Criminal Justice

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINOR

Completion of the following courses and electives will satisfy the requirements for a minor in Criminal Justice: 3 Introduction to Criminal Justice/CRJS110 3 Correctional Process/CRJS 201 3 Criminological Theory/CRJS 240 9 Criminal Justice Electives*

* These electives are to be selected in consultation with Minor advisor and chosen to meet student objectives in taking Criminal Justice as a minor

Criminal Justice Tracks: Required and Elective Courses Cyber Security Track

Required: Information Tech & Operations/CIS 270; Intro to Networks/CIS 290; Digital Evidence & Computer Crime/CRJS 363 Electives: Internet Crime Investigation/CRJS 364; Internship Placement/CRJS 490; Issues in Science and Technology/CHEM 166; Business Technology/CIS 150

Corrections Track

Required: Contemporary Correctional Programs/CRJS 302; Issues in Corrections/CRJS 304; Correctional Counseling and Case Management/CRJS 322 Electives: Gangs in Society/CRJS 327; Drugs of Abuse/328; Alternative Social Control Systems/CRJS 332; Victimology/CRJS 333; Women in Crime/CRJS 340; Internship Placement/ CRJS 490; Psychopathology/PSYC 232; Helping Relationships/PSYC 307; Interviewing Skills/ SCWK 360

Forensic Investigation

Required: Intro to Forensic Investigation/CRJS 210; Intro to Forensic Psychology/CRJS 212; Principles of Forensic Interview & Interrogation/CRJS 365 Electives: Criminal Evidence/CRJS 321; Crime Scene Forensic Techniques/CRJS 361; Digital Evidence & Computer Crime/CRJS 363; Internet Crime Investigation/CRJS 364; Internship Placement/CRJS 490

Juvenile Justice Track

Required: Juvenile Delinquency & Adolescent Development/CRJS 230; Correctional Counseling and Case Management/CRJS 322; Juvenile Justice System/CRJS 330 Electives: Gangs in Society/CRJS 327; Drugs of Abuse/328; Alternative Social Control Systems/CRJS 332; Victimology/CRJS 333; Internship Placement/CRJS 490; Deviant Behavior/ SOCI 210; Social Work with Trauma, Abused, and Neglected Children/SCWK 393; Helping Relationships/PSYC 307; Interviewing Skills/SCWK 360

Law Enforcement Track

Required: Police Function/CRJS 202; Intro to Crime Mapping/CRJS 261; Issues in Law Enforcement/CRJS 303; Criminal Evidence/CRJS 321; Principles of Forensic Interview & Interrogation/CRJS 365 Electives: Basic Firearms and Law Enforcement Application/CRJS 341; Crime Scene Forensic Techniques/CRJS 361; Internet Crime Investigation/CRJS 364; Internship Placement/CRJS 490

THE NEXT STEP Baccalaureate Degree Program for Graduates of Two Year Colleges Criminal Justice

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) PRE-SENIOR YEAR 3 Basic Sociology/SOCI 110 3 CRJS Research Methods/CRJS 250 3 Criminal Justice Ethics/CRJS 350 3 Cyber Crime & Society/CRJS 241 3 Criminological Theory/CRJS 240 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Introduction to Philosophy/LPHI 131 3 Literature Series/LENG 3 Fine Arts Series/LFIN 3 U.S. Gov’t. & Politics/POLI 111 or Intro to International Relations/ POLI 133 30 SENIOR YEAR 3 Investigative Concepts/CRJS 310 3 Culture Diversity in CRJS/CRJS 325 3 Criminal Law and Procedure/CRJS 320 3 Introduction to Psychology/PSYC 111 6 Global Language 6 Electives 3 Internship 3 Senior Seminar/LBST 383 or Criminal Justice Capstone/CRJS 495 3 Theology or Phil III Series/ LTHE or LPHI 1 Leadership Seminar 34

Prerequisites

The above course requirements presume that the student has completed the following courses, or their equivalent, prior to matriculation. If not, they become additional required courses in the program. • Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJS 110) • Correctional Process (CRJS 201) 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 7-19 credits in the Liberal Studies Core. Students may transfer courses equivalent to Foundations of Theology, Introduction to Philosophy, the Literature Series and/or the Fine Arts Series. Students must take the Leadership Seminar, the Theology/Philosophy III Series, and the Senior Seminar or approved capstone at Gannon. All students graduating from the College of Humanities must have completed six credits of a Modern Global Language.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

JANICE M. WHITEMAN, M.Ed., Director, School of Education FACULTY: Associate Professors: Leighann Forbes, Jill Merritt. Associate Teaching Professor: Janice Whiteman. Assistant Professors: Carmella Covell, Nancy Morris. Mission of the Gannon School of Education: The School of Education is committed to the preparation of educators as reflected through the Gannon University Judeo-Christian tradition. Through extensive field experience, modeling, professionalism, and collaboration, we deliver a student-centered, research-based professional education program that provides opportunities for diverse community experiences and promotion of personal growth and continuous learning. Vision Statement of the Gannon School of Education: The Gannon University School of Education undergraduate programs will prepare skilled professional practitioners who deliver instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.