Criminal Justice
The
criminal justice major
prepares students for careers in
the criminal justice system. Such careers include law enforcement
and correctional activities at all levels of government that have the
potential to progress to positions of leadership. The curriculum for
the criminal justice major follows criteria proposed by the Academy
of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Mission Statement
The mission of Cedarville University’s Criminal Justice Program
is to prepare students for graduate studies or entry-level positions
in a variety of criminal justice fields and to prepare leaders who
serve with integrity from a biblical worldview.
Program Objectives
Students will:
• Practice a biblical worldview for lifelong leadership and
service in the criminal justice profession.
• Apply critical thinking skills within the context of the criminal
justice profession.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
for use in the criminal justice profession.
• Conduct research effectively within the criminal justice
profession.
• Be prepared to become entry-level practitioners in criminal
justice or pursue graduate studies.
• Practice interacting effectively with persons of diverse
populations.
Core Values
Students must be able to practice the following core values that
are key to the criminal justice profession:
• Integrity — Demonstrates high moral character and ethical
standards in all matters public and private.
• Service Orientation — Demonstrates lifelong leadership and
service to all mankind.
• Human Relations Skills — Demonstrates the ability to
effectively interact with other people.
• Team Compatibility — Demonstrates the ability to work with
others in a cooperative, caring, and supportive manner to
achieve goals of the group.
• Performance Driven — Demonstrates the ability to set and
achieve performance goals and standards.
Course requirements involve 61 semester hours including:
Criminal Justice Core................................................................49
Electives selected from.............................................................12
Homeland Security electives
Legal Studies electives
Local Law Enforcement electives
*Capstone Course
Criminal justice students are expected to complete at least three credit hours of
internship as part of their major elective hours. These hours can be obtained through
a variety of internship opportunities in the local area including a semester study
program through the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) in Fairborn, Ohio.
The department has partnered with ATIC to provide this opportunity to students at
Cedarville.
Criminal Justice Major Curriculum Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
Other General Education Requirements................................49–57
Criminal Justice Major Requirements..........................................61
General Electives................................................................... 10–18
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of History and Government
Criminal Justice
