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Dr. Hasan T. Arslan, Chair arslanh@wcsu.edu White Hall 322E, Midtown Campus (203) 837- 8463 (203) 837- 3908 (fax)
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The administration of justice and law is a fundamental aspect of society in the United States, touching all areas governed by legal frameworks. The Division of Justice and Law Administration (JLA) is committed to offering students a comprehensive blend of substantive and practical education. The courses are structured to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a range of professional opportunities in law, public service, social systems, and private enterprises.
The Division of Justice and Law Administration provides a Bachelor of Science degree, a Minor in Justice and Law Administration, along with a variety of undergraduate elective courses to meet diverse educational interests and career objectives.
A JLA graduate should be able to:
The Division of Justice and Law Administration—originally established as the Department of Criminal Justice—was founded in 1976 by Professor Solomon Gross and Dr. Frank Muska with a $14,000 grant from the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration. The inaugural cohort consisted of 14 students.
During its early years, the Division focused primarily on criminal justice education. Over time, its academic scope expanded significantly, evolving into a multi-option program that includes Law Enforcement, Legal Studies, Criminology, Corrections, Probation and Parole, Offender Rehabilitation, a Paralegal Sequence, and Homeland Security.
The Division has benefited from sustained leadership (chair position) that has guided its growth and academic development:
Under this collective leadership, the Division grew into one of the largest majors at WCSU.
Degrees in Justice and Law Administration
B.S. in Criminal Justice BS Criminal Justice: Corrections, Probation, Parole & Offender Rehabilitation option BS Criminal Justice: Criminology option BS Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement option BS Criminal Justice: Legal Studies option BS Criminal Justice: Homeland Security option
Minor Justice & Law Administration
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (B.S.)
BS Criminal Justice: Corrections, Probation, Parole & Offender Rehabilitation Option
Description: The mission of the Division of Justice and Law Administration (JLA) is to provide an integration of substantive and practical education in courses of study designed to prepare students for a variety of career choices in law, public service, social systems and private enterprises.
Degree Requirements All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 54 SH.
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Criminal Justice – Corrections, Probation, Parole and Offender Rehabilitation option Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
*MAT 120 may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
BS Criminal Justice: Criminology Option
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Criminal Justice: Criminology option Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
BS Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Option
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement option Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
BS Criminal Justice: Legal Studies Option
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Criminal Justice – Legal Studies option Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
BS Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Option
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Criminal Justice: Homeland Security option Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
Additional Requirements of the Division of Justice and Law Administration
The Division of JLA is a unit of the SPS, yet because of its division status, it maintains some difference in its requirements from departments of the SPS. All requirements not delineated here are covered under the requirements of the SPS.
Admission to the Division of Justice and Law Administration
JLA adheres to the admission standards/requirements of the SPS.
Good Academic Standing and Graduation Requirement
In order to continue in good standing and graduate from the JLA Division and the SPS, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
The Division of JLA adheres strictly to the following policies of the SPS: academic probation and suspension, readmission to the SPS, other academic policies and course loads for full-time students.
Minor in Justice & Law Administration (18 SH) Please see your advisor to review all program requirements.
Required Courses (9 SH): JLA 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice I JLA 150 Introduction to Criminal Justice ll JLA 322 Constitutional Law
Three (3) Approved JLA courses selected under the supervision of a JLA adviser (9 SH)
To be accepted for the minor, a student must have an overall average of 2.0 or better. An average of 2.0 in all minor courses must be maintained to fulfill the requirements for the minor.
