Criminal Justice and Security Studies
Major:
Concentrations:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Cyber Investigations
- Cyber-Security Management
- Pre-Law
Minor:
Criminal Justice is the scientific study of crime, deviance, and the agencies of the criminal justice system. The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminal Justice Studies, is a broadly structured interdisciplinary curriculum designed to introduce students to:
- A practical and critical understanding of criminal justice, justice studies and criminology.
- Necessary knowledge for public service, e.g., careers in cybersecurity and criminal justice predictive analytics; law enforcement and/or investigative services at the local, state, and national levels; legal professions; occupations connected to the correctional field, community programs, and other rehabilitative services, as well as staff positions in the judiciary system.
- Preparation for pursuing advanced study in a criminal justice, criminology, or public policy graduate program or in law school.
A minor in Criminal Justice Studies consists of 15 semester hours.
Students intending to major or minor in Criminal Justice Studies should consult with the department chair to begin planning their program. It is the sole responsibility of students to inform themselves of whatever changes occur in the curriculum and to observe all the regulations, procedures, and requirements of the University and the Criminal Justice Studies major.
FACULTY LISTING
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice Studies (CJS) minimum 120 hours
The Common Academic Program (CAP) is an innovative curriculum that is the foundation of a University of Dayton education. It is a learning experience that is shared in common among all undergraduate students, regardless of their major. Some CAP requirements must be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Some major requirements must also be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Students should consult with their advisor regarding applicability of transfer credit to fulfill CAP and major program requirements.
| Common Academic Program (CAP) 1 | ||
| First-Year Humanities Commons 2 | 6 cr. hrs. | |
| Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times | ||
| Marie Thérèse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good | ||
| Second-Year Writing Seminar | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Oral Communication | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Mathematics | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Social Science | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Arts | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Natural Science 3 | 4 cr. hrs. | |
| Crossing Boundaries | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Faith Traditions (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Practical Ethical Action (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Interdisciplinary Investigations (3 cr. hrs.) 4 | ||
| Advanced Study | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Religious Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Philosophical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Historical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
| Diversity and Social Justice 5 | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Major Capstone 6 | 0-6 cr. hrs. | |
| Experiential Learning 7 | 0-3 cr. hrs. | |
| 1 | The credit hours listed reflect what is needed to complete each CAP component. However, they should not be viewed as a cumulative addition to a student's degree requirements because many CAP courses are designed to satisfy more than one CAP component (e.g., Crossing Boundaries and Advanced Studies) and may also satisfy requirements in the student's major. |
| 2 | May be completed with ASI 110 through the Core Program. |
| 3 | Must include a lecture course and an accompanying lab. |
| 4 | New Crossing Boundaries category effective with the 2025-26 Catalog, which incorporates all courses previously approved in the Crossing Boundaries Inquiry or Integrative categories. This new category does not include any restriction that students must take the course outside of their unit or division. |
| 5 | May not double count with First-Year Humanities Commons, Second-Year Writing, Oral Communication, Social Science, or Natural Science CAP components, but may double count with courses taken to satisfy other CAP components and/or courses taken in the student's major. |
| 6 | The course or experience is designed by faculty in each major; it may, or may not, be assigned credit hours. |
| 7 | The course or experience will have variable credit, depending on the intensity and duration of the experience, or where it is housed in existing curricular and co-curricular spaces. |
A liberal studies degree from the University of Dayton is grounded in the institution's Catholic and Marianist tradition, which emphasizes holistic education, community, service, and social justice. The program encourages students to explore a wide range of subjects, integrating knowledge from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine arts. Overall, a liberal studies degree from the University of Dayton not only provides a comprehensive educational experience but also instills values that encourage students to contribute positively to society.
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. All BA students will complete the Liberal Studies Curriculum as part of their degree plan. This Curriculum provides students with a breadth of study and experiences in the humanities, the creative and performing arts, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. It provides a distinct complement to the specialized study in a major and presupposes, builds upon and enhances the University’s Common Academic Program (CAP). No credits may double-count toward CAP or the first major and also the Liberal Studies Curriculum requirements, including the language context course options.
| Liberal Studies Curriculum | ||
| Language Proficiency 1 | 0-9 | |
| Breadth and Depth Requirements 2 | 24 | |
| Breadth: Earn 3 credits in each of the five categories: | ||
Arts | ||
Humanities | ||
Social Sciences | ||
Natural Sciences and Mathematics | ||
CAS Interdisciplinary Programs (options include courses with HRS, WGS, MST, RCE, SEE, DST, and INS prefixes) | ||
| Depth: Take 9 additional credits of CAS courses from any combination of breadth categories | ||
| Total Hours | 24-33 | |
| 1 | Students demonstrate basic practical communication in a language other than English. |
| 2 | No more than 12 of the 24 credit hours may come from 100- or 200-level courses. None of the 24 credit hours may also count toward CAP or the first major. If students take a 3-credit context course toward language proficiency, those credits may count here. |
| Major Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4 | ||
| Major Core | 21 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies | ||
| Research Methods in Criminal Justice Studies | ||
| Theories of Crime and Delinquency | ||
| Cyber Essentials for Criminal Justice | ||
| Criminal Justice Studies Career Development | ||
| Criminal Justice Ethics | ||
| Senior Capstone (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) | ||
| Select one experiential learning course from: | 1-3 | |
| Internship in Criminal Justice I 4 | ||
or CJS 497 | Service Learning Experience | |
| Select one concentration: Criminal Justice Studies, Cyber Investigations, Cyber-Security Management, or Pre-Law 5 | 15-21 | |
| Total Hours | 37-45 | |
| Breadth | ||
| ASI 150 | Introduction to the University Experience | 1 |
| Total Hours to total at least 5 | 120 | |
| 1 | May include CAP components. |
| 2 | To be considered a viable candidate for graduation, a student must have completed a minimum of 120 semester hours with accepted transfer credits. |
| 3 | The following core courses may be taken as CJS electives if not taken as part of core: CJS 303, CJS 305, CJS 315, CJS 322, POL 301, POL 411, SOC 326. |
| 4 | No more than six semester hours of internships may be taken. |
| 5 | Concentrations require additional hours beyond the major core. Depending on course selection concentrations may require additional hours beyond the 120 needed for the major. Please consult your advisor. |
| Criminal Justice Studies Concentration | ||
| CJS 303 | Theory and Practice of Corrections | 3 |
| CJS 322 | Policing & Society | 3 |
| CJS 305 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| or CJS 315 | Criminal Procedure | |
| or POL 301 | The American Judicial Process | |
| or POL 411 | Constitutional Law | |
| or SOC 326 | Law & Society | |
| Choose at least 2 courses (totaling at least 6 credit hours) from the following: | 6 | |
| Criminal Law | ||
| Criminal Procedure | ||
| Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | ||
| American Violence | ||
| Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy | ||
| Restorative Justice | ||
| Cybersecurity Law | ||
| Cyber Crimes and Investigations | ||
| Special Topics in Criminal Justice Studies | ||
| Cyber Crimes and Investigations | ||
| Digital Forensics I | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Honors Thesis Project | ||
| Honors Thesis Project | ||
| Cybersecurity Law | ||
| Internship in Criminal Justice I | ||
| Internship in Criminal Justice II | ||
| Service Learning Experience | ||
| Communication and Cybersecurity | ||
| Principles of Information Security Management | ||
| Law & Society | ||
| The American Judicial Process | ||
| State Politics and Policy | ||
| Urban Politics & Policy | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Civil Liberities | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Current Implications of Drug Dependency | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Cyber Investigations Concentration | ||
| CJS 305 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| or CJS 315 | Criminal Procedure | |
| CJS 387 | Cybersecurity Law | 3 |
| or CJS 487 | Cybersecurity Law | |
| CJS 390 | Cyber Crimes and Investigations | 3 |
| or CJS 430 | Cyber Crimes and Investigations | |
| CJS 433 | Digital Forensics I | 3 |
| CMM 453 | Communication and Cybersecurity | 3 |
| or CPS 149 | Creative Media Applications | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Cyber-Security Management Concentration | ||
| CJS 305 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| or CJS 315 | Criminal Procedure | |
| CJS 387 | Cybersecurity Law | 3 |
| or CJS 487 | Cybersecurity Law | |
| CJS 390 | Cyber Crimes and Investigations | 3 |
| or CJS 430 | Cyber Crimes and Investigations | |
| CPS 149 | Creative Media Applications | 4 |
| MIS 368 | Principles of Information Security Management | 3 |
| MIS 430 | Telecommunications & Networking | 3 |
| MIS 468 | Internet Security | 3 |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
| Pre-Law Concentration | ||
| PHL 302 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| POL 301 | The American Judicial Process | 3 |
| ENG 316 | Elements of Style | 3 |
| or ENG 368 | Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing | |
| or ENG 370 | Report & Proposal Writing | |
| or ENG 372 | Business and Professional Writing | |
| CJS 305 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| or CJS 315 | Criminal Procedure | |
| or CJS 387 | Cybersecurity Law | |
| or CJS 487 | Cybersecurity Law | |
| or POL 411 | Constitutional Law | |
| Choose at least 2 classes (totaling at least 6 credit hours) from the following: | 6 | |
| Theory and Practice of Corrections | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Criminal Procedure | ||
| Policing & Society | ||
| Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | ||
| American Violence | ||
| Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy | ||
| Restorative Justice | ||
| Cybersecurity Law | ||
| Cyber Crimes and Investigations | ||
| Special Topics in Criminal Justice Studies | ||
| Cyber Crimes and Investigations | ||
| Digital Forensics I | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Honors Thesis Project | ||
| Honors Thesis Project | ||
| Cybersecurity Law | ||
| Internship in Criminal Justice II | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Urban Politics & Policy | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Civil Liberities | ||
| Law & Society | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minor in Criminal Justice Studies (CJS)
| Criminal Justice Studies | ||
| CJS 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies | 3 |
| Select four CJS courses (300/400 level) | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| 1 | One course from each of the four areas involving behavior, institutions, law, and social structure. |
Criminal Justice Studies, Criminal Justice Studies Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ASI 150 | 1 | HUM 102 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 |
| CJS 101 | 3 | CAP Social Science Course | 3 |
| HUM 101 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 | CAP Natural Science Course w/ Lab | 4 |
| CMM 100 (CAP Oral Communication) | 3 | CAP Mathematics Course | 3 |
| CAP Arts Course | 3 | Language 141 | 3 |
| Language 101 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 214 | 3 | CJS 210 | 3 |
| ENG 200 (CAP Second-Year Writing) | 3 | CJS 300 | 3 |
| BA Natural Science or Math Course | 3 | CAP Faith Traditions Course | 3 |
| Language 201 or Contextual Course | 3 | BA Humanities Course | 3 |
| BA Social Science Course (other than CJS) | 3 | BA Arts Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 303 | 3 | CJS 207 | 3 |
| CJS 305, 315, POL 301, or POL 411 | 3 | CJS 322 | 3 |
| CJS 316 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| CAP Practical Ethical Action Course | 3 | CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies Course | 3 |
| BA Elective | 3 | CAP Advanced Historical Studies Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 495 or 497 | 1-3 | CJS 409 (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) | 3 |
| CJS Concentration Elective | 3 | CJS Concentration Elective | 3 |
| CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations Course | 3 | BA Elective | 3 |
| CAP Advanced Religious Studies Course | 3 | BA Elective | 3 |
| BA Interdisciplinary Programs Course (other than CJS) | 3 | CAP Diversity and Social Justice Course | 3 |
| 13-15 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120-122 | |||
Criminal Justice Studies, Cyber Investigations Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ASI 150 | 1 | HUM 102 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 |
| CJS 101 | 3 | CAP Social Science Course | 3 |
| HUM 101 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 | CAP Natural Science Course w/ Lab | 4 |
| CMM 100 (CAP Oral Communication) | 3 | CAP Mathematics Course | 3 |
| CAP Arts Course | 3 | Language 141 | 3 |
| Language 101 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 214 | 3 | CJS 210 | 3 |
| ENG 200 (CAP Second-Year Writing) | 3 | CJS 300 | 3 |
| BA Natural Science or Math Course | 3 | CAP Faith Traditions Course | 3 |
| Language 201 or Contextual Course | 3 | BA Humanities Course | 3 |
| BA Social Science Course (other than CJS) | 3 | BA Arts Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 305 or 315 | 3 | CJS 207 | 3 |
| CJS 316 | 3 | CJS 390 | 3 |
| Cyber Investigations Elective | 3 | CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies Course | 3 |
| CAP Practical Ethical Action Course | 3 | CAP Advanced Historical Studies Course | 3 |
| BA Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 387 | 3 | CJS 409 (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) | 3 |
| CJS 495 or 497 | 1-3 | CJS 433 | 3 |
| CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations Course | 3 | BA Elective | 3 |
| CAP Advanced Religious Studies Course | 3 | BA Elective | 3 |
| BA Interdisciplinary Programs Course (other than CJS) | 3 | CAP Diversity and Social Justice Course | 3 |
| 13-15 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120-122 | |||
Criminal Justice Studies, Cyber-Security Management Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ASI 150 | 1 | HUM 102 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 |
| CJS 101 | 3 | CAP Social Science Course | 3 |
| HUM 101 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 | CAP Natural Science Course w/ Lab | 4 |
| CMM 100 | 3 | CAP Mathematics Course | 3 |
| CAP Arts Course | 3 | Language 141 | 3 |
| Language 101 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 214 | 3 | CJS 210 | 3 |
| ENG 200 (CAP Second-Year Writing) | 3 | CJS 300 | 3 |
| BA Natural Science or Math Course | 3 | CAP Faith Traditions Course | 3 |
| Language 201 or Contextual Course | 3 | BA Humanities Course | 3 |
| BA Social Science Course (other than CJS) | 3 | BA Arts Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CPS 149 | 4 | CJS 207 | 3 |
| CJS 305 or 315 | 3 | CJS 387 | 3 |
| CJS 316 | 3 | CJS 390 | 3 |
| BA Elective | 3 | CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies/Practical Ethical Action Course | 3 |
| CAP Advanced Historical Studies Course | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 495 or 497 | 1-3 | CJS 409 (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) | 3 |
| MIS 368 | 3 | MIS 468 | 3 |
| MIS 430 | 3 | BA Elective | 3 |
| CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations Course | 3 | BA Elective | 3 |
| CAP Advanced Religious Studies Course | 3 | CAP Diversity and Social Justice Course | 3 |
| BA Interdisciplinary Programs Course (other than CJS) | 3 | ||
| 16-18 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 121-123 | |||
Criminal Justice Studies, Pre-Law Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ASI 150 | 1 | HUM 102 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 |
| CJS 101 | 3 | CAP Social Science Course | 3 |
| HUM 101 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 | CAP Natural Science Course w/ Lab | 4 |
| CMM 100 (CAP Oral Communication) | 3 | CAP Mathematics Course | 3 |
| CAP Arts Course | 3 | Language 141 | 3 |
| Language 101 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 214 | 3 | CJS 210 | 3 |
| ENG 200 (CAP Second-Year Writing) | 3 | CJS 300 | 3 |
| BA Natural Science or Math Course | 3 | CAP Faith Traditions Course | 3 |
| Language 201 or Contextual Course | 3 | BA Humanities Course | 3 |
| BA Social Science Course (other than CJS) | 3 | BA Arts Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 305, 315, or POL 411 | 3 | CJS 207 | 3 |
| CJS 316 | 3 | ENG 316, 368, 370, or 372 | 3 |
| CJS PLW Concentration Elective | 3 | PHL 302 | 3 |
| CAP Practical Ethical Action Course | 3 | CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies Course | 3 |
| BA Elective | 3 | CAP Advanced Historical Studies Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJS 495 or 497 | 1-3 | CJS 409 (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) | 3 |
| POL 301 | 3 | CJS PLW Concentration Elective | 3 |
| CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations Course | 3 | BA Elective | 3 |
| CAP Advanced Religious Studies Course | 3 | BA Elective | 3 |
| BA Interdisciplinary Programs Course (other than CJS) | 3 | CAP Diversity and Social Justice Course | 3 |
| 13-15 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120-122 | |||
Courses
CJS 101. Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies. 3 Hours
Introduction to the field of criminal justice studies, stressing the theoretical foundations, origin, nature, methods, and limitations of criminal justice studies as a college curriculum.
CJS 1LW. NON-EQUIVALENT CJS LAW CREDIT. 0-3 Hours
CJS 207. Research Methods in Criminal Justice Studies. 3 Hours
Review of the nature, language, and processes of inquiry involving experiments, studies, surveys, and investigations. The instrumentation, types, and structures of content analysis, questionnaires, interviews, and structured observation are examined.
Prerequisite(s): CJS 101.
CJS 210. Theories of Crime and Delinquency. 3 Hours
This course will provide an overview of a variety of criminal justice theories. Attention will be directed toward the study of the major theoretical schools of thought which have influenced the discipline of criminology and criminal justice. The foundational goal of this course is to develop an understanding of crime and delinquency through different theoretical frameworks.
Prerequisite: CJS 101.
CJS 214. Cyber Essentials for Criminal Justice. 3 Hours
The purpose of this course is to familiarize Criminal Justice students with a basic understanding of computers, the internet, cybersecurity and modern computing developments. These topics will be combined with criminal justice applications in order to provide students with the knowledge needed to address digital aspects of their future careers in Criminal Justice or Security Studies. This course is intended to be an introduction to cybersecurity and is thus suitable for complete newcomers to the area. No technical background or knowledge is required.
CJS 2EL. NON-EQUIVALENT CRJ ELECTIVE. 0-3 Hours
CJS 2ET. Accepted Transfer Credit CJS E. 0-3 Hours
CJS 300. Criminal Justice Studies Career Development. 3 Hours
Exploration of career opportunities and the professional career placement process including setting goals and identifying educational objectives, noting professional concerns, the role of a given criminal justice organization, and assessing experiences.
CJS 303. Theory and Practice of Corrections. 3 Hours
Study of the organization and administration of correctional institutions and other detention facilities with emphasis on probation, parole, and reentry systems to include the rehabilitation and treatment of the incarcerated with reference to correctional law cases.
Prerequisites: CJS 101 or SSC 200 or ANT 150 or ECO 203 or ECO 204 or POL 201 or POL 202 or PSY 101 or SOC 101 or SOC 204 or SWK 201 or Department Chair.
CJS 305. Criminal Law. 3 Hours
Principles of criminal liability, preparation of case materials, court procedures, and case disposition.
CJS 315. Criminal Procedure. 3 Hours
Fundamentals of criminal procedure: arrest, search, and seizure; interrogation, constitutional limitations upon state and federal rules of criminal procedure.
Prerequisite(s): A course in criminal law.
CJS 316. Criminal Justice Ethics. 3 Hours
Examination of issues and dilemmas associated with professional decision-making within the U.S. criminal justice system. Students will develop knowledge of ethical systems as applied to issues in real-world criminal justice contexts, critically evaluate current ethical dilemmas through a social justice lens, and gain personal insight by developing a personal framework for responding to ethical challenges associated with the justice system.
CJS 322. Policing & Society. 3 Hours
Analyzes the history of policing in society and assesses the social and political forces that are correlated with both the rise of formal policing and the variety of structures law enforcement agencies have assumed. Reviews the primary functions of policing in American society and examines those issues affecting federal, state, county, municipal and private policing.
CJS 336. Comparative Criminal Justice Systems. 3 Hours
Survey of cross-cultural uniformities and diversities in law-enforcement agencies, correctional systems, and the courts in selected countries. Attention is focused on transnational crime and justice. Sophomore standing or higher.
CJS 340. American Violence. 3 Hours
Examination of historical, comparative, political, psychological, and social structural aspects of violent crime and criminal justice system responses.
Prerequisites: SSC 200 or ANT 150 or CJS 101 or ECO 203 or ECO 204 or POL 201 or POL 202 or PSY 101 or SOC 101 or SOC 204 or SWK 201.
CJS 360. Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy. 3 Hours
Exploration of human trafficking at global, national, and local levels with a focus on advocacy and disruption efforts.
CJS 375. Restorative Justice. 3 Hours
Seminar where students learn principles, practices, and review the effectiveness of restorative justice approaches as tools for conflict resolution, transformation, and peacebuilding in the community.
Prerequisites: CJS 101 and SSC 200 or ANT 150 or ECO 203 or ECO 204 or POL 201 or POL 202 or PSY 101 or SOC 101 or SOC 204 or SWK 201.
CJS 387. Cybersecurity Law. 3 Hours
This course examines the laws that govern cyber and cybersecurity. Understanding these laws and the legal challenges raised by the advent of cyber is vital for those working in security/law enforcement fields, whether in the public or private sector. The course will survey the significant areas of law governing cyber, to include the following topics: digital privacy law, liability of social media (Section 230), cyber criminal laws, laws governing law enforcement cyber investigations and surveillance, cybersecurity laws and regulations for the corporate sector, and the legal framework governing federal cyber operations and cyber surveillance.
CJS 390. Cyber Crimes and Investigations. 3 Hours
This course provides students with an overview of crimes involving the use of computer technology and the internet. Students will learn how computer related crimes are committed and how law enforcement officials investigate them. Topics covered will include defining and describing the different types of computer-related crimes, the techniques used by officials, and the legal subjects in combating cyber crime.
CJS 399. Special Topics in Criminal Justice Studies. 1-3 Hours
An extensive examination of a current topic affecting the criminal justice system and its law enforcement, corrections or judicial components. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours when the topic changes.
CJS 408. Senior Seminar. 3 Hours
Preparation for a criminal justice capstone experience. Students will explore vocational and career aspects of criminal justice and criminological disciplines. Students will prepare for research or community engaged or research projects. Required for Criminal Justice majors.
Prerequisite(s): CJS 207 or SOC 208 or POL 207 or PSY 217.
CJS 409. Senior Capstone. 3 Hours
Capstone experience in criminal justice studies consisting of a seminar on research, writing, and ethics in criminology and criminal justice with a project and a written and oral presentation; students will reflect on how criminal justice course work, experiences, and research will influence their professional activities and how they will serve their communities.
Prerequisites: CJS 207 or permission of instructor; Senior standing.
CJS 430. Cyber Crimes and Investigations. 3 Hours
This course provides students with an overview of crimes involving the use of computer technology and the internet. Students will learn how computer related crimes are committed and how law enforcement officials investigate them. Topics covered will include defining and describing the different types of computer-related crimes, the techniques used by officials, and the legal subjects in combating cyber crime.
CJS 433. Digital Forensics I. 3 Hours
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of digital forensics, investigation tools and techniques. Studies the importance of digital evidence controls, preservation, and recovery. Also explores how to process crime and incident scenes, details of data acquisition, computer forensic analysis, image file recovery, investigative report writing, and basic cyber-criminal law concepts. CJS 387 or equivalent recommended.
Prerequisite(s): CJS 214.
CJS 440. Independent Study. 3 Hours
Directed study and research on selected topics of significant academic publications in law enforcement and criminal justice.
Prerequisite(s): An introductory CJS course; permission of instructor.
CJS 477. Honors Thesis Project. 3 Hours
First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.
CJS 478. Honors Thesis Project. 3 Hours
Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons.
Prerequisite(s): Approved CJS 477; approval of University Honors Program.
CJS 487. Cybersecurity Law. 3 Hours
This course examines the laws that govern cyber and cybersecurity. Understanding these laws and the legal challenges raised by the advent of cyber is vital for those working in security/law enforcement fields, whether in the public or private sector. The course will survey the significant areas of law governing cyber, to include the following topics: digital privacy law, liability of social media (Section 230), cyber criminal laws, laws governing law enforcement cyber investigations and surveillance, cybersecurity laws and regulations for the corporate sector, and the legal framework governing federal cyber operations and cyber surveillance.
CJS 495. Internship in Criminal Justice I. 1-3 Hours
Supervised experience solely in a civilian capacity in a criminal justice or law-enforcement agency. Open to pre-service criminal justice studies majors only; in-service students do not qualify. Students who enroll for internship credit are not given a stipend. Credit granted only under Grading Option Two.
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 cumulative grade-point average; sophomore status; permission of program director.
CJS 496. Internship in Criminal Justice II. 1-3 Hours
Continuation of CJS 495.
CJS 497. Service Learning Experience. 1 Hour
Supervised community research or service experience that complements a specific upper division course in Criminal Justice Studies. No more than three semester hours of Social Science 497 credits can count for graduation. Repeatable up to three semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): CJS course (300- or 400-level).