative Justice 3 Credits
- CJ 401 Violent Crime 3 Credits
- CJ 410 Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
- CJ 420 Strategies of Crime Prevention 3 Credits
- CJ 460 Senior Seminar 3 Credits
- CJ 495 Internship 3 Credits
- INT 202 Exploring Diversity 3 Credits
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits*
- PHIL 205 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Credits***
- POLSC 101 The American Political Process 3 Credits
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits**
- PSYCH 260 Psychology of Crime 3 Credits
- THEO course at the 200-level or above 3 credits †
Criminal Justice Electives (as needed or desired)
- CJ 202 Judicial Process and Procedures 3 Credits
- CJ 204 Interview Techniques 3 Credits
- CJ 226 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credit Varies
- CJ 230 Police Organization and Behaviors 3 Credits
- CJ 240 Criminalistics 3 Credits
- CJ 301 White Collar Crime 3 Credits
- CJ 302 Organized Crime 3 Credits
- CJ 310 Forensics 3 Credits
- CJ 340 Terrorism 3 Credits
- CJ 430 Drug Abuse and the Criminal Justice System 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Fall Semester (16 Credits)
- CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
- ENG 101 Rhetoric and Writing I 3 Credits
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- POLSC 101 The American Political Process 3 Credits
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- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
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- HISTORY CORE 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Spring Semester (18 Credits)
- CJ 201 Criminology 3 Credits
- ENG 102 Rhetoric and Writing II 3 Credits
- ENG LITERATURE CORE 3 Credits
- FINE ARTS CORE 3 Credits
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
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- POLSC 101 The American Political Process 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
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- HISTORY CORE 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (12 Credits)
- CJ 220 Criminal Investigations 3 Credits
- MOD.LANG 101 3 Credits
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- General Elective 3 Credits
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ENGLISH LITERATURE CORE 3 Credits
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (19 Credits)
- CJ 210 Juvenile Justice System 3 Credits
- CJ 250 Criminal and Civil Law 3 Credits
- Criminal Justice Elective 3 Credits
- MOD.LANG.CORE 3 Credits
- SCIENCE CORE 4 Credits
- CDM 206 Effective Public Speaking 3 Credits
Junior Year: Fall Semester (15 Credits)
- CJ 303 Research Methods 3 Credits
- CJ 320 The Penitent: Corrections and Rehabilitation 3 Credits
- CJ 370 Systems of Justice: Restorative Justice 3 Credits
- PSYCH 260 Psychology of Crime 3 Credits
- THEO course at 200-level or higher 3 credits
Junior Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- CJ 330 Victimology: Consequences of Crime 3 Credits
- CJ 401 Violent Crime 3 Credits
- General Electives 6 Credits
- PHIL 205 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
Senior Year: Fall Semester (15 Credits)
- INT 202 Exploring Diversity 3 Credits
- CJ 410 Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
- CJ 495 Internship 3 Creditsor General Elective 3 Credits
- General Electives 6 Credits
Senior Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- CJ 420 Strategies of Crime Prevention 3 Credits
- CJ 460 Senior Seminar 3 Credits
- CJ 495 Internship 3 Creditsor General Elective 3 Credits
- General Electives 6 Credits