Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | Marywood University Scranton, PA

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Completed application
Official transcripts
Letter of recommendation
Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
Essay (optional)

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Liberal Arts Center

The Liberal Arts Center (LAC) contains classrooms utilized by several programs, as well as the Office of Admissions, a variety of other administrative offices, and the NativityMiguel School of Scranton. Bulit in 1923, it is one of Marywood's oldest buildings and was the first facility totally dedicated to the use of college classes. While it retains many of its classic features and architecture, the building has undergone recent physical renovations and enhancements of its learning spaces, including technological upgrades, climate control abilities, and new furniture in each classroom.

The LAC provides classroom space to students in the Social Sciences, English, and Philosophy programs. The iconic Rotunda is at the heart of the Liberal Arts Center. The Admissions Office is located on the first floor. A variety of administrative offices are located on the terrace level and second floor, including the Cashier's Office, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Registrar's Office, Provost's Office, Housing and Residence Life, the Center for Global Engagement, and more.

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Liberal Arts Center Classrooms

The Liberal Arts Center provides classroom space for coursework in the Social Sciences, English, Philosophy, and Religious Studies programs. Bulit in 1923, it is one of Marywood's oldest buildings and was the first facility totally dedicated to the use of college classes. While it retains many of its classic features and architecture, including the iconic Rotunda, the building has undergone recent physical renovations and enhancements of its learning spaces, including technological upgrades, climate control abilities, and new furniture in each classroom.

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Learning Commons

The Learning Commons changes minds about what a library is, how it works, and what it's supposed to do. By seamlessly navigating the ever-changing learning landscape, The Learning Commons in effect removes previous barriers to knowledge creation. Since it is far more than a repository for information, the facility instantly became a place where people collaborate and create knowledge, using the latest technology and the energy that is borne of intellectual exchange and inspirational spaces.

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Learning Commons Classrooms

Classrooms are on the second and third floors of the Learning Commons. These learning spaces are open and collaborative.

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Scholarships

Morris K. Udall Scholarship

The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.

Program Requirements for Criminal Justice Majors (54 credits)

27 credits (nine courses) in Criminal Justice:

CJ 100	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CJ 202	Quantitative Reasoning	3
CJ 220	Law Enforcement	3
CJ 303	Criminology	3
CJ 319	Criminal Law and Procedure	3
CJ 351	Social Research	3
CJ 433	The American Prison	3
CJ 460	Criminal Justice Internship	3
CJ 465	Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice	3

15 credits (five courses) in electives from the following:

CJ 101	Shadow and Service	3

CJ 105	Forensic Analytical Techniques	3
	Or
BIOL 105	DNA Forensics	3

CJ 200	Introduction to the Law	3
CJ 201	The Juvenile Justice Subsystem	3
CJ 206	Community Corrections	3
CJ 219	Drugs in American Society	3
CJ 224	Criminal Investigation	3
CJ 225	Interviewing and Interrogation	3
CJ 302	White Collar Crimes	3
CJ 322	Criminalistics and the Crime Lab	3
CJ 330	Prosecuting Criminal Cases	3
CJ 405	Deviant Behavior in Society	3
CJ 410	Race, Crime and Poverty in America	3
CJ 425	Children's Rights and Societal Responses	3
PSYC 440	Forensic Psychology	3
CJ 503		3
CJ 522		3
CJ 544		3
SOC 411	The Family	3

CJ 105 / BIOL 105 : may be taken to satisfy LA science requirement

9 credits (3 courses) of cognate courses:

PS 210	American Government and Politics	3
PS 211	State and Local Government	3
SOC 214	Social Problems	3

CJ 503 , CJ 522 and CJ 544: CJ 500 graduate electives. Up to 12 graduate credits may be taken by CJ undergraduate students who have been accepted into the five-year CJ Master’s program in the fourth year (UG) of their program. These courses are also open to seniors enrolled in the regular four-year undergraduate program with QPA of 3.0 or better and the CJ Program Director’s permission. For graduation, students must have a minimum QPA of 2.33 in the major and a minimum overall QPA of 2.00.

A copy of the complete curriculum is available upon request from the Social Sciences Department.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student who majors in Criminal Justice will:

acquire a working knowledge of American criminal justice institutions, including law enforcement, adjudication, and corrections;
engage in the formal modes of inquiry which are used to understand problems of crime and social control and engage in honest and effective research on these matters;
participate effectively in the discussion of contemporary issues in American criminal justice, exercising respect and critical thinking when analyzing the opinions of others, and tentativeness when formulating one’s own conclusions;
respond actively and effectively to the challenges confronting American criminal justice institutions relating the insights of the field to current issues;
empathize with the human condition of members of the criminal and public populations served by criminal justice institutions, displaying respect for and an understanding of the social and cultural characteristics of the diverse populations served.

The Criminal Justice major prepares the student for a career and/or graduate study in the field of criminal justice. For those who wish to enter the labor market upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, the program provides excellent preparation for careers in law enforcement, criminal investigation, corrections, and probation and parole. Internships with local, state, and national criminal justice agencies are available to qualified majors providing specific preparation for future employment. For students who wish to pursue further education in criminal justice, the program offers advanced standing in the Marywood graduate program in Criminal Justice, permit- ting qualified students to complete a master’s degree in Criminal Justice in their fifth year of study at the University.

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Concurrent Degree Program

Program Overview

The Concurrent Degree Program in Criminal Justice and Psychology is a 78-credit program designed to prepare students for careers that examine the intersection of crime, law, and human behavior. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, students gain a strong foundation in research, statistics, and evidence-based practice while engaging in applied, experiential learning.

Program Highlights

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students earn two degrees simultaneously—a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology—and receive a separate diploma for each. The program offers internship and field placement opportunities with law-enforcement agencies, courts, correctional programs, community mental-health providers, and forensic settings. Graduates are well-prepared for advanced study in areas such as forensic psychology, clinical psychology, criminal justice, social work, law, and public policy.

Career Paths & Employers

Common career paths include police officer, corrections officer, mental health case manager, crisis counselor, forensic technician, victim advocate, and court liaison. Top employers include federal, state, and local government agencies; courts and legal services; hospitals and behavioral health providers; and nonprofit organizations.

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have completed at least one semester at Marywood University and hold a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must submit a Concurrent Degree Application Form to the Registrar’s Office and obtain approval from both the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator and the Undergraduate Psychology Program Coordinator.

Program Fees

Students are responsible for paying any additional program and course fees associated with earning a concurrent degree, as well as fees specific to each degree program.

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Dr. Jeremy M Rich

George M Ackerman

Joseph S Agolino

Stephanie G Anuszewski

William Clements

Timothy Doherty

Brian J Gallagher

Scott Joseph Gartley

Erika M Grimminger

Francis J Hacken

Dr. Dana M Harris

Timothy J Holland

Ben Josielevski

Michael Joyce

Michael P Loughney

Jeffrey Marx

Michael E McGrath

Francesca M Saldan

Dr. Patrick M Seffrin

Dr. Adam Shprintzen

Corinne E Thiel

Dr. Alexandru I Vari

Krista Wildman

John N Zugarek

Dina B Hyduke

Courses & Curriculum (120 Total Credits)

Program Requirements for Criminal Justice Majors (54 credits)

27 credits (nine courses) in Criminal Justice:

15 credits (five courses) in electives from the following:

9 credits (3 courses) of cognate courses:

Program Learning Outcomes

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Concurrent Degree Program

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