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Program of Study |
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About the Program |
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This program provides students with a solid background in the theory, issues and methodology of the modern urban criminal justice system. In-depth study includes the areas of law enforcement, detention, the judiciary, corrections, and probation and parole. Courses prepare the student for graduate school, and provide practical knowledge which can lead to career opportunities in a variety of related occupational areas, such as: corrections, criminology, state and national law enforcement, fish and wildlife management, private investigation, and private security. |
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Mission Statement |
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The undergraduate program in Criminology exposes students to the theory, issues, and methodology of the causes of crime and the criminal justice system. The program provides students with the critical thinking skills necessary for the consumption and production of criminological research. Upon graduation, students must be able to delineate the main theoretical explanations of crime and delinquency, demonstrate knowledge of research methods used in the fields of criminology and criminal justice, and provide an understanding of the structure and process of the U.S. system of criminal justice. Criminology students are required to take a capstone course where they produce a research paper to demonstrate their competencies in the above areas. |
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Resident Faculty |
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Academic Advisors |
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Bethery von Dassow |
Michele Groves |
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Jennifer Meier |
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