Program Concentrations

The School of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies offers the following concentrations, and combined degrees:

  • Concentration in Forensic Psychology (in collaboration with the school of psychology)
  • Legal Profession Preparation Curriculum
  • Community Supervision and Social Advocacy Concentration
  • Pre Law Concentration
  • Concentration in Security Operations, Management, and Administration Concentration.
  • BA/MPA Combined Degree Program in Criminal Justice.                                                                                        

The combined degree program leading to Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Master in Public Administration provides a concentration in criminal justice, management, administration, and leadership.

COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & ADVOCACY CONC (12 credits)

CRIM3320Interview & Counsel Tech             3
CRIM3322Negotiations & Conflict Mgmt       3
CRIM3324Community Resource Dev            3
CRIM3326Rehabilitative Strategies3

 

 

 

PRE LAW CONCENTRATION (12 credits)

CRIM1120 Intro to Jurisprudence                    3
CRIM2214Criminal Procedural Law              3
CRIM3322Negotiations & Conflict Mgmt       3
PHIL2000 Logical Thinking                              3

 

 

 

SECURITY OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, & ADMINISTRATION CONC (12 credits)

The Concentration (Minor) in Security Operations, Management, and Administration is designed for students majoring in criminal justice, comprises 18 credits. The program is delivered by full-time criminal justice faculty, security specialists, and industry professionals. The program curriculum consists of classroom lectures, guest speakers, computer applications, field visits and inspections, and research and practicum projects.

The program includes the study of: private security investigations; asset protection; personnel management and administration; surveillance; physical and electronic security assessments; loss prevention and risk management; internal reviews, audits, and analyses; computer security; technology applications, workplace violence and prevention; white-collar crime & fraud prevention; private protective services; financial investigations; and legal liabilities and related responsibilities. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for industry licensing and certification
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CRIM1700Introduction to Security Operations 3
CRIM2700Security Investigations and Case Management3
CRIM3700Asset Protection, Vulnerabilities and Technologies3
CRIM4700Security and Personnel Management/Administration 3