Sociology and Criminal Justice taken at the 300 or 400 level. Courses in social work may not be applied toward the sociology minor. At least two of the courses must be taken at Elmhurst College.
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Minor in Social Work The required courses for the social work minor are the following: SOC 211 Society and the Individual– Introductory Sociology SOC 303 Introduction to Social Work SOC 404 Social Work with Individuals and Families SOC 406 Social Work within Groups and Communities A student may apply one credit of independent study, SOC 492, or one credit of independent field work, SOC 490, toward the social work minor in lieu of either SOC 404 or SOC 406. SOC 490 Independent Field Work is contingent upon the location of a suitable field site. At least two of the required courses must be taken at Elmhurst College. A student who is pursuing both a major in sociology and a minor in social work may count only SOC 211 toward both the sociology major and the social work minor. The social work courses SOC 303, SOC 404 and SOC 406, or their equivalent cannot be applied simultaneously toward the sociology major and the social work minor.
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and the procedures used to identify and treat criminal offenders; Critically analyze the theories that seek to explain the nature, patterns and causes of criminal behavior and delinquency; Understand the basic precepts of substantive and procedural criminal law, including the concept of due process and its application through the criminal justice process; Identify the principles of effective law enforcement and security administration; Use quantitative and qualitative research methods, including statistics, to evaluate and conduct research on crime and criminal justice institutions; Apply ethical and legal principles to criminal justice practice; Understand the impact of social and cultural diversity on criminal behavior and the administration of justice; Acquire new knowledge through the review and synthesis of current research; Apply related skills, techniques, principles and intercultural competencies related to criminal justice in their careers; and Pursue advanced education or training in criminal justice, criminology, or criminal law.
Major in Criminal Justice
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The criminal justice major consists of the following 12 required courses and recommended electives:
Goals of the Criminal Justice Major Students who graduate with a major in criminal justice will be able to: • Understand and describe the criminal justice system, including the major systems of social control, their policies and practices and the role of public policy in criminal justice; • Describe and analyze agencies of justice
Required Core Courses CJ 200 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System CJ 210 Policing and Society CJ 215 Corrections: Theory and Practice CJ/SOC 319 Juvenile Delinquency and the Justice System 306