College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 307 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Dr. Frank Harrold, Dean The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences provides several avenues to academic, professional, and vocational competence. Besides specific courses preparing students for a broad variety of occupational categories, general education classes furnish an extensive breadth of knowledge and a keen appreciation for moral, intellectual, and aesthetic values. Although stressing breadth of education, curricula of the College afford enough specialization and career education to prepare students for enrollment in professional schools and graduate programs or for participation in various occupational classifications immediately upon graduation. College Advisor: Seth Wilhelmsen 801-626-7809 Telephone Contact: JoAnn Reynolds 801-626-6232 Location: Social Science Building, Room 270 Department Chairs/Directors Criminal Justice: Dr. David R Lynch 801-626-6714 Geography: Dr. Bryan Dorsey 801-626-6944 History: Dr. Susan Matt 801-626-6706 Political Science & Philosophy: Dr. Nancy Haanstad 801-626-6694 Psychology: Dr. EricAmsel 801-626-6247 Social Work & Gerontology: Dr. Mark O. Bigler 801-626-6157 Sociology & Anthropology: Dr. Marjukka Ollilainen 801-626-6241 ROTC Units Aerospace Studies: Lt Col Michael Eliason (SLC) 801-581-6236 or contact the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 801-626-7649 Military Science: Lieutenant Colonel Robert B. Bashein 801-626-6518 Social Science Education Center Director: Dr. LaRae Larkin Location: Social Science Building, Room 138 Telephone: 801-626-7404 The Social Science Education Center was initiated and organized in 1990 to promote, coordinate, and encourage social science education. The faculty of the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, the College of Education, public and private schools and their respective districts collaborate in programs and activities designed to improve and enhance the teaching of the Social Sciences. This includes seminars for social science teachers in the area and presentations by Weber State University professors. Master of Criminal Justice Program Program Director: Bruce Bayley Telephone Contact: 801-626-8134 Who Should Apply The program is designed for criminal justice and social service professionals who wish to continue their education. Program Description The Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide post-baccalaureate education to criminal justice professionals and traditional students who have not yet begun a career in criminal justice. The primary goal of the program is to develop in graduates the ability to analyze, comprehend, and explore the complex problems confronting the criminal justice system. The program emphasizes theory, research and administration in the criminal justice system. Students will be able to conceptualize the problems of crime and justice from social, cultural, economic, and political perspectives. In addition, the successful graduate will understand research methods and design as well as statistical strategies used to analyze social science research. Course work will also provide a foundation for those students desiring to pursue doctoral studies. About the Faculty The graduate faculty brings diverse backgrounds both in terms of education and professional experience. Faculty graduate degrees include Public Administration, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and the Law. Past professional experiences among the faculty include law enforcement administration, prosecuting attorney, criminal defense attorney, probation officer, and parole board members. Faculty research interests cross the full spectrum of the justice system and include issues related to the police, courts, criminal procedures, adult and youth corrections. About the Program Classes will be held in the late afternoon and evening to allow for attendance by the non-traditional student who may have a full time work obligation. Initially, most classes will be held on the Weber State University campus in Ogden, Utah. Depending on the time and commitment, students will be able to complete all of the course work in two years. Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) Admission Requirements Admission to the master's program will be competitive and entrance restricted to a limited number of well qualified applicants. Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice or a related social or behavioral science area. Each candidate will be evaluated on (1) past academic performance, (2) score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and (3) overall experience and progression in the criminal justice field or other areas of experience. Specific admissions criteria include: Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog