Criminal and Social Justice

CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

A Criminal and Social Justice degree prepares students for careers in law, law enforcement, corrections, political science, public administration, and other government and service professions.

The Department of Criminal and Social Justice鈥檚 mission is to prepare students to work toward attaining justice within the formal social systems of our multicultural society. Upon graduation, students will be able to implement the values of fairness and cooperation by using empathy and compassion for the good of the individual and society.

Criminal justice is the study of the practices and institutions involved in carrying out social control. Through the system鈥檚 three parts鈥攍aw enforcement, courts, and corrections鈥攃rimes are investigated, charges are brought with resulting convictions, and punishment or rehabilitation sanctions are justly imposed.

Social justice examines the ideals of justice versus the realities of injustice to find solutions to social issues. Through the sociological perspective, students will learn about the three parts of the criminal justice system and create positive social change. The Criminal and Social Justice degree is excellent preparation for careers in law enforcement, law, corrections, probation, political science, public administration, human resources, and other government and service professions. It is also an excellent foundation for continued law or graduate school studies.

Criminal and Social Justice (BA, AA)

Plan of Study

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MAJOR

REQUIRED CURRICULUM (60 credit hours total)

Lourdes Core (28 credit hours)

Required Courses (6 credit hours)
Courses marked with (*) fulfill both the core curriculum and major requirements.聽
Ethics (choose 1- 3 credit hours)

*CSJ 324 聽Ethics in Criminal Justice, OR
*CSJ 360 聽Ethical Decision-making in Criminal Justice and Social Work

Social Science (3 credits)

*CSJ 101 聽Introduction to Sociology

Required Major Courses (24 credit hours)
CSJ 102 聽Introduction to Criminal Justice
CSJ 205 聽Juvenile Delinquency
CSJ 210 聽Criminology
CSJ 213 聽Criminal Investigation
CSJ 304 聽Diversity and Human Rights, OR
CSJ 318 聽The Concept of Race in the United States
CSJ 307 聽Penology
CSJ 331 聽Criminal Law and Produce
CSJ 444 聽Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice
+ 10 hours of service learning聽

BACHELOR OF ARTS CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MAJOR

REQUIRED CURRICULUM (120 credit hours total)

Lourdes Core (38 credit hours)

Required Courses (9 credit hours)
Courses marked with (*) fulfill both the core curriculum and major requirements.聽
Ethics (6 credit hours)

*CSJ 324 聽Ethics in Criminal Justice, OR
*CSJ 360 聽Ethical Decision-making in Criminal Justice and Social Work
*CSJ 209 聽Interpersonal Communications and Conflict Management

Social Science (3 credits)

*CSJ 101 聽Introduction to Sociology

Required Major Courses (36 credit hours)
CSJ 102 聽Introduction to Criminal Justice
CSJ 205 聽Juvenile Delinquency
CSJ 210 聽Criminology
CSJ 213 聽Criminal Investigation
CSJ 304 聽Diversity and Human Rights
CSJ 307 聽Penology
CSJ 318 聽The Concept of Race in the United States
CSJ 325 聽Victimology
CSJ 327 聽Social Science Research
CSJ 331 聽Criminal Law and Produce
CSJ 332 聽Criminal Evidence
CSJ 444 聽Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice
*CSJ 490 聽Criminal Justice Capstone Experience I
CSJ 491 聽Criminal Justice Capstone Experience II

Criminal and Social Justice Electives (9 credit hours)
Available general electives up to 120 credit hours

Learning Outcomes

CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will understand basic sociological concepts and theories and their relationship to the institutions of social control.
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the administration of law enforcement agencies, adult and juvenile court systems, corrections policies, policing, philosophies of crime and punishment, and theories of deviance.
Students will express themselves clearly and coherently and be able to discuss, in written and oral form, issues related to law enforcement and the provision of justice in society.
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply ethical principles to the administration of justice.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the multicultural nature of society and the implications of societal diversity for the justice system.

SOCIOLOGY LEARNING OUTCOMES

Basic Sociological Concepts & Theory
Students will understand basic concepts in sociology so that they will be able to:

Define, give examples, and demonstrate an understanding of sociological concepts and theories.
Demonstrate the ability to apply sociological concepts and theories
Express ideas clearly and coherently in writing and oral presentations.

Basic Research Competence
Students will understand the role of evidence in sociology, such that they will be able to:

Identify basic methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge;
Compare and contrast the basic methodological approaches for gathering data;
Complete a research study鈥檚 component(s) and explain various decisions.

Cultural and Global Diversity
Students will understand the diversity of American society and its place in the international context such that they will be able to:

Describe the significance of variations by race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other culturally relevant categories in human relations;
Describe the social factors and processes through which prejudice and discrimination are created and perpetrated.

Criminal Justice Faculty

天美传媒 is accredited by nine national, regional, and professional organizations including the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (formerly known as the Ohio Board of Regents).

Consider a Dual Major

Many Criminal and Social Justice students choose a dual major in Social Work, strengthening employment opportunities and providing advanced standing for graduate study programs.

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