criminal justice
pre-law
College of Arts and Sciences
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criminal justice pre-law
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The Campbell Program
The administration of justice is an endemic and critical issue that
confronts any free society. There are continual demands for more
and better-trained law enforcement officers, court administrators,
and correctional personnel.
Our curriculum is designed to provide you with the knowledge you
need to understand the institutions of the criminal justice process
— police, courts, corrections — and the administration of justice.
You will acquire an understanding of the various components of
the formal criminal justice process, endemic and emerging issues
in criminal justice, and many of the incongruities in the justice
system. Additionally, you will be taught how to critically assess some
of the major controversial issues in policing, courts, corrections,
and administration.
Finally, the department sponsors a variety of different clubs,
organizations, and/or honor societies to facilitate bringing our majors
together professionally and socially.
The Campbell student
We attract students who are analytical, motivated, and interested in
pursuing careers in law, law enforcement, government, or private
sector endeavors. Our criminal justice majors have been successful
lawyers, attorneys, activists, law enforcement agents, detectives and
have found careers in many other justice-related fields..
The Campbell Advantage
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While there are a couple of schools in North Carolina that
offer a Criminal Justice degree, the primary advantages
for a Criminal Justice Administration major at Campbell
University include: commitment to academic excellence
and quality classroom instruction, a friendly campus
where small classes encourage closer relationships among
students and faculty, and a commitment to helping
students develop an integrated Christian world view in
their major. You will find our program is also unique in
the way it...
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Emphasizes a method of critical thinking and judgment
with realistic “hands-on” learning.
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Supports you through a faculty that cares about the
individual student and takes the time to see that
you succeed.
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Commits itself throughout the entire university to
quality liberal arts education, free enterprise, and our
Christian Mission
You will study criminology, victimology, political policy analysis,
research methods, and other sociological tools used to measure and
understand the etiology of crime, societies’ response to crime, and
policy issues in the administration of justice. This curriculum will
lead you to reevaluate your views of justice, the criminal justice
system, and society in general.
The new Criminal Justice Pre-Law concentration allows students to
take a core group of classes that will not only better prepare them for
a career in Criminal Justice but will make them strong candidates for
law school.
The Campbell approach
At Campbell, we balance course instruction between theory and
practice. We use a variety of approaches to give you the theoretical and
practical framework you need including labs, field trips, symposiums,
and a required internship. A typical major class will have just 20
students; some have as little as 10, so there is an emphasis on careful
discussion, analysis, and interaction.
the campbell faculty
What sets Campbell’s faculty apart from the others? Our faculty
members comprise a wide range of expertise, teaching experience,
and interests. Having earned multiple academic degrees, they have
been well-schooled in the discipline. Additionally, they possess
personal experience honed on the front lines — on the street, in
the courtrooms, prisons, or juvenile centers. Plus the faculty is very
involved in both regional and national groups related to this major.
We also charge ourselves with the responsibility of performing
rigorous and thorough advisement of each student to ensure they get
the courses and support needed to succeed.
Last Modified 02/14 LRG
CRIMINAL JUSTICE: BACHELOR OF ARTS
Requirements for a B.A. in Criminal Justice Administration:
Students who wish to acquire a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice must complete at least 45 credits in CRIM courses, as well as POLS
229, 230, 260 and 339 (CRIM 339). In addition, students must complete 24 hours of suggested electives in consultation with their adviser.
Students pursuing the Pre-Law concentration are required to take MATH 212, ENGL 302 or 424, HIST 345, POLS 449 or 450, POLS 330,
HIST 345 and POLS 443, 445, 446 or 447.
Curriculum Outline
Career Opportunities
Criminal Justice
Freshman Year
SEMESTER 1HRSSEMESTER 2HRS
iNTRO TO CRIM JUSTICE WESTERN CIV I ACADEMIC WRITING INTRO TO CHRISTIANITY FOREIGN LANG PE ACTIVITY CONNECTIONS FRESHMEN SEMINAR CRIM 231 HIST 111 ENGL 101 RELG 125 101 PE 111 CUW 100 CUFS 100
3
WESTERN CIV II
HIST 112 3
3
ACADEMIC WRITING & LIT ENGL 102 3
3
Logic MATH 212 3
3 INTRO TO CRIMINOLOGY CRIM 232 3
3
FOREIGN LANG 102 3
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LIFETIME WELLNESS PE 185 2
0.5 CONNECTIONS CUW 100 0.5
1
SOPHOMORE Year
SEMESTER 3HRSSEMESTER 4HRS
INTRO TO LAW ENFORCEMENT CRIM 280 NATIONAL GOVT POLS 229 U.S. HISTORY I HIST 221 FOREIGN LANG 201 SCIENCE W/LAB CONNECTIONS CUW 200
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0.5 junior year
SEMESTER 5 HRS
ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT CRIM 339 ART/MUSIC/THEATRE 131 LITERATURE ENGL advanced writing engl 302/424 scope and methods/pol pols 260 senior year
COURTS & PROCEDURE CRIM 270 3
STATE & LOCAL GOVT POLS 230 3
U.S. HISTORY II HIST 222 3
FOREIGN LANG 202 3
Public speakingthea 115 3
CONNECTIONS CUW 200 0.5
semester 6 HRS
3
CRIMINAL LAW CRIM 361 3
JUVENILE JUSTICE CRIM 362 3
LITERATURE ENGL 3 const. english history hist 345 3 statistics math 160 SEMESTER 7 HRS
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Lawyer
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Law Enforcement (local, city, state)
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Criminal Investigations
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Crime Prevention
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Juvenile Intervention
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Victim Assistance Programs
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Court Administrator
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Prisons, Jails, Penology
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Private and Corporate Security
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Drug Enforcement & Interdiction
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Forensics
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FBI, ATF, SBI (State Bureau of Investigation)
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Probation or Parole Officer
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Law School
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Graduate Education in Criminal Justice
semester 8 HRS
CRIM JUSTICE ADMIN CRIM 360 3 internship CRIM 545
JUSTICE THEORIES CRIM 440 3 SENIOR SEMINAR CHEM 482 correctional philo CRIM 430 3political thought pols
constitutional law pols 449/450 3 religion elective relg
intro to law pols 300 3
Campbell requires 124 hours to graduate. Some majors may require more.
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English Comp – Students with an SAT verbal score below 450 will be enrolled in English 100; 450-699 students will be enrolled in English 101; 700 with at least a “B” average in high school, students will be enrolled in
English 102.
English Literature - The ENGL LIT requirement may be satisfied by completing any two of the following literature courses (in any order): ENGL 201, 202, 203, 204, or 205 or with a 300 level Foreign LANG LIT.
Foreign Language - Students are required to pass a 202 level Foreign Language Course.
Science Elective - Can be chose from any 4-hour science course with lab.
Criminal Justice Electives may include following: CRIM 300, 310, 315, 420, 458, 470, 472, 475, or 490.
Elective - Any course may be used for an elective; however, carefully chosen electives will allow for a minor.
The major requirements outlined within this brochure are intended as a guideline, and the curriculum outlines are only a sample. The most recent copy of the University’s Undergraduate Studies Bulletin is the official source
related to curriculum guidelines. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with his/her academic adviser.
The major requirements outlined within this brochure are intended as a guideline, and the curriculum outlines are only a sample. The most recent copy of the University’s
Undergraduate Studies Bulletin is the official source related to curriculum guidelines. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with his/her academic adviser.