Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice Program
http://www.poli.ncat.edu/
Samuel A. Moseley, Chairperson

OBJECTIVES

The specific objectives of the Political Science Program are as follows:

1. to help students develop an understanding of the operation of government at various levels.
2. to encourage students to engage in critical discourse of political and social issues.
3. to prepare students for advanced study.
4. to provide skills for employment in public and private organizations.

The specific objectives of the Criminal Justice Program are as follows:

1. to provide a broad-based liberal arts education with particular focus on the nature and causes of crime and delinquency, the prison system, the courts, the police, the juvenile justice system, and domestic violence.
2. to increase the pool of students with research skills and techniques in the field of criminal justice.
3. to provide an interdisciplinary focus of study in the field of criminal justice
4. to serve as a strategy for recruiting a larger and more diverse student body.
5. to increase the pool of talented and qualified minority students in this growing area of public service and professional practice.

Political science is the study of governments, public policies, and political behavior. Political science uses both humanistic and scientific perspectives and skills to examine public power, social transformations, the nature of democracies, elections, public opinion, constitutions, technology and society, public policy, and similar issues. The Department of Political Science offers courses in the following fields: American Government, Criminal Justice, Public Policy and Administration, Political Theory, Research Methodology, and International Affairs.

The Department of Political Science requires students to develop competence in the use of modern political technology and information management systems. Students have access to excellent computing facilities as well as access to the Political and Social Research Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory. Students learn how to design, administer, and analyze surveys by working with the Political Science and Criminal Justice Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing Laboratory (CATI).

A Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice will provide students with knowledge of the nature and causes of crime, criminal justice processes, and law enforcement. Students will be introduced to social scientific methods and theoretical models needed for analysis and critique of the criminal justice system. Students majoring in Criminal Justice will receive a broad-based interdisciplinary education with particular focus on the nature and causes of crime and delinquency, corrections, the courts, law enforcement, the juvenile justice system, and domestic violence.

The Criminal Justice Program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to criminal justice where the departments of political science, psychology, and sociology and social work provide a core of courses in the criminal justice curriculum. Students in this program will have the same access as Political Science majors to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory and the Political Science and Criminal Justice Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing Laboratory (CATI).

DEGREES OFFERED

Political Science – Bachelor of Arts
Criminal Justice – Bachelor of Science

*Leadership Studies – Doctor of Philosophy

*See the Graduate School Bulletin

GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The admission of students to the undergraduate degree programs in the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice Program is based upon the general admission requirements of the University.

Political Science is the study of governments, public policies, and political behavior. Political Science uses both humanistic and scientific perspectives and skills to examine public power, social transformations, the nature of democracies, elections, public opinion, constitutions, technology and society, public policy, and similar issues. The Political Science degree program offers courses in the following fields: American Government, Public Policy and Administration, Political Theory, Research Methodology, and International Affairs.

The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice requires students to develop competence in the use of modern political technology and information management systems. Students have access to excellent computing facilities as well as access to the Political and Social Research Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory. Students learn how to design, administer, and analyze surveys by working with the Political Science and Criminal Justice Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing Laboratory (CATI).

Criminal Justice will provide students with knowledge of the nature and causes of crime, criminal justice processes, and law enforcement. Students will be introduced to social scientific methods and theoretical models needed for analysis and critique of the criminal justice system. Students majoring in Criminal Justice will receive a broad-based interdisciplinary education with particular focus on the nature and causes of crime and delinquency, corrections, the courts, law enforcement, the juvenile justice system, and domestic violence.

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Political Science Major – Completion of a minimum of 124-127 semester hours of University courses.  Included in the 124-127 semester hours are 36 hours of political science courses and 12 hours in a cognate area. A minimum grade of “C” must be attained in the major courses.

Students desiring to minor in political science must complete 18 semester hours in political science, including POLI 200 and 210.

Criminal Justice Major – Completion of a minimum of 124-127 semester hours of University courses. Included in the 124-127 hours are POLI 200, POLI 210, 36 hours of criminal justice courses and 12 hours in a cognate area.  Criminal Justice majors are required to successfully complete internship requirements their senior year.  A minimum grade of “C” must be attained in the major and required POLI courses.

Students wishing to minor in criminal justice must complete 18 semester hours in criminal justice, including CRJS 200 and CRJS 250.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A degree in political science prepares students for careers in government, public administration, law (for those continuing to law school), business, campaign management, foreign service, industry, interest groups, journalism, international affairs, teaching, and leadership in civic and political activities.

A baccalaureate degree in criminal justice is an asset for candidates entering the broad array of career options. Employment in the fields of law enforcement, court related occupations and corrections, criminal justice graduates can use their knowledge and research skills in very rewarding and meaningful ways. This program will also provide an interdisciplinary foundation for students seeking advancement in these careers or wishing to pursue a graduate or professional degree.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE

	POLI 150	POLI 333	POLI 440
	POLI 200	POLI 334	POLI 505 UNST Capstone
	POLI 210	POLI 340

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
UNST 100 UNST 110 UNST 120 MATH 101 or 111 POLI 150 POLI 200	1 3 3 3-4 3 3 16-17	UNST 130 UNST 140 ENGL 101 MATH 102 or 112 BIOL 100	3 3 3 3-4 4 16-17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
UNST Cluster Theme    Elective1 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective1 FOLA Elective2 PHYS 101 or CHEM    100 & 110 POLI 210 HPED 200	3   3 3   3-4 3 2 17-18	UNST Cluster Theme    Elective1 UNST Cluster Theme    Elective1 FOLA Elective SOCI 203 or ECON 305 PHIL 260 or 262 POLI 340	3   3 3 3 3 3 18
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
POLI 333 POLI 440 ECON 200 ENGL 200 SPCH 250	3 3 3 3 3 15	POLI 334 POLI Elective ECON 201 ENGL 201 POLI Elective	3 3 3 3 3 15
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
POLI Elective PSYC 320 Cognate Area Elective3 Cognate Area Elective3 Cognate Area Elective3	3 3 3 3 3 15	POLI Elective POLI 505 UNST Capstone Cognate Area Elective Free Elective	3 3 3 3 12

Total Credit Hours: 124-127
¹ UNST Theme Cluster Electives: Students must choose one cluster and take 12 hours in that cluster.
² Students must complete two courses in the same language.

³ Students are advised to choose their cognate area requirement of twelve hours from one of the following a disciplines:  ACCT, BUAD, COMM, ECON, ENGL, HIST, SOCI, TRAN, CRJS, PSYC or any other area with the approval of the Department Chair. 100 level courses will not be accepted to meet the cognate area requirement.

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
UNST 100 UNST 110 UNST 120 CRJS 200 MATH 101 or 111 SOCI 100	1 3 3 3 3-4 3 16-17	UNST 130 UNST 140 ENGL 101 POLI 200 MATH 102 or 112 HPED Elective	3 3 3 3 3-4 1 16-17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
UNST Cluster Theme    Elecitve1 UNST Cluster Theme    Elecitve1 FOLA Elective2 POLI 210 BIOL 100	3   3 3 3 4 16	UNST Cluster Theme    Elecitve1 UNST Cluster Theme    Elecitve1 FOLA Elective2 SOCI 203 or ECON 305 PHYS 101 or CHEM    100 & 110	3   3 3 3   3-4 15-16
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
CRJS 250 PSYC 320 ECON 200 CRJS 430 SPCH 250 ENGL 200 or 201	3 3 3 3 3 3 18	Cognate Elective3 CRJS Elective ECON 201 CRJS 440 CRJS 300 HPED Elective	3 3 3 3 3 1 16
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester	Credit	Second Semester	Credit
CRJS 400 CRJS Elective CRJS Elective CRJS Elective Cognate Elective	3 3 3 3 3 15	CRJS/ 505 UNST Capstone CRJS 500 Cognate Elective Cognate Elective	3 3 3 3 12

Total Credit Hours: 124-127^4
1 UNST Theme Cluster Electives: Students must choose one cluster and take 12 hours in that cluster.
² Students must complete two courses in the same language and CRJS 430 and CRJS 440.
³ Students are required to complete 12 semester hours in a cognate area that supports the interdisciplinary   focus of Criminal Justice.  Suggested areas include Political Science, Sociology, Foreign Languages, Psychology, or any other area with the approval of the Department Chair. 100 level courses will not be accepted to meet the cognate area requirement.

⁴ The maximum number of transferable credits is 80 semester hours from a 4-year college and 64 semester hours from a 2-year college.  The 64 semester hours earned at a North Carolina Community College will be accepted according to the Criminal Justice Articulation Agreement between The University of North Carolina System and the North Carolina Community College System

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Undergraduate

This course is an introduction to major concepts in political science including political culture, socialization, ideologies, institutions, processes, public policy, human rights, and interaction among nations. (F;S)

This course introduces the student to the study of politics through an analysis of major features of the American polity. Topics to be treated include the political self-understanding of Americans, the founding of the political system, the operation of our political institutions, and the forms of political participation. (F;S;SS)

This course is a study of the structure and functions of state and local government in the United States and their relationship within the federal system. Special consideration is given to contemporary problems. (F;S;SS)

This course is designed primarily to facilitate the development of a frame of reference which will make it possible for students to organize and interpret political phenomena involving Black people living in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the Black predicament in this country, causes and changes. (F;SS)

This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of public policy. Students will survey the approaches and methods of policy studies, contemporary policy issues, and future considerations of public policies. (F;SS)

This course is a survey of the politics and governments of selected political systems highlighting their commonalities and particularities. Special consideration is given to aspects of political development. (F)

This course introduces students to qualitative and quantitative research design, problem formulation, hypothesis construction and testing. Students will learn procedures for collecting and analyzing political data. Research on a specific political subject is required. (F;SS)

This course is a continuation of Political Research Methods I, focusing on data analysis, interpretation and computer utilization. (S;SS)

Emphasis is devoted to basic principles of organization, location of authority, fiscal management, personnel management, and forms of administrative action in the public service, technological and managerial advancements. (F;SS)

This course focuses on the theory and practice of public personnel administration with emphasis on public personnel selection, training, classification, compensation, promotion and human relations. (DEMAND)

This course is a study of mass political attitudes and their expression in various forms of political activity. Topics include opinion and democratic theory; social, psychological and institutional influences on political behavior; and opinion measurement and mass movements. (DEMAND)

This course is designed primarily for students in sciences and engineering; however, it does not exclude students in other disciplines, especially business and economics. Students will study the social, economic, human, and environmental impact of technological development. The role of scientists and technologists in selected policy choices will be examined. (DEMAND)

This course examines major environmental policies dealing with air pollution, water pollution, and solid wastes. Attention will be given to controversies in policy formulation, institutional arrangements for policy implementation, and the socio-economic and ecological impacts of these policies. (S)

The course deals with the evolution, process, and impact of public budgeting. Special attention is given to the purpose, models, reforms and key factors involved. Budgeting is viewed from the federal, state and local levels. (DEMAND)

This course is an introduction to the foundation and methods of policy analysis. Statistical and economic methods are presented with case studies. (DEMAND)

This course provides an overview of western political philosophy from its origins in the 5^th Century B.C. to the latest controversies over multiculturalism, the nature of the liberal state, the role of racial inequality in modern democracies, of this area of political science and its relevance to the field. The approach considers ancient medieval thought as a unit and modern political thought as a separate unit. (F)

This course is a comprehensive treatment of the context and content of the structure, policies and politics of nations. Concepts pertaining to the nature of the field will also be investigated, including: imperialism, colonialism, balance of power, international morality, treaties, sovereignty, diplomacy, tariff, war and other arrangements. The limits of international relations in the emerging era of globalism will also be explored. Prerequisite: POLI 200. (S)

This course presents an overview of important political, economic, and social challenges transforming modern continental Africa. Course considerations include factors influencing the development of democratic institutions and practices, the debt crisis in an environment of economic change, the nature of political violence, and the continental and foreign relations of African states. (F)

This course is designed to provide an overview of the development and operation of political systems comprising South and Central America, the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, and Mexico. Important economic and social factors affecting the nature of politics in this region will also be emphasized, including: the debt crisis, the nature of politically motivated violence, the politics of race and racial identity, and the foreign relations of these nations. (S)

This course examines the formation and development of political theory in the African American community from its classical period to the Post-Civil Rights Era. The course presents distinct periods in the development of African American political thought, examines major themes and debates of each period, and explores the contributions of important theorists. (S)

This course includes an analysis of the political roots of various transportation problems, such as highway location issues, mass transit issues, and the interest group struggle of transportation innovation. The working mechanisms of federal, state and local transportation related units will also be considered. Case studies of local, regional and national issues will be included. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (DEMAND)

The course presents an examination of political patterns and recent trends within the states of the former confederacy. Topics include southern race relations, African American political participation, demographic changes, party realignment and competitiveness, the Civil Rights movement, and the impact of the South on national politics. (S)

This course includes supervised internship in public and private agencies for political science majors. Prerequisites: POLI 200 and 210. (DEMAND)

Senior political science majors who have exhibited facility for independent study and attained a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in their major may arrange to investigate an area not covered in the regular curriculum. Permission of the supervising instructor and the Department Chairperson is required. (DEMAND)

This course includes an examination of selected political science and criminal justice topics and experiences. Students participating in co-op and study abroad experiences may enroll in this course. Seniors only. (S)

This course deals with modern political parties in the United States as instruments of popular government. Special emphasis is placed upon party structure, functions and operations as they relate to African Americans. Prerequisite: POLI 200. (DEMAND)

This course is a case study of major Supreme Court Decisions, the Judiciary, the Congress, the President, the Federal System, the First Amendment Freedoms and Due Process Rights. (F)

This course is a study of major Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Bill of Rights (the First Ten Amendments) and the subsequent amendments dealing with freedom and equality. Rulings of the Warren and Burger Courts will be given special attention. Prerequisite: Juniors and seniors only. (S)

This course analyzes the role of international organizations in world politics. Particular emphasis is given to the various approaches of international organizations in fostering peace and economic and social cooperation. Some attention will be given to the United Nations system as well as such defense, political, and economic arrangements as NATO, OAS, SEATO and the European communities. (S)

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate

This course includes directed study or research on a specific topic in political science. (DEMAND)

This course examines selected treatments of the state as a controversial concept. The course focuses on the works of Machiavelli, Hobbes, Spinoza, Rousseau, Burke, Mill, Hegel, Marx, Dewey, Rawls and Reed. (DEMAND)

This course is a detailed analysis of the urban political arena including political machinery, economic forces and political structures of local governmental units. (DEMAND)

This course is a study of the major principles and practices in the development of the Law of Nations, utilizing significant cases for purposes of clarification. Prerequisites: POLI 200 and 444. (DEMAND)

This course includes an examination of forces and policies that have emerged from Potsdam, Yalta, and World War II. Emphasis will be on understanding the policies that were formulated, why they were formulated, the consequences of their formulation, and the alternative policies that may have come about. Prerequisites: Survey course in American History, American Diplomatic History, and consent of instructor. (DEMAND)

Political structures and administrative practices of selected countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, analysis of particular cultural, social and economic variables peculiar to the nations will be studied. (DEMAND)

This course presents an analysis of major problems in contemporary urban America. The course also includes an examination of their causes, effects and possible solutions. (DEMAND)

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

This course is designed to provide freshmen and sophomore students with knowledge of terminology, classification systems, trends, and theories of criminal justice. (F,S, SS)

This course provides an overview of correctional philosophies, practices, and procedures. (F,S,SS)

This course surveys the field of law enforcement concentrating on the police, emphasizing enforcement, maintaining order, and protecting individual rights that are guaranteed under the constitution. Prerequisite: CRJS 200. (F,S)

This course examines organizational theories and administrative functions with direct application to criminal justice agencies. (F,S)

The genesis and origin of crime and an analysis of theories of criminal behavior will be studied. (DEMAND)

This course introduces students to research methods with a special application to current criminal justice issues. Attention is given to analysis with data from uniform crime reports and national crime surveys. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. (F,S,SS)

Behavior deviations and psychological disorders occurring during the several developmental stages; basic concepts employed in psychopathology, mental hygiene, and psychiatry. (F,S,SS)

This course examines the basic elements of GIS; collecting, transforming, recording, and merging data for GIS analysis; and GIS data analysis methods. Special attention will be given to research projects on police apprehensions, traffic violations, spatial housing patterns, and environmental racism. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor. (F,S,SS)

This course examines the constitutional provisions on which the due process rights are based; the rules and procedures that govern the criminal justice process from arrest through trial and sentencing, and the methods of imposing liability on criminal justice personnel for violations of constitutional and other legal rights granted to citizens. Prerequisite: CRJS 200 (F,S)

This course provides an opportunity for practical experience in various criminal justice agencies. Interns are required to participate in a one-hour weekly seminar. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of internship coordinator. (F,S,SS)

This course is the study of sociological and psychological explanations relative to the causes and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents, probation and treatment of juveniles within the criminal justice system. (F)

This course includes an examination of selected political science and criminal justice topics and experiences. Students participating in co-op and study abroad experiences may also enroll in this course. Seniors only. (S)

This course exposes students to the role of victims in crimes, their treatment by the criminal justice system, victim assistance, and victim compensation. Sexual battery and domestic violence are also covered in the course. Prerequisite: CRJS 200 (S)

This course explores alternatives to imprisonment and intermediate sanctions, including probation, parole, diversion and other community based corrections. Students will also be introduced to theories of rehabilitation, treatment, and corrections. (S)

This course provides a survey of minority relations and criminal justice adjudication in America. The course focuses on minority/majority relations and how these sentiments impact on the criminal justice process. Prerequisite: CRJS 200. (F)

This course is a case study of major Supreme Court Decisions, the Judiciary, the Congress, the President, the Federal System, the First Amendment Freedoms and Due Process Rights. (F)

This course is a study of major Supreme Court decisions, interpreting the Bill of Rights (the First Ten Amendments) and the subsequent amendments dealing with freedom and equality. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. (S)

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate

This course examines selected and representative forms of social justice and injustices; and barriers to opportunities for legal redress, as related to contemporary issues. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing (F;S;SS)

DIRECTORY OF FACULTY

B.A., North Carolina A&T State University; M.A., Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University

B.A., Howard University, J.D., Howard University

B.S. North Carolina A&T State University; J.D. UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law

B.A. North Carolina A&T State University; MPA, University of North Carolina Greensboro

B.A., North Carolina A&T State University, M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

B.A. Princeton; M.A. The Ohio State University; J.D. University of Baltimore, School of Law

B.A., North Carolina A&T State University; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

B.A., M.A., National School of Administration, Saigon; M.B.A., Dalat University, Saigon; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University

B.A., Punjab University; LL.B., University of Delhi; M.I.S., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School

BA., Morgan State University; M.A., Ph.D., Atlanta University

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