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careers in probation, parole, cor-rectional institutions, and other affiliated forms of work.

Victimology OptionThe Victimology Option is designed to provide students in the victim services field with a balanced theoretical and applied understanding of the principles of victimology.

Forensic Behavioral Sciences OptionThe courses for this interdisci-plinary option are designed to introduce students to the applica-tion of behavioral sciences to the civil and criminal justice systems.

Careers in CriminologyMany diversified local, state, fed-eral, and private agencies employ our graduates in criminal justice. On the local level, career oppor-tunities exist at municipal police departments, county sheriffs’ offices, probation departments, halfway and pre lease centers, group homes, crisis centers, juvenile halls, welfare fraud units, private security agencies, and victim services organizations. At the state level, career opportu-nities include the State Police, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Alcohol and Bev-erage Control, Division of Juve-nile Justice, Office of Emergency Services, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Justice, Department of Fish and Game, and Department of Forestry. Fed-eral opportunities include U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the FBI, Secret Service, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Internal Revenue Service, Park Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal prisons, and Office for Victims of Crime.

Future EducationThe undergraduate program pre-pares students for graduate-level

study in the field. A doctorate in criminology, criminal justice, or a related field is needed for careers in higher education that involve the teaching of criminology.

General PreparationCriminal justice agencies seek individuals with successful aca-demic accomplishments who are emotionally stable and mature, who demonstrate an ability to communicate orally and in writing, and who establish and maintain good working relation-ships within the organization and with the general public.

High School Preparation Students should meet California State University’s admission requirements in terms of college preparatory course re-quirements, grade point average, and test scores. Early develop-ment of good study habits is essential. Students are especially encouraged to enhance their verbal skills through courses that include writing and critical thinking components.

College ProgramStudents should consult the university’s General Catalog for specific major and university requirements. Community col-lege transfers should consult their catalogs to ensure that courses taken are CSU transferable (bac-calaureate level).

General EducationStudents should complete as many of the Fresno State General Educa-tion requirements as possible dur-ing the freshman and sophomore years, whether they are attending Fresno State or a community col-lege. Community colleges can cer-tify up to 39 of the units required in Fresno State’s General Education pattern.

California State University, Fresno Department of Criminology

559.278.2305

The Field of CriminologyThe field of criminal justice involves the study of law enforce-ment, corrections, victimol-ogy/victim services, and forensic behavioral services. It prepares students for careers that include direct service and administration. The program is diversified and integrated, reflecting the wide range of job opportunities in the field. A number of web-based courses are available.

The Department of CriminologyThe Criminology Department provides undergraduate and graduate education in criminol-ogy for students planning profes-sional careers in the criminal jus-tice field. A required internship provides practical experience in the corrections, law enforcement, and victimology options.

The Victim Services Certificate provides knowledge and skills needed for work with crime victims. The Certificate of Alcohol/Drug Studies offers academic coursework in the area of alcohol and drug abuse. The Legal Studies Certificate provides a background for those interested in law careers.

The department is a university partner of the Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies, which provides education, train-ing, assistance, and consultation for criminal justice agencies. The center offers seminars in areas of interest to working professionals.

Law Enforcement OptionThe Law Enforcement Option is designed for students interested in careers with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, or careers in law enforcement within the private sector.

Corrections OptionThe Corrections Option is de-signed for students interested in

Criminology

B.S. in

Criminology

Options:• LawEnforcement• Corrections• Victimology• ForensicBehavioral

Sciences

M.S. in

Criminology

Minor in

Criminology

Victim Services

Certificate

Legal Studies

Certificate

PLEASE NOTE: This document is for general informational purposes only. The information is subject to change; consult the appropriate department or an academic adviser. Entering freshmen must follow the revised General Education program effective fall 1999 and thereafter. The univer-sity catalog and schedule of courses are available online at www.fresnostate.edu/ClassSchedule and www.fresnostate.edu/catalog. Revised 5/15

For additional

information, write

California State

University, Fresno

Department of

Criminology

2576 East San Ramon

M/S ST104

Fresno, California

93740-8029

Visit or call

Department of

Criminology

Science II Building,

Room 159

559.278.2305

Course RequirementsSince changes may occur, students should con-sult the General Catalog and a California State University, Fresno adviser prior to registering for courses.Law Enforcement OptionLower DivisionFreshman-Sophomore level coursesStrategies for Success in Criminology

(CRIM 1 - to be taken at Fresno State)Administration of Justice (Fresno State CRIM 2)Criminal Law (CRIM 20)Statistics and Computer Applications in Criminal Justice

(CRIM 50)Upper DivisionJunior-Senior level courses (to be taken at Fresno State)Evidence (CRIM 127)Comparative Systems of Criminal Justice (CRIM 109) Criminal Justice Organization and Management (CRIM

102)Criminal Legal Process (CRIM 117)Criminology (CRIM 100)Forensic Science (CRIM 113)Internship in Law Enforcement (CRIM 180) or

Directed Policing (CRIM 108)Professionalism in Criminal Justice (CRIM 112)Research Methods (CRIM 170)Ethnic and Gender Issues in Criminal Justice

(CRIM 174)Select 9 units from the Elective Cluster

Corrections OptionLower DivisionFreshman-Sophomore level coursesStrategies for Success in Criminology


(CRIM 50)Upper DivisionJunior-Senior level courses (to be taken at Fresno State)Alcohol, Drugs, and Criminality (CRIM 141)Community-Based Corrections (CRIM 135)Comparative Systems of Criminal Justice (CRIM 109)Correctional Institutions Visitations (CRIM 131)Criminal Justice Counseling (CRIM 134)Criminal Justice Organization and

Management (CRIM 102)Criminology (CRIM 100)Institutional Corrections (CRIM 133)Internship in Corrections (CRIM 181)Legal Aspects of Corrections (CRIM 119)Professionalism in Criminal Justice (CRIM 112)Research Methods (CRIM 170)Ethnic and Gender Issues in Criminal Justice

(CRIM 174)Select 6 units from the Elective Clusters

Victimology OptionLower Division Freshman-Sophomore level coursesStrategies for Success in Criminology


(CRIM 50)Upper Division Junior-Senior level courses(to be taken at Fresno State)Comparative Systems of Criminal Justice (CRIM 109)Criminology (CRIM 100)Ethnic and Gender Issues in Criminal Justice

(CRIM 174)Family Violence (CRIM 140)Internship in Victimology (CRIM 182)Legal Policy in Victim Services (CRIM 177)Professionalism in Criminal Justice (CRIM 112)Research Methods (CRIM 170)Trauma and Crisis Intervention (CRIM 173)Victim Services (CRIM 176)Victim Services Program Management (CRIM 150)Victimology (CRIM 175)Select 6 units from the Elective Clusters

Forensic Behavioral Sciences OptionLower DivisionFreshman-Sophomore level coursesStrategies for Success in Criminology

(CRIM 1 - to be taken at Fresno State)Administration of Justice (Fresno State CRIM 2)Criminal Law (Fresno State CRIM 20)Statistical and Computer Applications in Criminal

Justice (Fresno State CRIM 50)Upper DivisionCriminology (CRIM 100)Psychology of Crime (CRIM 153)Research Methods in Criminal Justice (CRIM 170)

or Research Designs and Experimental Methods (PSYCH 144)

Forensic Science (CRIM 113)Criminal Legal Process (CRIM 117)Courts and Legal Procedure (CRIM 118)Forensic Behavioral Sciences (CRIM 154)Biology of Criminality (CRIM 155)Cognitive Neuroscience (PSYCH 126)Select 13 units from the Elective Clusters

Criminology

www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/criminology/

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY

Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology Major Requirements

Law Enforcement Option

Academic Year 2015-2016 The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology with an option in LAW ENFORCEMENT is granted upon completion of a four-year curriculum of

120 units. Degree and general education requirements must be completed. See Degree and Credentials in the General Catalog. A grade of C or

higher is required for all courses to be counted toward the major or minor (excluding CR/NC classes, please see Advising Note #5 below).

Units Required Needed

Lower-division Requirements 10 Units

CRIM 1 Strategies for Success 1

CRIM 2 Administration of Justice 3

CRIM 20 Criminal Law 3

CRIM 50 Statistics and Computer Applications in CJ 3

Upper-division Requirements 30 Units

CRIM 100 Criminology 3

CRIM 102 Criminal Justice Organization & Management 3

CRIM 109 Comparative Systems of Criminal Justice 3

CRIM 112 Professionalism in Criminal Justice 3

CRIM 113 Forensic Science 3

CRIM 117 Criminal Legal Process 3

CRIM 127 Evidence 3

CRIM 170 Research Methods 3

CRIM 174 Ethnic and Gender Issues in Criminal Justice 3

CRIM 180 Internship in Law Enforcement 3 Or CRIM 108 Directed Policing 3

Elective Cluster - Choose three from the list below: 9 Units

Any upper division Criminology or PAX course not otherwise required may be used to satisfy Law Enforcement electives. Some

courses from which students may choose are as follows:

CRIM 110 Police in America (formerly CRIM 160T) 3

CRIM 114 Ethics in Forensic Behavioral Sciences 3 AFRS146 Law & the Minority Community 3

CRIM 120 Juvenile Delinquency 3 CLAS 116 Cultural Change & the Chicano 3

CRIM 126/WS 126 Women & Violence: Public Policy & the Law 3 PAX 100 Peace and Conflict 3

CRIM 131 Correctional Institutions Visitation 1 PAX 110 Peacebuilding 3

CRIM 133 Institutional Corrections 3 PAX 120 Mediation 3

CRIM 134 Criminal Justice Counseling 3 PHIL 121 Ethics of Criminal Justice 3

CRIM 135 Community-Based Corrections 3

CRIM 136T Topics in Criminology 3

CRIM 137 Women, Girls and the Criminal Justice System 3

CRIM 139 Criminal Justice Counseling Skills Practicum 3

CRIM 140 Family Violence 3

CRIM 141 Alcohol, Drugs, and Criminality 3

CRIM 153 Psychology of Crime 3

CRIM 154 Forensic Behavioral Science 3

CRIM 155 Biology of Criminality 3

CRIM 175 Victimology 3

CRIM 176 Victim Services 3

CRIM 177 Legal Policy in Victim Services 3

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED IN MAJOR 49 Units

ADVISING NOTES:

1. Lower-division courses should be taken before upper-division courses.

2. Upper-division requirements should be taken prior to upper-division electives.

3. No General Education Integration or Multicultural/International course offered by the Department of Criminology may be used to satisfy the General

Education requirements for criminology majors.

4. CR/NC grading is not permitted in the major, with the exceptions of CRIM 1, 108, 131, 180, 181, and 182.

5. CRIM 50 should be taken before CRIM 170.

6. CRIM 170 should be taken during the junior year.

7. General Education and elective units may be used toward a dual major or minor (see Dual Major or departmental minor). Consult the appropriate

department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.

8. Freshmen and transfer students majoring in criminology must take CRIM 1 during their first or second semester.

9. Students who wish to be considered for the Criminology Honors Program are advised not to take CRIM 100 or CRIM 170 prior to application to

the Honors Program, as there are honors versions of these courses. For further information, please see

http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/criminology/degrees-programs/.

Revised 6/4/2014



Corrections Option

Academic Year 2015-2016 The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology with an option in CORRECTIONS is granted upon completion of a four-year curriculum of 120

units. Degree and general education requirements must be completed. See Degree and Credentials in the General Catalog. A grade of C or higher

is required for all courses to be counted toward the major or minor (excluding CR/NC classes, please see Advising Note #5 below).









CRIM 102 Criminal Justice Organization & Management 3



CRIM 119 Legal Aspects of Corrections 3

CRIM 131 Correctional Institutions Visitation 1

CRIM 133 Institutional Corrections 3

CRIM 134 Criminal Justice Counseling 3





CRIM 181 Internship in Corrections 3

Electives - Choose two from the list below: 6 Units

CRIM 110 Police in America (formerly CRIM 160T) 3


CRIM 120 Juvenile Delinquency 3

CRIM 126 Women & Violence: Public Policy & the Law 3

CRIM 136T Topics in Criminology 3








PAX 100 Peace and Conflict 3

PAX 110 Peacebuilding 3

PAX 120 Mediation 3

PHIL 121 Ethics of Criminal Justice 3


ADVISING NOTES:

1. Lower-division courses should be taken before upper-division courses.

2. Upper-division requirements should be taken prior to upper-division electives.

3. No General Education Integration or Multicultural/International course offered by the Department of Criminology may be used to satisfy the

General Education requirements for criminology majors.




7. General Education and elective units may be used toward a dual major or minor (see Dual Major or departmental minor). Consult the appropriate

department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.


9. Students who wish to be considered for the Criminology Honors Program are advised not to take CRIM 100 or CRIM 170 prior to application to

the Honors Program, as there are honors versions of these courses. For further information, please see


Revised 6-4-2014



Victimology Option

Academic Year 2015-2016

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology with an option in VICTIMOLOGY is granted upon completion of a four-year curriculum of 120

units. Degree and general education requirements must be completed. See Degree and Credentials in the General Catalog. A grade of C or higher is

required for all courses to be counted toward the major or minor (excluding CR/NC classes, please see Advising Note #4 below).












CRIM 150 Victim Services Program Management 3


CRIM 173 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 3





CRIM 182 Internship in Victimology 3

Elective Cluster - Choose two from the list below: 6 Units


CRIM 126/WS 126 Women & Violence: Public Policy & the Law 3

CRIM 133 Institutional Corrections 3





CRIM 141 Alcohol, Drugs and Criminality 3

CRIM 152 Elder Abuse 3


AFRS 146 Law and the Minority Community 3

CLAS 116 Cultural Change and the Chicano 3

PAX 100 Peace and Conflict 3

PAX 110 Peacebuilding 3

PAX 120 Mediation 3

PHIL 121 Ethics of Criminal Justice 3


ADVISING NOTES: 1. Lower-division courses should be taken before upper-division courses. 2. Upper-division requirements should be taken prior to upper-division electives.

3. No General Education Integration or Multicultural/International course offered by the Department of Criminology may be used to

satisfy the General Education requirements for criminology majors.




7. General Education and elective units may be used toward a dual major or minor (see Dual Major or departmental minor). Consult the

appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.


9. Students who wish to be considered for the Criminology Honors Program are advised not to take CRIM 100 or CRIM 170 prior to

application to the Honors Program, as there are honors versions of these courses. For further information, please see

http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/criminology/degrees-programs/. Revised 6-4-2014


Bachelor Science Degree in Criminology Major Requirements

Forensic Behavioral Sciences Option

Academic Year 2015-2016 The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology with a concentration in FORENSIC BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES is granted upon completion of a

four-year curriculum of 120 units. Degree and general education requirements must be completed. See Degree and Credentials in the General

Catalog. A grade of C or higher is required for all courses to be counted toward the major or minor (excluding CR/NC classes, please see Advising

Note #4 below).










CRIM 117 Criminal Legal Process 3

CRIM 118 Courts and Legal Procedure 3


CRIM 154 Forensic Behavioral Sciences** 3

CRIM 155 Biology of Criminality** 3


or Psych 144 (Research Design and Experimental Methods)*

PSYCH 126 Cognitive Neuroscience 3

Elective Clusters 13 Units

General Electives (must choose at least two) CRIM 110 Police in America (formerly CRIM 160T) 3

CRIM 114 Ethics in Forensic Behavioral Sciences 3


CRIM 127 Evidence 3

CRIM 131 Correctional Institution Visitations 1-3






CRIM 180 Internship in Law Enforcement 3

CRIM 181 Internship in Corrections 3

CRIM 182 Internship in Victimology 3

ANTH 138T Topics in Cultural Anthropology 3

ANTH 101 Fieldwork in Archaeology 3

LING 149 Corpus Linguistics 3

PAX 120 Mediation 3

Psychology Electives (must choose at least two)

PSYCH 128 Cognitive Psychology 4

PSYCH 149 Psychological Testing 4

PSYCH 156 Social Psychology 4

PSYCH 160T Clinical Psychopathology 3

PSYCH 160T (Other) Topics in Clinical Processes 2-5


* This course is 5 units and has PSYCH 10 and PSYCH 42 as prerequisites.

** There are no substitute courses for CRIM 154. On occasion a substitute course for CRIM 155 may be available (e.g., from the Biology or Psychology

Department) and must be pre-approved by FBS Option faculty as a satisfactory substitute. Students need to plan their course schedules with this in mind.

ADVISING NOTES: 1. Lower-division courses should be taken before upper-division courses.

2. Upper-division requirements should be taken prior to upper-division electives. 3. No General Education Integration or Multicultural/International course offered by the Department of Criminology may be used to satisfy the General Education

requirements for criminology majors.

4. CR/NC grading is not permitted in the major, with the exceptions of CRIM 1, 108, 131, 180, 181, and 182. 5 CRIM 50 should be taken before CRIM 170.


7. General Education and elective units may be used toward a dual major or minor (see Dual Major or departmental minor). Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.


9. Students may choose PSYCH 120T (Forensic Cognitive Science) in place of PSYCH 126 (Cognitive Neuroscience) as an Upper-Division Requirement. In this case, PSYCH 126 can still be used as a Psychology Elective. PSYCH 120T will be offered 3 out of every 4 semesters.

10. FBS students may choose to take an internship in Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Victimology as a General Elective.

11. Students who wish to be considered for the Criminology Honors Program are advised not to take CRIM 100 or CRIM 170 prior to application to the Honors Program, as there are honors versions of these courses. For further information, please see


Revised 1/25/13 (We do not create files for minors)


MINOR REQUIREMENTS

Units

Lower Division: Crim 2, 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Upper Division: Crim 100 . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Select from Upper-Division Criminology Courses . . . . . .. . . . . . . 12

___

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

NOTE: Crim 120 and 153 may still be used to meet requirements for both

General Education and the minor, for those catalogs to which they apply.

Courses Completed for Minor

Lower Division: Crim 2_____ Crim 20 _____

Upper Division: Crim 100 _____

Upper Division Criminology Courses: Select four upper division courses

(above Crim 100) of your choice:

___________________ _________________ __________________ ______________

Student will need to officially declare the minor at Admissions & Records

windows located in Joyal Administration Building.

Updated 5/20/2014

Department of Political Science

and

Department of Criminology

CERTIFICATE IN LEGAL STUDIES

Requirements:

Open to all students

Minimum of 2.5 GPA in all Certificate courses

Students must complete 12 units of upper division classes in legal studies from the following

courses:

Three units from the following classes offered by the Department of Political Science:

PLSI 170 Constitutional Law: The Federal Structure

PLSI 171 Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

And

Three units from the following classes offered by the Department of Political Science:

PLSI 154 Congressional Politics

PLSI 160 State and Local Government

PLSI 170 or 171 whichever class is not taken in cluster one

PLSI 174 Politics and the Court

PLSI 179T Seminar in Public Law

Six units from the following classes offered by the Department of Criminology:

CRIM 117 Criminal Legal Process

CRIM 127 Advanced Criminal Legal Process

CRIM 118 Courts and Legal Procedure CRIM 119 Legal Aspects of Corrections

CRIM 177 Legal Policy in Victim Services

CRIM/WS 126 Women and Violence: Public Policy and the Law

Students seeking to earn the Legal Studies Certificate are encouraged to compete for the Fresno State

Moot Court Team. This is a specialized class in which students prepare for and argue a mock appellate

court case in scrimmages, regional, and national competitions. PLSI 174 provides the tools and training

that can be applied in the PLSI 179T seminar.

Pre-Law Advisors:

Professor Yishaiya Abosch, Department of Political Science 278-8396

Professor Jason Kissner, Department of Criminology 278-2369

1.8.16

Department of Criminology Honors Program

Be one of a select cohort of students who will graduate with a B.S. in

Criminology with an Honors distinction.

Benefits of Honors Distinction: Priority registration Select courses for Honors students only Consideration for special internship assignments Extended library privileges

Graduation Benefits: Statement of Honors status on permanent transcript and diploma Inscribed Smittcamp Bronze Medallion awarded at an Honors ceremony Special recognition at convocation and commencement

Admission Considerations:

A minimum of 3.5 GPA required prior to admission to the Honors Program. Apply for Honors status as a Fresno State second semester sophomore student or as a

transfer student (in the spring semester prior to transfer). Preferential consideration will be given to students who display exceptional academic,

extracurricular, and community service performance prior to their junior year. Requirements for Successful Completion of the Honors Program: Maintain an overall cumulative GPA, and an overall major GPA, of 3.5 or higher each

semester while enrolled in the program. Complete four required Honors courses. Typically students will complete Honors versions of

CRIM 100 and CRIM 170 as well as two courses of CRIM 160H. Maintain a full-time course load of 12 units or more each semester.

Application Period: Applications are emailed to eligible Fresno State Criminology students at the beginning of each spring semester. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Emma Hughes at [email protected]. Transfer students who are interested in the Honors program are encouraged to contact the Department of Criminology at the beginning of the spring semester.

Visit the Department of Criminology website for more information: http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/criminology/undergraduate/honors.html

http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/criminology/undergraduate/honors.html

CRIM 1: Strategies for Success in Criminology

Corrections? Forensic Behavioral Sciences? Law Enforcement? Victimology?—Do you know what these Options mean? Do know which Option is a best-fit for you? Are you sure? Do you know what employers are looking for in applicants for criminal justice jobs? Could graduate school be in your future? Do you know what’s going on in the Department of Criminology?—the Honors Program; the Graduate Program; the Mock Trial Team; student clubs; international travel. . . . ? Do you know about the many resources on campus dedicated to help you improve your note-taking and writing skills? Your study habits? Your psychological and physical well-being? CRIM 1 was designed to provide you with answers to these (and many other) questions.

_________________________________________________________ This 1-unit (Credit/No Credit) course is required of ALL Criminology majors. It is expected that Criminology students will take it during their first year. Make no mistake: The earlier you take this course, the greater its value will be to you. The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the Department of Criminology in terms of its structure, faculty, and degree requirements. Students will be introduced to the Department’s expectations regarding personal and professional conduct and behavior, as well as academic performance. Students will hear from Department faculty (including faculty from the four Options), as well as from staff from a number of campus programs who will describe available resources designed to assist students. One section of this course is taught each semester. The class meets on a Friday evening (5pm to 9pm) and a Saturday (9am to 5pm). In order to receive credit for the course, students must complete course-related assignments and be present for both sessions in their entirety. Get ready for a very intensive course—a day and a half that is all about preparing you to succeed in the field of Criminology. *For transfer students- CRIM/CJ 1 at another campus, in most circumstances, is the equivalent of CRIM 2. CRIM 1 at Fresno State is unique to this major at Fresno State and is not offered at any other campus.

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