2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

Forensic and Criminal Justice Sciences - Administration of Justice

The Forensic and Criminal Justice Sciences (FCJS) online degree completion program is dedicated to providing a quality online educational experience in the area Administration of Justice. Students are provided a solid base of knowledge within each of these emphasis areas.

The FCJS online degree completion program offers a new approach to the traditional educational setting. This concentration offers students the opportunity to learn the basics of Administration of Justice from individuals who are currently in the field, have retired from the field, or who have advanced education in the field. Our instructors combine theory with practical application to provide students with a "real world" view of how the emphasis area operates.

This program is designed for those individuals who are not able to or do not desire to engage in the traditional classroom experience. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to enroll. Applicants who are currently employed or have recently been employed in the field of Criminal Justice may qualify for academic credit based upon previous training and experience, which must be documented. After a thorough review by the University and the FCJS Program Director, credit may be awarded. In addition, applicants must have a minimum of 30 hours of academic credit, covering the majority of the General Education Core courses, or a university parallel Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Skills - 2 hours

ONL 212Foundations of Online Learning

2

Students must earn a "C" or higher in ONL 212.

Rhetoric and Communication - 15 hours

ENG 101English Composition I

3

ENG 102English Composition II

3

SPEE 220Fundamentals of Speech

3

SPAN 111Elementary Spanish I

3

and

SPAN 112Elementary Spanish II

3

or

FRE 111Elementary French I

3

and

FRE 112Elementary French II

3

Students must earn a "C" or higher in ENG 101, ENG 102, FRE 111, and SPAN 111.

Mathematics - 3-4 hours

MATH 110Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

3

MATH 111College Algebra

3

MATH 112Trigonometry

3

MATH 121Calculus I

4

Arts and Humanities - 3 hours

ART 191Enhancing Art Understanding

3

ENG 210Introduction to Film Studies

3

MU 129Music Listening

3

PHIL 201Introduction to Philosophy

3

THR 100Introduction to Theatre

3

Cannot use a studio art course.

Literature - 3 hours

ENG 215Introduction to Literature

3

ENG 216Topics in Literature

3

Any college level literature course.

The Social Sciences (choose two) - 6 hours

ANTH 210/SOC 210Cultural Anthropology

3

ECON 241Principles of Macroeconomics

3

or

ECON 242Principles of Microeconomics

3

PSY 201General Psychology

3

or

PSY 211Psychology of Human Growth & Development

3

SOC 221Introduction to Sociology

3

History - 6 hours

Choose one of two sequences:
HIS 191World Civilization to 1500

3

and

HIS 192World Civilization since 1500

3

or

HIS 201History of the United States I

3

and

HIS 202History of the United States II

3

AND choose one from the following:
ASTR 100Introduction to Astronomy

4

CHEM 103Fundamentals of Chemistry

3

and

CHEM 103LFundamentals of Chemistry Lab

1

CHEM 111General Chemistry I

3

and

CHEM 111LGeneral Chemistry I Lab

1

PHY 201College Physics I

4

PHY 210General Physics I

4

PS 100Physical Science

4

Natural Sciences - 7-8 hours

Choose one from the following:
BIO 100Principles of Biology

4

BIO 111General Biology I

3

FCJS Core Requirements - 9 hours

CRJ 111/SOC 111Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJ 210Investigation

3

CRJ 323/SOC 323Criminology

3

Students must earn a "C" or higher in all FCJS Core requirements.

Emphasis II: Administration of Justice Courses - 24 hours

CRJ 211Introduction to Law Enforcement

3

CRJ 311Management of Law Enforcement Agencies

3

CRJ 329Criminal Evidence

3

CRJ 335Interviewing and Interrogation

3

CRJ 410Principles of Criminal Law

3

CRJ 430Hostage Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

3

CRJ 433Terrorism and Homeland Security

3

PBADM 461The Planning Process

3

Students must earn a "C" or higher in all Administration of Justice courses.

Post credit available for State Law Enforcement Academy Graduates. Potential Post Credits for CRJ 211, CRJ 210, CRJ 329, CRJ 410 and CRJ 433.  Post credits are considered on an individual basis and are not guaranteed.

General Electives - 40-44 hours

   Total GEC Credit Hours (43-47 hours)
Total Required Criminal Justice Core Courses (9 hours)
Total Emphasis Area Courses (24 hours)
Total General Electives (40-44 hours)

120 minimum hours required for graduation.