Taylor 211
541-552-6509
Lore Rutz-Burri, Chair

The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department’s four major objectives are to:

1. prepare students for successful service in the criminal justice system at local, state, and federal levels;
2. provide University Studies experiences for all students with an interest in the criminal justice system;
3. provide services and serve as a resource for organizations and agencies in the criminal justice system; and
4. contribute to the field through academic and applied research.

Online Degree Completion Program in Criminal Justice

Designed for students with an interest in law enforcement, probation, probation, parole, jails and prisons, juvenile justice and delinquency, pre-law, criminological theory and policy, this degree is ideal for students seeking immediate entryor advancement in the criminal justice field or continuing on in graduate programs. Students in this program complete their lower division general education credits either at SOU or through transfer work and generally enter the program at or near junior status.  Because all of the criminology and criminal justice courses are available online, this degree works well for professionals who may have difficulty continuing their education because of location or work schedules. For more information, call 541-552-8095.

Program Requirements

Criminal Justice, BA or BS 

Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Forensics, BA or BS 

Criminal Justice Minor 

Programs

• Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Forensics, BA or BS
• Criminal Justice, BA or BS

• Criminal Justice Minor

Courses

• CCJ 230 - American Criminal Justice System
• CCJ 231 - Introduction to Criminology
• CCJ 241 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
• CCJ 251 - Introduction to Criminal Law
• CCJ 271 - Introduction to Corrections
• CCJ 298 - Orientation to Criminology and Criminal Justice Online Course
• CCJ 300 - Essentials of Criminal Justice Research and Writing
• CCJ 309 - Research Methods in Criminology/Criminal Justice
• CCJ 321 - Criminal Investigation
• CCJ 331 - Theories of Criminal Behavior
• CCJ 341 - Correctional Institutions
• CCJ 346 - Computer Forensics
• CCJ 347 - Crime in Cyberspace
• CCJ 361 - Juvenile Delinquency
• CCJ 399 - Special Studies
• CCJ 405 - Reading and Conference
• CCJ 406 - CCJ Teaching Assistant
• CCJ 407 - Seminar: Special Topics
• CCJ 409A - Capstone: Research
• CCJ 409B - Capstone: Research
• CCJ 409L - Capstone: Practicum/Internship
• CCJ 411 - Criminal Law
• CCJ 412 - Law of Criminal Evidence
• CCJ 413 - Law of Criminal Procedures
• CCJ 414 - Contemporary Issues in Corrections
• CCJ 417 - Police Problems and Issues
• CCJ 430 - Crime Control Theories and Policies
• CCJ 448 - Mediation and Conflict Management
• CCJ 451 - Criminal Justice Leadership
• CCJ 460 - Comparative Criminal Justice
• CCJ 461 - Terrorism
• CCJ 462 - Criminal Forensic Investigations
• CCJ 507 - Seminar: Special Topics
• CCJ 511 - Criminal Law
• CCJ 512 - Law of Criminal Evidence
• CCJ 513 - Law of Criminal Procedures
• CCJ 530 - Crime Control Theories and Policies
• CCJ 548 - Mediation and Conflict Management
• CCJ 551 - Criminal Justice Leadership
• CCJ 561 - Terrorism