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DIAMOND SPEDDEN Criminal Justice , B . S . to M . S . in Forensic Studies
“ The professors in the criminal justice program have years of experience — whether they have been
THE PROGRAM PLEDGES TO :
» Provide a state-of-the-art curriculum and educational environment . » Foster the talent development of students , faculty , and staff . » Integrate technology into the curriculum including web-enhanced instruction . » Promote each student ’ s capacity for self-directed , lifelong learning . » Ensure learner-centeredness in order to maximize learning . » Enhance quality through a commitment to continuous improvement . » Reinforce the value of service to the community . » Develop ongoing partnerships and collaboration with criminal justice agencies . » Expand placement opportunities of graduates . » Inspire a sense of pride in being an alumnus or alumna of the criminal justice program at
Stevenson University .
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
» The Criminal Justice Honor Society – Mu Psi is Stevenson University ’ s chapter of the National Criminal Justice Honor Society , Alpha Phi Sigma . Alpha Phi Sigma is the only national criminal justice honor society for criminal justice majors . The society recognizes academic excellence by undergraduate students of criminal justice .
» The Criminal Justice Student Association is a student organization dedicated to providing hands-on education and experience in the criminal justice field . All declared criminal justice majors are automatically enrolled .
lawyers , police officers , hostage negotiators , policy makers , or crime scene investigators , they bring that experience into the classroom when teaching ,” says Diamond .
Through the B . S . to M . S . program , Diamond began take graduate courses in forensic studies during her junior year . After graduating with her bachelor ’ s , she will finish her M . S . in forensic studies in 2017 .
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
American Courts & the Criminal Justice Systems
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems Corrections Criminal Justice Internship Criminal Law & Procedure Criminology Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Research Methods in Criminal Justice The Juvenile Justice System
COMMON CAREERS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS
CORRECTIONS / SECURITY LEGAL / COURTS Corrections Counselor
Bailiffs
Corrections Supervisor
Court Administrator Correction Treatment Specialist Lawyer Security Officer
Legal Assistant Police Officer
LAW ENFORCEMENT / Pretrial Officer INVESTIGATION
Claims Adjuster SOCIAL SERVICES
Deputy Sheriff Caseworker
Federal Agent
Counselor ( FBI , DEA , DHS , ICE , etc .) Child Protective Services Agent
Forensic Investigator Substance Abuse Specialist
Fraud Investigator
Victim Services Counselor
Parole / Probation Officer Police Officer Private Detective
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