This two year 55-credit program combines core, elective and specialized courses to allow students to engage in diverse curriculum. Through classes such as, "Criminal Justice Legislation & Policy," "Investigative Criminology and Offender Profiling," "Contemporary Issues in Victimology" - and more, students will become well-rounded criminal justice professionals.
| Foundation Courses (11 Courses Required) | 31 Credits |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Theory | 3 Credits |
| Advanced Criminological Theory | 3 Credits |
| Law and Social Control | 3 Credits |
| Advanced Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice | 3 Credits |
| Organizational Theory and Analysis in Criminal Justice | 3 Credits |
| Criminal Justice Ethics and Decision Making | 3 Credits |
| Statistical Analysis | 3 Credits |
| Statistics Lab | 1 Credit |
| Theory and Research in Policing, Courts and Corrections | 3 Credits |
| Critical Criminology | 3 Credits |
| Criminal Justice Capstone Seminar | 3 Credits |
| Elective Courses (8 Courses Required) | 24 Credits |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Legislation and Policy | 3 Credits |
| Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice | 3 Credits |
| Investigative Criminology and Offender Profiling | 3 Credits |
| Typologies of Crime and Criminal Behavior | 3 Credits |
| Theories and Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation | 3 Credits |
| Crime Analysis | 3 Credits |
| Contemporary Issues in Victimology | 3 Credits |
| Violence and Victimization | 3 Credits |
| Restorative/ Community Justice | 3 Credits |
| Crime Mapping | 3 Credits |
| Restorative Justice: Behind Bars | 3 Credits |
| Special Topics | 1-5 Credits |
| Thesis | 1-3 Credits |
| Issues in Contemporary Law Enforcement | 3 Credits |
| Punishment and Social Theory | 3 Credits |
| Terrorism and Homeland Security | 3 Credits |
| The Psychopath | 3 Credits |
| Forensic Anthropology | 3 Credits |
| Crime Scene and Medicolegal Death Investigation | 3 Credits |
| Murders, movies and Copycat Crime | 3 Credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Fundamental Counseling Skills (Counseling) | 4 Credits |
| Counseling Theories (Counseling) | 3 Credits |
| Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling (Counseling) | 4 Credits |
| Public Budgeting (Public Administration) | 3 Credits |
| Administrative Law (Public Administration) | 3 Credits |
| Practicum/ Internship | Credit |
|---|---|
| US Marshals Practicum | 1 Credit |
| DEA Practicum | 1 Credit |
| ATF Practicum | 1 Credit |
| Forensics Practicum | 1 Credit |
| Trial Skills Practicum | 1 Credit |
| FBI Practicum | 1 Credit |
| Internship | 1-3 Credits |
| Independent Study | 1-3 Credits |
| Teaching Assistantship | 1-3 Credits |
| Research Assistantship | 1-3 Credits |
Dive deeper into Victimology, Investigative Criminology or Research and Evaluation. Each specialized track consists of 4 elective courses, contributing to the 8 required elective courses needed to complete the program.
| Victimology | Investigative Criminology | Research and Evaluation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialization Courses | Trafficking | Crime Analysis | Criminal Justice Legislation & Policy |
| Violence and Victimization | Typologies of Crime and Criminal Behavior | Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology & Criminal Justice | |
| Contemporary Issues in Victimology | Investigative Criminology and Offender Profiling | Typologies of Crime and Criminal Behavior | |
| Restorative/ Community Justice | Theories and Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation | Violence and Victimization | |
| Foundation Courses | 11 Courses; 31 credits | ||
| Additional Elective Courses | 4 Courses; 12 credits | ||
| Total Credits | 55 credits | ||
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The Advisory Committee consists of professionals who work within the Washington State criminal justice system. Annually the Advisory Committee meets with the Criminal Justice department to review program developments as well as provide insights into:
"The program was outstanding and provided an exceptional college experience with transferable knowledge to my career. The faculty helped facilitate an internship in my field of interest, and offered a career fair that enabled me to connect directly with the FBI where I was recruited for my current position."
Glasgow now serves on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board as an FBI representative.
We prepare our graduates to advocate for reform within and beyond the criminal justice system and to lead for justice, fairness and equality.
You'll engage in the course Critical Criminology, a core course in our curriculum, to learn how to deconstruct scientific thinking, language and theoretical perspectives that have perpetuated oppression and power relations of injustice.