CRJU UG Fall 2023 handbook

DEPARTMENT OF

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Division of Politics, Administration & Justice

UNDERGRADUATE

ADVISING HANDBOOK

FALL 2023

Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice

657-278-3521 | [email protected] | https://hss.fullerton.edu/paj/

Dear Criminal Justice Major,

Welcome to the Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice at Cal State Fullerton! Many of you

have chosen Criminal Justice as a major because of a strong interest in the causes, consequences,

and control of crime and in pursuing a criminal justice-related career (e.g. law enforcement,

corrections, law, victim services…) or in continuing to professional or graduate school. Your

aspirations require you to set high expectations for yourself and to embrace the journey as you

discover your passion and pursue your dreams! Make the effort to engage with department faculty

when you have questions about course content or your path to graduation. Also, give yourself the

best opportunity to graduate and to reach your career goals by making good choices about how you

spend your time, engaging in meaningful internship/ research/volunteer opportunities related to

your career, and taking advantage of the resources that are here for you at CSUF (e.g. the Career

Center, the Academic Advising Center, the HSS Student Success Team, Supplemental Instruction,

and Faculty Advisors – see the last few pages of this handbook).

This handbook is intended to help you navigate the requirements for your bachelor’s degree in

criminal justice. Please review its contents and make it part of your permanent records (keep it

so you can reference it throughout your time at CSUF).

All students are highly encouraged to meet with a major advisor at least once per year every year,

and more often as you get closer to graduation or have any specific questions about your progress

and/or which courses to take. Please bring a current copy of your Titan Degree Audit when

attending academic advising sessions. In addition, we recommend that you establish a strong

relationship with at least one of your professors so that you have someone whom you know well

and who can write letters of recommendation for you when needed.

If you need additional assistance at any time, please stop by the Department office (GH 511)

or email pajdiv@fullerton.edu to ask for help. We look forward to meeting you and working

with you.

Sincerely,

Matt Jarvis Alissa R. Ackerman

Matt Jarvis, Ph.D.

Alissa R. Ackerman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Chair

Associate Professor and Coordinator

Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice

Department of Criminal Justice

800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831

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Table of Contents 
 
A SNAPSHOT OF SELECT CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ............................................ 2 
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
 ................................................ 3 
BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS & GRAD CHECK PROCESS ............................... 4 
CSUF UNDERGRADUATE REPEAT POLICY AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY ........................ 5 
ACADEMIC NOTICE AND DISQUALIFICATION............................................................... 7 
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR .................................................................................... 8 
LIST OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES ........................................................................... 9 
PLANNING YOUR  COURSEWORK .............................................................................. 10 
ACADEMIC ROAD MAP - 4 YEAR PROGRAM (ENTERED CSUF AS FRESHMAN) .......... 11 
ACADEMIC ROAD MAP - 5 YEAR PROGRAM (ENTERED CSUF AS FRESHMAN) .......... 12 
ACADEMIC ROAD MAP - 2 YEAR PROGRAM (TRANSFERRED FROM CC) .................... 13 
ACADEMIC ROAD MAP - 3 YEAR PROGRAM (TRANSFERRED FROM CC) ................... 14 
MINOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE..................................................................................... 15 
MINORS ASSOCIATED WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE ........................................................ 15 
MINORS FOR SPECIFIC CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREERS ................................................. 16 
RESEARCH AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS .............. 20 
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY ROSTER ............................................ 25 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ......................................................................................... 28 
ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS ...................................... 29 
 
 
   

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A SNAPSHOT OF SELECT CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The purpose of an undergraduate degree is to teach students how to read, write, and think

critically about their chosen major. While many students choose to pursue a career in the area of

their major, many students choose to apply their acquired skills to professions related to or

outside of the field of crime and justice.

There are certain recommended skills for those working in the criminal justice professions and

beyond. Many of those skills are taught within the Criminal Justice major, including:

• Written & oral communication skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Skills in research and scientific methodology

• Ability to stay open-minded & consider diversity in perceptions and perspectives

• Ability to work cooperatively

Below is a sample of many of the career choices those with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

choose to pursue. Those with an asterisk* require a graduate degree.

Air Safety Investigator – ATF Agent – Border Patrol Agent – Campus Police Officer – CIA Agent –

City Police Officer – Crime Scene Investigator – Customs Inspector – Deputy Sheriff – Detective –

DEA Agent – Dispatcher – Environmental Conservation Officer – Federal Air Marshall – FBI Agent –

Fish and Game Warden – Highway Patrol Officer – ICE Agent – Inspector General – IRS Criminal

Investigator – Labor and Pension Compliance Investigator – Military Officer – National Parks

Police Officer – Postal Inspector – Secret Service Agent – U.S. Marshall

Attorney – Bailiff – Child and Youth Court Counselor – Crisis Counselor – Court Administrator –

Court Clerk – Court Reporter – Judge* – Law Librarian – Mediator – Paralegal – Victim Advocate –

Lawyer*

Classification and Treatment Director – Clinical Psychologist – Community Service Coordinator –

Corrections Facilities Manager – Correctional Treatment Specialist – Corrections Officer –

Detention Deputy – Halfway House Manager – Juvenile Justice Counselor – Juvenile Probation

Officer – Parole Officer – Probation Officer – Pre-release Employment Counselor – Substance

Abuse Specialist – Teacher – Vocational Counselor – Warden

Arson Specialist – Ballistics Specialist – Document Specialist – Child Support Agency Worker –

Crime Analyst* – Criminologist* – Non-profit Organization Advocate – Polygraph Specialist –

Private Investigator – Private Security Firm Director or Worker – Professor *– Security Intelligence

Analyst – Social Worker*

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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (39 units)

Catalog years: 2023-2024

Criminal Justice courses including:

•

Core Courses (21 units)

•

Upper Division Criminal Justice Electives (15 units)

• 9 of these 15 units must be at the 400 level (catalog year:

2023-2024)

II.

Upper Division Writing Requirement (3 units): ENG 301 or ENG 365

III.

Must earn a “C-” or better and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA in all major

classes

•

In previous catalog years (Fall 2013-Fall 2018), C- is not considered

a passing grade for CRJU courses. If you are a graduating senior and

think this new policy benefits you, contact an advisor to discuss

changing your catalog year.

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

Catalog Years Fall 2018 and later: CRJU courses can double-count towards GE

requirements. CRJU majors will satisfy D.1- Intro to the Social Sciences and D.4

- Explorations in Social Sciences through CRJU 100 and CRJU 300, respectively,

and do not need additional courses in these categories. CRJU majors in these

catalog years will need an additional 42-43 units of GE. Please consult

https://www.fullerton.edu/undergraduate/general-education/approved-

courses.html for more information.

III.

General Education Courses (see University Catalog or Academic

Advisement Center Website http://www.fullerton.edu/aac):

• 48/49 units required (Fall 2018-present)

• Some core CRJU courses count for GE area D.1 and D.4 (D.5 in

pre Fall 2018 catalog). Total remaining GE units (39-48 units)

IV.

Upper Division Writing Requirement (3 units; same class as A.II. above)

Additional Units (to reach a total of 120 units)

• We recommend you add a second major or a minor

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

To track your progress in fulfilling the following requirements access your Titan Degree Audit

(http://www.fullerton.edu→Portal login→Student Homepage→TITAN degree audit)

A. Major requirements:

▪ 39 units of Criminal Justice courses (catalog years 2013-2018: minimum grade of C in each

course, catalog year 2019 to present: minimum grade of C- in each course), including:

• Criminal Justice core courses (21 units)

• Criminal Justice electives (15 units)

• 9 of the 15 units of upper-division electives must be at the 400-level

(catalog year: 2018 to present)

• Upper Division Writing (ENGL 301, ENGL 365) (3 units)

• Minimum GPA of 2.0 in all attempted Criminal Justice courses

B. University requirements:

▪ General education requirements (at least 48 GE units) include:

• At least 9 units of upper-division GE (300-400 level courses). Three units must come

from GE areas B, C, and D.

• At least 9 units of GE taken from a CSU

• At least 3 units of Cultural Diversity coursework

• G.E. approved CRJU courses may be used to fulfill G.E. requirements

• Complete at least 40 units of upper-division coursework (300 & 400 level)

• Complete at least 30 units at CSUF

• At least 9 units must be GE courses

• At least 24 of the 30 units must be upper division

• At least 12 of the 24 upper division units must be in your major

• No more than 36 “credit/no credit” units

• No more than 24 units taken through Extended Education

• No more than 6 units of internship (495 courses in any department)

• No more than 4 units of reading skills courses

• Satisfy the University upper-division writing requirement (same as major) (minimum

grade of C)

Apply for a graduation check once 85 units are earned, or approximately one year (two semesters)

before graduation.

• In Student Homepage, choose “Academic Records” >“Apply/Pay for

Graduation” from the left-hand side menu within your Student Portal.

• Be careful to choose the correct anticipated graduation term; choosing an incorrect

term can have negative consequences on advising, enrollment, and financial aid. If

you are unsure about what is a realistic graduation date, discuss it with your advisor

or the HSS Graduation Specialist (see the last page of this Handbook) before

applying for the grad check.

• To advance to “Candidate” status, your grad check must be approved by the Criminal

Justice Department, and you must pay a $115 graduation fee to CSUF. Complete

information about the graduation check process for undergraduates is available at

http://records.fullerton.edu > Graduation > Apply for Graduation

• To “walk” in the commencement ceremonies in May of a given calendar year,

students must have graduated the previous Fall (which has a January graduation

date) or be graduating in Spring or Summer of that calendar year. Finish with at

least a 2.0 (C) grade point average in all courses at CSU Fullerton and elsewhere.

• Complete at least 120 total units for your degree

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CSUF UNDERGRADUATE REPEAT POLICY AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Students can check their “Repeated” or “W” units at CSUF by choosing “Withdrawals/Repeats”

in the dropdown menu of their Student Homepage.

CSUF Repeat Policy

• A student can repeat a maximum of 16 units at CSUF (for the entire CSUF record) with

“Grade forgiveness.” Grade forgiveness means that the GPA calculation is adjusted to

remove the effect of the initial grade, and the GPA will include only the repeated grade (but

BOTH grades remain listed on transcripts). Grade forgiveness is applied to the first 16 units

that a student repeats at CSUF.

• A student can repeat a maximum of 12 units at CSUF (from Fall 2009 onward) with “Grades

averaged.” Grades averaged means that the GPA calculation includes the grades of both the

initial attempt and the repeat of the class (and BOTH grades remain listed on transcripts).

• A single class may be taken a maximum of 3 times. (Does not apply to classes noted

in the University Catalog “may be repeated for credit.)

• The “Repeat policy” is applied automatically at the end of each term.

• Petitions to exceed the repeated unit limits can be filed at the Office of the Registrar, but

are rarely granted. For the College of HSS, students must have a letter of support from the

Department Chair.

• Detailed FAQ on the CSUF repeat policy can be found by clicking on the “frequently asked

questions” link at https://records.fullerton.edu/academics/faqs/undergraduate-repeat-

policy.php

Repeating a ‘D’ letter grade rule (120 units vs major)

If a student receives a D+ to D- grade in a Criminal Justice course, they will not receive units

toward the major. However, they will earn "free elective" units that can apply towards the 120 total

units required for their bachelor's degree. For students who earn a D+ to D- in a Criminal Justice core

course, it is necessary to retake the course until they earn a C- or higher (C for catalog years 2013-

2018). If a student earns a D+ to D- in a Criminal Justice elective course, they do not need to retake it.

Instead, they can use the units for free electives towards the 120 total units (keep in mind that you will

still need to complete 15 units of Criminal Justice electives with a C- or higher to fulfill the

requirement). If you are retaking a course that you previously earned a grade of D+ to D-, and you

successfully complete the course with a passing grade, you will not receive any additional units. This is

because the credit for the course is already reflected in your TDA.

CSUF Withdrawal policy

• An undergraduate student can have a maximum of 18 “W” (Withdrawal) units at CSUF, from

Fall 2009 onward.

o During the first 2 weeks of class, drop via Titan Online Student Homepage (no “W” on

transcript); after 2 weeks, a “Request for Withdrawal” form (from Registration and

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Records) must be signed by the instructor and Department to withdraw with “W”.

o After 2 weeks and prior to the last 3 weeks of instruction, withdrawals with a “W” are

possible only for documented serious and compelling reasons.

o During the final 3 weeks of instruction, a complete withdrawal (from all classes)

may be allowed only in cases of a documented serious accident or illness.

o Petitions for Retroactive Withdrawals can only be filed for courses with WU

(Withdrawal Unauthorized) and NC (No Credit) grades.

• Detailed information on withdrawals can be found in the registration guide for the

semester in which you are enrolled on the Registration and Records website

http://records.fullerton.edu/registration/index.php

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ACADEMIC NOTICE AND DISQUALIFICATION

• Undergraduate students are placed on academic notice when their CSUF grade point

average (GPA) or Cumulative GPA (GPA for all college work attempted) falls below 2.0 (a

“C” average).

• Criminal Justice majors on academic notice have a hold placed by the College of

Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) and must attend an Academic Notice Information

Session and be advised by a member of the HSS Student Success team (see below) to

release this hold.

• Undergraduates on academic notice are subject to disqualification if their CSUF or

cumulative GPA falls below the following levels:

Class Level

Units

GPA Level

Seniors

90 or more

1.95

Juniors

60 - 89

1.85

Sophomores

30 - 59

1.70

Freshmen

0 - 29

1.50

For example, if you are junior on probation (60-89 units) and your GPA falls below 1.85 at the

end of the semester, you will be dismissed from the university.

• Online resources for students on academic notice and disqualification:

o https://hss.fullerton.edu/student_success_team/probation.aspx

o GPA calculator to help you determine your GPA (before and after grade

forgiveness)

http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/resources/gpa_calculator.php

• Tutoring and other campus resources are listed on the last page of this handbook.

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THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR

Criminal Justice courses (39 units), including:

Criminal Justice Core Courses (21 units)

Criminal Justice is the study of the causes, consequences, and control of

crime. Core courses provide a solid basis for understanding criminal

behavior as well as the criminal justice system. The Core is composed of

seven courses:

CRJU 100 Myths and Realities of Crime and Justice

CRJU 300 Foundations of Criminal Justice

CRJU 310 Criminal Law: Substantive

CRJU 315 Policing

CRJU 330 Theories of Crime and Delinquency

CRJU 340 Criminal Justice Research Methodology

CRJU 345 Corrections

Upper Division CJ Electives (15 units; 9 of which must be 400-level)

The major requires a minimum of 15 upper-division Criminal Justice elective

units, including at least 9 units of 400-level criminal justice electives (for

students who entered in/after Fall 2018). All 300- and 400- level CRJU courses

not listed above as core are considered electives.

II.

Upper Division Writing (3 units; chose one below)

ENGL 301 Advanced College Writing

ENGL 365 Legal Writing*

*Recommended for students planning to attend law school.

IMPORTANT: CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS MUST ACHIEVE A “C-” OR BETTER IN ALL 13

COURSES IN THE CURRICULUM AND EARN A MINIMUM 2.0 GPA IN THE MAJOR TO COMPLETE

THEIR BACHELOR’S DEGREE. NOTE: ALL CATALOG YEARS PRIOR TO 2019, NEED A “C” OR BETTER IN ALL

13 COURSES (AND A 2.0 MAJOR GPA).

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT STUDENT STATUS FORM

Important: IN ORDER TO EARN A BACHELOR’S DEGREE (OR MINOR) IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, STUDENTS MUST

EARN A GRADE OF “C-” OR HIGHER IN ALL REQUIRED COURSES. (EFFECTIVE FALL 2019)

LIST OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES

Core Curriculum (21 units)

CRJU 100 Myths and Realities of Crime and Justice

CRJU 300 Foundations of Criminal Justice ___________

CRJU 310 Criminal Law: Substantive ___________

CRJU 315 Policing ___________ ____________

CRJU 330 Theories of Crime and Delinquency

CRJU 340 CJ Research Methodology

CRJU 345 Corrections ___________ ____________

Electives (15 Units, incl. 9 units at the 400 level)

CRJU 303 Controlling Crime ___________

CRJU 304 Criminal Courts ___________

CRJU 320 Intro to Public Management and Policy ___________ ____________

CRJU 322 Leadership for Public Service ___________

CRJU 325 Juvenile Justice Administration ___________

CRJU 327 Victims of Crime ___________

CRJU 355 White Collar Crime ___________

CRJU 360 Comparative & International CJ Systems ___________

CRJU 370 Sex, Crime, and Culture ___________

CRJU 385 Race Inequality & the CJ System ___________

CRJU 404 Capital Punishment ___________ ____________

CRJU 405 Criminal Justice Policy ___________ ____________

CRJU 406 Crime & Popular Culture ___________

CRJU 410 Restorative Justice ___________

CRJU 415 Policing the City ___________

CRJU 417 Mass Murder ___________

CRJU 420 Drugs and Crime ___________

CRJU 422 Public Personnel Administration ___________

CRJU 430 Women and Crime ___________

CRJU 435 Civil Disobedience ___________ ____________

CRJU 440 Correctional Rehabilitation ___________

CRJU 455 Gangs & the Criminal Justice System ___________

CRJU 471 Moot Court ___________

CRJU 474 Civil Liberties ___________ ____________

CRJU 475T* Various Topics in Admin. of Justice ___________

CRJU 478 Animals, Law, & Society ___________ ____________

CRJU 485 Search, Seizure & Interrogation I ___________

CRJU 486 Search, Seizure & Interrogation II ___________

CRJU 491 Applied Policy Research ___________

CRJU 492* Pre-law Internship ___________

CRJU 495* Criminal Justice Internship ___________

CRJU 499* Independent Study (1, 2, or 3 units) ___________

Upper Division Writing Requirement (3 Units)

ENG 301 Advanced College Writing ___________

ENG 365 Legal Writing ___________

*Students can take multiple 475T classes as long as they are different topics, up to 6 units of internship courses, and up to 6 units of

independent study. See pages 18-19 for more information about internships and independent study.

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PLANNING YOUR COURSEWORK

Many CSUF students work and/or have family commitments, long drives to CSUF and back, as well as other

important obligations that take up their time. To be successful as a criminal justice major, we recommend

the following based on a 60-hour workweek (school + commitments) and the need to study 25 – 35 hours

per week. Keep in mind that lecture classes generally meet for 3 hours per week. Every week, you should

spend 2-3 hours studying for every unit of lecture (3 unit class = 6 hours studying outside of class) 15 units

= 15 hours in class + 30-45 hours studying = 45-60 hours spent on school).

Hours Dedicated to Outside Obligations

(Work/Family/Commuting) Per Week

Recommended Maximum Number of Units Per

Semester

0 – 9

14 - 16

10 – 19

13 – 14

20 – 29

9 – 12

30 – 39

6 – 9

PLANNING TIME TO GRADUATION

If you complete (take and pass): You will graduate in:

30 units per year (15 per semester)....................................................................................... 4 years

24 units per year (12 per semester)................................................................................................ 5 years

18 units per year (9 per semester)......................................................................................... 6 years

To reach your goal for graduation, you’ll need to balance your time, your course load, and make a plan

indicating how you will fulfill all of your degree requirements. When making this plan, consider how much

you need to work, how much time you need to be successful in your courses (for most this means getting

A’s and B’s; not C’s), and the consequences of how you arrange your schedule. Use one of the matrices on

the following pages to plan your college coursework.

TO BE A SUCCESSFUL TITAN

STUDY 25 – 35

Hours Per Week

Criminal Justice Major Advising

Have questions? We’ve got you covered! We offer general advising sessions throughout the year. In

addition, we offer walk-in advising in GH-547. See http://hss.fullerton.edu/paj/academic_adv.aspx for the

current walk-in hours. Also, you may make an appointment with a faculty advisor/Criminal Justice Advisor

by calling (657-278-3521) or visiting the PAJ office (GH-511).

General Education Information & Advising

Please visit the Academic Advising Center home page (http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/) for additional

information about GE requirements and a current list of GE courses. For questions about GEs, contact the

HSS Student Success Team in H-112 or the Academic Advising Center in GH-123B.

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SAMPLE COURSE MATRIX FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO GRADUATE IN 4 YEARS

THIS MATRIX ASSUMES STUDENTS ARE COMMITTED TO COMPLETING 30 OR MORE UNITS PER YEAR;

This

plan is a sample only. It should not replace early and frequent consultation with an advisor as requirements

are subject to change and number of units each semester depends upon satisfactory performance and

progress.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

GE A.1 or A.2

(ENGL 101 OR

CHIC 102)

GE A.1 or A.2

(ENGL 101 or

CHIC 102)

GE A.3

(Critical

Thinking)

CRJU 300

(GE D.4 &

major)

Major-Core

(CRJU 315,

330, 345…)

Major-Core

(CRJU 330,

310, 340...)

CRJU elective

(300 level)

CRJU elective

(400 level)

GE B.1 & B.3

(Physical science

& lab)

GE B.4

(Math 120)

GE B.2 Life

Science –

Anthro 101)

GE B.5

(upper

division)

Major-Core

(CRJU 315,

330, 345…)

Major-Core

(CRJU 315,

310, 340…)

CRJU elective

(300 or 400

level)

CRJU elective

(400 level)

GE C.1

(Intro to Arts)

GE C.2

(Intro to

Humanities)

GE C.2 (3

additional

units Intro to

Humanities)

ENG 301 or

ENG 365

(major &

Writing Req)

GE E

(upper div.;

CRJU 385 ok)

Major-Core

(CRJU 315,

330, 345…)

CRJU elective

(400 level)

Elective -

major

or minor

GE D.3

(POSC 100)

GE D.2

(American

History)

Elective

GE C.3

(upper

division)

Elective -

major

or minor

CRJU elective

or other

elective

Elective -

major or

minor

Elective -

major

or minor

CRJU 100 (GE

D.1 & major)

or GE elective

GE elective or

CRJU 100 (GE

D.1 & major)

Elective

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Total:

15-16 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

**Current University policy limits students to 18 units per semester, but students can petition to take > 18 units.

Blank Matrix for Planning Purposes

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Intersession

Summer

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

Total:

15 units

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SAMPLE COURSE MATRIX FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO GRADUATE IN 5 YEARS

THIS MATRIX ASSUMES STUDENTS ARE COMMITTED TO COMPLETING 24 OR MORE UNITS PER YEAR.

This plan is a sample only. It should not replace early and frequent consultation with an advisor as

requirements are subject to change and number of units each semester depends upon satisfactory

performance & progress.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

GE A.1 or

A.2 (ENGL

101 OR

CHIC 102)

GE A.1 or

A.2 (ENGL

101 or

CHIC 102)

GE A.3

(Critical

Thinking)

CRJU 300

(GE D.4

& major)

Major-

Core

(CRJU

315/345)

Major-

Core

(CRJU

315/345)

Major-

Core

(CRJU

340)

CRJU

elective

(400 level)

CRJU

elective

(400 level)

CRJU

elective

(400 level)

GE B.1 &

B.3

GE B.4

(Math 120)

GE B.2

(Life

Science)

Elective -

major

or minor

Major-

Core

(CRJU

330)

Major-

Core

(CRJU

310)

CRJU

elective

(300 level)

CRJU

elective

(300 or

400 level)

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

GE C.1

GE C.2

(Intro to

Humanities

GE C.2 (3

additional

units)

ENG 301 or

ENG 365

(maj & WR)

GE E

(CRJU 385

ok)

GE B.5

(upper

division)

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

GE D.3

(POSC 100)

CRJU 100

(GE D.1 &

major)

GE D.2

(American

History)

Elective -

major

or minor

GE C.4

(upper

division)

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Elective -

major

or minor

Total:

13 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Blank Matrix for Planning Purposes

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Intersession

Summer

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

Total:

12 units

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SAMPLE MATRIX FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS PLANNING TO GRADUATE IN 2 YEARS

THIS MATRIX ASSUMES STUDENTS ARE COMMITTED TO COMPLETING 30 OR MORE UNITS PER

YEAR;

This plan is a sample only. It should not replace early and frequent consultation with an

advisor as requirements are subject to change and number of units each semester depends upon

satisfactory performance and progress.

Year 1

Year 2

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

CRJU 300

(GE D.4 &

major)

Major-Core (CRJU 330,

310, 340...)

CRJU elective (300

level)

CRJU elective (400

level)

Major-Core (CRJU 315,

330, 345…)

Major-Core (CRJU 315,

310, 340…)

CRJU elective (300 or

400 level)

CRJU elective (400

level)

Major-Core (CRJU 315,

330, 345…)

Major-Core (CRJU 315,

330, 345…)

CRJU elective (400

level)

Elective -2

major

or minor

Upper Division GE –

B.5 or C.3 (minor?)

ENG 301 or ENG 365

(major & Writing Req)

Upper Division GE -

major or minor

Elective -2

major or minor

CRJU 100* (GE D.1 &

major) or upper

division GE elective

Upper Division GE –

B.5 or C.3 (minor?)

Elective -2

major

or minor

Elective -2

major or minor

Total: 15 units

Intersession

Summer

Intersession

Summer

* Most transfer students meet this requirement with a class from their CC. **Current University

policy limits students to 18 units per semester, but students can petition to take > 18 units.

Blank Matrix for Planning Purposes

Year 1

Year 2

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Total: 15 units

Intersession

Summer

Intersession

Summer

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SAMPLE MATRIX FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS PLANNING TO GRADUATE IN 3 YEARS

THIS MATRIX ASSUMES STUDENTS ARE COMMITTED TO COMPLETING 24 OR MORE UNITS PER

YEAR.

This plan is a sample only. It should not replace early and frequent consultation with an

advisor as requirements are subject to change, and the number of units each semester depends

upon satisfactory performance & progress.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

CRJU 300

(GE

D.4 & major)

CRJU 100* (GE

D.1 & major) or

upper division GE

Major-Core (CRJU

340)

Major-Core (CRJU

310)

CRJU elective

(400 level)

CRJU elective (400

level)

Major-Core

(CRJU 315)

Major-Core (CRJU

330)

CRJU elective (300

level)

CRJU elective

(300 or 400 level)

Elective - 2

major or minor

CRJU elective (400

level)

Major-Core

(CRJU 345)

ENG 301 or ENG

365 (maj & WR)

Upper Division GE

- B.5 or C.3

(minor?)

Elective - 2

major or minor

Upper Division

GE - 2

major

or minor

Elective - 2

major or minor

Upper Division

GE - B.5 or C.3

(minor?)

Elective - 2

major or minor

Elective - 2

major

or minor

Elective - 2

major or minor

Elective - 2

major or minor

Elective - 2

major

or minor

Total: 12 units

* Most transfer students meet this requirement with a class from their CC.

Blank Matrix for Planning Purposes

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Total: 12 units

Intersession

Summer

Intersession

Summer

Intersession

Summer

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINOR

COMPLEMENTARY MINORS ASSOCIATED WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Minor

Units

Office

Direct Career relevance

African American Studies

H-314

Understanding of society/diversity

American Studies

GH-313

Understanding of society

Anthropology

MH-426

CSI

Asian American Studies

H-314

Understanding of society/diversity

Asian Studies

H-314

Understanding of society/diversity

Business Administration

SMGH-3100

Investigations (Accounting)

Cell & Molecular Biology

MH-205

CSI

Chemistry

MH-580

CSI

Chicana and Chicano Studies

H-314

Understanding of society/diversity

Child & Adolescent Studies

EC-503

Juvenile delinquency, Victims

Computer Science

CS-522

Computer Forensics, analytics, IT in CJ

Economics

SMGH-3313

Informed citizen, Life Management

Geography

H-420A

GIS, Crime Analysis

Pre-Health Professions

24-25

KHS-223

Stress and Life Management

History

H-815 F

Understanding of society

Communication Studies

CP-420

Public Service, Any

Human Services

EC-405

Public Service, Non-profit, Victims

Business Data Analytics

SMGH-4113

Computer Forensics

Law, Politics, and Society

GH-511

Law

Foreign Languages (see MLL)

H-835 A

Federal law enforcement

Philosophy

H-311

Law, Critical thinking and problem solving

Psychology

H-830 M/L

Useful in most CJ jobs and life

Public Administration

GH-511

Public Service

Public Policy

GH-511

Public Service

Public Relations

CP-400

LEA/Public Agency communications

Queer Studies

H-230

Understanding of society/diversity

Sociology

CP-900

Understanding of society

Women & Gender Studies

H-230

Understanding of society/diversity

CRJU 300

CRJU 310

CRJU 330

Any three CRJU courses, core or elective

o Courses taken: ______________ _________________ ________________

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MINORS FOR SPECIFIC CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREERS

FYI- some minor classes may count for GE, use this to your advantage! The information below is for general

information only, see an advisor in the indicated office for current requirements and to select classes.

Interested in: Crime Scene Investigations or Forensic Science

Try a minor in: Anthropology, Chemistry, or Biology

• Anthropology – 21 units (MH-426)

o Required: ANTH 101, 102, 103, 480, + 3 upper division ANTH electives.

▪ Recommended for CRJU majors: 343, 443, 453,

• Also: 435, 456, 411, 401, 403

Forensics Anthropology Certificate — 12 units Required: ANTH 343, ANTH 443, ANTH 444, +

3 units from ANTH 426, ANTH 441, ANTH 453

• Chemistry – 24 units (MH-580)

o Prerequisite: MATH 150A preferred, but MATH 130 (short course in calculus) ok

o Required: CHEM 120A & B, 301A & B, 315 + 5 upper division CHEM electives

o Recommended for CRJU majors interested in lab work: 302, 421 or 423A

o Recommended for CRJU majors interested in instrumentation: 316 and any 411 A-G

• Biology – 22-23 units (MH-282)

o Pre/co-requisite: CHEM 315

o Required: BIOL 151 and 152

o Recommended for CRJU majors: 253L, 309, 302

Interested in: Investigations (local or federal), Computer Forensics, Crime Analysis,

or Data Analysis (Analytics)

Try a minor in: Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Geography, and/or

Foreign Language

• Business Data Analytics – 21 units (SMGH-4113)

o Information systems and technology are the lifeblood of today’s world, transforming such

varied industries as health care, manufacturing, and education. With a business data

analytics minor, you will gain a working knowledge of the high-tech world of contemporary

accounting, the essentials of programming and information systems, facility in database

management systems and systems analysis and design, and insight into the use of C++ or

web-based business application technologies.

o Required: MATH 130 or 135 or 150A, ISDS 361A, 361B, 402, 415, and 475 + 3 elective units

▪ Recommended for CRJU majors: 371, 415, 411

• Business Administration – 27 units (SGMH-3100)

o Provides an understanding of the essentials of the role of business in society, the business

administration minor includes instruction in introductory accounting, economics, and

business law, as well as options for customized study in financial management and

information systems, management and organizational behavior, or marketing.

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o Required: ACCT 201A&B, ECON 201 & 202, MGMT 246, FIN 320, ISDS 351, MKTG 351, and

MGMT 339 or MGMT 340

• Computer Science – 15 units (CS-522)

o Required: CPSC 120, 121, 131 + 2 upper-division CPSC electives

• Geography – 18 units (H-420A)

o Required: GEOG 100 and three units from the following (110, 120, 160 or 281) and a

minimum of 12 units of upper-division work. (Take a course in mapping if you want to be an

analyst)

• Foreign Language (Modern Language and Literature) – units vary by program (H-835A)

Options: Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese Spanish, French,

Interested in: Public Service/Government Leadership

Try a minor in: Public Administration, Public Policy, Human Communications, or Public Relations

• Public Administration – 21 units (GH-511)

o Public Administration trains people to become managers in government and nonprofit

organizations. It draws on literature from political science, psychology, economics,

business and sociology to provide students with skills that will make them more effective

public sector leaders. It is concerned with the role played by public employees in policy-

making, planning, personnel management, taxation and finance, and in responding to the

needs and problems of communities and the nation.

o Required: POSC 100, POSC 320 or CRJU 320, and POSC 421 or 422 + 12 units upper division

electives

• Public Policy – 21 units (GH-511)

o The Minor in Public Policy introduces students to the field of public policy analysis and

prepares them for a wide variety of majors for careers that require public policy

knowledge and skills. The field of public policy analysis identifies and evaluates solutions

to public problems and prepares students to be future government executives and

administrators, high-level personnel in non-profit organizations, and a rapidly expanding

set of other careers in a global community. The minor complements preparation in such

fields as political science, public administration, criminal justice, economics, law, business,

and other social sciences.

o Required: ECON 210, POSC 315, POSC 321 or POSC 407, POSC 425+ 3 electives

• Communication Studies – 18 units (CP-420)

o An understanding of the challenges of effective communication and how communication

can be facilitated is of great value in almost any career.

o Required: 6 electives

▪ Recommended for CRJU majors: HCOM 200, 335 and 337 (future lawyers)

• Public Relations – 21 units (CP-400)

o The minor in Public Relations offers students the opportunity to engage in a systematic

program of study in the field of public relations to complement their major field of study.

o Required: COMM 101, 233, 361, 362, and 464, + 2 electives

▪ Recommended for CRJU majors: COMM 407, 468, 469, 480

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Interested in: Working with victims or children/juveniles

Try a minor in: Child and Adolescent Development, Human Services, Human Communications, Psychology

• Human Services – 21 units (EC-405)

o Through the application of theory, research, and self-reflection, the Human Services

Department prepares students to serve diverse individuals, families and communities.

o Required: HUSR 201, 380, 411; + 3-9 units of electives and 3-9 units of fieldwork

▪ Recommended for CRJU majors: HUSR 310, 410, 415, 436, 437, 480

• Communication Studies – 18 units (CP-420)

o An understanding of the challenges of effective communication and how communication

can be facilitated is of great value in almost any career.

o Required: 6 electives

▪ Recommended for CRJU majors: HCOM 200, 335 and 337 (future lawyers)

• Psychology – 21 units (H-830 M/L)

o Required: PSYC 101, 201, 202 + 3 units from list courses: PSYC 302-306, 3 units from list

courses: PSYC 331, 341, 351, 361) + 6 units electives

• Child and Adolescent Studies– 21 units (EC-503)

o Required: 7 courses from the list

Interested in: Law or graduate school, developing critical

thinking skills

Try a minor in: Philosophy or Law, Politics, and Society

• Philosophy – 21 units (H-311)

o Philosophy develops strong critical thinking skills and business instincts. Philosophy majors

have the highest GRE scores in verbal and analytic writing and the highest composite score

(2014 data). They also have the highest LSAT scores (2014 data). Philosophy training helps

with that intellectual rigor of simplifying things and finding out what’s important.

o Choose 7 from the following suggestions for CRJU majors: PHIL 100, 105 or 106, 315,

320, 345, 355, 377, 382, 410, 450

• Law, Politics, and Society – 18 units (GH-511)

o Required: POSC 375 – Law, Politics & Society + 15 units from a list of courses from various

departments. Students must take at least one course from three different departments and

may take no more than three courses from any one department.

Interested in: Understanding society and diverse perspectives

Try a minor in: Sociology, American Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Asian Studies,

Chicano Studies, History, Queer Studies, Women & Gender Studies

• Sociology – 18 units (CP-900)

• American Studies – 21 units (GH-313)

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• African American Studies – 21 units (H-314)

• Asian American Studies – 18 units (H-314)

• Chicano Studies – 15 units (H-314)

• History – 15 units (H-815F)

• Queer Studies – 21 units (H-230)

• Women & Gender Studies – 24 units (H-230)

Interested in: Developing other highly useful and beneficial life

skills

Try a minor in: Economics, Child & Adolescent Development, Health Sciences, Human Communications,

Psychology, or Foreign Language

• Economics – 18 units (SGMH-3313)

o Seeking a better understanding of how the economy operates? A minor in economics

provides a foundation in macroeconomics, microeconomics and related analyses, as

well as the opportunity to explore topics such as international economies, the

economic impact of environmental problems and the economics of public policy. Many

courses applicable to an economics minor can also be used to fulfill general education

requirements or have a relationship with other primary disciplines, such as political

science, geography, history or education.

o Required: Calculus (MATH 135 or equivalent); ECON 201, 202, AND ECON 310 or 315,

320 or 325 and BUAD 301, + 9 units of upper-division economics electives

• Child & Adolescent Studies– 21 units (EC-503)

o Whether you want to work/volunteer with children/teens or plan to be a parent

someday, a minor in Child & Adolescent Studies can give you a head start to recognizing

and understanding, key developmental early life stages and developing age-appropriate

expectations and responses.

• Pre- Health Professions – 24-25 units (KHS-223)

o For students interested in personal growth, community service, intellectual stimulation, and

professional career opportunities in the health field, a minor in health science is a method

to achieve these goals. The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Advisory

track provides students with a broad overview of health and well-being, health behavior

theory, and specialized content areas to meet students’ interests.

• Communication Studies – 18 units (CP-420)

o An understanding of the challenges of effective communication and how communication

can be facilitated is of great value in life.

o Required: 6 electives

▪ Recommended for CRJU majors: HCOM 200, 335 and 337 (future lawyers)

• Psychology – 21 units (H-830 M/L)

o Useful in everyday life and relationships.

• Foreign Language – units vary by program (H-835A)

Options: Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Spanish, French

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RESEARCH AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Research Courses

Undergraduate Research with Faculty (CRJU 499; 1-3 units) –

Independent Studies are intended for

(1) students who are interested in pursuing their own research, under faculty supervision or (2)

students working with faculty on a faculty research project. Students can take 1-3 units of

independent study per semester, up to 6 units of independent study as part of their degree.

Student-faculty collaborations are created by mutual interest. If you are interested in the research

process and independent study, talk to your favorite professor about the possibility. The faculty

roster near the end of this handbook briefly summarizes faculty research interests but you can also

learn about individual faculty research interests on the Criminal Justice web page.

Applied Policy Research (CRJU 491; 3 units) – This course is designed for students who are interested in

research but not sure whether they are ready for an independent study. Students in the course conduct

independent research in small groups, under faculty supervision, on important policy-relevant questions

proposed by members of the public, leaders of government or non-profit agencies, or politicians in our

community. The class is by “permit only” and offered every 2-3 years. If you are interested in this

course, talk to PAJ Division Chair Dr. Matt Jarvis ([email protected], GH-510) or, Dr. Christie Gardiner

(cgardiner@fullerton.edu, GH-530).

Experiential Classes and Programs

Service-learning classes –

These small classes utilize service experiences in the community in

conjunction with classroom lecture and discussion to expand and deepen students’ learning of a

subject.

• CRJU 304 – Criminal Courts – This course incorporates extensive active learning designed to

transition students from the academic world to the legal profession. Students meet weekly at a

courthouse to observe the criminal courtroom in action and shadow a member of the California

judiciary. There are also classes with a faculty member at CSUF to discuss key players, functions,

and procedures within the criminal courts.

•

CRJU 415 – Policing the City –

This service learning course critically examines methods used by

police to control crime and promote social order in inner city areas. Students consider the various

issues from multiple perspectives (residents, merchants, customers, organizations and other users

of public space). This course is taught every 2-3 years.

Internships (3 units per semester, up to 6 total) –

An internship gives students practical experience

connected to their education and it helps answer the question "what does this education have to do with the

'real' world?" Besides allowing you to integrate your classroom learning with the outside job experience, an

internship: provides some work experience to list on a resume, let’s you develop new work skills, let’s you try

out a career in a non-threatening atmosphere to see if you like it, allows you to begin “networking” in your

future career area, and may lead to a permanent job. In Criminal Justice, we have two internship programs

(both of which require YOU - the student - to secure your own internship!):

•

CRJU 495 –

Internship in

Criminal

Justice – General career internships in criminal justice

agencies and the non-profit sector. For more information, contact Dr. Georgia

Spiropoulos (gspiropoulos@fullerton.edu; GH-520)

•

CRJU 492

– Prelaw Externship/Internship – Internships and externships in the legal field,

intended for those thinking about law school. For more information, contact Dr. Rob

Castro (rcastro@fullerton.edu; GH-544)

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Recommendations if you want to do an internship: 
•  START EARLY! Because we are in the criminal justice field, almost every internship is going to 
require a background check (some of which are quite extensive), so plan ahead.   
o  For most internships, you should start contacting potential internship sites 3-6 months 
before the semester you want to start the internship.   
o  If you want an internship in a federal law enforcement agency, plan one year ahead (and 
make sure your grades are stellar) 
o  If you want to intern in an agency that serves domestic violence victims, you will 
probably need to complete a 40-hour training session that is generally held during the 
summer. 
 
Past Placement Sites (Current/former students have interned at these sites, among others); Students 
are NOT limited to these sites. 
 
•  University Police Department https://police.fullerton.edu/ 
•  Orange County Juvenile Hall https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-intern/internships/internship-
opportunities 
•  Orange County Probation Department https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-
intern/internships/internship-opportunities 
•  Orange County Sheriff’s Department https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-intern/internships/internship-
opportunities 
•  Orange County Superior Court (Family Court 
Services): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/occourts?page=2 
•  Orange County Coroner’s Division https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-intern/internships/internship-
opportunities 
•  Los Angeles County Probation Department https://probation.lacounty.gov/volunteer-opportunity/ 
•  Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner https://mec.lacounty.gov/internships/ 
•  Los Angeles Police Department https://www.lapdonline.org/internship-program/ 
•  Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department https://hr.lacounty.gov/academic-internships/ 
•  San Bernardino County Probation http://joinprobation.org/ 
•  Riverside Sheriff’s Department https://www.riversidesheriff.org/392/Recruiting 
•  Many local police departments have internship opportunities. For example… 
o  Anaheim Police Department http://www.anaheim.net/171/Police-Department 
o  Long Beach Police Department https://www.longbeach.gov/police/about-the-
lbpd/employment/internships/ 
o  Irvine Police Department https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/irvine 
o  Huntington Beach Police 
Department https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/departments/pd/ https://www.gove
rnmentjobs.com/careers/huntingtonbeach/ 
o  Here is a list of all city departments: https://www.ocgov.com/residents/law-justice/law-
enforcement-fire-public-safety/police-departments 
•  Premier Group International https://pgiexecutives.com/ 
•  CJ Ford PI http://www.cjfordpi.com/ 
•  Cal Quest Investigations, Inc. http://www.calquestinv.com/default.htm 
•  Waymakers https://waymakersoc.org/volunteer/ 
•  OneOC Court Referral Program https://oneoc.org/get-involved/ 
•  2
nd
 Call https://www.2ndcall.org/events 
•  Families and Communities Together (FaCT) https://www.factoc.org/ 
•  StandUp for Kids https://www.standupforkids.org/ 
•  Higher Ground Youth and Family Services https://www.highergroundoc.org/hgvolunteer 
•  Crittenton Services for Children and Families https://www.crittentonsocal.org/get-involved/ 
•  CASA Orange County https://www.casaoc.org/volunteer 
•  Olive Crest Foster/Adoptions Agency https://www.olivecrest.org/volunteer/ 

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•  Federal law enforcement (These are very competitive and require much planning. Some rarely offer 
internships) 
o  ATF https://www.atf.gov/careers/internships 
o  U.S. Capitol Police https://www.uscp.gov/careers 
o  CIA https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-programs/ 
o  Coast Guard Investigative Service https://www.uscg.mil/Units/Coast-Guard-Investigative-Service/ 
o  CBP https://www.cbp.gov/careers/students-and-recent-graduates/we-are-hiring 
o  DHS https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/students 
o  DOJ—FBI https://www.fbijobs.gov/students 
o  U.S. Defense Criminal Investigative 
Service https://www.dodig.mil/  https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=DD26&p=1 
o  DEA https://www.dea.gov/careers/student-entry-level-careers 
o  U.S. Federal Protective Service https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/student-and-
recent-grads 
o  U.S. Marshals https://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/index.html 
o  U.S. Office of Special Investigations https://www.osi.af.mil/OSI-Careers/Civilians/ 
o  Secret Service https://www.secretservice.gov/careers 
o  U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs 
o  U.S. Park Police https://www.nps.gov/subjects/uspp/index.htm 
 
Moot Court – 
CSUF’s Moot Court Team is consistently nationally ranked. Moot Court is a simulation 
of an appellate court proceeding (also known as mock Supreme Court and Supreme Court 
Simulation).  Moot Court involves teams of student-contestants, clients burdened by a legal 
problem, briefs and oratory detailing the dimensions of the legal problem before the appellate 
court.  Students argue a hypothetical legal case known as “the competition case.”  Some of the 
benefits of participation include: improved communication skills, enhanced critical thinking abilities 
under duress, improved legal research and writing skills, enhanced self-confidence and poise, 
improved relations with alumni, and likely, enhanced acceptance rates into law school.  For more 
information on the American Collegiate Moot Court Association and tournament please see ACM 
Moot Court.  For more information contact: Dr. Pam Fiber-Ostrow (pfiber@fullerton.edu; GH-532).  
Intelligence Community Scholars Program - 
Intelligence Community Scholars Program is part of the 
California State University Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (CSU-ACE). CSU-ACE is 
a unique consortium of seven CSU campuses throughout southern California. The program is designed to 
prepare students for possible careers in national security and intelligence through advanced study of 
national security, intelligence, foreign area studies, language proficiency, geographical expertise, and 
related competencies. It also serves as a mentoring and networking program for Cal State students.   
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required. Please contact the CSUF 
Program Coordinator, Dr. Valerie O'Regan for more information and for an application 
at voregan@fullerton.edu. For more information see:  
http://hss.fullerton.edu/paj/intelligence_comm.aspx  
 
Cal State D.C. Scholars
 – Students earn academic credit while interning in Washington D.C.  
Internships can be with nonprofits, advocacy groups, congressional offices, executive agencies, 
museums, security firms, business groups, political parties, artistic organizations, news and media 
companies, and a variety of other offices in and around Washington D.C.  Juniors, seniors, and 
graduate students from all majors are encouraged to apply.  The program is neither partisan nor 
ideological and welcomes students from all political persuasions.  For more information visit: 
http://hss.fullerton.edu/cal_state_dc/ or contact Amie Zeoli. ([email protected]).
 
Study Abroad – 
CRJU students are highly encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities 
to participate in a study abroad program during their time at CSUF. For more information about 
study abroad programs through HSS, visit: 

Last Revised 7/2023

http://hss.fullerton.edu/Study_Abroad/study_abroad.aspx Also see:

http://

international.fullerton.edu/study-abroad for university study abroad programs.

Student Groups

Alpha Phi Sigma (APS)

– APS is the National Criminal Justice Honor Society.

To qualify, students

must have at least 12 units of Criminal Justice classes with an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.2 in the

Criminal Justice major. The student group holds several meetings every semester with guest speakers

from all areas of Criminal Justice. For more information contact Dr. Veronica Herrera

(veherrer[email protected], GH-527), consult the bulletin board between GH 547 and 544, or visit their

page on TitanLink: https://fullerton.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/alphaphisigma.

Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA)

– CJSA is open to all CSUF students interested in criminal

justice. CJSA provides opportunities to meet and network with other criminal justice majors, faculty,

and professionals in the field of criminal justice through seminars, facility, and program tours,

volunteer work and internships. It also provides forums for the discussion and debate of current

criminal justice

issues

that affect us in our chosen vocation, our communities, school, and society. For

more information, contact Dr. Phillip Kopp (pkopp@fullerton.edu; GH-533), consult the bulletin board

between GH 547 and 544, or visit their page on TitanLink:

https://fullerton.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/cjsa

CSUF Pre-Law Society - The CSUF Pre-Law Society is a group of students interested in learning about law

school and the practice of law. The Pre-Law Society helps connect students with peers, resources, and

networks that will help them achieve their goal of becoming an attorney. For more information,

contact Dr. Rob Castro (r[email protected]; UH-544), consult the bulletin board next to GH-521,

or visit their page on TitanLink: https://fullerton.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/PreLawSociety.

Awards, Scholarships, and Research Funding

Criminal Justice Scholarships/Awards –

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and faculty, the

criminal justice department is proud to be able to support our students with a few small

scholarships each year. See the division webpage for more information, criteria, and applications.

Applications are due in the spring.

• Rose Sullivan and Rebecca Morales Memorial Scholarship (2 awards, $500 each) - aims to help

adult reentry students with school/living expenses

• Bookstore Scholarship (1 award, $500) – supports a criminal justice student who is studying

abroad

• Academic Excellence Award (1 award, $100, Certificate of Recognition) - recognizes a graduating

criminal justice major whose overall academic performance, including but not limited to courses

in the major, distinguishes him or her as academically outstanding.

• Outstanding Student Leadership and Activities Award (1 award, $100, Certificate of Recognition)

– recognizes a graduating criminal justice major who excels in applied criminal justice, including

community service, internships, or service to the criminal justice department or university.

• Faculty Award (1 award, Certificate of Recognition) – recognizes a graduating criminal justice major

who excels in both academic and service records (which includes community service, internships,

or service to criminal justice department)

• William Hobbs Award (1 award, $100, Certificate of Recognition) – Division faculty with a special

interest in law select the student whom they feel has demonstrated the highest level of excellence

with regard to law-related coursework and activities while at CSUF.

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• Alumni of the Year Award (Certificate of Recognition) – Not available to current students but

something to aim for post-graduation. This award recognizes an alumnus for his/her professional

contribution to the criminal justice field and involvement, contribution, and/or service to CSUF or

the Criminal Justice Department.

Cal State Fullerton Scholarships -

A variety of scholarships – nearly $2 million annually at Cal State

Fullerton – are awarded for outstanding achievement. In addition to scholastic achievement, financial

need and other factors may be considered in the selection process. Some HSS scholarships use the

standard University Scholarship and Award Application, and are usually due in early February. Full

details at http://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/general/scholarships.php

Intramural Research Funding

- In addition to funding by the Department, there are other avenues for

research support, including the ASI Research Grants, a student-operated committee that funds

student research, and the Faculty Development Center Research and Creativity Awards that foster

faculty-student collaborative research. Both require students to submit formal, competitive research

proposals. For more information, students should ask their research mentors about these

opportunities.

McNair Scholars Program -

The Ronald McNair Scholars Program is open to full-time students

interested in pursuing doctoral studies. Applicants must be members of a group underrepresented in

graduate education and/or a first-generation college student. Applicants must have completed at least

59 semester units and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications are available at the beginning of the

spring semester at McNair Scholars Office, Titan Hall (657)278-7667. http://www.fullerton.edu/mcnair/

Last Revised 7/2023

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY ROSTER

* Year joined faculty at CSUF

DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR

ACKERMAN, Alissa R. *(2017) Assistant Professor; Ph.D., CUNY, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Teaches: CRJU300- Foundations of Criminal Justice; CRJU340-Research Methods; CRJU345-

Corrections; CRJU370-Sex, Crime, and Culture; CRJU 410 Restorative Justice

Research Interests: Sex crimes policy and management, Sexual violence prevention, Restorative and

transformative justice with people impacted by sexual harm; Impacts of sexual

violence

Office: GH 536 Phone: (657) 278-2272 aackerman@fullerton.edu

BROWN, G. Chris *(2004) Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine

Teaches: CRJU300- Foundations of Criminal Justice; CRJU345-Corrections; CRJU385-

Minorities and the Criminal Justice System; CRJU455-Gangs and the Criminal Justice

System

Research Interests: Crime and punishment, Criminological theory, White-collar crime, Prisons, African

American gangs, Civil gang injunctions, Gangs and social media

Office: GH 525 Phone: (657) 278-2757 [email protected]

CASS FOUST, Amy *(2007) Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Delaware

Teaches: CRJU300- Foundations of Criminal Justice; CRJU303-Controling Crime; CRJU304-

Courts; CRJU330-Theories of Crime and Delinquency

Research Interests: Criminological theory; Criminal justice pedagogy; Gender, crime, and violence; Crime

control and prevention

Office: GH 511 Phone: (657) 278-3437 [email protected]

DERY III, George M. (“Max”) *(1990) Professor; J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

Teaches: CRJU310-Criminal Law: Substantive; CRJU485-Search, Seizure, & Interrogation I;

CRJU486-Search, Seizure, & Interrogation II;

Research Interests: U.S. Supreme Court interpretation of 4

, 5

, and 6

Amendments to the Constitution,

and 5

Amendment implications of advancing technology

Office: GH 540 Phone: (657) 278-3593 [email protected]

GARDINER, Christie *(2008) Professor; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine

Teaches: CRJU315-Policing; CRJU327-Juvenile Justice; CRJU405-Criminal Justice Policy;

CRJU415-Policing the City; CRJU491-Applied Policy Research

Research Interests: Policing; Criminal Justice Policy; Pedagogy and Student Success

Office: GH 530 Phone: (657) 278-3608 [email protected]

Last Revised 7/2023

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY ROSTER

APS ADVISOR

HERRERA, Veronica *(2016) Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Arizona

Teaches: CRJU325-Juvenile Justice; CRJU330-Theories of Crime and Delinquency; CRJU430-

Women and Crime

Research Interests: Pathways to female offending, impact of exposure to violence on youth, risk and

protective factors associated with adolescent substance use

Office: GH 527 Phone: (657) 278-8531 [email protected]

KOO, Dixie *(2006) Professor; Ph.D., University of Miami

Teaches: CRJU340-Research Methods; CRJU385-Minorities & the Criminal Justice System;

CRJU420-Drugs and Crime

Research Interests: Homelessness, Substance use, Social determinants of health & disease among underserved

& disadvantaged populations, Violence & victimization, Race/Ethnicity, and Immigration &

acculturation

Office: GH 522 Phone: (657) 278-3658 [email protected]

DIVISION VICE-CHAIR

KOPP, Phillip *(2014) Assistant Professor; Ph.D., CUNY, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Teaches: CRJU303-Controlling Crime; CRJU315-Policing; CRJU340-Research Methods;

CRJU360-Comparative and International Criminal Justice Systems

Research Interests: Policing; Crime prevention and management; Burglary

Office: GH 533 Phone: (657) 278-7650 pkopp@fullerton.edu

LASLEY, Jim *(1986) Professor; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School

Teaches: CRJU300- Foundations of CJ; CRJU330-Theories of Crime and Delinquency; CRJU340-

Research Methods; CRJU345-Corrections; CRJU475T-Forensic Psychology

Research Interests: Research Methods, Investigation, Situational Crime Prevention

Office: GH 544 Phone: (657) 278-3401 [email protected]

LOVELL, Jarret *(2002) Professor; Ph.D., Rutgers University

Teaches: CRJU330-Theories of Crime and Delinquency; CRJU435-Civil Disobedience; CRJU478-

Animals, Law, and Society

Research Interests: Criminological theory, Non-violent protest, Animals as victims

Office: GH 539 Phone: (657) 278-2290 [email protected]

MALLICOAT, Stacy *(2003) Professor; Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder

Teaches: CRJU100-Intro. to Crime, Law, & Justice; CRJU300-Foundations of Criminal Justice;

CRJU345-Corrections; CRJU393-Peer Mentorship; CRJU404-Capital Punishment;

CRJU430-Women & Crime

Research Interests: Feminist criminology, Capital Punishment, Criminal Justice Policy, Evaluation research,

Student Success, Pedagogy

Office: GH 537 Phone: (657) 278-2133 smallicoat@fullerton.edu

PARK, Jihye *(2024) Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine

Teaches: CRJU345-Corrections

Research Interests:

Criminology & Inequality, Sociology of Punishment, Social Control on Immigrants,

Private Prisons, Communities and Crime, Gender and Crime

Office: TBD Phone: TBD jihpark@fullerton.edu

Last Revised 7/2023

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY ROSTER

DEPARMENT VICE-COORDINATOR; INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR

SPIROPOULOS, Georgia *(2006) Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Teaches: CRJU340-Research Methods; CRJU345-Corrections; CRJU417-Mass Murder

Research Interests: Correctional rehabilitation and offender risk assessment, multiple (mass) murder and school

and campus violence

Office: GH 520 Phone: (657) 278-8249 gspiropoulos@fullerton.edu

Part-time Faculty contact information: http://hss.fullerton.edu/paj/Faculty/part_time_faculty.aspx

PAJ FACULTY WHO TEACH CROSS-LISTED COURSES

CASTRO, Rob *(2002) Professor; Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; J.D., UCLA Law School

Teaches: CRJU385-Minorities & Crime; CRJU459-Crime & Justice at the U.S.-Mexico Border;

CRJU492-Legal Internship

Research Interests: Law & Society; Public Interest Litigation

Office: GH 544 Phone: (657) 278-2571 rcastro@fullerton.edu

DOUCETTE, Meriem *(2015) Assistant Professor of Public Administration; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Teaches: CRJU320-Intro. to Public Management & Policy

Research Interests: Organizational Theory and Behavior, Leadership, Education Policy, Behavioral Economics,

and Labor Economics

Office: GH 518 Phone: (657) 278-3837 [email protected]

FIBER-OSTROW, Pam *(2005) Professor; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University

Teaches: POSC 375; POSC/CRJU 471; POSC 473; POSC/WGST 485; POSC/WGST 487

Research Interests: Gender and elections; gender and American law; reproductive rights; Immigration, law and

international human rights

Office: GH 532 Phone: (657) 278-3467 pfiber@@fullerton.edu

Kwan, Myungjung *(2009) Associate Professor of Public Administration; Ph.D., Florida State University

Teaches: CRJU422-Human Resources Management

Research Interests: Smartwork policy; Smart cities; Climate protection & energy sustainability policy; Public

Management, Performance measurement; Human resource management

Office: GH 542 Phone: (657) 278-3809 [email protected]du

ROBINSON, Rob R. *(2015) Associate Professor of Political Science; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison

Teaches: CRJU474-Civil Liberties

Research Interests: Judicial decision-making, legal change, ideology

Office: GH 546 Phone: (657) 278-3653 [email protected]

STONE, Samuel *(2011) Associate Professor of Public Administration; Ph.D., Indiana University

Teaches: CRJU320-Intro. to Public Management & Policy

Research Interests: Public Finance and Public Management

Office: GH 528 Phone: (657) 278-3728 sstone@fullerton.edu

Last Revised 7/2023

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

657-278…

Phone

Room #

California State University, Fullerton, General Information

2011

Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice Office

3521

GH 511

o Chair – Dr. Matt Jarvis

8460

GH 510

o Administrative Support Coordinator – Susan Suetsugu

4832

GH-512

o Administrative Support Coordinator Destenee Thomas

4830

GH-511

o Administrative Support Assistant – Lynda Banuelos

3523

GH-511

CRJU Advising

3521

GH-547

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dean’s Office

3528

H-211

Director of HSS Academic Advising

– Brittney Swanson

4084

H-112

o Graduation Specialist – Sean Taitt

4084

H-112

o College Advisor for Criminal Justice– Nallely Pratz

5929

GH-547

Academic Advisement Center Provides guidance in the selection of elective and general education courses,

advises, and is the center for undeclared majors. No appointment is necessary.

5308

LH 208

Academic Appeals Students are encouraged to resolve grade disputes informally through the instructor,

Department Chair, and Dean of the College. If informal resolution is not possible, the Academic Appeals

Coord. will provide information & clarification about Univ. policies and will work to resolve the dispute.

3606

GH 123B

Registration and Records Maintains students' matriculation and grade records and processes graduation

checks to verify degree completion. Students are required to submit official transcripts of all work to this

office. “Change of Academic Objective” forms for changing major & “Withdrawal” forms are available here.

3836

LH 805

Career Planning & Placement Center

Offers personal and career counseling. Career

resources library with

part-time job listings, career bank, & programs on a variety of career-oriented subjects.

3121

LH 208

College Legal Clinic

Consultation and referral service made up of a panel of pre-screened attorneys

specializing in various areas of law.

3121

LH 208

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Student Health and Counseling Center East, across from

Ruby Gerontology.

5850

TSU-258

Disability Support Services Provides assistance & services to students with physical & learning disabilities.

3040

SHCC/TH

Financial Aid Provides assistance with federal & state grants, student loans, work-study, and scholarships.

3117

GH 101

Library

Houses over 1.2 million books and periodicals and 1.5 million other resource

items. May access

collections of the 19 CSU libraries, UCI, UCR, & Fullerton College. Tours are available.

3125

GH 146

Project Rebound Assists formerly incarcerated students be successful at CSUF by connecting them with other

supportive entities.

2714

PLN, PLS

Student Health Center Provides medical care for illness and injury, family planning, health

education, and

immunization programs.

7859

LH-530

Student Technology Services All things IT related, including software and loaner equipment.

2800

SHCC

Testing Center University testing services, including EWP, ELM, GRE, EPT, TOEFL, & CBEST.

8203

PLN-1

Flr

Transfer Resource Center Peer mentors and study area for recent Transfer students.

2738

GH 229

Tuffy’s Basic Needs Serves students who are experiencing unforeseen hardship, emergency, crisis, or

catastrophic life event. Provides food, clothing, toiletries, emergency money, shelter…

8398

MH 525

Tutoring Opportunity Center (OCSAMS) provides tutoring, computers, and photocopy machine.

3583

MH-143

University Learning Center Offers academic support and tools to assist students in mastering test

taking and

exam preparation skills. Lab and strategies classes are available.

3836

MH 488

Veterans Resource Center This center serves Titan Veterans and military-connected students. It provides

comprehensive support for your academic, personal, and professional success.

7082

PLN 200

Women’s Resource Center Provides support services, leadership opportunities, educational programs, &

advocacy.

8660

GH-244

Writing Center Offers assistance with the writing and re-writing process. Free to students.

3928

LH-556

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Last Revised 7/2023 
 
ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS 
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Student Success Team (H-112) 
 
Graduation Specialist, Sean Taitt
 
657-278-2594;  hssuccessteam@fullerton.edu 
 
- 
Junior/Senior Advising
 
- 
Probation and GE advising
 
- 
Focus on Graduation Candidates
 
 
Director of HSS Academic Advising, Brittney 
Swanson
 
(H-112) 657-278-4084 bcswanson@fullerton.edu
 
- 
Consults on Faculty/Student Issues
  
- 
Assists students with in-class/academic issues
 
- 
Assists with University policies/procedures
 
- 
CSUF resources and referrals 
 
 
Tutoring 
 
• 
Opportunity Center 
for Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Physics classes (MH-488)  
  657-278-7082 http://www.fullerton.edu/nsm/student_success/ocsams/ocsams.php  
 
• 
Math Tutoring Center 
(MH-553) 657-278-3631
 
• 
Supplemental Instruction 
http://www.fullerton.edu/si/
 
• 
University Learning Center 
(PLN 1
st
 Floor) 657-278-2738 http://www.fullerton.edu/ulc/
 
• 
Writing Center (
PLN 100) 657-278-3650 http://english.fullerton.edu/writing_center/
 
 
Career Resources  
 
• 
Career Center 
(LH-208) 657-278-3121,  http://www.fullerton.edu/career
 
• 
Center for Internships and Community Engagement 
(LH-206) 657-278-3746 
http://www.fullerton.edu/cice/
 
• 
Center for Careers in Teaching 
(EC 379) 657-278-7130 http://ed.fullerton.edu/cct/
 
 
Other Resources (for a complete listing, see the Student Affairs website http://www.fullerton.edu/sa/) 
 
•  Scholarships: http://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/award/scholarships.php 
• 
Directory of CSUF student clubs: 
https://fullerton.collegiatelink.net 
 
• 
Student Health Center: 
(SHCC West) 657-278-2800. Provides medical care for illness and injury, family 
planning, health education, and immunizations. http://www.fullerton.edu/health/   
 
• 
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 
(SHCC East) 657-278-3040 
http://www.fullerton.edu/caps/
 
• 
Disability Support Services: 
(GH 101) 657-278-3112 http://www.fullerton.edu/dss/
 
• 
African American Resource Center: 
(PLS 180, Rm 182) 657-278-3230 aarc@fullerton.edu      
 
• 
Asian Pacific American Resource Center: 
(
 PLS 180, Rm 187
) 657-278-3742 aparc@fullerton.edu  
 
• 
Latinx Community Resource Center: 
(
PLS 180, Rm 184
) 657-278-2537 crc@fullerton.edu 
 
• 
LGBT Queer Resource Center: 
(
PLS 180, Rm 189
) 657-278-4218 lgbtq@fullerton.edu 
 
• 
Titan Dreamers Resource Center: 
(PLN 203) 657-278-3234 tdrc@fullerton.edu
 
• 
Women’s Resource Center: 
(LH 556 temporary location) 
 
• 
Adult Re-Entry and Parenting Student Programs 
(GH 205) 657-278-3928
 
• 
Veterans Student Services: 
(GH-244) 657-278-8660 vss@fullerton.edu  
 

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING

FALL 2023

800 N. State College Blvd.

Fullerton, CA 92831

Created by Dr. Christie Gardiner

Updated in Fall 2023 by Nallely Pratz, M.S. Ed