Criminal Justice
Program Objectives The CJ curriculum is designed to broaden the student-practitioner's knowledge and understanding of the interdependence of the many facets of Criminal Justice by providing students with a broad understanding of the CJ system. The curriculum will prepare students for a career in one or more of three (3) major areas of emphasis:
- Law enforcement - police and investigative work at the federal, state and local levels of government;
- Corrections - public and private sector jobs in correction facilities, community-based corrections and counseling services; and
- Pre-Law - corrections and counseling services, courts and court-related professions and preparation for law school.
In addition the Criminal Justice program seeks to encourage the integration of Christian ethical and moral perspectives with the more common value systems associated with Criminal Justice as practiced throughout the nation.
To meet these program objectives, Associate of Science (2 year) and Bachelor of Science (4 year) degree plans are offered. If university core and entrance requirements have been met, the upper level, (junior-senior) course requirements may be met in twelve (12) months by attending evening and weekend classes. Consult the degree plan checklist available at the Criminal Justice Office for additional information and specific course requirements.
To receive the Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice, a student must demonstrate competency in the Criminal Justice discipline by successfully completing a directed study during the senior year. The directed study (CJ 4350), in lieu of an exit exam, requires a student to conduct academically sound research on a selected topic, to prepare a 25-page research paper, and to make an oral presentation of the major findings.
Admissions Requirements Regular admission to the baccalaureate (four year) CJ program is granted to qualified high school graduates who score 17 or above on the ACT or 760 or higher on the SAT of the College Entrance Exam Board. Admission to the Associate degree (two year) CJ program is granted to applicants without meeting ACT or SAT requirements if out of high school five or more years. Applicants who have not completed high school may be admitted on the basis of the GED. Minimum acceptable composite score is 45, and minimum acceptable score on the individual test is 95.
For more information contact Dr. Lou Harris or Connie Millergren.
Bachelor of Criminal Justice (adult program):
Program Objectives: The Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) program is designed to provide the working adult, who has completed the 60 hours of core curriculum, the opportunity to complete their Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree in 52 academic weeks. By taking classes at night and on weekends, the adult student may complete two years of coursework in just 12 months (not including holidays).
For more information contact one of the BCJ recruiters:
Montgomery: Debbie Norris (334) 386-7140 or (800) 879-9816 ext. 7140 or by email at: dnorris@faulkner.edu
Birmingham: Katrina Potts or Kyle Bain (205) 879-5588 or (888) 816-2776 or by email at: kpotts@faulkner.edu or kbain@faulkner.edu
Huntsville: Dawn Ellenberg (256) 830-2626 or (888) 816-2775 or by email at: dellenberg@faulkner.edu
Mobile: Michelle Jayroe (251) 380-9090 or (888) 816-2777 or by email at: mhjayroe@faulkner.edu