| Program Name: |
Justice Studies |
| Director: |
Walter L. Lackey, Jr. |
| Program Address: |
Frostburg State University
Department of Political Science
Frostburg, MD 21532-1099
301/689-4760 |
| Program Type: |
Major |
| Program Status: |
N/A |
| Statement of Intellectual Structure: |
| "The major in justice studies Program is an interdisciplinary
program designed to provide a broad academic foundation and to prepare students for entry
into careers in law, law enforcement, court administration, and corrections. The program
also prepares students for graduate study in law or criminal justice. The program examines
law and the criminal justice system from institutional, administrative, behavioral and
philosophical perspectives and encourages students to develop strong analytical and
communication skills." |
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| Program Curricular Organization: |
Approximately fifteen courses from electives in political
science, sociology, philosophy and English, including required courses in research methods
and writing. |
| Required Courses: |
Research Methods
Technical Writing
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| Sample of Elective Courses: |
Criminal Justice Systems in Action
Constitutional Law
Sociology of Deviant Behavior
Criminology
Contemporary Ethical Problems
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| Experiential Component: |
Internships are available and strongly encouraged; in the
past, students have been placed with local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors' offices,
and other court officials. |
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Please e-mail us
with any changes or corrections. |
