Criminal Justice, Forensic Investigation, B.S.

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The Criminal Justice Program is designed to prepare students for careers in law, law enforcement, corrections, and social science research. Conceived with the idea that criminal justice professionals will benefit from a strong liberal arts education, the program stresses theory and policy analysis combined with professional experience. A Ferrum College criminal justice graduate will have strong oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to think critically and solve problems while recognizing the importance of high ethical standards.

Introduction to Public Service Certificate [18 Credits]

Accounting Course

Choose 1 of the following two:

ACC 110 - Introduction to Accounting 3 Credit(s).
ACC 201 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).

Criminal Justice Course

CJU 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).

Political Science Course

Choose 1 of the following three:

PSC 101 - American National Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).
PSC 202 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s).
PSC 205 - Comparative Government 3 Credit(s).

Criminal Justice Common Required Courses [42 Credits]

Criminal Justice Certificate [15 Credits] is automatically earned by completing these requirements.

Choose 1 of the following two:
CSC 100 - Computer Literacy 3 Credit(s).
BUS 230 - Computer Applications 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
MTH 111 - Pre-Calculus I 3 Credit(s).
Required Courses:
CJU 205 - Introduction to Criminology 3 Credit(s).
CJU 220 - Criminal Law 3 Credit(s).
CJU 272 - Legal Research and Writing 3 Credit(s).
CJU 300 - Dilemmas and Decision Making in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).
CJU 314 - Courts and the Judicial Process 3 Credit(s).
CJU 315 - Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice Professionals 3 Credit(s).
CJU/SOC 320 - Deviance and Social Control 3 Credit(s).
CJU 370 - Research Methods & Statistics in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).
CJU 498 - Seminar 3 Credit(s).
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 230 - Social Psychology 3 Credit(s).
SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I 3 Credit(s).

Forensic Investigation Emphasis [18 Credits]

The forensic investigation emphasis helps prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles necessary to process and report on physical evidence at a crime scene or in connection with a civil investigation. The program is designed to help students understand both the theory and practice of the forensic disciplines and of police work. Based on national guidelines, the curriculum provides a basic foundation in investigative, scientific, and laboratory-based forensics and introduces students to the various disciplines that make up the forensic collaborative work-group. Students may pursue further education or employment in the field.

Forensic Investigation Certificate [15 Credits] will automatically be earned by completion of these required courses.

Forensic Investigation Required Courses [12 Credits]

CJU 330 - Criminal Investigation 3 Credit(s).
CJU 335 - Forensic Investigation 3 Credit(s).
CJU 499 - Internship 3 Credit(s).

Forensic Investigation Elective Courses [6 Credits]

Choose any 6 credits from the following:

CHM 331 - Forensic Science 4 Credit(s).
CJU 204 - Fundamentals of Corrections 3 Credit(s).
CJU 340 - Interviewing and Crisis Intervention 3 Credit(s).
CJU 375 - Crime Scene Photography 3 Credit(s).
CJU 460 - Criminal Profiling 3 Credit(s).
CSC 290, 390 or 490 - Selected Topics in Computer Science 1-3 Credit(s). Data, Cybersecurity and You (This topic only)
ENG 208 - True Crime in Popular Culture 3 Credit(s).
GEO 221 - Geographic Information Systems 4 Credit(s).
PSY 335 - Psychological and Educational Assessment 3 Credit(s).
PSY 348 - Techniques of Counseling 3 Credit(s).

Criminal Justice, Forensic Investigation, B.S.

Introduction to Public Service Certificate [18 Credits]

Accounting Course

Criminal Justice Course

Political Science Course

Psychology Course

Social Work Course

Sociology Course

Criminal Justice Common Required Courses [42 Credits]

Forensic Investigation Emphasis [18 Credits]

Forensic Investigation Required Courses [12 Credits]

Forensic Investigation Elective Courses [6 Credits]

Total Credit Hours Required in Certificates: 18

Total Credit Hours Required in Program: 60

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 120