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Criminal Justice

Marymount provides a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice as well as the Bachelor of Science in criminal justice with a concentration in forensic science.

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 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.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses in the major.

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.

Criminal Justice (B.A.)

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, and 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.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to

  • demonstrate a working knowledge of criminal justice and how its component parts function;
  • demonstrate skills in the use of research methods and statistics;
  • demonstrate proficiency in written communication; and
  • demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues and exhibit their application to social phenomena.

Degree Requirements — Criminal Justice (B.A.)

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

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. A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses in the major.

CJ 200 Careers in Criminal Justice

CJ 201 Principles of Forensic Science

CJ 209 The Criminal Justice System

CJ 300 Writing for Criminal Justice

CJ 304 Applied Research Methods

CJ 307 Juvenile Justice

CJ 310 Policing in American Society

CJ 312 Criminal Justice Management

CJ 400 Internship

CJ 495 Senior Seminar

LA 302 Criminal Litigation

MA 132 Statistical Analysis

SOC 131 Principles of Sociology

SOC 250 Deviant Behavior

SOC 305 Criminology

Five (5) electives from the following: CJ 202 Principles of Forensic Science II, CJ 302 Introduction to Counterintelligence; CJ 311 Correctional Institutions; CJ 320 Cybercrime and Digital Terrorism; PH 301 Ethics and Public Policy; PSY 220 Social Psychology; PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology; PSY 332 Psychology of Addictions; SOC 205 Crime, Media, and Culture; SOC 322 Racial and Ethnic Diversity

Sample Degree Plan — Criminal Justice (B.A.)

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

SOC 131 Principles of Sociology §

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

MA 132 Statistical Analysis (MT core course)*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

CJ 200 Careers in Criminal Justice §

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

PSY 101 General Psychology or PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course)*

Natural Science (NS) core course*

CJ 209 The Criminal Justice System §

Year Two — Fall

SOC 250 Deviant Behavior §

Introductory History (HI-1) core course*

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

CJ 201 Principles of Forensic Science I

Year Two — Spring

CJ 300 Writing for Criminal Justice §

LA 302 Criminal Litigation §

SOC 305 Criminology §

One (1) major elective § **

POL 104 American Government, ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics, or ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics (SS-1 core course) or Natural Science (NS) core course*

Year Three — Fall

CJ 307 Juvenile Justice §

CJ 310 Policing in America §

CJ 304 Applied Research Methods § *

One (1) elective course

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Year Three — Spring

Two (2) major electives § **

CJ 312 Criminal Justice Management §

One (1) elective

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course*

Year Four — Fall

CJ 495 Senior Seminar § *

One (1) major elective § **

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

One (1) elective

Year Four — Spring

CJ 400 Internship § *

One (1) major elective § **

Two (2) electives

§ Requirement for the major

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

** See Major Requirements for course selections

Criminal Justice (B.A.) 3+3 program with Catholic University School of Law

Marymount University has a Direct Entry Affiliation Agreement with Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law. This enables qualified third-year Marymount students in designated majors to be admitted to the first year of law school during their senior year at Marymount. Criminal justice majors who are interested in this program should discuss this track with their major advisor as soon as they become interested, preferably in the freshman year. The advisor will guide students through the selection of Marymount courses and refer them to the Office of Admissions of the Columbus School of Law as potential applicants. Qualified students may receive credit from both Marymount and Catholic University for a maximum of 29 credits taken at the Columbus School of Law. For details on eligibility, please see Pre-Law Advising.

Sample Degree Plan - Criminal Justice (B.A.) 3+3 with Catholic University School of Law

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

SOC 131 Principles of Sociology

§

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

MA 132 Statistical Analysis (MT core course)*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

CJ 200 Careers in Criminal Justice

§

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

PSY 101 General Psychology or PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course)*

Natural Science (NS) core course*

CJ 209 The Criminal Justice System

§

Year Two — Fall

SOC 250 Deviant Behavior

§

Introductory History (HI-1) core course*

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

POL 104 American Government, ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics, or ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics (SS-1 core course) or Natural Science (NS) core course

Year Two — Spring

CJ 300 Writing for Criminal Justice

§

SOC 305 Criminology

§ (SS-2)

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

CJ 307 Juvenile Justice

§

One (1) elective

Year Three — Fall

CJ 308 Principles of Forensic Science

§

CJ 310 Policing in America

§

CJ 304 Applied Research Methods

§

*

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

One (1) elective

Year Three — Spring

CJ 312 Criminal Justice Management

§

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

CJ 400 Internship (6 credits)

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Year Four — Fall (classes to be completed at Columbus School of Law)

Criminal Law (substitute for LA 302 Criminal Litigation)

§

**

Civil Procedure (yearlong course split over fall and spring -- substitute for major elective)

§

**

Lawyering Skills (yearlong course split over fall and spring -- substitute for senior seminar)

§

Contracts (yearlong course split over fall and spring -- substitute for major elective)

§

**

Year Four — Spring (classes to be completed at Columbus School of Law)

Contracts (yearlong course split over fall and spring)

Lawyering Skills (yearlong course split over fall and spring)

Civil Procedure (yearlong course split over fall and spring)

Property (substitute for major elective)

§

Torts (substitute for major elective)

§

Constitutional Law (substitute for elective)*

§

Requirement for the major

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

Criminal Justice (Minor)

Minor Requirements

Seven (7) courses from the following: CJ 201 Principles of Forensic Science; CJ 209 The Criminal Justice System; CJ 300 Writing for Criminal Justice; CJ 307 Juvenile Justice; CJ 310 Policing in American Society; CJ 311 Correctional Institutions; CJ 312 Criminal Justice Management; CJ 320 Cybercrime and Digital Terrorism; SOC 131 Principles of Sociology; SOC 200 Law and Society; SOC 205 Crime, Media, and Culture; SOC 250 Deviant Behavior; SOC 305 Criminology; SOC 322 Racial and Ethnic Diversity

Forensics and Criminal Investigations (Minor)

Minor Requirements

CJ 201 Principles of Forensic Science

CJ 202 Principles of Forensic Science II

CJ 314 Principles of Criminal Investigations

CJ 315 Current Issues in Criminal and Forensic Investigations

SOC 250 Deviant Behavior

SOC 305 Criminology.

One (1) course from the following: PSY 326 Forensic Psychology, IT 120 Cyber Security Principles, IT 370 Computer Forensics

Forensic Computing (Undergraduate Minor or Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

The undergraduate minor and post-baccalaureate certificate program are offered jointly by the School of Business Administration and the School of Education and Human Services. See further information about the minor. Find information about the post-baccalaureate certificate.

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