60S College of Social and Behavioral Sciences MCJ 6220 - Seminar: Contemporary Law Enforcement Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] From the response and investigation of crimes committed, to the theory and practice involved in crime prevention, this course studies the development, theory, history and contemporary organizational structure of America's law enforcement organizations. MCJ 6230 - Seminar: Contemporary Corrections Credits: (3) Course provides an analysis of critical problems confronting contemporary adult corrections agencies. Course examines the problems of institutions, the affect of judicial intervention in corrections, alternatives to incarceration, and the political milieu in which this occurs. MCJ 6240 - Criminal Justice Planning, Budgeting, and Evaluation Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Course focuses on the planning, budgeting, and evaluation process in criminal justice organizations. Course examines both strategic and policy planning issues to include establishing organizational goals, budgeting, program implementation, evaluation and review. MCJ 6250 - Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: (1-3) Variable Title Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] Course focuses on a special issue or topic in criminal justice. A new topic/issue will be selected each time the course is offered. May be repeated with a maximum of 10 credit hours. MCJ 6255 - Great Thoughts in Criminal Justice Credits: (3) This course explores the broader context of criminal justice studies and concepts through the writings of significant authors and thinkers. Readings will focus on subjects such as justice, punishment, law and social control. Students will be expected to read extensively and participate in analysis and discussion. MCJ 6260 - Graduate Readings Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Course allows the student to examine the scholarly literature on a subject of special interest under the supervision of faculty. Reading list and accompanying assignments must be approved by the supervising faculty member. Periodic progress meetings will be scheduled throughout the semester. May be repeated once with a maximum of 6 credit hours. MCJ 6270 - Thesis Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Course provides students with the opportunity to conduct original research in criminal justice or complete a project in a criminal justice agency. Methods learned in the masters program will be applied. May be taken twice by those selecting the Thesis Option. MCJ 6810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-3) May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours. MCJ 6920 - Workshops and Conference Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours. Department of Criminal Justice Department Chair: David Lynch Location: Social Science Building, Room 218 Telephone Contact: Faye Medd 801-626-6146 Professors: David Lynch, Scott Senjo; Associate Professors: Bruce Bayley, Julie Buck, Brent Horn; Assistant Professors: Russ Dean, Samuel Newton, Bradford Reyns, Molly Sween; Instructors: Mike Chabries, Brian Namba The Criminal Justice program provides students with a liberal education, while offering academic preparation through an expanded emphasis on criminal justice education. The program also offers a basis for graduate study and seeks to contribute significantly to the improvement of the quality of justice administration. Criminal justice agencies in the recent past have established advanced academic standards. Education is becoming a more meaningful factor in selection of law enforcement, corrections, and security personnel for initial employment, promotion, and administrative roles. Criminal Justice (AS) • Grade Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r in courses required for an associate's degree in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 or higher. * Credit Hour Requirements: 60 total hours are required, including at least 21 Criminal Justice credits (CJ prefix). Advisement All Criminal Justice students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6146 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog