Program Overview:
The field of Criminal Justice is a very broad field that includes the operational agencies that administer the American criminal justice system, the academic and private research centers that study criminal justice issues and evaluates programs and policies, the governmental institutions that develop criminal justice policy, the private sector that augments governmental criminal justice operations, and a host of academic disciplines that contribute to the knowledge and support services of the criminal justice system.
The Criminal Justice Major at Saint Rose engages highly motivated undergraduate students in a rigorous interdisciplinary educational experience. The program's goals are to develop a student's ability to think critically, to communicate effectively by learning how to critically read, write, and present information orally, to understand the scientific method and its application in both the academic and operational worlds, and to learn problem solving approaches in order to prepare students upon graduation for criminal justice careers in both the public and private sector or placement in criminal justice, related graduate or professional programs of study.
Program Contacts:
To email Department Chair,
Asst. Professor Alfred D. Chapleau, M.A., J.D.
achaplea@strose.edu
518-454-2863
Program Webpage:
http://www.strose.edu/criminal-justice-behavior-law/
Program Requirements:
Major in Criminal Justice, Behavior, and Law (57 Credits)
Core Courses (26 credits)
Sociological Focus (9 credits)
Choose 3 SOC Courses (Excluding SOC 111 and SOC 231/CJS 111, 9 credits, 3 credits must be at the 300 level)
Note: SOC 111 is a prerequisite for all 300-level Sociology courses.
Criminal Justice, Behavior and Law electives (18 credits)
Choose 6 Courses (18 credits, 9 credits must be at the 300/400 level):
Choose one Advanced Theory (4 credits)
School of Mathematics & Sciences Research Honors Concentration
In order to promote undergraduate research within the College of Saint Rose, the School of Mathematics & Sciences has created a research honors concentration program.
Students interested in pursuing research honors and who have achieved at least a B average at Saint Rose, must file an “Intent to Pursue Research Honors Concentration” document with the Dean of Mathematics & Sciences, accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member within the major, and sign up for Research Honors Concentration Candidacy in Mathematics & Sciences for their major at the academic advising office. This concentration will appear on their academic progress report and academic transcript as “Research Honors in Mathematics and Sciences – Department of Criminal Justice, Behavior and Law.”
In addition to the general requirements for the research honors concentration, students pursuing research honors in Criminal Justice, Behavior and Law must have: a grade of B or higher in CJS 110, CJS 111, SOC 288, SOC 351; a 3.5 GPA in the major and 3.2 overall GPA for entry into the program. Once admitted, the student must maintain a 3.2 overall GPA.
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Field experiences and internships, both in the public and private sector, are available and encouraged. Since the College of Saint Rose is located in New York's Capital, the criminal justice student has many opportunities for internships of their choice.
Students must earn a C or better in all courses used to satisfy requirements for the major in order to be eligible for internship opportunities.
Professional Accreditation
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
Graduates of this program will be prepared to enter a variety of career opportunities in the field of criminal justice or pursue graduate or professional education.
Minor(s):
Complete minors listing
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.
More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make your education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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