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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE Chairperson
Tina M. Fryling, M.S., J.D.
FACULTY Professors: Peter Benekos, Ph.D.; Frank Hagan, Ph.D. Associate Professors: Tina M. Fryling, M.S., J.D.; Thomas J. Gamble, Ph.D. Assistant Professor: Suzanne M. Godboldt, Ph.D.; Timothy R. Lauger, Ph.D. Adjunct Faculty: Mark Amendola, M.S.S.A., L.S.W.; Robert Blakely, M.S.; Patricia Lightner, M.S.; Melissa Lafata Pagliari, J.D.; Matthew Rea, M.S.; Jeff Shaw, M.S.W. MISSION The mission of the Criminal Justice program is to provide students with a liberal arts background that will enable them to live rich and fulfilling lives, with the capability of personal responsibility, development and civic responsibility. Goals and Objectives The goals and objectives of the program are to provide students with a basic knowledge of the operation of the criminal justice system, including the necessary historical background, the legal aspects and ramifications, the sociological factors and issues, and the basic principles needed for an entry-level career position.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR (BACHELOR OF ARTS)
The Criminal Justice Department offers major concentrations in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice and Pre-Law. An Associate Degree is offered in Law Enforcement at the North East campus. A minor concentration is available to non-majors in all four areas. A student who wishes to graduate with a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice or PreLaw must meet the regular degree requirements of the College as well as the requirements of the Criminal Justice Department. A Criminal Justice major who wishes to select two concentrations must complete all Criminal Justice core courses PLUS five separate courses for each concentration.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS
Students are not Criminal Justice majors simply because they are enrolled in Criminal Justice courses. Students who enroll as Criminal Justice majors must meet and maintain College and Department academic requirements. This requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and a Criminal Justice GPA of 2.5. In addition, students must also demonstrate character and conduct which are consistent with professional standards for careers in Criminal Justice. Student progress and academic achievement are monitored and evaluated by the Department each term. The faculty may also request a meeting with students to review academic progress. Students who fail to meet or maintain the GPA requirements or the appropriate conduct standards will be subject to probationary status or removal from the Criminal Justice major. Students who are dismissed from Criminal Justice will be placed on Non-Major status and referred to an Academic Counselor to consider academic alternatives, including repeating Criminal Justice courses and petitioning the Department for re-admission to the major. Students with Non-Major status who take Criminal Justice courses will not be eligible to graduate in Criminal Justice. A three- or six-credit internship or co-op can be accomplished in the junior or senior year in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice or Pre-Law. These programs are reserved for students who achieve a minimum of 2.5 GPA in major required courses. The opportunity for an internship will depend upon the availability of internships and the approval of the staff. Students who wish to graduate from the Criminal Justice Department must: 1. Maintain a general academic average of at least 2.0. 2. Demonstrate desirable physical, mental, emotional, and social traits for entry into the Criminal Justice professions. 3. Complete 45 credits of Major Course Requirements. 4. Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in the Major. Eligibility for a B.A., A.S., or a minor in any of the four areas of concentration requires a 2.5 GPA.
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
The Criminal Justice Department supports the Mercyhurst Writing Across the Curriculum Program by requiring extensive writing assignments as part of the curricula.
POLICY ON PLAGIARISM
The Criminal Justice Department prohibits plagiarism in any form, including directly copying large or small portions of either printed works or written papers
CRIMINAL JUSTICE of another student. Paraphrasing, or changing an author’s ideas or words, is also a form of plagiarism if the source of the idea being paraphrased is not acknowledged. Violations of this policy are treated seriously. A first offense will result in failure of the course; any subsequent offenses will result in expulsion from the criminal justice major. The Department also subscribes to the Academic Dishonesty Policy set forth by the Office of Academic Affairs.
MAJOR FIELD TEST
In order to assess the learning of criminal justice majors, all majors must take a standardized major field test upon their entrance to the criminal justice program as a freshman and during their senior year as a requirement for graduation.
REQUIRED CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR COURSES
All Criminal Justice Department majors are required to complete successfully the following courses in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Arts degree: Crjs 101 Crjs 104 Crjs 202 Crjs 205 Crjs 207 Crjs 230 Crjs 310 Crjs 332 Crjs 343 Crjs 410
American Criminal Justice Introduction to Corrections Introduction to Criminal Justice Research Introduction to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Police Functions Criminology Constitutional Law in Criminal Procedure I Constitutional Law in Criminal Procedure II Criminal Justice Ethics Senior Semiar Criminal Justice Elective
In addition to the Criminal Justice core required of all majors, a student must specialize in one of the following concentrations: LAW ENFORCEMENT (Four-year degree) Crjs 208 Criminal Investigation Crjs 309 Contemporary Police Problems Crjs 326 Police Administration Crjs 475/95 Co-op/lnternship or approved Criminal Justice electives (6 credits) CORRECTIONS (Four-year degree) Crjs 222 Human Behavior in Corrections Crjs 328 Corrections Administration Crjs 344 Corrections Counseling Crjs 475/95 Co-op/lnternship or approved Criminal Justice electives (6 credits) JUVENILE JUSTICE (Four-year degree) Crjs 280 The Juvenile Justice System Crjs 285 Approaches to Juvenile Delinquency Crjs 317 Professional Practice in Juvenile Justice Crjs 475/95 Co-op/lnternship or approved Criminal Justice electives (6 credits)
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