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22 Justice Studies Department College of Applied Sciences and Arts MacQuarrie Hall 508 408-924-2940 (Voice) 408-924-2953 (Fax) http://www.sjsu.edu/justicestudies Professors Janet Johnston Roy R. Roberg Associate Professors Cynthia Baroody-Hart Steven Lee Mona Lynch, Chair Richard Perry Assistant Professors Mark Correia Ann Lucas, Graduate Advisor Curricula BS, Justice Studies BS, Forensic Science, Concentration in Biology BS, Forensic Science, Concentration in Chemistry Minor, Justice Studies Minor, Legal Studies MS, Justice Studies T he Justice Studies Department has the distinction of being the first degree-granting program in criminal justice in the United States. The department now prepares students for positions of responsibility and leadership in all aspects of the justice system. Many of our students are pre-law, preparing for a career in the legal profession. Employment opportunities exist in federal, state and local law enforcement, in government investigative branches, in institutional and community correctional offices, the court system, public nonprofit organizations, social services, public health, and in the educational field. The Justice Studies Department is a member of the Consortium of Law and Justice Programs. The BS Degree The BS degree enables students to be competent professionals in a technologically complex and culturally diverse society. Program majors are expected to understand the role of the justice system in a democratic society; the complex causes of crime and the most effective responses to the crime problem; and the structure, processes and management of criminal justice organizations. Major requirements are flexible and there are many electives from which to choose. A total of 49 units are required in the major, plus 3 units of introductory statistics. All undergraduate majors are required to complete a one semester 4-unit internship program except for those students having professional experience in the justice system (contingent upon approval of the department chair). Internship opportunities are in law enforcement, correctional facilities, the court system and community agencies. Community college students may transfer a total of 12 units of approved courses toward the major and three units of the required statistics course. Other approved lower division justice studies courses may be used to satisfy general university electives. The Justice Studies Department offers an 18 unit minor in Justice Studies. The Justice Studies Department also offers a B.S. degree in Forensics Science with either a biology or chemistry concentration. These courses are taught in conjunction with the Biology and Chemistry departments. The MS Degree The MS degree prepares students for more advanced graduate study, and for managerial and research positions in the justice system. While prospective graduate students are not required to have an undergraduate degree in Justice Studies, they may be required to take additional courses to provide the appropriate foundation in research, statistics and criminal justice. Students may transfer 6 units of approved postgraduate courses from other universities. Graduate courses are generally offered at night. Required seminars emphasize theory, research and policy evaluation. Elective seminars focus on police and social control, social functions of law, punishment, juvenile justice, special problems and contemporary topics. The thesis option is designed for those primarily interested in conducting research, and pursuing advanced study toward the doctorate. The non-thesis option is for justice practitioners and/or for individuals interested in managerial positions in the justice system. Advising Undergraduate students can see any advisor. A list is posted in front of the Justice Studies Office, MH 508, or available online at www.sjsu.edu/depts/casa/justicestudies. Students should contact an advisor during regularly scheduled office hours or by appointment. The advisor informs students of major and university graduation requirements, helps in the selection of their coursework, assists students in applying for graduation and provides advice about career opportunities. Graduate students can contact the graduate advisor, Ann Lucas, for advising (408-924- 2914). Scholarships University, college and departmental scholarships are available. Five department scholarships are in memory of former faculty members and students: The Willard Huck Schmidt Scholarship, the Daniel Lomio Scholarship, the Paula Stone Hubbell Endowment, the Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Scholarship, and the Barton Collins Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded Spring semester each year. Faculty Our faculty represents a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the justice system. Faculty members have degrees in criminal justice, law, jurisprudence, linguistics, microbiology, political science, psychology, sociology and social work. Research and teaching interests include criminal and comparative law; police; courts and corrections; theory; capital punishment; juvenile delinquency, child abuse and neglect, and the juvenile justice system; family law and family violence; forensics, DNA and crimes; justice management, policy evaluation, and drug abuse. Faculty members have served as presidents of national and regional academic and professional associations, and have written leading books and articles on policing, family violence, child abuse, punishment, and numerous law and society issues. Based on scholarly production and faculty citations, the Justice Studies Department is recognized as a leading justice program in California.

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