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| The Criminal Justice Division Head, Edward Latessa. |
Division Overview
First established in 1970. The Division has 20 full-time faculty members,
who serve more than 800 undergraduates, 300 masters students and 50 doctoral
candidates.
Criminal Justice Baccalaureate Degree Programs
The four year Criminal Justice baccalaureate program is designed to provide
students with an understanding of the criminal justice process, its agencies,
personnel and historical foundations. The program emphasizes the key components
of the criminal justice system: police, corrections, juvenile justice
and judicial systems. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, which
includes both classroom and field
experience, prepares graduates for entry level positions in law enforcement,
the courts, corrections and the juvenile justice system. For individuals
already employed in the field, the degree is a good vehicle for career
advancement. Day and evening courses are offered, as well as courses at
both Clermont and Raymond Walters Colleges.
Addictions Studies Baccalaureate Degree Program
The Addictions studies program provides a rare opportunity for students
and professionals who are interested or working in the social sciences;
and whose main area of interest is addiction. The program is unique to
this area and is only offered by a few other universities nationwide.
The Addictions studies program utilizes a clinical focus to provide students
with the knowledge base needed to immediately apply therapeutic skills.
Most all of our courses are taught by practitioners currently working
in the field, or who have had extensive work experience in the field of
addictions. Addictions Studies is offered on main campus or through a
distance learning format in conjunction with affiliate community colleges
throughout Ohio.
Paralegal Degree Program
The Paralegal program on main campus includes both the baccalaureate and
associates degrees. Beginning in the fall of 2003, students with an associates
degree can complete the requirements for the baccalaureate degree at Clermont
College. In addition, a post-baccalaureate certificate is available for
those interested who already poses a bachelor's degree in another field
of study.
The Traditional Master's Degree
The Traditional Masters Degree program within the Division of Criminal
Science is tailored to meet the specific career objectives of its candidates.
An individual curriculum is structured to meet four objectives:
- Provide students with the conceptual and research skills needed to
undertake advanced analyses of the criminal justice system.
- Furnish law enforcement, corrections and court practitioners with
knowledge of justice administration, social science perspectives of
human behavior, policy analysis and criminal justice theory.
- Train those who will become leaders in the criminal justice system
by providing the skills needed to upgrade levels of professional practice,
improve supervisory standards, initiate fresh perspectives and act as
agents of social change.
- Prepare social scientists to pursue careers in university and research
settings.
The program graduated its first student in 1978. Since then, over 400
students have received masters degrees in Criminal Justice. The traditional
masters program is designed to be completed in one year (four quarters)
of full-time study.
The Distance Learning Master's Degree
The Masters of Science Degree Distance
Learning Program is a 48 credit hour program designed to be completed
in two years. This program began in the fall of 2001. The distance learning
degree program is specifically intended to:
- Meet the needs of today's working criminal justice professional.
- Improve the knowledge and skills of working professionals for practice
in our complex and challenging criminal justice system.
- Prepare criminal justice professionals to respond to emerging trends,
assume leadership roles, and have an applied base of knowledge.
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) Program
The doctoral program in criminal justice began in 1992, and quickly became
one of the top rated programs in the country. The doctoral program is
designed to develop social scientists that have the ability to consume,
transmit, and independently produce research knowledge on crime and criminal
justice. The training students receive is intended to prepare them for
careers in academia and or/agency based research. Demand is strong for
graduates, and research indicates that, each year, there are between three
and four times as many academic positions offered as there are candidates
to fill them. Admission is extremely competitive, and a high percentage
of students receive some form of funding to support their studies.
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