Criminal Justice
Focused Area Advisor: Scott Lindquist, (208) 732-6252, slindquist@csi.edu
Major Advisor: Chris Meyerhoeffer, (208) 732-6873 cmeyerhoeffer@csi.edu
The College of Southern Idaho Criminal Justice Program is designed to prepare students to enter the growing field of criminal justice. Students will develop an understanding of criminal psychology, the components justice system, investigative procedures and the community served by the justice system. Completion of the program is designed to result in an Associate of Arts degree, and meets the general education requirements at all Idaho public universities. Course selection should be coordinated to meet requirements for your intended transfer institution.
The College of Southern Idaho Correction Specialist concentration within the Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the corrections field or for transfer to an upper-division criminal justice program. The curriculum is designed to expose students to the two major philosophies in corrections, risk prevention and risk control. Completion of the program is designed to result in an Associate of Arts degree, and meets the general education requirements at all Idaho public universities. Course selection should be coordinated to meet requirements for your intended transfer institution.
Upon successful completion of the Criminal Justice program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of Criminal Justice.
- Develop an understanding of self and the world by examining the dynamic interaction of individuals, groups, and societies as they shape and are shaped by history, culture, institutions, and ideas.
- Utilize discipline specific approaches from the field of Criminal Justice, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences.
- Evaluate how reasoning, history, or culture informs and guides individual, civic, or global decisions.
- Understand and appreciate similarities and differences among and between individuals, cultures, or societies across space and time.
Program Application Required: No