University of Central Florida Orlando G RADUATE PROGRAM
The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida provides excellence in teaching, research and service Dedicated to its students, the faculty delivers outstanding instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, incorporating learning, service, and inquiry. The department also conducts quality research and pursues local, state, and federal funding to advance knowledge in our discipline By actively developing meaningful partnerships, the department provides exemplary service to the university and the broader professional and academic community
BACHELOR OF ARTS/ SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The criminal justice undergraduate program at UCF is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of crime and society's control mechanisms, as well as to prepare them for professional careers in criminal justice and related professions. Many students use this degree as preparation for graduate school.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
UCF offers many certificate programs to supplement existing programs and to provide specialized knowledge in various disciplines. In addition to undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the department offers nine certificate programs.
INTERNSHIPS
The department provides undergraduate students an opportunity to participate in an internship experience in various criminal justice settings. Internships allow students to apply concepts and issues learned in the classroom and engage in experiential learning that may affirm their career decisions.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The department offers a Masters of Science in Criminal Justice that prepares future criminal justice organizational leaders to be consumers of research and to be able to summarize and present organizational information.
DUAL MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The fields of public administration and criminal justice are closely connected, and they can overlap in public, non-profit, and private organizations. This program emphasizes research, theory, policy, and organizational administration in both fields and prepares students for leadership roles.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice prepares social scientists in the scientific method and analytical techniques in relation to criminal justice theory and institutions. Students choose a specialty in policing, correctional, or juvenile justice theory and research..
FACULTY DISTINCTIONS
Top 10 in Article Market Share for Criminology Journals
Distinguished Scholar award winners
National and International research partners
450+ Graduates each year
UCF CJ FACTS
Online
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts/Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Dual Master of Public Administration/Criminal Justice
Undergraduate and Graduate certificates
CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY
Eugene Paoline III, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair
William Moreto, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Graduate Programs Director
Thomas Baker, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director
Cory Watkins, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Internship Coordinator
Professor
Jacinta Gau, Ph.D.
Matthew Nobles, Ph.D.
Lee Ross, Ph.D.
Raymond Surette, Ph.D.
Ross Wolf, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Michael Caudy, Ph.D.
Kristina Childs, Ph.D.
Stephen Holmes, Ph.D.
Karol Lucken, Ph.D.
Jennifer Peck, Ph.D.
James Ray, Ph.D.
Jill Viglione, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Vijay Chillar, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer
Gail Sears Humiston, Ph.D.
Mark Winton, Ph.D.
Associate Lecturer
Todd Bricker, Ph.D.
Debra Ross, Ph.D
Lecturer
Nicholas Paul, Ph.D.
Shamir Ratansi, Ph.D.
Senior Instructor
Iryna Malendevych, M.S
Instructor
Bruce Vail, M.S.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offers students an in-depth exploration of the complex and changing world of criminal justice The historical, political, economic, and philosophical forces shaping crime and punishment in the United States are examined Students also learn valuable qualitative and quantitative research and computer skills. The importance of advanced education in criminal justice beyond the bachelor’s degree is increasingly being recognized by employers in Central Florida and throughout the United States
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is a 36-credit-hour program designed to prepare future criminal justice organizational leaders to be consumers of research and to equip them to summarize and present organizational information
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must provide:
Official transcripts of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale overall or for the last 60 attempted semester hours of credit earned for the bachelor's degree
Statement of career goals, one or two pages indicating how the Criminal Justice MS degree will enhance the applicant's career goals and expectations of the graduate program.
Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be from professors or professional references who can attest to the applicant’s ability to succeed in graduate coursework and his or her work ethic.
Current professional résumé (no longer than two pages)
Applicants not meeting the minimum standards may be considered as candidates for limited and competitive provisional admittance. GRE scores are strongly encouraged for this category of students.
Students should be aware that admission to any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. There may be cases where students meeting minimum requirements are denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion.
Domestic applicants must turn in all materials prior to the following deadlines:
Fall Priority: January 15th
Note: International students are bound by different deadlines and admissions criteria. These regulations can be found in the graduate catalog
Fall Semester: July 1st
Spring Semester: December 1st
Summer Semester: April 1st For further information:
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Hours Required for MSCJ 36 Credit Hours
Core Requirements - 21 Credit Hours
CCJ 5015 The Nature of Crime
CCJ 5456 The Administration of Justice
CCJ 6704 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6706 Data Analysis I in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6106 Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6118 Criminal Justice Organizations
CJE 6718 Pro-seminar in Criminal Justice
Students must earn at least a B grade (3.0) in all core requirements.
Restricted Electives (pick two courses) - 6 Credit Hours
CJC 5020 Foundations of Corrections
CJE 5021 Foundations of Law Enforcement
CJJ 6020 The Juvenile Justice System
CJL 6568 Law and Social Control
CJL 6520 American Criminal Courts
General Graduate Electives - 9 Credit Hours
Students should consult with an advisor for approval of an elective outside of the Criminal Justice program prior to enrolling. Criminal Justice courses at the 5000 or 6000 level, not already listed above, are preapproved general electives.
Thesis Option- 6 Credit Hours (towards the 9 credits general electives)
All students will be automatically placed in the non-thesis option. Those wanting to complete a thesis will work with the program coordinator.
PROGRAM OF STUDY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS:
Students must complete 36 credit hours of course work with at least a 3.0 overall grade point average in their program of study.
Courses over seven years old will not count towards the degree.
An exit survey is required of all students completing the Criminal Justice Master’s program. It will be completed online in students’ last semester.
With the approval of the graduate director, senior scholars, post-baccalaureate students, or students enrolled in a CJ graduate certificate may request to apply up to 12 credit hours of criminal justice graduate course work (taken at UCF) toward the Master of Science degree. However, transfer work at the graduate level from other universities is limited and must be processed in student’s first semester. Only courses where the student earned a grade of “B” or above will be accepted for transfer regardless of source.
For the most complete, up-to-date degree and program requirements, Graduate Catalog
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/ MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Public Administration MPA- Criminal Justice MS Dual Degree program provides the opportunity for students to earn graduate degrees from two academic programs, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and the Master of Public Administration, concurrently The program emphasizes criminal justice and public administration research, theory, policy, and organizational administration to prepare future public service organizational leaders in public, nonprofit, social service, and private organizations. After completion of the MPA/MS dual degree program, students will receive two diplomas, one for the Criminal Justice MS and one for the Public Administration MPA.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must provide:
Official transcripts of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale overall or for the last 60 attempted semester hours of credit earned for the bachelor's degree
Goal Statement: The goal statement is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant's ability to express himself or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two and should address the following:
- Personal background and career aspirations in public service.
- Reason for pursuing graduate study in criminal justice and public administration, including future career goals and plans.
- Specific areas of public administration and criminal justice that interests you
Three letters of recommendation specifically for the Criminal Justice MS/MPA program evaluating scholarly and professional capacity. Letters from professors from the colleges/universities attended are preferred, but if that is not feasible, letters from current or past supervisors will be accepted. The recommender must address the applicant's work ethic and ability to succeed at graduate-level academic work.
Current professional résumé including public service experience (paid or voluntary).
Applicants not meeting the minimum standards may be considered as candidates for limited and competitive provisional admittance. GRE scores are strongly encouraged for this category of students.
Students should be aware that admission to any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. There may be cases where students meeting minimum requirements are denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion.
Domestic applicants must turn in all materials prior to the following deadlines:
Note: International students are bound by different deadlines and admissions criteria. These regulations can be found in the graduate catalog
For further information:
Elexis Ritz- Program Coordinator
CJGrad@ucf.edu Department of Criminal Justice
407-823-2603
www.ccie.ucf.edu/criminaljustice
MASTER
OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/ MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Hours Required for MSCJ—51 Credit Hours
Core Requirements - 33 Credit Hours
CCJ 5015 The Nature of Crime
CCJ 5456 The Administration of Justice
CCJ 6106 Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6118 Criminal Justice Organizations
PAD 6035 Public Administration in the Policy Process
PAD 6037 Public Organization Management
PAD 6053 Public Administrators in the Governance Process
PAD 6207 Public Financial Management
PAD 6227 Public Budgeting
PAD 6335 Strategic Planning and Management
PAD 6417 Human Resource Management
Research Methods/Statistics Core Requirements - 6 Credit Hours (1 CCJ and 1 PAD; select one option)
CCJ 6704 Research Methods in Criminal Justice AND PAD 6701 Analytic Techniques for Public Administration OR
PAD 6700 Research Methods in Public Administration AND
CCJ 6706 Data Analysis I in Criminal Justice
Capstone Core Requirements - 6 Credit Hours
CJE 6718 Proseminar in Criminal Justice
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
PAD 6062 Advanced Concepts and Applications in Public Administration
Students must earn at least a B grade in all CCJ/CJE core requirements and at least a B- grade in PAD core requirements.
Restricted Electives (pick two courses) - 6 Credit Hours
CJC 5020 Foundations of Corrections CJL 6568 Law and Social Control
CJE 5021 Foundations of Law Enforcement CJL 6520 American Criminal Courts
CJJ 6020 The Juvenile Justice System
PROGRAM OF STUDY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS:
Students completing the Master of Public Administration/Criminal Justice dual degree program are not eligible for several graduate certificates due to share credit policy restrictions. Please discuss with an advisor prior to pursing a certificate.
Students must complete 51 credit hours of course work with at least a 3.0 overall grade point average in their program of study.
Courses over seven years old will not count towards the degree.
An exit survey is required of all students completing the dual Master’s program. It will be completed online in students’ last semester.
With the approval of the graduate director, senior scholars, post-baccalaureate students, or students enrolled in a CJ graduate certificate may request to apply up to 12 credit hours of criminal justice graduate course work (taken at UCF) toward the Master of Science degree. However, transfer work at the graduate level from other universities is limited and must be processed in student’s first semester. Only courses where the student earned a grade of “B” or above will be accepted for transfer regardless of source.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice is a 57-credit-hour, post-Master's program of study and research. Student receive core coursework in criminal justice theory and institutions, as well as an in-depth concentration in policing, corrections or juvenile justice Students complete a minimum of 42 credit hours of doctoral course work and 15 credit hours of dissertation research.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
Applicants must apply online (www.graduate.ucf.edu/apply-now).
In addition to the general university admission requirements, applicants must provide:
• One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
• An earned or in progress Master’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution with at least a 3.5 GPA.
• Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
• Three letters of recommendation, with at least two being from university faculty members who can assess the student’s ability to succeed in a doctoral program.
• A personal narrative of 500 - 1,000 words describing research interests, educational expectations, career aspirations, level of computer skills, and any special qualifications that may enhance the overall learning environment of the CJ PhD program.
• A curriculum vita.
• A writing sample that is at least 2,000 words long, is academic in nature (e.g., paper written for a Master’s class), and demonstrates the applicant’s ability to complete graduate-level composition. Should not be published work and applicant must be the sole author.
Applicants may be requested to participate in a virtual interview with the Department’s Doctoral Program Committee and coordinator. Students will simultaneously be considered for both admission and funding. Students should be aware that admission to any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. There may be cases where students meeting minimum requirements are denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion.
Applicants must turn in all materials prior to the following deadlines:
For the most complete, up-to-date degree and program requirements, Graduate Catalog
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Hours Required for Criminal Justice Ph.D. 57 Credit Hours
Substantive Core Requirements - 15 Credit Hours
CCJ 7019 Seminar in Nature of Crime
CCJ 7457 Seminar in Criminal Justice Theory
CCJ 7096 Seminar in Criminal Justice Systems
CCJ 7785 Teaching in Criminal Justice
CCJ 7775 Criminal Justice Research in the Community
CCJ 7727 Advanced Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CCJ 7708 Advanced Quantitative Methods for Criminal Justice Research
Select two and/or another methodological course(s) with advisor approval
CCJ 6902 Qualitative Criminal Justice Research Methods
CCJ 7725 The Geography of Crime: Theory and Methods
CCJ 7747 Hierarchical Linear Modeling in Criminal Justice Research
CCJ 7752 Structural Equation Modeling in Criminal Justice Research
Concentration Area - 9 Credit Hours
Policing Theory and Research
CJE 6320 Seminar in Police Administration
CJE 6456 Seminar in Policing Urban Communities
CJE 6706 Seminar in Police Socialization and Culture
Correctional Theory and Research
CJC 6135 Seminar in Institutional Corrections
CJC 6165 Seminar in Community Corrections
CJC 6486 Seminar in Correctional Effectiveness
Juvenile Justice Theory and Research
CJJ 6124 Seminar in Prosecuting Juvenile Offenders
CJJ 6126 Seminar in Juvenile Corrections
CJJ 6546 Seminar in Policing and Prevention in the Juvenile Justice System
A grade of B (3.0) or better much be earned in all core and concentration courses.
Elective Requirement - 6 Credit Hours
Select two additional courses (6 credits) in consultation with program advisor.
Examinations
Students must successfully complete a series of cumulative examinations to ensure expertise in the substantive, methodological, and concentration areas.
Dissertation- 15 Credit Hours
Upon successful completion of all examinations, students will enter candidacy and complete a dissertation. Dissertation committees will contain a minimum of four faculty members, at least three of which (including the chair) will be from the Department of Criminal Justice The fourth member must be from outside the Department of Criminal Justice and may be from outside the university. All dissertation committee members must be approved graduate faculty or graduate faculty scholars
CRIMINAL JUSTICE G RADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Crime Analysis
Crime analysis and crime mapping are essential functions in law enforcement. Analysts utilize state-of-the-art computer technologies to support operations, investigations, and management. These specialists take data and produce information that is used to identify crime patterns, monitor crime trends, forecast future crime events, prepare statistical crime report s, and work directly with investigators to identify suspects. Must be taken in sequence; courses only offered once a year. Fall admission only
Credit Hour Requirements: 12 credit hours
Required Courses (in sequence)- 12 hours
CCJ 6073 Data Management Systems for
CCJ 6079 Crime Mapping and Analysis in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6077 Advanced Crime Mapping and Analysis in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6717 Criminal Justice Theories for Crime Analysis and Prevention 3
Police Leadership
Police leaders are responsible for issues involving statues, policies, and local jurisdictional issues, but must also be knowledgeable in human resources and management issues, ethical standards, and inter-governmental relationships. The Graduate Certificate in Police Leadership is designed to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge base for the law enforcement executive in criminal justice and public administration.
Credit Hour Requirements: 12 credit hours
Required Courses- (6 hours)
CJE 5021 Foundations of Law Enforcement 3 hrs
CCJ 6106 Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice 3 hrs
PLUS one of the following (3 hours)
CCJ 6118 Criminal Justice Organizations
CJL 6568 Law and Social Control
PAD 6037 Organizational Management
PAD 5806 Local Government Operations
PAD 6327 Public Program Evaluation
Corrections Leadership
Electives- Select one (3 hours)
CCJ 5015 Nature of Crime
CCJ 5456 Administration of Justice
CCJ 6431 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice
PAD 5041 Ethics and Values in Public Administration
PAD 6035 Public Administration in Policy Process
PAD 6417 Human Resource Management
Leaders of correctional facilities and programs, private, state, and federal, should be prepared to meet the challenges of changing policies and effectively deal with the management of budgets, grants, cooperative agreements, and other intergovernmental projects.
Credit Hour Requirements: 12 credit hours
Required Courses - 6 hours
CJC 5020 Foundations of Corrections 3 hrs
CCJ 5456 Administration of Justice 3 hrs
Electives - 6 hours Select two
CCJ 6106 Policy Analysis
CCJ 6335 Criminal Justice Sentencing & Punishment
CCJ 6051 Community Justice
CCJ 6431 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice
CJL 6568 Law and Social Control
PAD 6417 Human
Juvenile Justice Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Juvenile Justice Leadership is designed to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge base for juvenile justice executives, police, and school administrators to implement policy change and reexamine their roles in the juvenile justice process.
Credit Hour Requirements: 12 credit hours
Required Courses – 6 hours
CJJ 6020 Juvenile Justice System
CCJ 6118 Criminal Justice Organizations
Electives- 6 hours Select two
CCJ 5015 Nature of Crime
CCJ 5456 Administration of Justice
CCJ 6106 Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6073 Data Management Systems for Crime Analysis
CJL 6568 Law and Social Control
SYP 6561 Child Abuse in Society
PAD 6327 Public Program Evaluation Techniques
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online at www.graduate.ucf.edu/apply-now. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The following is a list of additional requirements that apply to all certificate programs within the criminal justice graduate program:
• Students completing some certificates are not eligible to complete the Master of Public Administration/Criminal Justice dual degree program due to shared credit policy restrictions.
• A grade of B or better must be earned in all certificate courses.
• Courses may not be shared between multiple certificate programs.
• Application to the certificate program must be done once a course is taken towards a certificate if also in the Master’s program.
• An Intent to Graduate Form must be submitted the semester of completion. That is found in myUCF student center.
• Substitutions for course work and transfer courses from other institutions are not accepted
“Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of Undergraduate and Graduate students of Criminal Justice, as well as Juris Doctorate students. The goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity.”
DO YOU QUALIFY?
Undergraduate
Enrolled at UCF at the time of application
Declared a major, minor, or equivalent in the criminal justice or related field
Have completed at least 45 credit hours
A minimum of four courses of the above coursework must be in the criminal justice field
GPA of 3.3 or higher, overall and in the major (criminal justice or related)
Graduate
Must be accepted and enrolled in a criminal justice or related graduate program at UCF
Must have completed four criminal justice or related classes prior to applying, at least one at UCF
Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher, overall and in the major (criminal justice or related
REQUIREMENTS:
Pay a one-time application fee of $85 [$95 for online-only students]
Pay the chapter fee each semester ($20)
Attend all bi-monthly meetings
Complete ten hours of community service
Membership dues pay for a membership certificate, pin, and graduation cord
HOW CAN APS BENEFIT ME?
Excellent resume builder
Getting involved with UCF
Meet peers with same interests
Networking with criminal justice professionals
Attend conferences
Leadership roles
Volunteer opportunities
HOW TO JOIN?
Email Debra.Ross@ucf.edu to request an app application.
Email the completed application to Dr. Ross
Dr. Ross will verify the application and send further instructions
LAE is a Co-Ed professional fraternity focused on preparing its members for their futures in Criminal Justice and related fields.
Members participate in:
Bi-weekly professional business meetings (guest speakers from various criminal justice and related agencies)
External professional social events (conferences, competitions, and more)
Fun social events (board games, sport activities, and more)
Big/Little pairings (new member-current member team)
Members organize two annual events:
Domestic Violence Awareness and Charity Auction
Criminal Justice & Public Service Conference
Development of knowledge and employable skills
mentoring and friendships
So you are interested in Criminal Justice and you don’t know what you want to do when you leave UCF?
HERE’S WHERE TO BEGIN
1. Consider a few questions:
• Do you want to work in the public or private sector?
• Do you want to work at a local, state or federal agency?
• Do you want to be a sworn officer (with arrest powers, usually carrying a gun and a badge) or work as a civilian employee or conduct research?
2. Research various organizations in each category and search their websites.
3. Build your resume and cover letter by visiting UCF Career Services (career.ucf.edu). Attend workshops and career fairs.
4. Consider internship or volunteer positions
5. Apply for exciting criminal justice careers and employment opportunities. This is a competitive field but with preparation, you can land a great job.
FEDERAL JOBS www.usajobs.gov www.opm.gov STATE JOBS jobs.myflorida.com www.employflorida.com
Need more direction? Have questions? Contact a Criminal Justice Advisor HS1, Building 80, Room 311 407-823-2603
UCF RESOURCES
Cooperative Education explearning.ucf.edu
Co-Op and Internships, Service Learning, and Professional Skills Modules
Criminal Justice Internships
Local, State, Federal. Private Sector internships
ccie.ucf.edu/criminaljustice/internships
UCF Career Resource Center career.ucf.edu
Explore careers, Prepare for Interviews, Build Resume and Cover Letter, Handshake
Graduate School
Continue your education with a Criminal Justice Master’s or Certificate program
graduate.ucf.edu
Lambda Alpha Epsilon LAE@ucf.edu
Pre-Professional Criminal Justice Fraternity
Alpha Phi Sigma APS@ucf.edu
National Criminal Justice Honor Society
In the federal sector sworn and non-sworn jobs are available: agent, inspector, investigator and crime analyst are just a few examples. www.gov.com/agency
Defense
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy and Civilian positions
Agriculture
Forestry Service, Office of the Inspector General, Food Safety and Inspection Service
www.defense.gov
www.usda.gov
Health and Human Services www.hhs.gov
Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Center & Disease Control (CDC)
Homeland Security www.dhs.gov
Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Border Patrol, US Customs Service, Citizenship & Immigration Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Justice www.justice.gov
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
State www.state.gov
Bureau of Diplomatic Security, US Intelligence Community, Peace Corps
Treasury www.treasury.gov
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), US Secret Service
US Courts
Probation & Pretrial Services
STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES
www.uscourts.gov
These agencies have similar positions to the federal sector; investigators, uniform patrol, analysts, forensics, and court liaisons are some of the various career paths in state and local agencies.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement www.fdle.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Corrections www.dc.state.fl.us
Orange County Sheriff’s Office www.ocso.com
Orlando Police Department www.cityoforlando.net/police
PRIVATE SECTION/NON-PROFIT
The private sector is a quickly growing field. Some positions that you may see when working in this sector are: private investigation, risk management, loss prevention; graduate degrees may lead into research positions at universities or other research institutions.
ASIS (A networking organization of private sector employers) www.asisonline.org
G4S www.g4s.us
Disney Security www.disneycareers.com
Loss Prevention Employment www.lpjobs.com
Victim Service Center www.victimservicecenter.org
Criminal Justice Graduate Courses
Not all courses are offered on a regular basis
For the most accurate and current course schedule visit myUCF
CJE 5021
Foundations of Law Enforcement
CJE 6120 Personnel Management in CJ Organizations Master Courses
CCJ 5015 Nature of Crime
CCJ 5456 Administration of Justice
CCJ 6027 Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism
CCJ 6038 Violent Crimes and Criminals
CCJ 6051 Community Justice
CCJ 6067 Perspectives on Genocide
CCJ 6073 Data Management Systems for Crime Analysis
CCJ 6074 Investigative and Intelligence Analysis
CJE 6688 Cyber Crime and Criminal Justice
CJE 6718 Proseminar in Criminal Justice
CJJ 6020 The Juvenile Justice System
CJL 5049 International Perspectives on Law and Justice
CJL 6520 American Criminal Courts
CJL 6568 Law and Social Control
CCJ 6077 Advanced Crime Mapping and Analysis in CJ PhD Courses
CCJ 6079 Crime Mapping and Analysis in CJ
CCJ 6106 Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6118 Criminal Justice Organizations
CCJ 6335 CJ Sentencing and Punishment Policy
CCJ 6362 Death Penalty
CCJ 6366 CJ Responses to Domestic Violence
CCJ 6406 Research and Technology Implementation
CCJ 6431 Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6467 Justice and Safety System Manpower
CCJ 6485 Issues in Justice Policy
CCJ 6617 Mental Disorder, Crime, and Criminal Justice
CCJ 6626 Copycat Crime and Criminals
CCJ 6669 Race, Crime, and Justice
CCJ 6675 Human Rights and Criminal Justice
CCJ 6696 CJ Perspectives on Human Trafficking
CCJ 6699 CJ Perspectives on Sexual Assault
CCJ 6702 Advanced Research Methods in CJ
CCJ 6704 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6705 Applied Criminal Justice Research
CCJ 6706 Data Analysis I in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6714 Data Analysis II in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6717
CJ Theories of Crime Analysis and Prevention
CCJ 6908 Independent Studies
CCJ 6934 Criminal Justice, Crime, and Popular Culture
CCJ 6938 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6971 Thesis
CJC 5020 Foundations of Corrections
CCJ 6902 Qualitative Criminal Justice Research Methods
CCJ 7019 Seminar in the Nature of Crime
CCJ 7096 Seminar in Criminal Justice Systems
CCJ 7457 Seminar in Criminal Justice Theory
CCJ 7708 Advanced Quantitative Methods for Criminal Justice Research
CCJ 7725 The Geography of Crime: Theory and Methods
CCJ 7727 Advanced Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CCJ 7747 Hierarchical Linear Modeling in Criminal Justice Research
CCJ 7752 Structural Equation Modeling in Criminal Justice
CCJ 7775 Criminal Justice Research in the Community
CCJ 7785 Teaching Criminal Justice
CCJ 7919 Doctoral Research
CCJ 7980 Doctoral Dissertation
CJC 6135 Seminar in Institutional Corrections
CJC 6165 Seminar in Community Corrections
CJC 6486 Seminar in Correctional Effectiveness
CJC 7029
Advanced Seminar in Corrections
CJE 6320 Seminar in Police Administration
CJE 6456 Seminar in Policing Urban Communities
CJE 6706 Seminar in Police Socialization and Culture
CJE 7029
Advanced Seminar in Law Enforcement
CJJ 6124 Seminar in Prosecuting Juvenile Offenders
CJJ 6126 Seminar in Juvenile Corrections
CJJ 6546 Seminar in Policing and Prevention in the Juvenile Justice System
CJL 7029
Advanced Seminar in Court Processes and Procedures
CAMPUS RESOURCES
See catalog for detailed information on each services as well as complete listing of campus resources
ACADEMIC CALENDAR calendar.ucf.edu
Semester deadlines and important dates
CAREER SERVICES CSEL, Room 140 407-823-2361 career.ucf.edu
Sponsors expos and fairs, career planning classes and employer recruiting visits. Provides information on Occupation Outlook for various careers.
CJ ADVISOR HS1, Room 311 407-823-2603 ccie.ucf.edu/criminaljustice
Provides information about graduate degree requirements, course planning, university procedure navigation, career opportunities.
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CAPS, Room 101 407-823-2811
caps.sdes.ucf.edu
Provides psychological and academic testing. Mental health counselors and test administrators help students explore and resolve issues / concerns.
GRADUATE STUDIES TCH, Room 205A 407-823-2766
Assist with admissions, appeals, record changes, academic progress. Review university policy and procedures. Most up to date graduate catalog
It is the student's responsibility to keep informed of rules, regulations, and procedures required for graduate studies. Graduate program regulations will not be waived, or exceptions granted because students plead ignorance of the regulations or claim failure of the adviser to keep them informed.
FINANCIAL AID Millican Hall, Room 107 407-823-2827 finaid.ucf.edu/
Provides program eligibility chart and requirements for scholarships, grants and other financial aid questions. The website also includes access to forms and information about FAFSA and work study requirements and opportunities.
Provides information and individualized services for students with documented disabilities. Services include assistance with registration, disabled parking decals, counseling and referral to campus or community services.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES HC building 407-823-2701 studenthealth.ucf.edu
Provides quality care for illnesses and accidents with an aggressive health education and lifestyle enhancement program.
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES SU, Room 304
Provides a variety of legal services, at no cost, to UCF students.
407-823-2538 sls.sdes.ucf.edu
UCF IT SUPPORT CENTER CSB, Room 103 407-823-5117 it.ucf.edu
Provides a variety of computer support, e-mail password assistance and canvas questions.
UCF ONLINE CONNECT CENTER 855-903-8576 ucf.edu/online
General support for exclusively UCF Online students.
UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER TCH, Room 109 407-823-2197 uwc.cah.ucf.edu
Assists students who would like to improve their college-level writing skills.
MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENT SUCCESS Arena, Room 100 407-823-2707
varc.sdes.ucf.edu
Provides information regarding educational benefits for veterans and their dependents. Provides counseling for personal and academic concerns, tutoring and referral to community agencies. Monitors the academic progress of all students receiving DVA educational benefits.
Provides free, comprehensive victim advocacy services to students, faculty, staff and visitors to campus who have been impacted by crime.
UCF CARES
We want all students at the university to know that UCF not only cares about their academic success, but their overall wellbeing. Life can get difficult at times, especially while in college. Many students are faced with stressors and challenges that begin to impact their success as a student. These stressors can appear in many different forms: difficulty adjusting to university life, family issues, financial difficulties, abusive relationships, etc. Our goal is to “build a culture of care, one knight at a time, where every UCF Knight cares about the health and safety of one another.”
UCF Cares Focuses on:
o Safety and Wellbeing Services
o Violence Prevention
o Mental Health Support
Offering Services in:
o Student Care Services
o Getting Enough to Eat
o Financial or Housing Crisis
o Knowing Victims’ Rights and Options
o Resources for stalking, harassment, and sexual assault
o Counseling Services
o Healthcare and Psychiatry
o Substance Use Disorders
o Legal Guidance
o Veterans and Dependent Resources
o Academic Accommodations through Student Accessibility Services
