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Criminal Justice Dr. Robert Little, Chair; Dr. Heather Ahn-Redding, Mr. Scott Ingram This exciting program is for students seeking a pre-law major or a career in one of the many fields related to justice such as investigations, emergency and social services, courts, policing, homeland security, counter-terrorism, juvenile counseling, adult probation/parole and corporate security. Courses in the program focus upon how to deal with social problems such as crime, violence, drugs, gangs, terrorism, sexual assualt, prisons and juvenile delinquency. The intriguing curriculum explores human behavior, social policies, forensics, counseling, trials, rehabilitation, research and management. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completing the Criminal Justice Program at High Point University, students will: 1. understand the basic principles and practices associated with criminological theory and law. 2. understand the basic principles and practices associated with law enforcement. 3. understand the basic principles and practices associated with courts and the judicial process. Degree Requirements The Department of Criminal Justice offers the B.A. in Criminal Justice. To graduate from High Point University with this degree, students must complete the following: B.A. in Criminal Justice Major Requirements...............................40 credits University Core Requirements.................50 credits Electives................................................. 38 credits TOTAL........................................128 credits Requirements for the B.A. in Criminal Justice (40 credits): Required Core (24 credits) CRJ 1900. Intro to the Justice System CRJ 2000. Criminology CRJ 3100. Criminal Law CRJ 3200. Courts and Trials
CRJ 3400. Research Methods CRJ 4200. Corrections Related Electives – Choose Any Four (16 credits) CRJ 1700. Violent Crime in America CRJ 2500. Controlled Substances CRJ 2700. Juvenile Justice CRJ 3300. Police Operations NPL 3300. Counseling and the Helping Professions PSC 3320. The Constitution, Civil Liberties, and the Courts CRJ 3500. Crime Scene Investigation CRJ 4000. Terrorism CRJ 4100. The Death Penalty Requirements for a minor in Criminal Justice (20 credits): CRJ 1900. Introduction to the Justice System CRJ 1700. Violent Crime in America CRJ 3200. Courts and Trials CRJ 3300. Police Operations CRJ 4200. Corrections CRJ 1700. Violent Crime. An in-depth exploration of the most violent acts committed by criminals such as serial murder, rape, arson, abduction, robbery, and aggravated assault. The mind-set, motives, methods, and behavioral profiles of such offenders will be examined in order to reveal the common patterns associated with these violent crimes. Four credits. CRJ 1900. Introduction to the Justice System. A survey of the controversial concepts and issues associated with crime, police, law, courts, punishment, jails, prisons, and the latest technologies employed in our nation’s war on crime. Four credits. CRJ 2000. Criminology. An exploration of the causes of crime. This course examines the theoretical explanations of crime via biological, psychological, social, and cultural models of juvenile delinquency and adult criminal behavior. Four credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 1900. CRJ 2500. Controlled Substances. This course looks at the variety of dangerous drugs and their impact upon individuals and society. The problems of abuse, addiction, drug trafficking, drug policy, treatment/rehabilitation and drug enforcement strategies are explored in this course. Four credits.