STUDENT
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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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