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Criminal Justice Programs at Chancellor

A Criminal Justice Degree from Chancellor University covers a broad spectrum of the criminal justice arena and prepares graduates for many different careers in law enforcement, security and corrections fields, including:

• Police Officer/Detective
• Private Security
• Probation/Parole Officer
• Homeland Security Officer
• Juvenile Case Manager
• Corrections Officer
• Policy Advocate
• Cybercrime Investigator

Criminal Justice Degrees at Chancellor University are offered on campus, hybrid or 100% online and are taught by a dedicated faculty experienced in various areas of the criminal justice field. They bring with them practical experience and expertise in the corrections, law enforcement, probation and parole, and cybercrime fields, to name just a few.

If you are currently serving in law enforcement and have graduated from a state certified police academy, you also may qualify for up to twenty seven (27) hours of block credit toward your degree. Chancellor University also offers a discounted public safety tuition rate of $250/credit hour to those serving in law enforcement, fire and emergency services and the military. Chancellor University is now extending this benefit to the spounses of all first responders. We also have a generous transfer policy for those with other professional training in a particular field, such as military police or professional development courses.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statics, career opportunities in criminal justice occupations is as fast as average to favorable. Employment of police and detectives is expected to grow 10% through 2018, with detectives and criminal investigators growing 17% over the same time frame. Probation officers and correctional treatment specialist occupations are expected to grow 19% through 2018 with security guards and gaming surveillance officers expected to grow by 14%.

As of May 2008, the average salary for police and sheriff's patrol officers was $51,410, detectives and criminal investigators average $60,910. Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists in May 2008 averaged $45,910.

** This and additional career and salary information can be found in the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.

Chancellor University offers Certificate, Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Criminal Justice. These programs are designed to give the working professional the opportunity for a flexible, real-world education. Classes are small, interactive and entrepreneurial in nature. The required core of courses consists of upper level courses that prepare students who are interested in professional development or career advancement in challenging and dynamic careers within the criminal justice field.

Degree Options
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (120 Credit Hours)
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice (63 Credit Hours)
Certificate - Criminal Justice (18 Credit Hours)

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Students who are law enforcement officers and have completed a course of study at a state certified police academy (such as those certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council) may qualify for up to 27 semester hours of block credit.

#*CJ 200-Introduction to Criminal Justice (3): Overview of the criminal justice system, specialized criminal research, and specific writing techniques and requirements particular to the criminal justice area. Prosecution, police, court functions, sentencing, and corrections will be discussed. Prerequisite: None

*CJ 351-Corrections (3): An elective course which deals with corrections issues and with community based corrections programs. Topics in the course will include supervisory and administrative duties in correctional facilities as they relate to an understanding of custody, treatment, training, and release of prisoners. Community based correctional programs are covered which include probation, parole, and community justice programs. Legal opinions relating to corrections are discussed at length. Prerequisite: CJ 200 or departmental approval

*CJ 352-Criminology (3): Study of crime from legal and social perspectives. Emphasis is on the theoretical explanations of criminal behavior and the biological, psychological, and sociological factors leading to criminal behavior. Prerequisites: CJ 200 or concurrent enrollment

#*CJ 353-Juvenile Justice (3): Examines the juvenile court system and theories of punishment and rehabilitation of juveniles. Trial of juveniles as adults, limits on rights of juveniles, and preventive control of juveniles is reviewed. Juvenile court procedure and pertinent cases are studied. Society's role in, and social consequences of, juvenile crime is discussed. Prerequisites: CJ 200 or concurrent enrollment

CJ 354-Criminal Psychology (3): An elective which overviews the theories and research relating to the causes, symptoms, and treatment of crime. Applied psychological principles will be utilized in exploring various causes of criminal behavior and strategies in coping with it. Prerequisite: CJ 200 or concurrent enrollment

*CJ 355-Law Enforcement Administration (3): Overview of the development, structures, and functions of law enforcement organizations. Also examines the role of police in a demographic society. Controversial issues and current practice concerning the administration of law enforcement are examined. Prerequisite: CJ 200 or concurrent enrollment

*CJ 356-Survey of Forensic Science (3): The scientific study of crime including physical evidence and material associated with processing a crime scene which enables police and prosecutors to utilize it in court. The course also discusses the quantitative and qualitative analysis of physical evidence. Prerequisite: CJ 200

CJ 357-Organized/White Collar Crime (3): an elective which deals with the social, psychological, legal, and financial aspects of both the career criminal and the white-collar criminal. Also discussed are the influence of organized crime on social and political institutions and deterring white-collar, occupational and corporate crime. Economic, cultural and social costs of white-collar crimes are also discussed. Prerequisite: CJ 200 or concurrent enrollment

*CJ 358-Criminal Justice Ethics (3): The ethical issues, which affect criminal justice professionals in the development of policies, procedures, duties, behavior, and judgment, which form their ethical standards, are studied. Emphasis in the course will be on addressing and solving ethical dilemmas, which affect the criminal justice system in both the private and public sectors. Prerequisite CJ 350 or concurrent enrollment

#CJ 359-Terrorism (3): An elective which examines the historical developments recording terrorism in the world today. The course covers this topic as it applies to political, nationalistic, ideological, religious, racial, and ethnic motivations. It will also explore the efforts that government utilize to combat terrorism, from political solutions to intelligence gathering and tactical armed response. Prerequisite: None

#CJ 361-Cybercrimes: Investigations and Prosecutions (3): An elective which examines the increased use of computer technology in the commission of traditional and nontraditional crimes. The focus will be on the various ways in which cybercrimes and related technology have impacted the law enforcement agencies, courts, and society. Prerequisites: CJ 200, MS 181, and working knowledge of the Internet.

*CJ 366 - Courts and the Law (3): This course is an extensive overview of the entire judicial system and processes; including its functions, history, constitutional requirements, courtroom actors, procedures, and dynamics of the courtroom, trial, appellate process, and sentencing. It focuses mainly on the prosecutors, judges, defense attorneys, witnesses, and jurors who are involved in the overall decision making process. Prerequisite: CJ 200

*CJ 370-Constitutional Law (3): Study of the principles underlying American constitutional government as developed in leading cases, with special reference to interpretation of the Constitution. Prerequisite: CJ 200 , LA 200 or LA 201.

*CJ 400-Special Topics (3): Senior level class limited to criminal justice majors. The primary focus is on specific topics of interest which may have been discussed in brief fashion in other criminal justice classes. The class typically will be designed to assist students in seeking careers and employment in law enforcement, but will also focus, at times, on special issues such as the Death penalty, Undercover matters, or the USA PATRIOT Act. Prerequisite: Senior standing

CJ 490-Cooperative Work Experience in Criminal Justice (1,2, or 3): Full or part-time employment in an approved area under university supervision. Requirements include a satisfactory employer evaluation, a term paper, on the job visits by CJ Director and attendance at career seminars. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, 2.5 overall GPA, CJ 350, PA 373 and departmental approval and Career Resource Center approval.

CJ 491-Criminal Justice Field Experience (1,2, or 3): Field experience in an appropriate criminal justice agency under the direction of experienced and qualified professionals. Students must currently be employed in the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: Junior standing, CJ 350, PA 373, current employment in the CJ system, and departmental and Career Resource Center approval.

CJ 492-Criminal Justice Internship (1,2,or 3): Internships with a criminal justice agency. Affords students with the opportunity to gain practical experience and exposure to various aspects of the CJ system. Prerequisites: Junior standing, CJ 350, PA 373, and departmental and Career Resource Center approval.

*Required course for Criminal Justice Major seeking Bachelor's degree
#PA 373 (Criminal Law and Procedure) also required.
# - CJ courses for which a block credit is granted for those who have completed a certified police academy. There are also other courses for which this credit is granted for a total of 27 hours.

Scott Brantley has been the Director of the Chancellor University Criminal Justice Program since January 2004. Prior to that Mr. Brantley served as a Special Agent and Chief Division Counsel for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Cleveland for over twenty-eight years. He holds a B.A. and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Memphis and is admitted to practice law in Ohio and Tennessee. During his FBI career, one of his responsibilities was to lecture and teach at numerous police academies, in-services and seminars throughout northeast Ohio. Mr. Brantley still lectures at several police academies in this area and is asked to lecture on the 4th Amendment and search and seizure matters. His professional memberships include the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Cuyahoga County Chiefs of Police, Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Educators, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 25.

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The Chancellor University Criminal Justice (CJ) faculty is a very dedicated and experienced faculty with much practical and field experience. Below is just a sample of some the areas of expertise possessed by the faculty:

Federal Bureau of Investigation - two (2) faculty members are retired FBI Agents with approximately sixty (60) years experience between them. One, the director of the CJ program, is a certified police instructor and has taught for the past 25 years at numerous law enforcement and police academies throughout the northern Ohio area.

U.S. Department of Probation - one (1) instructor has over 25 years of law enforcement experience and is a nationally recognized expert in the cyber crime and corrections field. He is a featured author on the Corrections.com website. He currently serves as the cybercrimes coordinator for the U.S. Department of Probation.

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service) - one instructor is a retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the New York INS field office. He has over 25 years experience in the field of immigrations.

Local Law Enforcement - several of the faculty are currently serving in various local law enforcement agencies in this and other areas. One is a Captain in a large suburban police department with over 20 years of experience, who also serves as the SWAT team commander for his department. Another is a lieutenant in a Sheriff's Department who supervises several units, such as the DARE unit. This person also has undercover narcotics experience.

Prisons/Corrections - One instructor has served as a warden in the Ohio prison system and has extensive experience in counseling and supervising inmates. This instructor has lectured often on the U.S. prison system.

The Criminal Justice Program at Chancellor University is both high quality and extremely affordable. Standard tuition rates for undergrad programs is $385 per credit hour. Chancellor University also offers two extremely generous programs for members of the military and for public safety officers:

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At Chancellor University, we desire to show our appreciation to Public Service Members. Public Service Members are vital to our community's safety and welfare. Therefore, the tuition rate for Public Service Members is only $250 per credit hour for Undergraduate programs.

Who Qualifies?

• Fire
  
• Police
  
• Rescue First Responders

How Do You Receive the Discount?

The discount is awarded to individuals currently working in their field. To determine eligibility, you will need to complete the Public Service Discount Form. Then simply send it to the Business Office at 216-361-9094 or email BusinessOffice@ChancellorU.edu.

Block Credit

We also offer up to 27 Hours of block credit to those who can present documentation of state certification in Peace Officer Training. , Block credit is automatic credit hours towards Chancellor University class requirements. Please send your certification to the Office of Academic Records. You can fax your paperwork to 216-361-2732 or email it to AcademicRecords@ChancellorU.edu.

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Chancellor University is proud to show our appreciation to members of the military. Military personnel play a vital role in our country's safety and welfare. As a result, we provide a number of benefits including a military tuition discount to active duty, reserve, and veterans pursuing all Undergraduate and Graduate degrees. Military members pay only $250 per credit hour! We also provide a book voucher of up to $800 each academic year, $100 per class for up to eight classes, for Undergraduate military students. Furthermore, we show our appreciation to the spouses of active military members by providing them the same military tuition rate of $250 per credit hour.

Block Credit

Block Credit consideration will be given to those military students who have completed specialized training related to the Criminal Justice field. Use the form above to contact an Admissions Associate for more information.

Founded in 1848 in Cleveland, Ohio, Chancellor University has served students locally, nationally and globally through its innovative programs and online course offerings. The school currently enrolls students from 45 of the 50 U.S. states and several foreign countries. Notable alumni include oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, rubber and tire magnate Harvey Firestone and accounting giant Theodore Ernst. Since 1978, Chancellor University has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.