MGA

Academic Program - Course Schedule and Learning Outcomes

Campus: Online College/School: Education & Behavioral Sciences Department:

Psychology and Criminal Justice

Academic Degree: B.S. in Criminal Justice Major: Criminal Justice Track (if applicable): N/A

What are the Program Learning Outcomes?

A learning outcome is a description of the knowledge, skills and abilities you will gain as you complete your coursework.

1. Review and Critique the role and responsibility that Law Enforcement plays in the American Criminal

Justice System.

2. Compare and Contrast major Theories of Criminal Behavior.

3. Discuss Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods used in Social Sciences Research.

4. Appraise and Critique the role that the Courts play in the American Criminal Justice System.

What courses do I need to take to graduate from this program?

Entering Class Academic Year

Fall (15 hours) Spring (15 hours) Summer (varies)

Freshman Course (Delivery Format): 1. ENGL 1101 (Online)2. MATH 1101 or 1111 (Online)3. POLS 1101 (Online)4. CRJU 1100 (Online)*5. Area B Perspectives course (Online)

1. ENGL 1102 (Online)2. Area C elective (Online)3. HIST 2111-U.S. (Online)4. CRJU 2316 (Online)*5. CRJU 2317 (Online)*

Courses taken here offset coursework during Fall and Spring semesters.

Sophomore 1. ENGL 2111 (Online)2. Area E Social Science- PSYC,SOCI, HIST, ECON, or ANTH(Online)3. CRJU 2318 (Online)4. Lab Science (ASTR, BIOL,CHEM, or PHYS) (P-Online or faceto face)5. Area D Math (e.g., MATH1200) or Science approvedcourse) (Online)

1. Advisor approved Area F 1000-2000 elective (Online)2. Advisor approved Area F 1000-2000 elective (Online)3. Area E Social Science- SOCI,HIST, ECON, or ANTH (Online)4. Lab Science (ASTR, BIOL,CHEM, or PHYS) (P-Online or faceto face)

Courses taken here offset coursework during Fall and Spring semesters.

Junior 1. CRJU 3020 (Online)2. CRJU 3100 (Online)3. CRJU 3110 (Online)4. CRJU 3200 (Online)5. CRJU 3311 (Online)

1. CRJU 3315 (Online)2. CRJU 3320 (Online)3. CRJU 4147 (Online)4. CRJU Major Track Elective(Online)5. CRJU Major Track Elective(Online)

Courses taken here offset coursework during Fall and Spring semesters.

Senior 1. CRJU Major Track Elective(Online)2. CRJU Major Track Elective(Online)3. CRJU Major Track Elective(Online)4. Outside Elective (e.g., PSYC

1. CRJU Major Track Elective(Online)2. CRJU Major Track Elective(Online)3. CRJU Major Track Elective(Online)4. Outside Elective (e.g., PSYC

Courses taken here offset coursework during Fall and Spring semesters.

3265, PSYC 4550, or PSYC 4500) (Online) 5. Outside Elective (e.g., PSYC3265, PSYC 4550, or PSYC 4500)(Online)

3265, PSYC 4550, or PSYC 4500) (Online) 5. CRJU 4930 (Internship) or CRJU2999 (Online)

What jobs have recent graduates received after completing this program?

Recent Graduates have received jobs with the following employers:

Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II - GA Department of Juvenile Justice, Probation Officer - Fulton County, GA, Deputy Sheriff - Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Sheriff - Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II - GA Department of Juvenile Justice, Bodily Injury Adjuster – Geico, Police Officer - Warner Robins Police Department; Working on Masters in Criminal Justice at Penn State, Deputy Sheriff - Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Asset Protection Associate – Walmart, Masters Program in Information Technology at Middle Georgia State University

* Courses in the focus area