Criminal Justice (Institutional Theory and Practice), Bachelor of Science
The major is intended for students who seek a career in criminal justice and would like to explore the field from a broad perspective. It is devoted to understanding criminal justice institutional theory and practice in the context of diverse multicultural societies. The major underscores the rule of law as the glue which holds together the arenas of police, courts, and corrections that along with other social institutions and the public, are the co–producers of justice.
Credits required. 36 (or more depending on math placement)
Prerequisites. SOC 101, and POL 101 (or GOV 101). Students are strongly urged to complete these courses during their first year in the College. SOC 101 can fulfill the Flexible Core: Individual and Society and POL 101 can fulfill the Flexible Core: U.S. Experience in its Diversity areas of the College’s general education requirements. CJBS 101 is the required first course within the major and is a prerequisite for many subsequent courses in the major. Depending on math placement, some students may need to take MAT 105 and/or MAT 108 as prerequisites for the required statistics and research methods course, CJBS 250.
Other courses also have prerequisites beyond courses previously taken in the major. In Part III, COR 201 is a prerequisite for COR 401, COR 415 and COR 430.
Coordinator. Professor Christopher Herrmann, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration (212.393.6417, cherrmann@jjay.cuny.edu)
Advising resources. CJBS Major Advisement Video. CJBS Information Packet. CJBS Worksheet. Sample Four-year Plan of Study.
Baccalaureate/Master’s Program in Criminal Justice. Qualified undergraduate students may enter the Baccalaureate/Master’s Program and thereby graduate with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in criminal justice. For additional information, contact Professor Jennifer Dysart, Department of Psychology (212.484.1160, bamadirector@jjay.cuny.edu).
Study abroad. Students in the College’s Study Abroad Program may use some of their study abroad credits to substitute for related courses in the major. With regard to particular courses, the student should consult with the coordinator for the major. For information about the College’s Study Abroad Program, contact Mr. Kenneth Yanes (212.484.1339, kyanes@jjay.cuny.edu).
Additional requirement. As part of this major, students must take three courses in Part 3. Distribution Areas, one from each category A-C. At least two of those courses must be at the 300–level or above and must come from different categories.
Additional information. Students who enrolled for the first time at the College or changed to this major in September 2012 or thereafter must complete the major in the form presented here. Students who enrolled prior to that date may choose the form shown here or the earlier version of the major. A copy of the earlier version may be obtained in the 2011-2012 Undergraduate Bulletin.
Part One. Core Requirements
| CJBS 101 | Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJBS 250 | Research Methods and Statistics for Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJBS 300 | Criminal Justice: Theory in Practice | 3 |
| CJBS 415 | Capstone Seminar for BS in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| COR 101 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| LAW 203 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PSC 101 | Introduction to Police Studies | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Criminology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24
Part Two. Diversity
Select one
| COR 320 | Race, Class and Gender in a Correctional Context | 3 |
| CRJ 420/SOC 420 | Women and Crime | 3 |
| LAW 313/POL 313 | The Law and Politics of Race Relations | 3 |
| LAW 340 | Employment Discrimination Law, Affirmative Action and Police Organization | 3 |
| PSC 202 | Police and Diversity | 3 |
| PSC 235 | Women in Policing | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 3
Part Three. Distribution Areas
Select three courses, one from each category A-C (at least two of those courses must be at the 300-level or above and come from different categories)
Category A. Police
Select one
| CJBS 377 | Internships for Criminal Justice, Law and Policing | 3 |
| CRJ 255 | Computer Applications in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 321/PHI 321 | Police Ethics | 3 |
| CRJ 425 | Seminar on Major Works in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| PSC 201 | Police Organization and Administration | 3 |
| PSC 207 | The Investigative Function | 3 |
| PSC 227 | Police Training Programs: Goals, Content and Administration | 3 |
| PSC 405 | Organized Crime in America | 3 |
| PSC 415 | Seminar on Terrorism | 3 |
CJBS 377: Formerly PSC 290.
Category B. Law and Courts
Select one
CJBS 377: Formerly PSC 290.
Category C. Corrections
Select one
| COR 201 | The Law and Institutional Treatment | 3 |
| COR 202 | The Administration of Correctional Programs for Juveniles | 3 |
| COR 230/PSC 230 | Sex Offenders in the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| COR 282 | Principles of Correctional Operations | 3 |
| COR 303 | Comparative Correction Systems | 3 |
| COR 310 | Fieldwork in Corrections | 3 |
| COR 320 | Race, Class and Gender in a Correctional Context | 3 |
| COR 401 | Evaluating Correctional Methods and Programs | 3 |
| COR 402 | Administration of Community-based Corrections Programs | 3 |
| COR 415 | Major Works in Corrections | 3 |
| COR 430 | Senior Seminar in Correctional Studies | 3 |
| CRJ 322/PHI 322 | Judicial and Correctional Ethics | 3 |
Note: Courses can only be used to satisfy one area in the major.
Total Credit Hours: 9
Total Credit Hours: 36