2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 188 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Sociology | School of Social Sciences and Human Performance Faculty Nelson Henning , Chair. Professor of Social Work. Education: B.S.W., Southern Illinois University, 1976; M.S.W., University of Illinois, 1977; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1986. Licensed Independent Social Worker. At Cedarville since 1994. Christine Fulmer , Associate Professor of Social Work. Education: B.S., Baptist Bible College, 1990; M.S.W., Marywood University, 1996. Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor. At Cedarville since 2004. Julie Furj , Assistant Professor of Social Work. Education: B.S.W., Philadelphia Biblical University, 2000; M.S.W., The University of Pennsylvania, 2004. At Cedarville since 2008. George Huff , Associate Professor of Social Work. Education: B.A., Ashland University, 1973; M.S.S.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1977. Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor. At Cedarville since 2000. Patrick Oliver , Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Education: A.A., University of Cincinnati, 1977; B.A., Baldwin Wallace College, 1981; M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace College, 1991; Penn State University Police Executive School, 1989; FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development School, 1993; Ohio Association Chiefs of Police Executive Leadership College, 1994; Executive Management Institute, 1997. At Cedarville since 2005. Robert Parr , Professor of Sociology. Education: B.R.E., Grand Rapids Baptist College, 1967; M.R.E., Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, 1970; M.A., Michigan State University, 1982; M.S.W., The Ohio State University, 1990; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1987. At Cedarville since 1980. Robert Vaughn , Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Education: B.A., The Ohio State University, 1993; J.D., Capital University Law School, 1998. At Cedarville since 2009. Susan Warner , Associate Professor of Sociology. Education: B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College, 1994; M.A., University of Akron, 1996; Ph.D., University of Akron, 2000. At Cedarville since 1999. Donald Hanna , Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. Retired. Education: B.A., Indiana University, 1959; M.A., University of Illinois, 1969; Senior Police Management Institute, 1988. At Cedarville from 1995 to 2008. Robert Wiggins , Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Administration. Retired. Education: B.Th., Baptist Bible College and Seminary, 1964; B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 1966; graduate study, Temple University, 1966–68; M.S., The American University, 1970; Ph.D., The University of Texas at Arlington, 1987; postdoctoral study, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1987–1988. At Cedarville from 1992 to 2004. • 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 65 semester hours including: Criminal Justice Core................................................................65 BEPT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministries. ............................ 3 CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice.............................. 3 CRJU-1350 Career Planning for Criminal Justice Personnel.... 1 CRJU-2200 Criminology........................................................... 3 CRJU-2310 Juvenile Delinquency............................................. 3 CRJU-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency...................... 3 CRJU-3300 Corrections............................................................ 3 CRJU-3350 Criminal Law. ........................................................ 3 CRJU-3360 American Judicial System. .................................... 3 CRJU-3400 Criminal Procedure................................................ 3 CRJU-3410 Ethics and Civil Liability/Criminal Justice Personnel. ............................................................................. 3 CRJU-3700 Financial Management.......................................... 3 CRJU-3990 Criminal Justice Internship.................................... 3 CRJU-4150 Homeland Security................................................ 3 CRJU-4200 Police Administration............................................. 3 CRJU-4320 Criminal Investigation............................................ 3 CRJU-4330 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice.............. 3 CRJU-4630 American Constitutional Law................................. 3 *CRJU-4900 Research Issues in Criminal Justice.................... 3 ECON-2110 Essentials of Economics....................................... 3 GSS-3630 Data Analysis and Research Methodology.............. 4 POLS-2620 American State and Local Government................. 3 Recommended Electives CRJU-3310 Corrections Administration..................................... 3 CRJU-3390 Criminal Evidence................................................. 3 CRJU-4440 Criminal Justice Special Topics......................... 1–3 CRJU-4960 Independent Study in Criminal Justice.............. 1–3 PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology............................................ 3 PYCH-3000 Addictions............................................................. 3 *Capstone course Criminal Justice Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 Other General Education Requirements................................46–54 Criminal Justice Major Requirements..........................................65 General Electives..................................................................... 9–17 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 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.