Faculty: INSTITUTE OF ADDICTION AND FORENSIC SCIENCES This major prepares students for careers in the criminal justice system, focusing on law enforcement, corrections, criminology, and legal studies. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to understand and address crime, justice, and public safety. Graduates are equipped for roles in law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, courts, and private security firms. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of criminal justice, criminology, and legal studies. - Develop skills in law enforcement, corrections, and criminal investigations. - Learn techniques for crime analysis, criminal profiling, and victimology. - Explore principles of criminal law, constitutional law, and ethical considerations. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the criminal justice system. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills for criminal justice practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Criminal Justice** - Overview of key concepts and industry trends in criminal justice. - Fundamentals of criminal justice, criminology, and legal studies. 2. **Criminology** - Principles of criminology and criminal behavior analysis. - Techniques for understanding criminal behavior. 3. **Law Enforcement** - Fundamentals of law enforcement and policing strategies. - Techniques for effective law enforcement and crime prevention. 4. **Corrections** - Principles of corrections and rehabilitation programs. - Techniques for managing and rehabilitating offenders. 5. **Criminal Investigations** - Fundamentals of criminal investigations and evidence collection. - Techniques for conducting criminal investigations. 6. **Criminal Law and Procedure** - Principles of criminal law and constitutional rights. - Techniques for understanding and applying criminal law. 7. **Victimology** - Understanding and addressing the needs of crime victims. - Techniques for victim assistance and support services. 8. **Crime Analysis and Intelligence** - Principles of crime analysis and intelligence gathering. - Techniques for analyzing crime patterns and trends. 9. **Ethics in Criminal Justice** - Ethical considerations and professional standards in criminal justice. - Techniques for ensuring ethical conduct and decision-making. 10. **Practicum in Criminal Justice** - Real-world criminal justice experiences through internships and projects. - Application of learned skills in practical criminal justice scenarios. 11. **Capstone Project in Criminal Justice** - Comprehensive project applying skills in criminology, law enforcement, or corrections. - Delivery of a polished criminal justice project or case study. **Assessment Methods:** - Criminology analyses, law enforcement plans, corrections management projects, criminal investigation reports, legal analyses, victimology studies, crime analysis presentations, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Criminology: Theories, Patterns, and Typologies" by Larry J. Siegel. - "Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices" by Kenneth J. Peak. - "Corrections: An Introduction" by Joycelyn M. Pollock. - "Criminal Investigation" by Charles E. O'Hara and Gregory L. O'Hara. - "Criminal Law and Procedure" by John L. Costello. - "Victimology: Theories and Applications" by Leila Y. McNeil and Richard A. Wright. - "Crime Analysis and Mapping" by Rachel Boba Santos. - "Ethics in Criminal Justice" by Michael Braswell and Belinda McCarthy. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of criminal justice, sociology, and legal studies. Suitable for students interested in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Criminal Justice and pursue professional certifications or further education in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring law enforcement officers, correctional officers, criminal investigators, criminologists, and individuals seeking careers in criminal justice, public safety, and related fields. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in criminal justice, supporting careers in law enforcement, corrections, criminal investigations, and related fields.