Criminal Justice Studies
More than just the study of criminal behavior
Our society is vastly complex and imperfect. As a Criminal Justice Studies major, you'll learn to apply social science findings to the problems of criminal behavior in a practical and impactful manner. The program further develops your foundation in criminal justice by integrating elements of sociology, psychology, public policy, 道德, and international security.
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Core 课程:
- 110年的社会 Introduction to 社会学
- CRIM/SOCI 245 Crime and Society
- CRIM/SJST/SOCI 344 社会学 of Deviance
- 政客们332 Judicial Processes
- CRIM/SJST 340 Concepts of Penology
- 有罪的351 Seminar in Criminal Behavior
Electives:
- CRIM 322 Juvenile Justice
- 有罪的332 Focusing on Police
- 有罪的400 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
- 有罪的450 Independent Study
- 有罪的470 Field Work in Criminal Justice
- env 220 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- 281年菲尔 道德
- POLS/230年的社会 Introduction to Data Analysis and Statistics
- 政客们242 Approaches to Law
- 政客们313 State and Local Politics
- 政客们316 American Constitutional Law and Politics
- 政客们355 Public Policy
- 政客们373 Terrorism and International Security
- 282年心理学 Social Psychology
- 342年心理学 Psychopathology
- SOCI 235 Socialization
- 242年的社会 Social Problems
- 253年的社会 Social Welfare Institutions
- 343年的社会 比赛 and 种族
- SOCI/SJST 355 Power, Privilege, and Inequality
- SOCI/POLS 431 研究 Design and Strategies
- 跨越301年 Advanced Conversation and Composition
In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the major in Criminal Justice Studies, as well as the College of Liberal 艺术 & 科学 general education requirements, you'll be required to complete the College's First Year Experience Program or Transfer Student Program.
Further, the Criminal Justice Studies major is required to attend at least two institutes. An institute is typically a half day session or workshop, offered at least once per year but usually once each semester. Institutes deal with specific issues facing professionals in the criminal justice area.
The interdisciplinary Criminal Justice Studies major attracts students who want to study the criminal justice system and key criminal justice actors, processes, and institutions. 课程 in the major examine such topics as criminal behavior, social and governmental efforts at control, and practices developed to rehabilitate offenders. In general, students learn the application of social science findings to evaluate and analyze contemporary criminal justice issues. 课程 in the major draw on a number of different disciplines in the social sciences, including 社会学 and Political Science. The major also provides for practical experience through coursework that encourages students to apply classroom knowledge to actual situations in the field.
Required 课程—24 credit hours (Grade must be C or higher):
- 110年的社会 Introduction to 社会学 (Cross-listed as SJST 110)
- 有罪的245 Crime and Society (Cross-listed as SOCI 245) (Prerequisite: 110年的社会)
- 有罪的344 社会学 of Deviance and Criminal Behavior (Cross-listed as SOCI/SJST 344) (Prerequisite: 110年的社会)
- 政客们332 Judicial Processes
- 有罪的340 Concepts of Penology (Cross-listed as SJST 340) (Prerequisite: SOCI 245)
- 有罪的351 Seminar in Criminal Behavior (Prerequisite: SOCI 245 and Senior Standing)
Electives—20 credit hours needed (Grade must be C or higher):
- 有罪的332 Focusing on Police
- 有罪的400 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
- 有罪的450 Independent Study in Criminal Justice
- 有罪的470 Fieldwork in Criminal Justice Studies (Need minimum 2.5 overall GPA)
- env 220 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- 281年菲尔 道德
- 政客们242 Approaches to Law
- 政客们313 State and Local Politics
- 政客们316 American Constitutional Law and Politics (prereq: POLS 110)
- 政客们355 Public Policy
- 政客们373 Terrorism and International Security
- 政客们310 Executive Branch Institutions
- 282年心理学 Social Psychology (prereq: PSYC 110)
- 342年心理学 Psychopathology (prereq: PSYC 110)
- 330年心理学 Neuropsychology (prereq: PSYC 110)
- 210年心理学 Communication and Counseling Skills (prereq: PSYC 110)
- 230年的社会 Intro to Data Analysis (Cross-listed as POLS 230)
- 242年的社会 Social Problems
- 253年的社会 Social Welfare Institutions (Cross-listed as WGST 253)
- 343年的社会 比赛 & 种族
- 355年的社会 Power, Privilege, and Inequality (Cross-listed as SJST 355)
- 431年的社会 研究 Design and Strategies (Cross-listed as POLS 431)
- 跨越301年 Advanced Conversation and Composition
Institutes – Double 主要s in the program are required to take at least two Criminal Justice Institutes.
Requirements for Criminal Justice 小
Criminal Justice Studies minors must complete 20 credit hours including:
Core 课程:
- 110年的社会 Introduction to 社会学
- SOCI 245 Crime and Society
- 有罪的340 Concepts in Penology
Electives:
- CRIM 322 Juvenile Justice
- 有罪的332 Focusing on Police
- POLS 110 American Politics
- 政客们332 Judicial Processes
- 242年的社会 Social Problems
- 253年的社会 Social Welfare Institutions
- CRIM/SJST/SOCI 344 社会学 of Deviance
- SOCI/SJST 355 Power, Privilege, and Inequality
Criminal Justice Studies majors typically work within the fields of law enforcement, correctional counseling, court administration, human services, juvenile justice, and private security. In addition, many public and private agencies have related job openings for planners, researchers and analysts. Many of Alfred University’s Criminal Justice graduates attend law school or graduate school.
Examples of recent graduates include:
- Director – Allegany County Youth Court
- 研究 Assistant – Clinical Directors Network
- Correction Officer - NYSDOCS
- Investigator – Texas Dept of Family and Protective Services
- Case/Social Worker – St. Christopher’s Inc.
- Assistant Director-Youth Court - Allegany County Courthouse
- Agent - Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Anger Management Counselor – Beacon
- Child Support Legal Assistant - State of New Mexico
- Correctional Officer – Orleans County Sheriff’s Department
- Federal Agent – Department of Justice
- Forensic Case Manager – Steuben County Mental 健康
- Engineer – Ocean House
- Bar Security – Balloons Restaurant and Nightclub
- Field Supervisor – NYC Dept of Youth and Community Development
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