College: Professional School

The justice studies focus on the principles and practices of the criminal justice system. Students develop skills in criminal law, criminology, legal research, and policy analysis, preparing for careers in law enforcement, legal professions, corrections, and social services.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of the criminal justice system and legal principles.
• Develop skills in criminal law, criminology, and legal research.
• Learn techniques to analyze legal issues, policies, and criminal behavior.
• Explore principles of ethics, human rights, and social justice.
• Analyze criminal justice data and trends.
• Develop critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Justice Studies - Overview of the fundamentals of the criminal justice system.
2. Criminal Law - Principles and application of criminal law.
3. Criminology - Theories of crime and criminal behavior analysis.
4. Legal Research and Writing - Legal research techniques and document drafting.
5. Policing and Law Enforcement - Principles and techniques of effective law enforcement.
6. Court and Judicial Process - Understanding and navigating the judicial process.
7. Correction and Rehabilitation - Principles and techniques of managing and rehabilitating offenders.
8. Ethics and Human Rights in Justice - Ensuring ethical practices and human rights protection.
9. Practical/Applied Training - Real-world experiences in justice environments.
10. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying skills in criminal law, criminology, or legal research.

Assessment Methods:

• Criminal law analyses, criminology research papers, legal writing assignments, law enforcement projects, judicial process analyses, rehabilitation plans, ethics studies, training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Justice Studies" by various authors.
• "Criminal Law" by various authors.
• "Criminology" by various authors.
• "Legal Research and Writing" by various authors.
• "Policing and Law Enforcement" by various authors.
• "Court and Judicial Process" by various authors.
• "Correction and Rehabilitation" by various authors.
• "Ethics and Human Rights in Justice" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of criminal justice and legal principles.

Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. Advanced degrees may take an additional one or two years.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certificates from organizations such as the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA).

Target Audience:

Aspiring law enforcement officers, legal professionals, correctional officers, social workers, policy analysts, and individuals seeking careers in justice-related roles. This major provides students with the skills needed to excel in justice studies, supporting careers in maintaining and enhancing justice and public safety.