Concentrations
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UNH offers the following eight concentrations: |
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| Concentration in Corrections | |
| This concentration prepares students for careers with federal, state, local, and private correctional agencies and institutions. It is concerned with the treatment of offenders, administration, planning, and research. The curriculum emphasizes law, social and behavioral sciences, and research methodology. | |
| Students earning the B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in corrections must complete the University core curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors and the following: | |
| CJ 209 | Correctional Treatment Programs |
| CJ 220 | Legal Issues in Corrections |
| CJ 408 | Child and Family Intervention Strategies |
| CJ 409 | Adult Intervention Strategies |
| CJ 412 | Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior |
| Plus two restricted electives | |
| Concentration in Crime Analysis | |
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This concentration focuses on the application of advanced computer and geographical information systems (GIS) in the collection and analysis of crime data. Data from local, state, and federal agencies are considered. Students are encouraged to join the International Association of Crime Analysis. Graduates will enter the field of crime analysis as civilians or sworn officers, depending on their career goal. The program will also appeal to international students interested in applying such technology to their country's police system. Students are required to complete a research project as well as present their findings at a departmental crime research forum. Students earning a B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in crime analysis must complete the University core curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors listed above, and the following: |
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| CJ 312 | The Police and Crime Control |
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| CJ 333 | Police Civil Liability |
| CJ 402 | Police in Society |
| CJ 555 | Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design |
| CJ 556 | Problem-Oriented Policing |
| CJ 557 | Crime Mapping and analysis |
| E 230 | Public Speaking |
| EN 540 | Introduction to Geographical Information Systems |
| Plus two restricted electives and eight electives | |
| Concentration in Forensic Psychology | |
| The Forensic Psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for professional and graduate careers in various criminal justice and mental health settings. All courses will focus on new developments and best practices from a cross-disciplinary perspective. The program provides a wide array of courses covering a broad spectrum of topics in forensic psychology, including such areas as experimental, mental health law, investigative psychology, and clinical services. Students earning a B.S. in criminal justice with a concentration in forensic psychology must complete the university core curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors listed above, and the following: |
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| CJ 345 | Police and Investigative Psychology |
| CJ 357 | Legal Psychology |
| CJ 365 | Law, Psychology, and the Mental Health System |
| CJ 408 | Child and Family Intervention Strategies OR |
| CJ 409 | Adult Intervention Strategies |
| CJ 475 | Senior Seminar in Forensic Psychology |
| P 216 | Psychology of Human Development |
| P 336 | Abnormal Psychology |
| P 370 | Psychology of Personality |
| plus two restricted electives | |
| Concentration in International Justice and Security | |
| The concentration in international justice and security is designed to attract a new type of student, namely one with interests in serving in federal security agencies including the State Department. The program has several distinct features: a minimum of two semesters in a foreign language of choice, and specialized criminal justice, fire science and open electives. Finally, students are required to complete a study abroad experience in their language country, taking electives of their choosing to equal a minimum of 9 credits. Such experiences in total provide a superior undergraduate education to those anticipating a federal career track or as preparation for a strong graduate program. In support of the concentration, the Criminal Justice faculty has established a Federal Agent Advisory Board, composed of active and retired federal agents who provide counsel on curriculum and student career mentoring. Students earning the B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in international justice and security must complete the University Core Curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors, a study abroad experience of at least 9 credits, 24 elective credits, and the following: |
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| CJ 520 | Computer Crime: Legal Issues and Investigation Procedures |
| CJ 524 | Network Security, Data Protection, and Telecommunications |
| CJ 535 | Global Perspectives on Crime and Justice |
| CJ 524 | Network Security |
| CJ 578 | Homeland Security and the Threat of Terrorism |
| PS 222 | United States Foreign Policy |
| Plus one restricted elective approved by the advisor | |
| Concentration in Investigative Services | |
| This concentration provides an interdisciplinary educational program for those entering law enforcement science fields, especially investigative work. It is also geared toward enhancing the scientific knowledge of those now holding investigative positions in various enforcement agencies. The curriculum emphasizes law enforcement, evidence, forensic science, and natural and physical sciences. Students earning the B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in investigative services must complete the University core curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors and the following: | |
| CJ 215 | Introduction to Forensic Science |
| CJ 218 | Criminal Procedure II and Evidence |
| CJ 420 | Advanced Investigative Techniques |
| FOR 303 | Forensic Science Laboratory I |
| FOR 415 | Crime Scene Investigation and Pattern Evidence |
| Plus one restricted elective | |
| Concentration in Juvenile and Family Justice | |
| This concentration prepares students for careers with federal, state, local, and private correctional agencies and with service agencies whose mission brings them into regular contact with the justice system. The curriculum includes the study of law and of social and behavioral sciences as well as communication skills with children, adolescents, and people of diverse cultural backgrounds. Students earning a B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in juvenile and family justice must complete the University core curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors and the following: | |
| CJ 209 | Correctional Treatment Programs |
| CJ 221 | Juvenile Justice System |
| CJ 408 | Child and Family Intervention Strategies |
| CJ 409 | Adult Intervention Strategies |
| CJ 411 | Victimology Plus two restricted electives |
| Concentration in Law Enforcement Administration | |
| This concentration prepares students for careers in federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, public and private security forces, planning agencies, and other related settings. The curriculum focuses on the roles, activities, and behaviors of people with regard to maintaining law and order, providing needed services, protecting life and property, and planning and research. Students earning the B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in law enforcement administration must complete the University core curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors and the following: | |
| CJ 215 | Introduction to Forensic Science |
| CJ 218 | Criminal Procedure II and Evidence |
| CJ 221 | Juvenile Justice System |
| CJ 333 | Police Civil Liability |
| CJ 402* | Police in Society |
| CJ 312* | The Police and Crime Control |
| Plus two restricted electives | |
| *Concentration requires either: CJ 402 or CJ 312 | |
| Concentration in Victim Services Administration | |
| This concentration provides students with an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented educational program. It prepares graduates for entry into a wide variety of positions in law enforcement, criminal justice, the courts, corrections, and victim services programs as well as professional settings involving work with victims of crime, their families, and the community at large. The curriculum encourages broad-based training focusing on the enhancement of the appropriate involvement of victims in the justice system and the provision of services to victims and survivors. Students earning the B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in victim services administration must complete the University core curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors and the following: | |
| CJ 210 | Ethnic and Gender Issues in Criminal Justice |
| CJ 221 | Juvenile Justice System |
| CJ 315 | Domestic Violence |
| CJ 411 | Victimology |
| CJ 413 | Victim Law and Service Administration |
| Plus two restricted electives | |