Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science

Hamline and the Liberal Arts Advantage

•Sworn Peace Officer •Forensic Scientist

•City Police •Crime lab
•Sherriff Deputy • DNA
•State Patrol •Toxicology
•Detective/Investigations •Medical Examiner’s Office
(add forensic science
minor)

Forensic
CCJ Major + Science
POST Certificate +
Concentration Natural
Science Degree

CCJ Major +
Affiliated CCJ Major +
Minor (e.g.. social Forensic
justice, conflict studies, Psychology
sociology, statistics, the
possibilities are Concentration
•Corrections/Policy endless!)
•Probation/Parole Officer • Forensic Psychology
•Correctional Officer •Behavioral Health Case
(Juvenile or Adult) Manager
•Reentry Case Manager •Mental Health Courts
•Correctional Case •Prosecutor/Defense
Manager Assistant
•Policy Analyst
•Victims Advocate
 Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) Major Requirements
The CCJ Major consists of 11 courses (44 credits). There are 5 required courses, 2 required competency areas, and 4 elective courses.

Students should take the required courses in the following order:

CJFS 1120 CJFS 1400 (if not Criminal Justice Core Complete Core

Sophomore
First Year

Junior

Senior
Competency (Choose 1)
Crime and Justice in completed first year) Competency Areas (if
• CJFS 3700 Policing in
America CJFS 3140 America
not completed junior
• CJFS 3740 Courts and year)
CJFS 1400 Research Methods and Sentencing
Data Analysis CJFS 5660
Diversity in Criminal • CJFS 3770 Punishment,
Justice CJFS 3750 Corrections, and Society Capstone and
Internship in
MATH 1200 or Theories of Criminal Criminology Core Criminology and
QMBE 1310 Behavior Competency (Choose 1) Criminal Justice
1 CCJ Elective Course • CJFS 3715 Mental Illness in
Statistics Criminal Justice 1-2 CCJ Elective
• CJFS 3730 Victimology Courses
• CJFS 3760 Juvenile
Delinquency/Juvenile
Justice
1 CCJ Elective Course

Students in the CCJ major will meet the following learning outcomes: (1) demonstrate knowledge of the American Criminal Justice System,
(2) analyze, interpret and use criminal justice data, (3) demonstrate knowledge of key theoretical perspectives and concepts in the fields,
(4) demonstrate qualities of a responsible practitioner, and (5) demonstrate critical thinking in the field.
 NEW CONCENTRATION:
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
The forensic psychology concentration provides a multidisciplinary approach
to the study of crime, motivations for criminal behavior, and the response and
use of psychology in the criminal justice and legal systems. This concentration
introduces students to foundational knowledge in criminology, psychology,
and legal studies and includes an interdisciplinary senior seminar.

Anyone with a major in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Legal Studies is

eligable to declare the concentration

REQUIRED COURSES
MATH 1200-Statistics or QMBE 1310-Statistics
CJFS 1120-Crime and Justice in America
CJFS 3750-Theories of Criminal Behavior
LGST 1110-Legal Systems in American Society
LGST 3980-Courts and Testimony   (New course - fall 2020)
PSY 1330-General Psychology
PSY 1480-Abnormal Psychology
PSY 3800-Social Psychology
CJFS 5670-Forensic Psychology (New course - spring 2021)

QUESTIONS? JILLIAN PETERSON - JPETERSON68@HAMLINE.EDU

 CRIMINOLOGY and CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Major Requirements for BA Degree
Effective Fall 2019
Full name: Hamline ID: Phone #:
Anticipated graduation date (such as: May, 2023)

TERM/ BREADTH OF
DEPT COURSE TITLE GRADE CREDITS SUBSTITUTE COURSE*
YEAR STUDY**
CJFS 1120 Crime and Justice in America 4 no
CJFS 1400 Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice 4 no
CJFS 3140 Research Methods and Data Analysis 4 no
CJFS 3750 Theories of Criminal Behavior 4 no
CJFS 5660 Sr Capstone & Internship in CCJ 4 no
Statistics - choose one:
MATH 1200 Statistics 4 yes
QMBE 1310 Statistics 4 yes
Criminal Justice Core Competency - choose one:
CJFS 3700 Policing in America 4 no
CJFS 3740 Courts and Sentencing 4 no
CJFS 3770 Punishment, Corrections and Society 4 no
Criminology Core Competency - choose one:
CJFS 3715 Mental Illness in Criminal Justice 4
CJFS 3730 Victimology 4 no
CJFS 3760 Juvenile Delinquency/Juvenile Justice 4 no
16 additional elective credits chosen from the following; at least 8 credits must be from CJFS courses:
CJFS 1150 Drugs and Society 4 no
CJFS 3400 Survey of Forensic Science 4 no
CJFS 3660 Forensic Psychology and the Law 4 no
CJFS 3700 Policing in America 4 no
CJFS 3710 Criminal Law and Practice 4 no
CJFS 3715 Mental Illness in Criminal Justice 4 no
CJFS 3720 Constitutional Issues in Criminal Procedure 4 no
CJFS 3730 Victimology 4 no
CJFS 3740 Courts and Sentencing 4 no
CJFS 3760 Juvenile Delinquency/Juvenile Justice 4 no
CJFS 3770 Punishment, Corrections and Society 4 no
CJFS 3780 International Crime and Justice 4 no
CJFS 3800 Inside-Out Prison Exchange 4 no
CJFS 3810 Topics in Criminal Justice 4 no
CJFS 5790 Crime Policy Evaluation 4 no
CJFS 3980/5980 Approved Topic: 4 no
CFST 3100 Approaches to Conflict Response 4 yes
LGST 3420 Special Topics in Law yes
LGST 3790 Law and the Lives of Women 4 yes
PSY 1480 Abnormal Psychology 4 yes
PSY 3640 Theories of Psychotherapy 4 yes
PSY 3840 Addictive Disorders 4 yes
SOC 3350 Race, Racisms, Racialization 4 yes
WSTD 3500 Topic: Engendering Justice 4 yes
yes, if not CJFS
yes, if not CJFS
yes, if not CJFS
Writing intensive course in the major:

*Department approval is required for transfer courses or other substitutions. Courses used as substitutions must be initialed by Department Chair.
**In order to graduate, you must have at least 48 Breadth of Study credits (credits outside your major department). See above for courses in your major
that also count toward Breadth of Study.

Student signature: Date:

(required)
Criminal justice advisor signature: Date:
(required)
Department chair/director signature: Date:
(required for course substitutions and waivers)
 CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Minor Requirements
Effective Fall 2019
Full name: Hamline ID: Phone #:
Anticipated graduation date (such as: May, 2023)

TERM/
DEPT COURSE TITLE GRADE CREDITS SUBSTITUTE COURSE*
YEAR
CJFS 1120 Crime and Justice in America 4

CJFS 1400 Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice 4

CJFS 3750 Theories of Criminal Behavior 4

12 elective credits in CJFS:
(at least 8 credits must be CJFS 3700 or above; CJFS 34XX, 3610, 3650, and 3985 courses may not be used toward the minor)
CJFS

CJFS

CJFS

CJFS

CJFS

CJFS

*Department approval is required for transfer courses or other substitutions. Courses used as substitutions must be initialed by Department Chair.

Student signature: Date:

(required)
Criminal justice advisor signature: Date:
(required)
Department chair/director signature: Date:
(required for course substitutions and waivers)
 FORENSIC SCIENCE - Certificate Requirements
Effective Fall 2019

Full name: Hamline ID: Phone #:

Anticipated graduation date (such as: May, 2023)

TERM/
DEPT COURSE TITLE GRADE CREDITS SUBSTITUTE COURSE*
YEAR
CJFS 1120 Crime and Justice in America 4

CJFS 3400 Survey of Forensic Science 4

CJFS 3650 Forensic Science Internship 4

CJFS 5400 Professional Issues in Forensic Science 4

Three forensic science electives, chosen from the following:

ANTH 3500 Forensic Anthropology 4

CJFS 3410 Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction 2

CJFS 3420 Forensic Biology 2

CJFS 3430 Forensic Document Examination 2

CJFS 3440 Forensic Fingerprint Examination 2

CJFS 3450 Forensic Firearm and Toolmark Examination 2

CJFS 3460 Topics in Forensic Science 2

CJFS 3610 Forensic Toxicology 4

CJFS 3985 Special Topics in Forensic Science 4

Choose a concentration (4-16 credits):

Natural Science concentration - The natural science concentration requires a major in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry.

Anthropology concentration (Note: CHEM 1500-Advanced General Chemistry may be taken in place of CHEM 1130 and 1140):

BIOL 1510 Integrated Concepts in Biology I 4

BIOL 3050 Principles of Genetics 4

BIOL 3060 Principles of Cell Biology 4

CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I 4

CHEM 1140 General Chemistry II 4

*Department approval is required for transfer courses or other substitutions. Courses used as substitutions must be initialed by Department Chair.

Student signature: Date:

(required)
Forensic sciences advisor signature: Date:
(required)
Department chair signature: Date:
(required for course substitutions and waivers)
 FORENSIC SCIENCE - Minor Requirements
Effective Fall 2019

Full name: Hamline ID: Phone #:

Anticipated graduation date (such as: May, 2023)

TERM/
DEPT COURSE TITLE GRADE CREDITS SUBSTITUTE COURSE*
YEAR
CJFS 1120 Crime and Justice in America 4

CJFS 3400 Survey of Forensic Science 4

One chemistry course:

CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 1500 Advanced General Chemistry
At least three courses chosen from the following:

ANTH 3500 Forensic Anthropology 4

CJFS 1150 Drugs and Society 4

CJFS 1985 Special Topics in Forensic Science

CJFS 3410 Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction 2

CJFS 3420 Forensic Biology 2

CJFS 3430 Forensic Document Examination 2

CJFS 3440 Forensic Fingerprint Examination 2

CJFS 3450 Forensic Firearm and Toolmark Examination 2

CJFS 3460 Topics in Forensic Science 2

CJFS 3610 Forensic Toxicology 4

CJFS 3660 Forensic Psychology and the Law 4

CJFS 3985 Special Topics in Forensic Science

*Department approval is required for transfer courses or other substitutions. Courses used as substitutions must be initialed by Department Chair.

Student signature: Date:

(required)
Department chair/director signature: Date:
(required)
 PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS & TRAINING
Concentration Requirements
Effective Fall 2019

Full name: Hamline ID: Phone #:

Anticipated graduation date (such as: May, 2023)

9 COURSES for CONCENTRATION

TERM/
DEPT COURSE TITLE GRADE CREDITS SUBSTITUTE COURSE*
YEAR
1. CJFS 1120 Crime and Justice in America 4

2. CJFS 1400 Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice 4

3. CJFS 3700 Policing in America 4

4. CJFS 3710 Criminal Law and Practice 4

5. CJFS 3715 Mental Illness in Criminal Justice 4

6. CJFS 3720 Constitutional Issues in Criminal Procedure 4

7. CJFS 3730 Victimology 4

8. CJFS 3760 Juvenile Delinquency/Juvenile Justice 4

9. LGST 3680 Law of Evidence for Legal Professionals 4

*Department approval is required for transfer courses or other substitutions. Courses used as substitutions must be initialed by Department Chair.

Student signature: Date:

(required)
POST advisor signature: Date:
(required)
Department chair/director signature: Date:
(required for course substitutions and waivers)
 SOCIAL SCIENCE
The Major Experience:
CRIMINOLOGY AND
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
A Criminology and Criminal Justice major is a social science approach to the study of crime. Students learn
the key components of the criminal justice system, as well as criminological theory and research methods to
understand criminal justice policy interventions and their impact on institutions and individuals.

Students gain a solid understanding of evidence-based policies and criminal justice interventions being used by professionals today. They
also develop a number of skills and qualities that make them qualified for diverse employment opportunities, including:

• A foundational knowledge of the American criminal justice • High standards for ethics and honesty that are developed
and legal system. through reflection, critique and appreciation for what makes a

• An understanding of criminal behavior and an appreciation for just and effective criminal justice system.

the external factors that influence it. • A solid network of Criminal Justice professionals, built

• Problem-solving, creativity and decision-making skills that through numerous site visits, guest speakers in the classroom,

are honed by identifying new questions, designing research and relationships with full-time and adjunct faculty with

studies and evaluating data using statistical analysis to draw relevant work experience in the field.

conclusions. • Relevant professional experience built through a required

• Oral and written communications skills from preparing and internship in the senior year.

presenting reports and research.

In addition, Criminology and Criminal Justice majors build their career readiness through a multitude of courses within and connected to the
major. Use the chart below to reflect on where and how the major has bolstered your Career Readiness:

CAREER READY COMPETENCY CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES

CJFS 5660 - Senior Capstone and Internship in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Professionalism/Work Ethic
CJFS 3800 - Inside-Out Prison Exchange

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving CJFS 5660 - Senior Capstone and Internship in Criminology and Criminal Justice
CJFS 3140 - Research Methods and Data Analysis

CJFS 1120 - Crime and Justice in America

CJFS 5660 - Senior Capstone and Internship in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Career Management
CJFS 3810: Topics in Criminal Justice courses:
Case Management for Court-Ordered Populations; and Investigating Criminal Cases

CJFS 3140 - Research Methods and Data Analysis

Digital Technology
CJFS 5660 - Senior Capstone and Internship in Criminology and Criminal Justice

CJFS 3715 - Mental Illness in Criminal Justice CJFS 5660 - Senior Capstone and Internship in
Leadership
CJFS 3730 - Victimology Criminology and Criminal Justice

CJFS 3715 - Mental Illness in Criminal Justice

Teamwork/Collaboration
CJFS 3730 - Victimology

CJFS 3750 - Theories of Criminal Behavior CJFS 3400 - Survey of Forensic Science
CJFS 3730 - Victimology CJFS 3800 - Inside-Out Prison Exchange
Oral/Written Communication
CJFS 3760 - Juvenile Delinquency/Juvenile Justice
CJFS 3780 - Special Topics: International Crime and Criminal Justice

CJFS 1400 - Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice SOC 3350 - Race, Racisms and Racialization
Global/Intercultural Fluency CJFS 3800 - Inside-Out Prison Exchange WSTD 3500 - Topics: Engendering Justice
CJFS 3780 - Special Topics: International Crime and Criminal Justice
CO-CURRICULAR COMPETENCY BUILDERS
Outside of the classroom, Criminology and Criminal Justice majors can build their Career Readiness through a number of co-curricular
opportunities across campus. For example:

• Build your Professionalism/Work Ethic and Career Management Skills through programs with the Career Development Center. Work
with a Career Counselor, participate in an Internship, and hone your interviewing skills through the Practice Interview Program.

• Develop Leadership skills through campus leadership programs like HU-LEAD, Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress (HUSC) or
through opportunities like becoming a New Student Mentor or Residential Advisor.

• Hone your Teamwork/Collaboration through Athletics, Campus Rec or through numerous Student Activities such as Center for
Justice and Law (CJL) Investigates, Forensic Science Society, Mental Health Alliance, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, or Students
Preventing Sexual Violence.

• Expand your horizons and build Global/Intercultural Fluency by studying abroad or participating in diversity organizations.

• Build additional Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, and Oral/Written Communication Skills through on-campus
employment or volunteer opportunities in the community around campus.

WHERE WILL YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU?

A Criminology and Criminal Justice major provides Career Ready Competency and pre-professional training that can lead to a variety of
career fields. In particular, Criminology and Criminal Justice majors often pursue careers in:

• Corrections • Research • Academia

• Juvenile Justice • Teaching • Crime Analysis
• Probations and Parole • Private Investigation • International Relations
• Reentry and Crime Prevention • Legislative Advocacy • Social Work
• Legal Assistance • Criminal Law • Immigration and Naturalization
• Court Administration • Victim Advocacy Services
• Private Security • Youth and Family Advocacy • Customs and Border Patrol
• Law Enforcement • Case Management • Nonprofit Advocacy
• Global Intelligence • Retail Loss Prevention

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Drew Science Center, Room 113, MS-B1802 workshop@hamline.edu
PHONE: 651-523-2302 | FAX: 651-523-3085 www.hamline.edu/cdc