Criminal Justice & Public Policy Bldg
Criminal Justice & Public Policy Bldg is located
at
1616 12th Ave N across from lot TA
(Campus Map)
Criminal Justice
The criminal justice practitioner deals with the broad areas of law enforcement, courts and corrections. The work may include police work; juvenile probation or parole work; or counseling and correctional work in institutions, group homes or halfway houses. Within these broad areas the practitioner enjoys exciting professional challenges and opportunities for serving society and helping people.
The Program
During the past few years the demand for professionals has increased. Many criminal justice agencies and program administrators see a continuing need for qualified professionals. The criminal justice program at North Dakota State University has graduated students who have pursued criminal justice careers in local, state and federal agencies throughout the United States. The program is designed so that our graduates will succeed in both beginning and advancing their criminal justice careers. There are 200-250 students currently in the program.
Faculty and Facilities
The criminal justice program is administered by the Department of Criminal Justice and Political Science. Faculty in the program provide teaching, research and practical expertise related to many issues in criminal justice. The Fargo-Moorhead community provides a rich source of criminal justice education through a wide variety of criminal justice agencies which work with student interns. The Department is located in the Criminal Justice and Public Policy Building on campus.
Preparation
A basic background in the social sciences, behavioral sciences and civics is helpful. Students may transfer into the program as late as their third year and remain on schedule for graduation if they have taken adequate general education courses.
Career Opportunities
Students graduating from this program have experienced much success in pursuing their career goals. Our alumni work in law enforcement, courts, correctional agencies, probation and parole departments; and do so at the local, state and federal level. Salaries are respectable and vary from agency to agency. Types of agencies which have employed our graduates include: police departments, sheriff's departments, planning agencies, group homes, juvenile courts, family courts, probation and parole departments, juvenile and adult correctional institutions, halfway houses and crime and delinquency prevention programs.
The Curriculum
The criminal justice curriculum is an interdisciplinary program drawing on the social sciences, behavioral sciences, humanities, computer sciences and managerial sciences. Course requirements are based on the idea that our students should have a curriculum which enables them to advance their long term specialized educational training and professional development. The Department also offers a minor in Criminal Justice, and partners with the Department of Accounting and Information Systems on a Fraud Investigation Minor.
Internship Program
Usually students complete an internship in their junior or senior year. Internship opportunities exist in many agencies in North Dakota and Minnesota and can be done at any time during the calendar year. By completing an internship, the student is able to combine the theoretical and applied aspects of professional preparation. Internship experience is an important element of successful job placement.
Criminal Justice Club
Students may expand their knowledge of criminal justice and career opportunities through the Criminal Justice Club. This student association allows participants to increase their knowledge and clarify career interests through meetings with professionals and field trips.
- Anth. 111 - Introduction to Anthropology - 3
- CJ 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 -
- CJ 230 - Criminology and Criminal Law - 3
- Comm. 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 -
- Engl. 110, 120 - College Composition I, II 3 3
- Hist. 103, 104 - U.S. to 1877, US Since 1877 3 3
- Psyc. 111 - Introduction to Psychology - 3
- Soc. 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3 -
- Univ. 189 - Skills for Academic Success 1 -
- Humanities and Fine Arts Electives 3 3
- Total16 15
- Acct. 102 - Fundamentals of Accounting 3
- CSci. 114 - Microcomputer Packages or
- CSci. 116 - Business Use of Computers 3-4 -
- Math. 104 - Finite Mathematics - 3
- PolS. 230 - Judicial Process 3 -
- Psyc. 211 - Introduction to Behavior Modification - 3
- Psyc. 270 - Abnormal Psychology 3 -
- Humanities and Fine Arts Elective 6 3
- Science and Technology Elective and Lab - 4
- Total15-16 16
- CJ 325 - Applied Research Methods 4 -
- CJ 330 - Criminal Law and Procedure - 3
- Psyc. 212 - Psychological Aspects of Drug Use and Abuse
- or Psyc. 380 - Clinical Psychology 3 -
- Psyc. 370 - Forensic Psychology - 3
- Stat. 330 - Introductory Statistics 3 -
- Science and Technology Electives - 3
- Wellness - 2
- Upper-level English Writing Requirement - 3
- Minor Courses 6 3
- Total 16 17
- CJ 406 - Crime and Delinquency 3 -
- CJ 407 - Deviant Behavior - 3
- CJ 460 - Criminalization 3 -
- CJ 461 - Corrections - 3
- CJ 489 - Capstone Course - 3
- CJ 496 - Criminal Justice Field Experience - 6
- CJ Elective 3 -
- Minor Courses 6 3
- Total15 16
- Curriculum Total 126
This sample curriculum is not intended to serve as
a curriculum guide for current students, but rather an example of course
offerings for prospective students. For the curriculum requirements
in effect at the time of entrance into a program, consult with an academic
adviser or with the Office of Registration and Records.
*This sample curriculum enables a student to graduate
with a criminal justice major and a minor in a chosen area. Students
minoring in Psychology will be able to double count the four Psychology
courses in their major for their minor requirements. If this option
is chosen, students will need to enroll in more credit hours to achieve
122 credits. This curriculum also satisfies the basic degree requirements
for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Please keep
in mind these course offerings may change from term to term.
Contact Information
Kevin Thompson
Department of Criminal Justice and Political Science
North Dakota State University
Criminal Justice and Public Policy Bldg. 110
Fargo, ND 58105-5101
Tel: (701) 231-8938
Fax: (701) 231-5877
Email: Kevin.Thompson@ndsu.edu
Office of Admission
North Dakota State University
124 Ceres Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel: (701) 231-8643
Fax: (701) 231-8802
Email: NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/prospective/students/
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