2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin

Criminal Justice (Crime Control and Prevention), Bachelor of Arts

The BA program in Criminal Justice views crime as a social problem and seeks to develop in its students the capacity to critically assess the normative structure of the existing criminal justice system with an aim to improving its condition and function. The emphasis of the major is on developing analytical skills, ethical reasoning, and a capacity for solving problems. It aspires to cultivate creative and original thinking about one of the most challenging social problems of our time.

Credits required. 42 (or more depending on math placement)

Prerequisites. Students may need to take MAT 105 and/or MAT 108 (or MAT 141) as prerequisites for the required statistics course, CJBA 240.

Coordinator. Professor Evan Mandery, Department of Criminal Justice (212.237.8389, emandery@jjay.cuny.edu)

Baccalaureate/Master’s Program in Criminal Justice. Qualified undergraduate students may enter the Baccalaureate/Master’s Program and 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 information. Students who enrolled for the first time at the College or changed to this major in September 2015 or thereafter must complete the major in the form presented in this bulletin. 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 2014-2015 Undergraduate Bulletin

Part One. Core Courses

Required
CJBA 110Introduction to Major Problems in Criminal Justice I

3

CJBA 111Introduction to Major Problems in Criminal Justice II

3

CJBA 120Dimensions of Justice

3

CJBA 210Criminal Responsibility

3

CJBA 220Race, Gender, Ethnicity, Crime and Justice

3

CJBA 230Understanding Criminal Behavior

3

CJBA 250Crime Prevention and Control

3

Total Credit Hours: 21

Part Two. Research Methods

Required
CJBA 240Quantitative Inquiry of Problems in Criminal Justice I

3

CJBA 241Quantitative Inquiry of Problems in Criminal Justice II

3

CJBA 340Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

Total Credit Hours: 9

Part Three. Research Focus

Note: Prior to the start of their junior year, criminal justice BA majors will be required to submit, subject to approval by their advisor or the department chairperson, a plan of study which culminates in either an internship experience or an original research and writing project. Students may substitute as many as three credits for Part Three with courses outside of the departmental offerings, provided these courses support their research agenda and are consistent with the requirements of the capstone experience.

Select TWO of the following
CJBA 361Rights of the Accused

3

CJBA 363Space, Crime and Place: Methods, Applications and Theory

3

CJBA 364Death Penalty: Law and Policy

3

CJBA 365Change and Innovation in Criminal Justice

3

CJBA 380Special Topics in Criminal Justice Research

3

CJBA 381Special Topics in Criminal Justice Research

3

CJBA 380, CJBA 381: Required for students choosing Track B as their capstone option in Part Four.

Total Credit Hours: 6

Part Four. Capstone Options

Track A. Institutional Analysis

CJBA 400Criminal Justice Internship Experience

3

CJBA 401Agency Analysis: Connecting Practice to Research

3

OR

Track B. Research and Writing

CJBA 410Senior Thesis I

3

CJBA 411Senior Thesis II

3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Total Credit Hours: 42