Gannon University

MICHAEL J. McSKIMMING, Ph.D., Program Director

FACULTY: Assistant Professor: Michael J. McSkimming, Instructors: Karen Weston, James Meko, Lecturers: Richard C. Altmire, Judge Ernest DiSantis, Keith Hardner, Mary Beth Kujkowski, Jeffrey Shaw, Elaine Surma, Judge John Trucella, Nick Viglione, District Justice Weindorf, Theodore Yeshion.

Criminal Justice is the interdisciplinary study of crime and the administration of justice. It has emerged as an academic discipline in response to a continuing need to prepare men and women for responsible and lucrative careers in the criminal justice system and related fields.

Consistent with contemporary standards of education in Criminal Justice, our curriculum emphasizes the need for students to be exposed to the most significant areas of study in the criminal justice system – law enforcement, policing, corrections, probation, parole, juvenile justice, criminal law and criminology. In each of these areas, course offerings stress both theoretical concepts and practical applications. The program has added three new areas of concentration; Forensic Investigation, Behavior Specialist, and Cyber Security/Forensics, and is adding a fourth area of Conservation Law Enforcement for Fall 2003. As a complement to the classroom experiences, the program requires students to engage in experiential learning such as field placement, internships, and service-learning projects. These allow the student to observe the day to day operation of specific agencies from a preferential occupational perspective.

In addition to preparing students for initial criminal justice careers, the Criminal Justice Program provides students with a solid academic foundation for subsequent graduate education in criminal justice, related social science disciplines and law. Gannon University and the Criminal Justice Program offers a combined Criminal Justice/Masters in Business Administration graduate degree that allows the student to complete a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Business Administration in five years. Courses are rigorous and challenging by design but the student will obtain skills needed for the future as we approach the twenty-first century.

The Gannon University – Duquesne School of Law, 3/3 Early Admissions Program has been designed for qualified students to earn an undergraduate and a law degree in six years rather than seven. Under the early admissions program students may receive a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice after three years of undergraduate work and the successful completion of the first year of full time study at the Duquesne School of Law. The student would then receive their Law Degree after successful completion of the second year at Duquesne School of Law. Qualified students may wish to pursue this Criminal Justice Program option.

There is an increasing need for para-professionals to earn a minimum of an Associate Degree to gain entry into the criminal justice system or related occupations. The Criminal Justice Program offers an Associate Degree (AA) in Criminal Justice and related Certificate Programs. Conservation law, corrections, policing, forensics, computer forensics, and behavioral specialization are also available through the Associate Degree Program. The Associate Degree is offered through the Gannon University Center for Adult Learning. The core required criminal justice courses are offered in the traditional classroom and through distance learning options.

Recognizing the importance of language proficiency among criminal justice professionals has led to the development of a special sequence of language courses necessary for degree completion in the area of Criminal Justice. The Department of Foreign Language and Cultures in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Program offer the opportunity to acquire relevant language skills and familiarity with the associated culture, sufficient to enhance effective communication in criminal justice settings.

With the need for knowledge of Spanish language becoming apparent in all aspects of social life, Criminal Justice majors are encouraged to develop competency in this language as a means of broadening professional skills and expanding employment opportunities.

All criminal justice students are encouraged to concentrate their general elective courses in areas which enhance career goals, such as foreign language, social and behavioral sciences, business administration, computer science and Chemistry/Biology sequences.

The Criminal Justice Program supports the Gannon Writing Across the Curriculum Program by offering writing intensive assignments as part of the curriculum and has adapted a program wide Service Learning requirement. To further these outcomes and Gannon’s mission, each Criminal Justice major must complete 100 hours or community service prior to and as a prerequisite for graduation. It is each student’s sole responsibility to ensure that the required service hours have been completed in a timely fashion. Each Criminal Justice major will sign a Service Agreement, acknowledging his/her understanding of and commitment to the Service Learning requirements of the program.

Criminal Justice Course Description

CRBH 355: Seminar in Emotional and Behavior Disorders
This course is designed to identify the characteristics, terminology, etiology, and definition of children identified with emotional and behavioral disorders. Focus will be given to the methods and techniques utilized to diagnose and categorize children identified in this category. This course will discuss the perceptions, controversies, incidence, and prevalence of children with emotional and behavioral disorders.
3 credits

CRBH 358: Instructional and Therapeutic Interventions for Treatment Design
This course is designed to identify the instructional and therapeutic interventions for children with emotional and behavioral disorders in the home, community, and in the schools. This course will provide hands-on experience with assessments, evaluations, curriculum, treatment plans, and individualized educational programs. Content includes evaluating therapeutic and instructional interventions, social skill development, group and individual counseling techniques, positive behavioral support plans, and conflict resolution techniques.
3 credits

CRBH 365: Applied Behavioral Analysis and Intervention
This course is designed to identify the components of applied behavioral analysis and the development of effective behavioral interventions, pertaining to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Focus is given to identification of the causes and functions of behaviors, the assessment and diagnosis of behavioral issues, and the development and implementation of effective behavioral and therapeutic plans using a variety of positive behavioral support and management techniques.
3 credits

CRBH 370: Interagency Collaboration and Consultation
This course is designed to develop the role of the behavior specialist as an effective collaborator in the various agencies, within the home, community, and school setting. The course will develop communication skills, differentiate between the roles of collaboration and consultation, develop effective resolution skills, and discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities of the behavior specialist.
3 credits

CRBH 475: Behavioral Specialist Practicum
This course is an opportunity for criminal justice, education, social work, and psychology majors with a Behavior Specialist minor to engage in participant observation, Skill Streaming and Applied Behavior analysis or other related activities as tutors/mentors that place the intern in direct contact with the juvenile clients in a supervised setting. The intern is required to engage in such activities for a minimum of 6 credit hours during an entire semester or over several semesters to satisfy 300 hours. Open only to students with a minimum of 2.5 GPA and have fulfilled all prerequisite courses. A maximum of 6 credits can be attributed to this field placement. The Alternative Education Program is designed to provide the behavioral, emotional and educational needs of the disruptive secondary level student in a school setting. Through the use of small groups, academic instruction, technology enhancement, mentorship and life skills counseling, each student’s most severe behavioral and academic needs will be addressed.
Prerequisites: CRJS 355, 358, 365
3-6 credits

CRFO 210: Criminalistics I
An introduction to Forensic Science course that introduces the non-scientific student as well as the science based student to the field of forensic science through an exploration of its applications to criminal investigations, with clear explanations of the techniques, abilities, and limitations of the modern crime laboratory. Forensic science is the application of science to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by agencies in a criminal justice system. This course will familiarize the student with the most current technologies in forensic analysis that private, police and law enforcement professionals rely on to apprehend criminal perpetrators and to link them through trace evidence to crime scenes. You will also be introduced to the various forensic sciences that make up a typical full service crime laboratory and the role it plays as part of the criminal justice system. The term ‘evidence’ is defined and in addition this course will provide students with insight into the issues surrounding physical evidence; introduce students to basic concepts and encourage their exploration of the latest websites. Fundamental principles of forensic investigations are established and will be built upon in subsequent courses. Actual cases enable students to see the role of forensic science in criminal investigations, and highlight the integral part forensic science plays in modern criminal investigations.
3 credits

CRFO 312: Biological Evidence
This course focuses on the biology and technology behind serology and a DNA analysis method used today and provides a thorough introduction to students who are less familiar with biological evidence and DNA. This comprehensive course provides an overview of conventional Forensic Serology and DNA Profiling and the role of this section of the crime laboratory as part of the criminal justice system. Evidence collection and preservation, acquisition of known standards for comparison purposes, chain of custody issues and crime scene reconstruction techniques will be discussed. Safety issues regarding biological hazards will also be reviewed. This course concludes with reviews of the DNA testing performed in high-profile cases such as the O.J. Simpson trial, the President Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair, identifying the remains of Russia’s Romanov family and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Thomas Jefferson-Sally Hemings affair, and others.
Prerequisite: CRFO 210
3 credits

CRFO 318: Crime Scene Forensic Techniques
This course is designed to help you collect and process physical evidence correctly, analyze it thoroughly, and understand its relevance in a criminal case. There is a strong focus on a systematic approach that uses proven, reliable methods for field applications in the investigation of criminal cases and evidence collection. Traditional and new technologies will be discussed in the framework of actual cases. This is an essential hands-on course for everyone involved with physical evidence, from the first responding officers, to crime scene processors, laboratory technicians, investigators, and attorneys trying a criminal case. The students will be exposed to the newest chemical and instrumental techniques, and covers new areas such as forensic analysis of computers and advanced shooting scene reconstruction methods.
Prerequisite: CRJS 210
3 credits

CRFO 325: Expert Witnessing
This course incorporates the court’s concern with reliability, relevance, and the admissibility of expert testimony along with the proper court room demeanor. It will also define the avenues of attack used by opposing attorneys regarding expert qualifications and examine the significance of the expert’s use of sophisticated technologies to present demonstrative evidence in the courtroom. The student will explore the increased importance of deposition testimony by experts in the light of the recent trend to mediate and settle cases, rather than go to jail. Case studies are provided for the student’s critique and analysis. Actual courtroom testimony for forensic scientists and crime scene investigators will be studied and critiqued. In-class mock crime scene investigations will be conducted resulting in scientific findings. These findings will be thoroughly discussed and the student will have an opportunity to present his/her findings in ‘court’.
Prerequisite: CRJS 210
3 credits

CRFO 345: Digital Evidence/Computer Crime
This course is designed to introduce the student to what investigators do to collect, preserve, and authenticate digital evidence. How the legal admissibility of digital evidence can be assured and how digital evidence can be used to reconstruct crimes and generate leads. This course is important to train criminal justice students, police, lawyers, programmers or System administrators, and forensic scientists involved in the investigation or prosecution of Computer-related crimes. The course will provide step-by-step instructions for dealing with an assortment of evidentiary problems and will also illustrate how these details fit within the broader contexts of forensic science, crime, and society in general. The difficult balancing act between a secure computing environment and individual privacy will also be evaluated.
Prerequisites: CRJS 110, 202, 310
3 credits

CRFO 350: Investigation Internet Crime
The objective of this course is to teach students about technical aspects of the Internet and how the Internet can be used as an investigative tool. As detailed in the syllabus, this is a demanding technical course, requiring participants to submit weekly assignments to demonstrate their understanding of the materials. Participants who are not already familiar with Internet crime should take the Introduction to Internet Crime course (CRFO 345). Topics covered include advanced Internet searching, locating the origin of e-mail messages, tracking criminals who operate on chat networks, investigating computer fraud and intrusions, and dealing with personal computers as an extension of the crime scene. Articles and case examples are used to give a sense of current crimes and law enforcement efforts on the Internet. The course ends with a final investigative assignment those ties together many of the lessons and techniques taught throughout the course.
3 credits

CRFO 360: Principles of Forensic (Kinesic) Interview and Interrogation
Kinesic interview and interrogation is viewed as a multiphase behavioral analysis system used to conduct more effective and efficient interpersonal communications. The foundation of the techniques used in this course is to conduct more effective and efficient interpersonal communications. This technique rests on the observation of common everyday behavior of human beings and their diverse communication abilities. The course will explore principles of basic kinesics in terms of speech and body language, and also the same behaviors exhibited in written statements. It is suggested that speech and body language behaviors can give insight into the individual’s personality type, indicating the “psychological fingerprint” of the person. By combining the information received through diagnosis of verbal and nonverbal behavior with this psychological fingerprint, an interviewer can conduct an interview and interrogation that is specifically tailored for the subject.
Prerequisites: CRJS 110, CRJS 202, CRJS 310, and PSYC 111
3 Credits

CRJS 101: Principles of Self-Defense
This course is designed to focus on the application of the use of force by criminal justice personnel and the benefit that traditional martial arts can have in carrying out this aspect of law enforcement/criminal justice responsibility. Law enforcement agencies advocate a use of force continuum that indicates options available in response to levels of resistance that may be encountered by enforcement personnel. This course has been developed to meet the needs of students that are anticipating careers in criminal justice agencies. Students from other academic disciplines will also derive benefits in the use of personal self-defense. HC 101 is intended to be a general elective for criminal justice majors.
2 credits

CRJS 105: Introduction to Basic Firearms
This course will presume that there are students that have had no prior experience with firearms. This section will be devoted to providing basic accurate information, proper form, procedure and habits. Each student will have a full working familiarity with the firearm and ammunition that they will encounter and have at least a basic understanding of ballistics. The first three sections, “A. Introduction to firearms”, “B. Shooting Fundamentals”, “C. Range Behavior/Safety” are taught in the classroom. HC 105 is an absolute prerequisite for HC 106. All participants must attend HC 105 for safety protocol. Students are responsible for the acquisition of their own firearm and associated ammunition, holster, ear and eye protection. The course is taught by a team of certified firearm instructors at an off campus indoor range. Availability for course is restricted to upper level criminal justice majors and all others only by permission of the Director of the Criminal Justice Program. HC 105 is intended as a general elective for criminal justice majors. 1 credit

CRJS 106: Basic Firearms II
This portion of the firearm instruction focuses upon basic marksmanship techniques. The five principles of marksmanship will include proper stance grip, sight picture, trigger control, presentation and follow-through. The training paradigm will also encompass the entire scope of the use of force continuum from command presence to deadly force. Students are responsible for the acquisition of their own firearm and associated ammunition, holster, ear and eye protection. You will need at lest 600 rounds of ammunition for this section. Instruction is held at an indoor range for application of proper techniques. The course is taught by a team of certified firearm instructors at an off campus indoor range. Availability for course is restricted to upper level criminal justice majors and all others only by permission of the Director of the Criminal Justice Program. HC 106 is intended as a general elective for criminal justice majors.
Prerequisite: HC 105
2 credits

CRJS 110: Introduction to Criminal Justice
A survey of the components of the criminal justice system including police, courts, and corrections, as well as the elements of the criminal process.
3 credits, every semester and Distance Learning

CRJS 111: Service Learning Seminar I
Required service learning seminar for all 1st year CRJS students.
3 credits, every semester

CRJS 201: The Correctional Process
An introduction to the traditional components of American Corrections, including probation and parole agencies.
3 credits, annual

CRJS 202: The Police Function
An introduction to American policing, focusing on the development, organization and function of contemporary law enforcement agencies.
Prerequisite: CRJS 110
3 credits, Spring, Distance Learning

CRJS 205: Principles of Private Security and Loss Prevention
An introduction to principles of private security and loss prevention, including the history and role of private security; threat assessment and security survey; and principles of physical security, including personnel security and functional area security systems. This course will also focus on the legal aspects of private security, touching on civil and criminal liabilities.
3 credits

CRJS 230: Juvenile Delinquency and Adolescent Development
This course examines delinquency in American society, the history of delinquency and major theoretical concepts that have been utilized to explain criminal behavior and juvenile delinquency with suggestions for the future. Ethnographic research methods will be utilized to identify behaviors and place qualitative meaning to the observed behaviors.
3 credits, every semester, only Distance Learning

CRJS 250: Criminal Justice Research Methods
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts, terminology, and techniques germane to criminal justice research. More specifically, the student will become familiar with both qualitative and quantitative research designs, formulating research hypotheses, asking appropriate questions on a survey or interview, data recording, data analysis, and ethical responsibilities. The skills acquired in this course will be beneficial for both the future graduate student and the criminal justice practitioner.
3 credits, Spring

CRJS 300: Criminological Theory
This course is designed to provide an overview of the scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon of criminal behavior and the penal treatment process. Criminology theory will be addressed from a sociological perspective and issues related to the measurement and extent of crime. The major schools of thought will be discussed utilizing the founders of each school and supplementing their premises with supporting criminology research.
3 credits, every semester, Distance Learning

CRJS 303: Issues in Law Enforcement
Topics of current interest will be discussed, including police-community relations, police decision-making, and concepts in police practice and administration.
Prerequisites: CRJS 110, CRJS 202
3 credits

CRJS 304: Issues in Corrections
This course will focus on alternatives to traditional modes of incarceration, current trends in the treatment of offenders and innovations and problems in correctional administration.
 Prerequisites: CRJS 110, CRJS 201 
3 credits

CRJS 310: Investigative Concepts
This course of study should help the Criminal Justice student to gather and analyze data gathered in the process of criminal and civil investigations including: investigative techniques, photography, note taking, sketching; identifying, collecting, examining, processing physical evidence; obtaining information, developing, identifying and locating suspects.
Prerequisites: CRJS 110, CRJS 202
3 credits, Fall, Distance Learning

CRJS 315: Pennsylvania Crimes Code
This course is a comprehensive study of title 18 of the law Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. It includes a detailed review of specific areas of Criminal enforcement, to include general provisions, culpability, principles of justification and various crimes and their penalties, as taken directly from the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. Also included is an instruction on the most used enforcement sections of the controlled substance, drug device and cosmetic act. Finally the course concludes with a review of specific rules of criminal procedures that govern the method of processing criminal offenses in Pennsylvania courts.
3 credits, biennial, Spring

CRJS 320: Criminal Law and Procedure
A course that examines the fundamental concepts and patterns of criminal law and procedure. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Standing in Criminal Justice. Upper level core course.
3 credits, Spring, Distance Learning

CRJS 321: Criminal Evidence
An examination of the law of evidence as it relates to the criminal process, including issues of relevancy, hearsay, real evidence, and direct and cross-examination.
Prerequisite: CRJS 320. CRJS elective.
3 credits

CRJS 322: Correctional Counseling and Case Management
An examination of strategies for affecting offender behavior change by correctional counseling and case management in both institutional and community based settings. Emphasis will be on functional and contemporary approaches. CRJS elective.
3 credits

CRJS 324: Issues in Criminal Justice
This course examines the various social, legal, and ethical issues surrounding computing and modern technology. Although it is not designed to be a ‘technical’ course, students in computer science, humanities, social sciences, and criminal justice will benefit from the course content. Issues covered include privacy and information, wiretapping and encryption, software protection, and professional ethics.
3 credits

CRJS 326: White Collar, Occupational, and Organized Crime
The focus of this course is crime committed in professional organized and other occupational settings. The emphasis will be on current research and case histories, and will include material on etiology and law enforcement.
Prerequisites for Criminal Justice majors: CRJS 110, 201, 300
3 credits

CRJS 327: Gangs in Society
This course will examine contemporary gangs, gang life and law enforcement efforts to study and coordinate the community’s response to them. A wide variety of topics and issues will be covered, including: female gangs and ganging, ethnic diversity, economic, neighborhood, and school gang behavior; gun and drug relationships, and research methods used in the study of gangs. There will also be discussions on recruiting, gang identification, gang slang, graffiti, and major national gangs.
Prerequisites: CRJS 110, CRJS 201, CRJS 300
3 credits

CRJS 328: Drugs of Abuse
The U.S. has the highest rate of drug abuse of any industrialized country in the world. This course is designed to provide the student with a broad understanding and insight into drug abuse within American society and it’s impact upon society in general. The primary focus will be on how the criminal justice system, health care system, and other institutions attempt to deal with the nations’ drug problem. The course will focus on what has been done in the past by society about the drug problem, what is and what is not working now, and what needs to be done in the future.
Prerequisites: CRJS 110, CRJS 201, CRJS 300
3 credits

CRJS 330: The Juvenile Justice System
An analysis of the justice system as it relates to the disposition of cases involving the juvenile offender. Where appropriate, a comparative analysis with the adult process will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: CRJS 110, CRJS 201, CRJS 300
3 credits, Spring, Distance Learning

CRJS 335: Administrative Management of Criminal Justice Agencies
This course introduces the student to the realities of both administration and management of criminal justice agencies in contemporary America. It provides a comprehensive perspective regarding interpersonal skills, basic management techniques, training, motivating and supervising and appraising others, dealing with difficult people, and getting things done through others.
3 credits

CRJS 340: Seminar: Women in Crime
This course examines how the Criminal Justice System, and the influences of formal and informal social controls to which women have been subjected. Historical perspective is integrated with contemporary reality, and attention is focused on women as professionals, offenders, and victims. Focus will be placed on both formal and informal institutions from Colonial America, Victorian France and England, to the present day.
Theoretical perspectives on gender inequality will be explored by reviewing the strengths and the limitations of traditional Social Theories. Marxism, Rational choice theories, Psychoanalysis, Ethnomethodology, and Expectation states theory will be some of the theories reviewed. This course is designed to be “Writing Intensive”.
3 credits

CRJS 350: Criminal Justice Ethics
An introduction into the application of ethical theories relevant to the practice of the criminal justice system. The course is designed to focus upon and emphasize the most significant moral issues faced by criminal justice professionals today. The student will be required to conduct a detailed examination of these issues and to apply the various ethical theories, codes, and canons to arrive at a moral decision. CRJS majors/minors. Upper level.
3 credits

CRJS 390-394: Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Prerequisites: CRJS 110, CRJS 300
1-3 credits

CRJS 395-399: Independent Study
By permission only. 
1-3 credits

CRJS 490: Internship Field Placement
An opportunity for students to engage in participant observation, task performance or other related activities in an agency of the criminal justice system. The student is required to engage in such activities for a minimum of 10-20 hours per week during an entire semester. Open only to students with a minimum QPA of 2.5 and who have completed 15 credit hours of the criminal justice concentration.
Prerequisite: By permission only.
1-9 credits

CRJS 495: Criminal Justice Capstone/Senior Seminar
A course that is designed to fulfill the requirement for a writing intensive senior seminar. The Criminal Justice Capstone course is interchangeable for the LS 383 requirement.
Thesis: seniors, Criminal Justice majors.
3 credits

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Criminal Justice Curriculum
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)

FRESHMAN
FALL			SPRING
3 College Comp/LENG 111 3 Hist of West & World/LHST 111 3 Sacred Scripture/LTHE 121 3 Intro to CRJS/CRJS 110 3 PC Applications/CIS 170-173     15 Credits			3 Crit Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 3 Correctional Process/CRJS 201 3 Math 3 U.S. Govt & Politics/POLI 111 3 Service Learning Sem/CRJS 111 3 Invitation to Philosophy/LPHI 231 18 Credits
SOPHOMORE
FALL			SPRING
3 Theology Series II/LTHE 223 3 Literature Series/LENG 240 3 Cognate 3 Intro to Psych/PSYC 111 3 Modern Language 2 Elective 17 Credits			3 Philosophy Series II/LPHI 233 3 Basic Sociology/SOCI 110 3 Police Function/CRJS 202 3 Fund. Speech/SPCH 111 3 Public Policy Analysis/POLI 122 15 Credits

JUNIOR
FALL			SPRING
3 Fine Art Series/LFIN 250/253 3 Theology or Phil Series III/LTHE 227 or LPHI 237 3 Criminology/CRJS 300 3 Investigative Concepts/CRJS 310 3 Cognate 15 Credits			3 Juv Justice/CRJS 330 6 Cognates 3 Crim Law & Proc/CRJS 320 3 Approved Social Science 2 General Electives 17 Credits
SENIOR
FALL			SPRING
3 Cognate 3 CRJS Electives 7 General Electives 3 LS Science     16 Credits			3 Senior Seminar/LBST 383 or Professional Capstone/CRJS 495 6 CRJS Electives 6 General Electives 15 Credits

*It is recommended that students take at least 15 credits of curriculum requirements each semester and at least 2 elective credits to obtain full benefit from tuition fees. This practice will insure that the student accrues more credit hours (137) at no additional cost, than the required (128) for graduation. (This is in addition to the (1) 18 credit semester).

Forensic Science curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills in the area of criminology, civil and criminal investigations, the collection and analysis of crime scene evidence, ensuring the reliability, relevance and the admissibility (integrity) of the chain of evidence, and preparing evidence for presentation in court.

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Criminal Justice Associate Degree Curriculum

3	College Composition/LENG 111
3	History of The West and The World/LHST 111
3	Sacred Scripture/LTHE 121
3	Invitation to Philosophy/LPHI 231
3	Theology or Philosophy Series III
3	Basic Sociology/SOCI 110
3	Introduction to Criminal Justice/CRJS 110
3	Correctional Process/CRJS 201
3	Police Function/CRJS 202
3	Criminological Theory/CRJS 300
3	Investigative Concept/CRJS 310
3	Criminal Law and Procedure/CRJS 320
9	Criminal Justice Courses level 300 or 400
3	U.S. Government and Politics/POLI 111
3	Fundamentals of Speech/SPCH 111
3	Introduction to Psychology/PSYC 111
1	POS/Internet/CIS 170
2	PC Applications/CIS 171, 172, or 173
9	Cognates
66	credits

Concentrations in the areas of Juvenile Justice, Forensics, and Behavioral Specialist are also available through the Criminal Justice Program. All core Criminal Justice courses are offered through the Center for Adult Learning-Open University and are meant to accommodate the non-traditional and/or returning to education student. The core courses are also offered annually in the traditional classroom setting (evenings) over a two-year cycle.

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST MINOR OR CERTIFICATE
This series of courses is designed to give you the basic principles and theories to be able to behaviorally assess and evaluate, develop and implement positive behavioral support plans, and consult and collaborate with families, schools and other agencies working with an identified child.

Students involved in Education, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Social Work should find this specialization an enhancement for career advancement.

3	Seminar in Emotional and Behavior Disorders/CRBH 355
3	Instructional and Therapeutic Interventions for Treatment Design/CRBH 358
3	Applied Behavioral Intervention and Design/CRBH 365
3	Interagency Collaboration and Consultation/CRBH 370
6	Behavioral Specialist Practicum/CRBH 475
18	credits

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINOR
A total of 18 credits will be required for a minor in Criminal Justice. Non-majors who desire a minor with specific concentrations are required to complete the following courses.   

Criminal Justice Minor

3	Introduction to Criminal Justice/CRJS 110
3	Fundamentals of Criminology/CRJS 300
3	The Correctional Process/CRJS 201
3	Police Function/CRJS 202
3	Criminal Law and Procedure/CRJS 330
3	Investigative Concepts/CRJS 310 or Juvenile Justice/CRJS 330
18	credits

CRIMINAL JUSTICE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION MINOR OR CERTIFICATE

This series of courses is designed to give you the basic principles and theories of criminal investigation in private and public criminal justice agencies.

3	Introduction to Criminal Justice/CRJS 110
3	Criminological Theory/CRJS 300
3	Investigative Concepts/CRJS 310
3	Criminalistics I: Intro to Investigative Forensics/CRFO 210
3	Forensic Biological Evidence/CRFO 312
3	Forensic Crime Scene Techniques and Technology/CRFO 318
3	Expert Witness: Crime Scene Courtroom Testimony/CRFO 325
21	credits

JUVENILE JUSTICE MINOR

3	Introduction to Criminal Justice/CRJS 110
3	Fundamentals of Criminology/CRJS 300
3	The Correctional Process/CRJS 201
3	Juvenile Delinquency-Adolescent Development/CRJS 230
3	Juvenile Justice/CRJS 330
3	Correctional Counseling & Case Management/CRJS 322 or Professional Practice in Juvenile Treatment Facilities (3/6 credit) is offered upon request. Practice is an on-site internship.
18	credits

*Non-matriculated students will receive a Criminal Justice and/or a Juvenile Justice Certificate.

Certificates in Criminal Justice

Issues relating to Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice are constantly in the news. Crime prevention, law enforcement and treatment of offenders are very real priorities in society today, and individuals trained in these areas are in high demand. The Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice Certificates are ideal for individuals wishing to focus their careers in these dynamic areas. These 18-credit programs are open to those already possessing Bachelor’s degrees who may whish to re-examine their career path. All courses are offered Open University through the Center for Adult Learning if the student is pursuing a certificate.

Criminal Justice Certificate

3	Intro to Criminal Justice/CRJS 110
3	Fundamentals of Criminology/CRJS 300
3	The Correction Process/CRJS 201
3	Police Function/CRJS 202
3	Criminal Law & Procedure/CRJS 320
3	Investigative Concepts/CRJS 310 or Juvenile Justice/CRJS 330

 

Juvenile Justice Certificate

Those currently employed in Education or Social Work may wish to seriously consider the Juvenile Justice Certificate. A need exists in alternative education programs and treatment facilities for people with a demonstrated background in this area.

THE NEXT STEP

Baccalaureate Degree Program for Graduates of Two Year Colleges
Criminal Justice
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)

PRE-SENIOR YEAR			SENIOR
3 Basic Sociology/SOCI 110 3 Introduction to Criminal Justice/CRJS 110 3 The Correctional Process/CRJS 201 3 The Police Function/CRJS 202 3 Fundamentals of Criminology/CRJS 300 3 Cognate 3 Sacred Scriptures/LTHE 121 3 Invitation to Philosophy/LPHI 231 3 General Electives 3 Literature Series/LENG 240 3 Fine Arts Series/LFIN 250/253 33 Credits			3 Investigative Concepts/CRJS 310 3 Juvenile Justice/CRJS 330 3 Criminal Law and Procedure/CRJS 320 9 Criminal Justice Electives 6 Foreign Language 3 Senior Seminar/LBST 383 or Professional Capstone/CRJS 495 3 Introduction to PC’s/CIS 180 3 Theology or Phil Series III/LTHE 227 or LPHI 237             33 Credits

Students will be permitted to take other courses in substitution for any course listed above which they have satisfactorily completed prior to admission into the Next Step program. Students are required to complete 18 credits in the Core of Discovery Program at Gannon.

All students graduating from the College of Humanities must have completed six credits of a Modern Foreign Language
 

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