CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Professors: Blomberg, Chiricos, Doerner, Gertz, Gould, Kleck, Maier-Katkin, Waldo; Associate Professors: Bullington, Coonan, Greek, White, Wollan; Assistant Professors: Bunger, Close, Kerbs, Li; Visiting Professor: Currie; Internship Director: Bedard; Professors Emeriti: Bassin, Czajkoski, Jeffery, Kirkham

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to the bachelor of science (BS), bachelor of arts (BA), master of science (MS), master of arts (MA), and the doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. In addition to the general criminology and criminal justice degree programs, a dual master's program is offered with the School of Public Administration and Policy. For undergraduates, certificates are available in corrections, law enforcement, and security administration. Evening programs are offered for undergraduate and graduate students.

Refer to the "School of Criminology and Criminal Justice" section in this General Bulletin for additional details on degree requirements, the school, student opportunities, and financial aid.

Requirements

Admission for a Major

Students are eligible to major in criminology and criminal justice after completing a program of liberal studies with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above. Enrollment as a major in criminology and criminal justice requires no specific lower-division courses as prerequisites.

All students of The Florida State University must fulfill the Liberal Studies Program requirements set forth in the "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" section of this General Bulletin. Transfer students who have earned an associate in arts degree from a Florida public community college or state university will be considered to have met the liberal studies requirement.

Major Requirements

To major in criminology and criminal justice, a student must complete forty-five (45) semester hours in criminology, including five (5) core courses. An optional one-semester full-time internship (CCJ 4940) is available to fulfill fifteen (15) semester hours of the required course work. A minor is not required by the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice for completion of the major.

Students seeking to transfer from another major within the University, must:

1. Submit a written essay (no more than 500 words) stating why they are interested in the field of criminology or criminal justice studies;
2. Must register for 50% of their credits in criminology or criminal justice the semester immediately following their transfer into the school; and
3. Must be in good academic standing (2.0 or higher overall GPA) and have passed the CLAST exam.

For students transferring from another four year university, at least twenty-seven (27) semester hours must involve courses taken within the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; the University requires the last thirty (30) semester hours prior to graduation be taken at The Florida State University. In addition, all regular University requirements must be met for both the bachelor of arts (BA) and the bachelor of science (BS) degrees.

Core Courses

The five (5) core courses are Criminology (CCJ 3011), Law Enforcement (CJE 3110), Courts (CJL 3510), Corrections (CJC 3010), and Introduction to Research Methods in Criminology (CCJ 4700). The core courses are expected to be taken at The Florida State University. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) must be obtained in each core course.

Internships

A variety of internships are available at the local, state, and federal levels in the fields of law enforcement, courts, corrections, criminal justice planning, criminological research and private sector opportunities. The internship is available for juniors and seniors who have completed the core courses (CCJ 3011, 4700; CJC 3010; CJE 3110; CJL 3510) and have satisfied the CLAST requirement. The intern receives a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) grade, and full credit is given upon successful completion of both the academic component and work hours.

Students are advised that information pertaining to all matters of public record, such as arrests and convictions, may be required by the agencies accepting interns. Although a reasonable effort is made to place a student in an internship, The Florida State University will not be liable if a student cannot be placed. Students are usually responsible for all living and transportation expenses during the field experiences.

Minor Requirements

A minor in criminology and criminal justice may be obtained upon completion of the five (5) courses discussed above. The core courses are expected to be taken at The Florida State University. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) must be obtained in each core course.

Certificates

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers three certificate programs: corrections, law enforcement, and security administration.

Honors in the Major

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice encourages its honor students to participate in the honors in the major program. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Program and Honor Societies" section of this General Bulletin.

Definition of Prefixes

CCJ - Criminology and Criminal Justice
CJC - Criminal Justice: Corrections
CJE - Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
CJJ - Criminal Justice: Juvenile Justice
CJL - Criminal Justice: Law and Process
CJT - Criminal Justice Technology

Undergraduate Courses

CCJ 1005. Criminology Freshmen Seminar (3). This course introduces criminology students to pivotal readings and philosophies of the criminal justice system and exposes students to a variety of speakers and opinions related to criminal justice.

CCJ 2020. Introduction to Criminal Justice (3). This course is designed to provide freshman and sophomore students with knowledge of terminology, classification systems, trends, and theories of criminal justice. Not open to criminology majors beyond their first term as a junior.

CJC 3010. Corrections (3). An overview of correctional philosophies, practices, and procedures.

CCJ 3011. Criminology (3). An examination of the field of criminology, including its theories, basic assumptions, and definitions.

CJE 3110. Law Enforcement (3). An advanced survey of law enforcement concentrating on the police, with emphasis on functions (law enforcement, order maintenance, public service) and responsibilities (e.g., preservation of constitutional rights, community relations), including organizational and management aspects.

CJL 3510. The Courts (3). Jurisdiction, policies, and procedures of courts in the administration of criminal justice.

CCJ 3654. Drugs, Alcohol, and Crime (3). History, pharmacology, health consequences, and crime-related aspects of mind-affecting drugs. Emphasis on effects on criminal behavior, the legal response to the problem, and on treatment and prevention of abuse.

CCJ 3666. Victimology (3). The role of victims in crimes, their treatment by the criminal justice system, their decisions to report crimes and help prosecute offenders, victim assistance, and victim compensation. Special focus on sexual battery and domestic violence.

CCJ 3949r. Cooperative Education Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.)

CJJ 4010. Juvenile Justice (3). Examination of juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice, including legal and social history, definition and explanation of delinquency, and assessment of delinquency prevention and correctional programs, with emphasis on application of philosophical, legal, and procedural principles to problems and cases of juvenile justice. May require community service hours.

CCJ 4031. The Individual and Society (3). Understanding normal human behavior and development in social context.

CJL 4064. Individual Rights and the Criminal Justice System (3). An examination of the full range of rights in criminal justice, dealing with them not only in broad philosophical and social terms but also in terms of specific instances, including the rights of the accused and extending to the rights of convicts, witnesses, victims, probationers, ex-convicts, officials, journalists, and the more generalized rights of participation by interest group advocates, taxpayers, and citizens in criminal justice policy and administration.

CJL 4110. Substantive Criminal Law (3). An examination of the central principles of criminal law, which includes the substantive elements defining criminal conduct for specific crimes and the various exculpatory conditions for criminal liability.

CJE 4114. Police Problems and Practices (3). An analysis of both the traditional and contemporary issues and problems existing in the law enforcement community. Topics represent a wide variety of concerns, including such areas as corruption, police use of deadly force, and the utilization of law enforcement to combat corporate crime, computer crime, and terrorism.

CJC 4166. Probation, Pardon, and Parole (3). Sentencing patterns and problems, social investigation, release organization, and administrative procedures.

CJC 4167. Probation and Parole Supervision (3). Techniques and theory of probation and parole supervision with emphasis on treatment and counseling, use of role-playing as a learning device, reality therapy, group process, and behavior modification procedures.

CCJ 4209. Courts and Social Policy (3). The role the courts pursue in determining social policy as it relates to criminology. Emphasis is directed toward the political and social inputs that influence judicial decision making and the role of democracy and punishment in the courts. These topics will be examined using current social policy.

CCJ 4283. Foundational and Philosophical Issues in the Criminal Justice System (3). An examination of the most important foundational and philosophical issues in the criminal justice system which includes the justification of criminal law, the relationship between law and morality, and the moral rationale of punishment.

CJC 4410. Theories and Methods of Offender Treatment (3). Theories and techniques which may be employed within the boundaries of probation, parole, or prison to influence and alter the attitudes, values, and behaviors of persons adjudicated guilty by the criminal justice system.

CJL 4410. Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement (3). The nature of law enforcement agencies in American jurisprudencelaws of arrest and rules of evidence.

CCJ 4601. Human Behavior (3). The study of the origins of human and deviant behavior from a multidisciplinary approach (biological, psychological, sociological, criminological); addresses major theories and research, including case studies illustrative of deviant behavior such as drug abuse, suicide, mental illness, and sexual deviance.

CCJ 4610. Criminal and Delinquent Behavior (3). An examination of patterns of criminal and delinquent behaviors in the light of theories and classification concepts.

CJE 4610. Crime Detection and Investigation (3). Introduction to the lawful gathering and evaluation of information concerning criminal acts, with attention to the fundamentals of investigation, the organization and management of the investigative process, and the knowledge and skills necessary for investigation.

CCJ 4662. Minorities, Crime, and Social Policy (3). The involvement of minorities, especially Afro-Americans, in crime and in the criminal justice system. Special attention is paid to the role of racism in theories of crime and in American law and to the treatment of minorities by the various components of the criminal justice system. May require community service hours.

CCJ 4663. Female Crime and Delinquency (3). A flexible forum for the study and discussion of female crime and delinquency.

CCJ 4700. Introduction to Research Methods in Criminology (3). Basic methodological and statistical issues in criminology.

CCJ 4816. Public and Private Security (3). An overview of the major topics of public and private security. The topics represent a wide variety of concerns, including such areas as historical development, the role of security in society, and current practices and standards.

CCJ 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–4). A student registered for an individual-study course must submit a prospectus, outline, and bibliography and schedule at least one conference a week on campus. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours. Enrollment requires prior approval of instructor and dean.

CCJ 4909r. Honors in Criminology (3). This course is designed for upper-division students with a grade point average of 3.2 in all courses. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

CCJ 4933r. Seminar in Criminology (3). Varying topics of selected interest and contemporary significance, discussed in a seminar format. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.

CCJ 4938r. Special Topics in Criminology (3). Contents of this course vary as instructors present different developments, problems, and controversies. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours. May be repeated during the same semester.

CCJ 4940. Internship in Criminology (15). (S/U grade only.) Field placement in an approved criminal justice agency for integration of theory and practice through participant observation study.

CCJ 4941r. Methods of Offender Treatment Practicum-Men Helping Men (3). Prerequisite: CCJ4341. Course allows students to implement the theories and methods of treatment in a correctional setting. Students work directly under the professor implementing and co-facilitating abuse and violence intervention.

Graduate Courses

• CCJ 5016. Crimes of the Powerful (3).
• CJJ 5020. Juvenile Justice (3).
• CJE 5024. Police and Society (3).
• CCJ 5026. Social Justice (3).
• CCJ 5027r. Seminar in Social Justice (3).
• CCJ 5028r. Seminar in Criminal Justice (3).
• CCJ 5029. The Political Economy of Crime and Justice (3).
• CCJ 5078. Computer Applications in Criminal Justice (3).
• CCJ 5082. Science, Evidence and the Law (3).
• CCJ 5285. Survey of Criminal Justice Studies (3).
• CCJ 5309. Penology (3).
• CJL 5420. Criminal Laws, Criminal Procedure and Individual Rights (3).
• CCJ 5465. Criminal Justice Administration (3).
• CCJ 5485. Organizations and Public Policy in Criminal Justice (3).
• CJL 5520. Structure and Process of the American Court System (3).
• CJJ 5546. Prevention and Treatment of Crime and Delinquency (3).
• CCJ 5605. Theory in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3).
• CCJ 5606. Survey of Criminological Theories (3).
• CCJ 5607. History of Criminological Thought (3).
• CCJ 5609. The Conduct of Inquiry in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3).
• CCJ 5613. Integrated Systems Theory of Maladaptive Behavior (3).
• CCJ 5625. Ecology of Crime (3).
• CCJ 5636. International Crime and its Control (3).
• CCJ 5669. Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Social Justice (3).
• CCJ 5672. Gender, Crime and Justice (3).
• CCJ 5704. Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics (3).
• CCJ 5705. Research Methods in Criminology I (3).
• CCJ 5706. Applied Statistics in Criminology I (3).
• CCJ 5707. Qualitative Methods in Criminology (3).
• CCJ 5710. Research Practicum (3).
• CCJ 5740. Data Analysis in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3).
• CCJ 5944. Supervised Teaching (3). (S/U grade only.)
• CCJ 5945. Field Practice in Criminology (9). (S/U grade only.)
• CCJ 5971r. Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.)
• CCJ 5974. Area Paper in Criminology (3). (S/U grade only.)
• CCJ 5981r. Directed Individual Study (3). (S/U grade only.)
• CCJ 6608r. Advanced Seminar in Criminological Theory (3).
• CCJ 6708. Seminar in Crime Research (3).
• CCJ 6741. Advanced Data Analysis in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3).
• CCJ 6920r. Seminars in Theoretical Criminology (3).

For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

CRITICAL THEORY:
see Graduate Bulletin

CZECH:
see Modern Languages and Linguistics