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Criminal Justice

About Criminal Justice more

The Concordia University, St. Paul Criminal Justice program is conveniently offered in an online format.

This program is designed for students working in the criminal justice system who desire to improve their work, position themselves for promotions; and facilitate life transition. This program is not intended for Minnesota peace officer licensure, but will qualify for continuing education credits where accepted.

Careers in Criminal Justice more

  • Correctional Officer
  • Court Services
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Family and Social Services
  • Federal Agencies – FBI, CIA, DEA
  • Game Warden/Conservation Enforcement Officer
  • Homeland Security
  • Jail Administration
  • Law Enforcement
  • Loss Prevention Officer
  • Military Police
  • Paralegal
  • Private Investigator
  • Private Security Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Victims Advocate
Course for Criminal Justice

CJU-402 Returning Student Sem for CJ Available online

This course will provide each student with an opportunity to reflect on their decision to return to college. Emphasis will be on preparations for their return to college and their development of a learning plan. Students will focus on time management, organizational skills, and practical writing for criminal justice practitioners. Extensive time will be devoted to writing fundamentals, such as mechanics, sentence structure, academic and professional prose and APA style.

CJU-422 Information Literacy in CJ Available online

Information today grows exponentially. This course teaches students to identify information needs in their profession, know and access criminal justice data bases, discern legitimate information, manage the data, and present information in an articulate, professional manner. Students will effectively integrate sources in academic writings using APA style.

CJU-431 Inside the Criminal Mind Available online

This course explores theories and research of criminal behavior. Students will examine how past and present understanding of criminals has determined responses of society and the criminal justice system.

CJU-435 Philosophy of Values & Ethics Available online

Students examine the issues of accountability in government and business regarding human rights and ethics through readings, discussion and debates. Exploring both ethical theory and personal values, students develop a system for making ethical decisions in their personal and professional lives. This course also explores the emotional and physical risks associated with their work and helps develop strategies that will nurture maintaining physical and emotional health.

CJU-437 Systems Thinking in Crim Just Available online

Given the dynamic complexity of organizations, it is vital that professionals have an understanding of how organizations and systems interact. This course provides the skills to diagnose interactions and engage in finding solutions to problems. Systems thinking serves as one of the threads of continuity running throughout this degree program.

CJU-451 Diversity in Criminal Justice Available online

While multiculturalism is a popular term in today�s society, diversity issues play a particularly important role in criminal justice. This course provides an understanding of diversity from theoretical, organizational, and personal perspectives to impact the effectiveness of those employed in criminal justice and mitigate the risk of legal liability and public perception issues that negatively impact this profession.

CJU-452 Constitutional Law for CJ Available online

This course will develop the understanding and working knowledge of constitutional law that professionals in this field are expected to have. Students will review constitutional history and basic concepts to understand interpretations of the Constitution by the United States Supreme Court impacting criminal justice, and learn practical research strategies to find law.

CJU-453 Troubled Youth in CJ System Available online

This course explores why and how governments have always treated children differently than adults. Theories of delinquency and the corresponding responses by society through the criminal justice system are addressed, as are current data, trends and programs. Students will also explore the challenges facing juvenile corrections in a society that continues to change in demographics, norms, and expectations of criminal justice.

CJU-455 Contemporary Issues in CJ Available online

Current criminal justice related events occurring nationally and locally will provide the scenarios for students to apply the knowledge acquired during this degree program in a thoughtful and scholarly manner. Students will draw upon their understanding of systems thinking, constitutional law, religion, modern trends, ethics, and individual and community behavior.

CJU-490 Criminal Justice Portfolio Available online

This final course is designed to help learners reflect on all they have done during this degree program. Students will synthesize all they have learned. Preparation of a professional and educational portfolio or e-folio will cap the learning experience. Students will participate in group activities to provide closure to the program.
  1. Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)

  2. A non-refundable application fee of $30, payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online

  3. Final and official transcripts from all previous institutions attended
    * If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet.  Concordia accepts completed goal areas.

  4. Statement of Goals - Write a brief statement covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

Technology Requirements
Students enrolling in an adult undergraduate program must have access to a computer that meets Concordia University's technology requirements. Contact Concordia's Help Desk at helpdesk@csp.edu or 651-641-8866 with any questions regarding these requirements.

Fall 2013 Term

  • Delivery: Online
  • Start Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013
  • Chat Day: Tuesday
  • Chat Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. CST

Spring 2014 Term

  • Delivery: Online
  • Start Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014
  • Chat Day: Tuesday
  • Chat Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. CST


PROGRAM SCHEDULE

TERM 1 CJU402 | CJU422
TERM 2 CJU437 | CJU452
TERM 3 CJU451 | CJU435
TERM 4 CJU431 | CJU453
TERM 5 CJU455 | CJU490

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