Marymount University
Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17
Criminal Justice
Marymount offers a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice.
Internship Prerequisites: When other requirements are successfully completed in the senior year, the student is placed in an internship (CJ 400) for 280 hours (6 credits). Prerequisites for the internship are a grade of C- or better in all required courses for the major, a minimum of 18 credits earned at Marymount, and permission of the internship coordinator. If the student cannot complete the prerequisites for the internship, the faculty retain the right to dismiss the student from the program.
Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses in the major.
Residency Requirement: Students must complete the internship and at least 18 credits in Marymount criminal justice courses, including CJ 304 and CJ 495.
Criminal Justice (B.A.)
The B.A. program is distinctive in its combined emphasis of introductory professional skills and theoretical foundations. Career preparation reinforced by commitment to lifelong learning and advanced education that extends beyond the baccalaureate level are central to the study of this demanding field of inquiry. Simulations and review of problem-solving methods from actual cases are used to enhance the student’s understanding of lectures and materials. By examining decision-making processes, including policy analysis and the day-to-day practical operations of various components of the criminal justice system, participants learn to value and apply "theory to practice."
Exploration of traditional and contemporary models of crime prevention, criminal investigation, jurisprudence, punishment and rehabilitation, and organization and administrative theory help prepare graduates for eventual advancement to management positions in law enforcement, correctional, and court (probation and parole) agencies. Graduates of this rapidly developing field also find positions in corporate security firms and with government and private research agencies.
Upon successful completion of the criminal justice program, students will be able to
- demonstrate a working knowledge of criminal justice and how its component parts function;
- demonstrate skills in the use of research methods and statistics;
- demonstrate proficiency in written communication; and
- demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues and exhibit their application to social phenomena.
Degree Requirements — Criminal Justice
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements
See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements. A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses in the major.
CJ 200 Careers in Criminal Justice
CJ 201 Principles of Forensic Science
CJ 209 The Criminal Justice System
CJ 250 Deviant Behavior
CJ 300 Writing for Criminal Justice
CJ 304 Applied Research Methods
CJ 307 Juvenile Justice
CJ 310 Policing in American Society
CJ 312 Criminal Justice Management
CJ 400 Internship
CJ 495 Senior Seminar
LA 302 Criminal Litigation
MA 132 Statistical Analysis
SOC 131 Principles of Sociology
CJ 250 Deviant Behavior
SOC 305 Criminology
Five (5) electives from the following: CJ 202 Principles of Forensic Science II, CJ 302 Introduction to Counterintelligence; CJ 311 Correctional Institutions; CJ 320 Cybercrime and Digital Terrorism; PH 301 Social and Political Philosophy; PSY 220 Social Psychology; PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology; PSY 332 Psychology of Addictions; CJ 205 Crime, Media, and Culture; SOC 322 Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Sample Degree Plan — Criminal Justice
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One — Fall
SOC 131 Principles of Sociology §
EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*
MA 132 Statistical Analysis (MT core course)*
TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*
DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*
Year One — Spring
CJ 200 Careers in Criminal Justice §
EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*
PSY 101 General Psychology or PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course)*
Natural Science (NS) core course*
CJ 209 The Criminal Justice System §
Year Two — Fall
CJ 250 Deviant Behavior §
Introductory History (HI-1) core course*
Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*
PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*
CJ 201 Principles of Forensic Science I
Year Two — Spring
CJ 300 Writing for Criminal Justice §
LA 302 Criminal Litigation §
SOC 305 Criminology §
Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*
POL 104 American Government, ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics, or ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics (SS-1 core course) or Natural Science (NS) core course*
Year Three — Fall
CJ 307 Juvenile Justice §
CJ 310 Policing in America §
CJ 304 Applied Research Methods § *
One (1) elective course
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*
Year Three — Spring
Two (2) major electives § **
CJ 312 Criminal Justice Management §
One (1) elective
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course*
Year Four — Fall
CJ 495 Senior Seminar § *
One (1) major elective § **
One (1) major elective § **
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
One (1) elective
Year Four — Spring
CJ 400 Internship § *
One (1) major elective § **
Two (2) electives
§ Requirement for the major
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.
** See Major Requirements for course selections.
Criminal Justice (B.A.) 3+3 Partnership with Catholic University Law School
Marymount has a direct entry affiliation agreement with Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law. This enables qualified third-year Marymount students in designated majors to be admitted to the first year of law school during their senior year at Marymount. Criminal justice students who are interested in direct entry to the Columbus School of Law after their junior year at Marymount should discuss the 3+3 partnership with their major advisor as soon as they become interested. The advisor will guide students through the selection of Marymount courses and refer them to the Office of Admissions of the Columbus School of Law as potential applicants. Qualified students may receive credit from both Marymount and Catholic University for a maximum of 29 credits taken at the Columbus School of Law. For more information and details on eligibility, please see Pre-Law Studies and Advising.
Sample Degree Plan — Criminal Justice 3+3 Partnership with Catholic University Law School
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One — Fall
SOC 131 Principles of Sociology §
EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*
MA 132 Statistical Analysis (MT core course)*
TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*
DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*
Year One — Spring
CJ 200 Careers in Criminal Justice §
EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*
PSY 101 General Psychology or PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course)*
Natural Science (NS) core course*
CJ 209 The Criminal Justice System §
Year Two — Fall
CJ 250 Deviant Behavior §
Introductory History (HI-1) core course*
Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*
PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*
POL 104 American Government, ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics, or ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics (SS-1 core course) or Natural Science (NS) core course
Year Two — Spring
CJ 300 Writing for Criminal Justice §
SOC 305 Criminology
(SS-2 core course)
§Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*
CJ 307 Juvenile Justice §
One (1) elective
Year Three — Fall
CJ 201 Principles of Forensic Science §
CJ 310 Policing in America §
CJ 304 Applied Research Methods §
*
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*
One (1) elective
Year Three — Spring
CJ 312 Criminal Justice Management §
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
CJ 400 Internship (6 credits)
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*
Year Four — Fall (classes to be completed at Columbus School of Law)
Criminal Law (substitute for LA 302 Criminal Litigation) § **
Civil Procedure (yearlong course split over fall and spring -- substitute for major elective) § **
Lawyering Skills (yearlong course split over fall and spring -- substitute for senior seminar) §
Contracts (yearlong course split over fall and spring -- substitute for major elective) §
**
Year Four — Spring (classes to be completed at Columbus School of Law)
Contracts (yearlong course split over fall and spring)
Lawyering Skills (yearlong course split over fall and spring)
Civil Procedure (yearlong course split over fall and spring)
Property (substitute for major elective) §
Torts (substitute for major elective) §
Constitutional Law (substitute for elective)*
§ Requirement for the major
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.
** See Major Requirements for course selections.
Criminal Justice (Minor)
Minor Requirements
Seven (7) courses from the following: CJ 201 Principles of Forensic Science; CJ 209 The Criminal Justice System; CJ 300 Writing for Criminal Justice; CJ 307 Juvenile Justice; CJ 310 Policing in American Society; CJ 311 Correctional Institutions; CJ 312 Criminal Justice Management; CJ 320 Cybercrime and Digital Terrorism; SOC 131 Principles of Sociology; SOC 200 Law and Society; CJ 205 Crime, Media, and Culture; CJ 250 Deviant Behavior; SOC 305 Criminology; SOC 322 Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Forensics and Criminal Investigations (Minor)
Minor Requirements
CJ 201 Principles of Forensic Science
CJ 202 Principles of Forensic Science II
CJ 314 Principles of Criminal Investigations
CJ 315 Current Issues in Criminal and Forensic Investigations
CJ 250 Deviant Behavior
SOC 305 Criminology
One (1) course from the following: PSY 326 Forensic Psychology, IT 120 Cyber Security Principles, IT 370 Computer Forensics
Forensic Computing (Minor)
The undergraduate minor is offered jointly by the School of Business Administration and the School of Education and Human Services. See further information about the minor in forensic computing.
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