Criminal Justice (B.A.)
Criminal Justice-Forensic Science Concentration (B.S.)
Criminal Justice (Minor)
Criminal Justice/Forensic Science (Undergraduate Certificate)
Forensic Computing (Undergraduate Minor or Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
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 cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, 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.
Residency Requirement: Transfer students must complete the internship and at least 18 credits in Marymount Criminal Justice courses, including CJ 304, CJ 308, and CJ 495.
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, 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.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements: See details here.
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.
This major with a concentration in Forensic Science is designed for students seeking basic training in the sciences, law, and physical evidence in order to increase specialized orientation to professional areas of work such as criminal investigation, crime-scene processing, and crime laboratories. Minimally, this program introduces students to the application of science to law. Investigators in various law enforcement agencies (state and local police, FBI, ATF, DEA, Secret Service) at all levels are expected to possess rudimentary knowledge of various lab techniques, including serology (DNA testing), hair and fiber analyses, gunshot residue testing, toxicology, and drug analyses.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements: See details here.
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.
Minor Requirements
This certificate program is available for individuals seeking an introduction to the crucial role played by forensic science in providing scientific and foundational information for investigations and to the courts. There are many forensic science specialty areas (i.e. forensic entomology, forensic computer science, forensic psychology, forensic nursing), but courses required for this certificate will provide a foundation for understanding the importance of recognition, identification, individualization, and evaluation of physical evidence in legal proceedings through the application of the natural sciences.
Residency Requirement:Students must complete the following courses at Marymount University: CJ 209, CJ 308,
CJ 309, BIO 151, and CHM 151.
Certificate Requirements
23 credits
This undergraduate minor and post-baccalaureate certificate program are offered jointly by the Department of Information Technology and Management Science in the School of Business Administration and the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice in the School of Education and Human Services. For further information about the minor is available here; information about the post-baccalaureate certificate can be found here.