Catalog 2016-2017 > School of Natural and Social Sciences > Psychology and Criminal Justice Department > Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Program Coordinator, Christina A. Jones

Faculty

Christina A. Jones, JD

Criminal Justice Program Objectives

The courses and curriculum of the criminal justice program are designed to achieve the following student outcomes:

• demonstrate a foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in a criminal justice profession or to enter into graduate school;
• learn about the causes of crime; methods of prevention; and responsibilities of all individuals involved in the apprehension, prosecution, punishment, correction, and reintegration of offenders;
• demonstrate understanding of the legal and political framework under which the justice system operates, and embrace the opportunity to seek advocacy measures of restorative justice in specific while examining major assumptions about crime and justice in general;
• become critical thinkers who can articulate, in oral and written form, a comprehensive knowledge of criminal justice issues, particularly from a Christian perspective and framework;
• articulate relevant and critical questions concerning crime and its control, and meaningfully address such issues from a variety of perspectives including a restorative justice framework;
• demonstrate comprehension of relevant criminological theories and justice structures, and practically apply such knowledge to contemporary justice issues; and
• understand the ethical implications of the work of justice professionals, and prepare to act with honesty and integrity as leaders who will become agents of positive change in the criminal justice system.