Concentrations
Students who desire a more specialized program of study may choose from five optional concentrations: forensic psychology, criminal justice management, forensic computer investigation, crime analysis, or victimology. In addition to these concentrations, students may elect to complete one of the graduate certificate programs available in criminal justice, forensic science, or fire science.
Concentration in Forensic Psychology
Concentration in Criminal Justice Management
Concentration in Crime Analysis
Concentration in Forensic Computer Investigation
Concentration in Victomology
| Concentration in Forensic Psychology This program, offered jointly between the department of criminal justice and the department of psychology, is designed for those currently working in the justice system, or those planning a career working with the justice system, who are interested in how psychology and law interact in the administration of justice. |
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| CJ 601 | Mental Health, Law, and Criminal Justice |
| CJ 605 | Social Deviance |
| CJ 611 | Research Methods and Statistics in Criminal Justice |
| CJ 613 | Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice |
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| CJ 623 | Mental Health Law |
| CJ 646/P 656 | Abnormal Psychology in Forensic Settings |
| CJ 647/P 657 | Forensic Assessment |
| CJ 648/P 658 | Forensic Treatment Models |
| P 629 | Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counseling |
| Approved Free Electives (9 Credits) | |
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| Total credits: 36—39 | |
| Concentration in Criminal Justice Management This concentration is for those wishing to pursue a career in the management of a criminal justice agency. Courses are offered jointly between the criminal justice and the public administration programs. |
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| CJ 601 | Mental Health, Law, and Criminal Justice |
| CJ 605 | Social Deviance |
| CJ 611 | Research Methods and Statistics in Criminal Justice |
| CJ 613 | Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice |
| Concentration Courses | |
| CJ 612 | Criminal Justice Management |
| CJ 637 | Criminal Justice Policy |
| PA 602 | Public Policy Formulation and Implementation |
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| PA 620 | Personnel Administration and Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector |
| PA 630 | Fiscal Management for Local Government |
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| PA 632 | Public Finance and Budgeting |
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| Approved Electives—four courses |
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| Total Credits: 36 | |
| Concentration in Crime Analysis | |
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The concentration in crime analysis prepares students for careers with police, private, and justice-system organizations that utilize crime analysis in their management and decision-making functions. The program focuses on understanding and analyzing patterns of crime and violence to enable agencies to better respond to public safety issues and problems. |
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| CJ 601 |
Mental Health, Law, and Criminal |
| CJ 605 | Theories of Criminal Behavior |
| CJ 611 |
Research Methods in CJ |
| CJ 613 |
Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice |
| Concentration Courses | |
| CJ 655 |
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design |
| CJ 656 | Problem-Oriented Policing |
| CJ 657 | Crime Mapping and Analysis |
| CJ 690 | Research Project in Criminal Justice |
| E 659 | Writing and Speaking for Professionals |
| EN 640 | Introduction to Geographical Information Systems |
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Restricted Electives—two courses (6 credits) |
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| Concentration in Forensic Computer Investigation | |
| This concentration is for those who wish to enhance their knowledge and prepare for careers in computer and electronic investigation areas within federal, state, or local governmental or corporate organizations. | |
| CJ 601 | Mental Health, Law, and Criminal Justice |
| CJ 605 | Theories of Criminal Behavior |
| CJ 611 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice |
| CJ 613 | Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice |
| Concentration Courses | |
| CJ 600 | Computer Crime: Legal Issues and Investigative Procedures |
| CJ 603 | Internet Vulnerabilities and Criminal Activity |
| CJ 604 | Network Security, Data Protection, and Telecommunication |
| Restricted Electives | |
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Five of the following: |
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| CJ 606 | Domestic and Sexual Violence |
| CJ 608 | Law and Evidence |
| FOR614 | Survey of Forensic Science |
| FOR616 | Advanced Crime Scene Investigation |
| FOR632 | Advanced Investigation I |
| FOR633 | Advanced Investigation II |
| CJ 651 | Criminal Procedure |
| CJ 657 | Crime Mapping and Analysis |
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Total credits: 36 |
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| Concentration in Victimology | |
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This concentration provides students with an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented program. It prepares them 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 a broad-based training experience focusing on the enhancement of the appropriate involvement of victims in the justice system and the provision of services to victims and survivors. |
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| CJ 601 | Mental Health, Law, and Criminal Justice |
| CJ 605 | Theories of Criminal Behavior |
| CJ 613 | Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice |
| CJ 611 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice |
| Concentration Courses | |
| CJ 606 | Domestic and Sexual Violence |
| CJ 617 | Advanced Victimology |
| CJ 618 | Crime Victims’ Rights and Services |
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Approved Electives (Five Courses) |
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Total credits: 36 |
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