GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

MASTERS OF SCIENCE ONLINE PROGRAM
www.criminaljustice.msu.edu COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MI

March 19, 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS The School of Criminal Justice .........................................................................................1

Program Overview .............................................................................................................1

Degree Requirements.........................................................................................................2

Degree Requirements for Security Management Focus .................................................2

Degree Requirements for International Focus ................................................................3

Academic Performance .....................................................................................................4

Admission Requirements...................................................................................................4

Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution .......................................................................4

General Information .........................................................................................................9 Academic Advisors ..................................................................................................9
Application to Graduate ...........................................................................................9
Change of Enrollment/Registration .........................................................................9
CJ Listserv ...............................................................................................................9
Correction of Grades ..............................................................................................10
Deferred Grades .....................................................................................................10
Equipment Requirements .......................................................................................10
Frequently Used Websites and Phone Numbers ....................................................10
MSU NetID ............................................................................................................11
Student Services .....................................................................................................11
Time Limit .............................................................................................................11
Transfer Credits .....................................................................................................11 Course Descriptions .........................................................................................................12

Internet Masters Program Staff .....................................................................................14

School of Criminal Justice Faculty .................................................................................15 1 THE SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE The School of Criminal Justice was established in 1935 as an academic program providing courses for those
seeking careers in law enforcement. Graduate studies in the School of Criminal Justice began in 1956 with the
Master of Science degree, followed by the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in 1968 and the Doctorate in
Criminal Justice in 2001. In 1970, the Schools name was changed from the School of Police Administration
and Public Safety to the School of Criminal Justice to reflect the new emphasis on the entire system of justice
in the United States. Housed in the College of Social Science, the School of Criminal Justice has evolved to
provide exemplary undergraduate and graduate programs in which students and faculty apply the theories and
methods of science to understanding and solving critical policy issues in both the criminal justice and private
security fields. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Michigan State University's School of Criminal Justice is the oldest and one of the most respected criminal
justice programs in the world. Its graduates have gone on to distinguished careers in public law enforcement,
security, and other areas of the criminal justice system. Graduates join elite global alumni, many who are
leaders within their chosen field. To continue meeting the needs of law enforcement and private security
professionals and maintain its leadership in criminal justice education, the School of Criminal Justice began to
offer its Masters of Science in Criminal Justice program on the Internet in 1998. This brought its
distinguished academic program to students personal computers and provided advanced educational
opportunities to practitioners. This was the first on-line degree program to be offered by MSU and in
December 1999, the first group of students graduated with their MS in Criminal Justice. The program is designed to add new dimensions to the skills of career people in various areas of criminal
justice and security. A number of on-line support services are available to assist students as they progress
through the program, and the School is able to accommodate the busy schedules of practitioners and other
worldwide by bringing the classroom to the student. Courses are offered entirely online, and are taught by the
same Ph.D. faculty that is involved in the on-campus program. Two degree specializations are offered for
students seeking degrees in Criminal Justice via the Internet: Security Management and International Focus. Classes are generally offered on a two-year rotation. Therefore, students entering Fall semester can complete
their degree within two years, provided they follow the prescribed schedule of courses. Students should bear
in mind that some courses have a prerequisite (e.g., CJ 811 must be taken before CJ 887). All resources of the
school are available to assist students in the application process and during their time as a Masters candidate.
If you have questions, please telephone or email Internet Program Administrative Assistant Peg Kowalk at
517-353-5272 or kowalkm@msu.edu or Program Director Rad Jones at 517-432-9236 or jonesrad@msu.edu . 2 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS To obtain a Masters degree, the student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework
beyond the bachelors degree. The requirements for the Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice are as
follows: Credits A minimum of 30 credits of coursework I. Core courses ......................................................................................................... 15 CJ 801 Crime Causation, Prevention, and Control .......................................... 3 CJ 810 Proseminar in Criminal Justice ............................................................ 3 CJ 811 Design and Analysis in Criminal Justice Research.............................. 3 CJ 812 Criminal Justice Management Seminar ............................................... 3 CJ 887 Quantitative Methods in Criminal Justice Research ............................ 3 II. CJ 800-level courses* ............................................................................................ 6
III. Approved electives................................................................................................. 6
IV. CJ 896 Policy Analysis Under Conditions of Change ........................................... 3
* No more than 3 hours of Independent Study in CJ 890 will be allowed. CJ 894 (internship credit) will not count toward
this requirement.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

The requirements for the Masters of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a Security Management
specialization are as follows: Credits A minimum of 30 credits of course work I. Core Courses ......................................................................................................... 15 CJ 801 Crime Causation, Prevention, and Control ......................................... 3
CJ 810 Proseminar in Criminal Justice ............................................................ 3
CJ 811 Design and Analysis in Criminal Justice Research ............................. 3
CJ 812 Criminal Justice Management Seminar ............................................... 3
CJ 887 Quantitative Methods in Criminal Justice Research ........................... 3 II. Security Focus ........................................................................................................ 9 CJ 885 Security Management .......................................................................... 3
CJ 886 Security Administration ....................................................................... 3 III. CJ 894 Practicum or approved electives* ............................................................... 6

IV. CJ 896 Policy Analysis Under Conditions of Change ............................................ 3

*choose from CJ 809, CJ 822, CJ 823, CJ 837, CJ 838, CJ 839, CJ 890, CJ 433 or CJ 491 3


DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL FOCUS

The requirements for the Masters of Science degree in Criminal Justice with an International focus are as
follows:

Credits A minimum of 30 credits of course work I. Core Courses ......................................................................................................... 15 CJ 801 Crime Causation, Prevention, and Control ......................................... 3
CJ 810 Proseminar in Criminal Justice ............................................................ 3
CJ 811 Design and Analysis in Criminal Justice Research ............................. 3
CJ 812 Criminal Justice Management Seminar ............................................... 3
CJ 887 Quantitative Methods in Criminal Justice Research ........................... 3 II. International Focus ................................................................................................. 6 CJ 822 Comparative Criminal Justice .............................................................. 3
CJ 823 Globalization of Crime ........................................................................ 3 III. CJ 894 Practicum or approved electives* ............................................................... 6

IV. CJ 896 Policy Analysis Under Conditions of Change ............................................ 3

*choose from CJ 809, CJ 837, CJ 838, CJ 839, CJ 885, CJ 886, CJ 890, CJ 433 or CJ 491 4 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Masters students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 throughout their program of study. The accumulation of
grades below 3.0 (including N grades in the P-N grading system) in more than two semester courses of three
or more credits each removes the student from candidacy for the degree. The student may also be removed
from the program if they are not progressing at the appropriate rate.

Students may also be removed from candidacy for the degree for the following: theft or misuse of University
property, insubordination, intellectual dishonesty, or violation of law and/or University rules and regulations.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS While a criminal justice undergraduate major is not required for admission to the program, the applicant must
have a background of education and occupational experience appropriate to the successful pursuit of graduate
work in the School of Criminal Justice. Applicants insufficiently prepared for graduate studies in criminal
justice may be required to complete collateral coursework or pursue individualized study.

Applicants must have at least 12 credits of undergraduate coursework in political science, economics,
sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, social work, or any combination of such courses; at least six of
these credits must be in sociology, psychology, social work, or any combination of such courses. A limited number of applicants who do not satisfy the Schools regular admission requirements may be
admitted on a provisional basis. The decision to grant provisional admission is based on the students
potential contributions to the field of criminal justice. A student may be enrolled on a provisional basis for
only two semesters; the students status must be changed to regular to be considered a degree candidate. To
qualify for regular status, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credits of graduate course work in
criminal justice and receive no grade lower than a 3.0. In addition to all other application material, international applicants must submit TOEFL scores. Applicants
must score at least 550 on the non-computer based TOEFL, with scores of at least 52 on each subsection of
the exam. Those taking the computer based TOEFL must score at least 213, with scores of at least 18 in
Listening, 20 in Structure/Writing, and 19 in Reading. Students from primarily English-speaking countries
may have this requirement waived at the discretion of the department. CONFLICT RESOLUTION In the event a conflict cannot be resolved informally between a faculty member and student, formal
procedures are available. The Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University (AFR) and the
Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities at Michigan State University (GSRR) documents establish the
rights and responsibilities of MSU students and prescribe procedures for resolving allegations of violations of
those rights through formal grievances. In accordance with the AFR and the GSRR, the School of Criminal
Justice, College of Social Science, has established the following procedures for adjudicating student academic
grievances. These procedures also can be used to resolve disputes regarding allegations of academic dishonesty and
violations of professional standards in which no disciplinary action is recommended in addition to a penalty
grade of 0.0 in the course. (See AFR 2.4.4.1, 2.4.6, 2.4.6.2, 2.4.8 and 2.4.9; GSRR 5.4.1, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2.)
Note: Students may not grieve dissatisfaction with the competence of instruction. (See AFR 2.2.1; GSRR
2.2.1.) Members of the Graduate Employees Union who want to file a grievance that relates to a violation of
the Agreement between MSU and the GEU should follow the procedures detailed in the Agreement.

5 I. THE COMPLAINT PROCESS: A. A student who believes an instructor, including a graduate teaching assistant, has violated her
or his academic rights shall first attempt to resolve the dispute in an informal discussion with
the instructor. (See AFR 2.4.2; GSRR 5.1.1, 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.5.) B. If the dispute remains unresolved after discussion with the instructor, the student should
consult the Associate Director for Undergraduate Studies of the School of Criminal Justice
and/or the University Ombudsman for assistance. (See AFR 2.4.2; GSRR 5.3.1 and 5.3.2.) C. If the dispute remains unresolved after discussion with the Associate Director or
Ombudsman, the student may submit to the Associate Director a written, signed statement
requesting a grievance hearing. The statement must (1) specify the alleged violations of
academic rights to justify the hearing, (2) identify the individual(s) against whom the
complainant is filed and (3) state the redress the student seeks that could be implemented by
the Associate Director. (See AFR 2.4.2 and 2.4.6; GSRR 5.3.2, 5.3.5 and 5.3.6.) D. A request for a grievance hearing must normally be initiated no later than mid-semester
following the semester in which the alleged violation of academic rights occurred (exclusive
of summer semester). If the student (the complainant) or the instructor (the respondent) is
absent from the University during that semester, or if other appropriate reasons exist, the
Hearing Board may grant an extension to this deadline. If the University no longer employs
the respondent before the formal grievance procedures are completed, the grievance may still
proceed. (See AFR 2.4.2.1; GSRR 5.3.6.1.) II. COMPOSITION OF SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE HEARING BOARD: A. The School of Criminal Justice shall constitute a Hearing Board no later than the beginning of
the fall semester of each academic year. Members shall serve one calendar year (See GSRR
5.1.6.). B. The School of Criminal Justice Hearing Board shall include three faculty and three students.
The Associate Director for Undergraduate Studies will serve as Chair of the hearing board for
undergraduate student grievances, but can appoint a designee in unusual circumstances. The
Director of the School of Criminal Justice will serve as Chair of the hearing board for
graduate student grievances, but can appoint a designee in unusual circumstances.
Undergraduate students will hear cases in which the complainant is an undergraduate student.
Graduate students will hear cases in which the complainant is a graduate student. (See AFR
2.4.3 and 2.4.4.1; GSRR 5.1.2 and 5.1.5.) C. At the beginning of each academic year, two faculty representatives will be assigned to serve
on the School of Criminal Justice Hearing Board for one calendar year by the Director of the
School. The Director will select an alternate when the need arises. The hearing board will
contain a total of three faculty members, with either the Director or Associate Director acting
as chair. Student members of hearing boards will be selected after a formal grievance is filed. In the case of a grievance filed by a graduate student, the Graduate Student Representative to
the School of Criminal Justice will be notified that graduate student members are needed for a
hearing board. That individual will notify the graduate student body that volunteers are
needed, and the representative will select four members for the hearing. One individual will
be chosen randomly as an alternate. In the case of a grievance filed by an undergraduate student, the undergraduate student
organizations in the School of Criminal Justice (Alpha Phi Sigma and the American Criminal
Justice Association) will be notified that undergraduate student members are needed for a 6 hearing board. The student groups will select two members each from their groups. One
individual will be chosen randomly as an alternate. III. REFERRAL TO A SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE HEARING BOARD: A. Upon receipt of a written request for a grievance hearing, the Associate Director of the
School of Criminal Justice shall transmit a copy of the grievance within ten class days to the
Director of the School of Criminal Justice, the Hearing Board members, and to the
respondent(s). No one involved in the case may serve on the Hearing Board. In unusual
circumstances, the Director of the School of Criminal Justice, in consultation with the Dean,
may waive jurisdiction and refer the request for a hearing to the College of Social Science
Hearing Board. (See AFR 2.4.2.2, 2.4.2.3 and 2.4.6; GSRR 5.1.2, 5.1.7, 5.3.6.1. 5.3.6.2 and
5.4.3.) B. The School of Criminal Justice Hearing Board shall review a written request for a grievance
hearing for jurisdiction and judicial merit and request a written response from the
respondent(s). After considering all submitted information, the Hearing Board may: 1. Decide that sufficient reasons for a hearing do not exist and dismiss the grievance. 2. Decide that sufficient reasons for a hearing exist and accept the request, in full or in part,
and proceed to schedule an appeal hearing. 3. Invite the parties to meet with the board for an informal discussion of the issues. Such a
discussion shall not preclude a later hearing. (See AFR 4.4.2; GSRR 5.4.3 and 5.4.6.) C. Following a decision by the School of Criminal Justice Hearing Board to schedule a
grievance hearing, the Chair of the Hearing Board shall negotiate a hearing date with the
parties in a timely manner and schedule an additional meeting only for the Hearing Board in
the event that additional deliberations on the findings become necessary. At least three class
days before the scheduled hearing, the Chair of the Hearing Board shall notify the
respondent(s) and the complainant(s) in writing of the time, date and place of the hearing; the
names of the parties to the grievance; the names of the Hearing Board members; and the
names of the witnesses and advisers, if any. The Hearing Board may set reasonable time
limits on each party to present its case and so inform the parties in the written notification.
(See AFR 4.4.3; GSRR 5.4.7.) D. If the complainant fails to appear at the hearing, the School of Criminal Justice Hearing
Board may either postpone the hearing or dismiss the case. If the respondent fails to appear at
the hearing, the Hearing Board may either postpone the hearing or hear the case in the
respondents absence. (See AFR 4.4.5 and 4.4.7; GSRR 5.4.9). E. Either party to the grievance hearing may request a postponement of the hearing. The Hearing
Board may either grant or deny the request. (See AFR 4.4.6; GSRR 5.4.8.) IV. SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE HEARING PROCEDURES: A. The Chair of the School of Criminal Justice Hearing Board shall convene the hearing at the
agreed-upon time, date and place. The Chair will ensure that a collegial atmosphere prevails
and enforce time limits, as necessary, for each partys presentation. During the hearing,
parties to a grievance shall have an opportunity to state their cases, present evidence,
designate witnesses, ask questions and present a rebuttal. (See AFR 2.4.4; GSRR 5.4.10.1.) B. To protect the confidentiality of the information, attendance at the hearing may be limited to
the Hearing Board, the complainant(s), the respondent(s), witnesses for either party, if any,
and an adviser for each party, if any. Any witnesses called by the complainant and the
respondent shall be excluded from the proceedings except when testifying. Witnesses must
confine their testimony to their own, independent recollection and may not speak for others.
The Hearing Board may limit the number of witnesses. Unless otherwise approved by the 7 Hearing Board, advisers and witnesses shall be limited to members of the MSU community
(faculty, staff or students). Involvement of an adviser normally should not be required. Each
party must present her/his own case, and advisers may have a voice at the hearing. (See AFR
2.4.4.2, 4.2.3 and 4.4.8; GSRR 5.4.10.) C. To ensure orderly questioning, the Chair of the Hearing Board must recognize individuals
before they speak. All parties have the right to speak without interruption. The School of
Criminal Justice Hearing Board may set reasonable time limits on each party to present its
case and shall extend equal time to each party. D. The hearing will proceed as follows: 1. The Chair of the Hearing Board introduces hearing panel members, the complainant(s),
the respondent(s) and the advisers, if any. The Chair reviews the hearing procedures,
including time restraints, if any, for presentations by each party and witnesses. The Chair
explains that the burden of proof rests with the complainant, with the exception of
appeals of allegations of academic dishonesty, in which case the instructor bears the
burden of proof. (See AFR 2.4.9.) 2. Opening statements by the complainant(s). 3. Opening statements by respondent(s). 4. Presentation of complainants case, including statements by the adviser, witnesses and
questioning of complainant, complainants adviser and complainants witnesses by the
respondent and Hearing Board. 5. Presentation of respondents case, including statements by the adviser, witnesses and
questioning of respondent, respondents adviser and respondents witnesses by the
complainant and Hearing Board. 6. Closing statement by complainant(s). 7. Closing statement by respondent(s). 8. Final questions by Hearing Board. E. The School of Criminal Justice Hearing Board shall excuse all parties to the grievance and
determine its findings. When possible, deliberations should take place directly following the
hearing and/or at the previously scheduled follow-up meeting. F. After deliberations, the School of Criminal Justice Hearing Board shall promptly prepare a
written report of its findings. The report shall indicate the rationale for the decision and the
major elements of evidence, or lack thereof, that support the Hearing Board's decision. The
Chair shall forward copies to the parties involved, the Director of the School of Criminal
Justice, the Dean of the College of Social Science, the Ombudsman and, in cases involving
graduate students, the Dean of the Graduate School. All recipients must respect the
confidentiality of the report. When a Hearing Board finds that a violation of academic rights
has occurred and that redress is possible, it shall direct the Director to provide redress. The
Director in consultation with the Hearing Board, shall implement an appropriate remedy. (See
AFR 2.4.5; GSRR 5.4.11.) V. APPEALS TO COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HEARING BOARD: A. Either party to a grievance may appeal the decision of the School of Criminal Justice Hearing
Board to the College of Social Science Hearing Board. The appeal must be in writing, signed
and submitted to the Dean of the College of Social Science within ten class days following
notification of the Hearing Boards decision. While under appeal, decision of the Hearing 8 Board will be held in abeyance. (See AFR 2.4.7 and 2.4.7.3; GSRR 5.4.12, 5.4.12.2 and
5.4.12.3) B. A request for an appeal must allege, in sufficient particularity to justify a hearing, that the
initial Hearing Board failed to follow applicable procedures for adjudicating the hearing or
that findings of the initial Hearing Board were not supported by the preponderance of the
evidence. The request also must include the redress sought. Presentation of new evidence
normally will be inappropriate. (See AFR 2.4.7.2 and 8.16; GSRR 5.4.12.1, 5.4.12.2 and
8.1.15.) C. Upon receiving a request for an appeal of a School of Criminal Justice Hearing Board
decision, the College of Social Science Hearing Board may follow the procedures in sections
III and IV above. D. In hearings involving undergraduate students, a complainant or respondent may appeal a
decision of the College of Social Science Hearing Board to the University Integrity Review
Board only if (1) the initial hearing took place at the College level or (2) if the hearing
involved areas such as allegations of academic dishonesty, violations of professional
standards or falsification of admission or academic records. In hearings involving graduate
students, a complainant or respondent may appeal a decision of the College Hearing Board to
the Graduate Student Judiciary only if the initial hearing took place at the College level. (See
AFR 2.4.7.1 and 2.4.7.1.2; GSRR 5.4.12.)
Note: The references above to the AFR and GSRR documents are not exhaustive. Parties to the grievance
hearing should consult the appropriate document.
9 GENERAL INFORMATION
ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Academic advisors are available to assist students with: Deciding courses and development of programs of study Selection of second degree, additional majors, cognates and specializations Review of degree requirements Planning annual enrollment Information on dropping and adding courses, and withdrawal from university Referral to other university resources Discussions of possible internship and overseas study experiences Students are responsible for knowing and fulfilling all university, college and major requirements. Use the
School of Criminal Justices Graduate Planning Guide, and the Universitys publications of Academic Programs and Description of Courses . Academic advisor: Barbara Kolar 128 Baker Hall 517-353-9866 kolarba@msu.edu Internship placement coordinator: Tim Homberg 130 Baker Hall 517-432-3197 hombergt@msu.edu APPLICATION TO GRADUATE
Students must apply to graduate. Applications may be submitted electronically at www.reg.msu.edu under the Graduation/Honors menu. The application must be submitted by the first week of the semester in which the
student plans to graduate. Summer graduates should turn in their application by the first week of Spring
semester. If graduation is denied, the student must reapply, as the application is not automatically forwarded
to the following semester. Graduates are encouraged to come to campus for the traditional graduation ceremony and special school
recognition. This is the time to celebrate an important achievement and meet students, faculty, and staff you
have worked with during the Masters program. CHANGE OF ENROLLMENT/REGISTRATION
Students who wish to drop and add courses after registration may do so through the fifth day of classes. To
add courses after the fifth day, students must contact the department offering the course (after the fifth day,
students may continue to drop courses through the middle of the semester). After mid-term, students may
drop courses only with the permission of the dean of their college. Students are reminded to check the
Academic Calendar each semester at http://www.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/Calendar/Academic.asp for important dates regarding dropping and adding courses. Fees charged for late enrollment and fees refunded for dropping
courses are also listed in the Academic Calendar.

CJ LISTSERV
CJ Listserv is an electronic forum for criminal justice students. If you subscribe, you will receive information
about scholarships, job opportunities, upcoming school events, and more. This resource provides an excellent
method for the long distance degree student to stay linked with the School. To subscribe, send an e-mail to: listserv@h-net.msu.edu . Leave the subject line blank, and write the following message in the text:
SUB(space) cj-student (space) your name Example: Sub cj-student John Doe
If you would like to unsubscribe, please send an email to Tim Homberg at hombergt@msu.edu and ask to be removed from the ListServ. 10
CORRECTION OF GRADES
A students grade may be changed only if the first grade is in error. The time limit for the correction of grades
is 30 days after the start of a new semester. The Office of the Registrar reserves the right to audit student
records and to correct them as necessary.
DEFERRED GRADES
Deferred grades are issued only to graduate students who are doing satisfactory work but cannot complete
requirements because of reason(s) acceptable to the instructor. The required work must be completed and a
grade reported within six months, with the option of a single six-month extension. If the required work is not
completed within the time limit, the DF/Deferred will become U/Unfinished.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Every fully online MSU course requires a minimum of the following common set of tools. Many courses have
other specialized technical needs as well. Be sure to check the course syllabus and requirements to read about
particular needs for that course. At a minimum, each student needs access to: 1. A browser that meets the ANGEL minimum requirements . 2. Minimum screen resolution of 800x600 (1024x768 recommended) 3. 56K modem or direct connection to the Internet. A broadband (high-speed) Internet connection is
recommended (and required for some courses) 4. Adequate responsiveness and performance from your computer. Most computers manufactured within
the last four years will meet your needs.
FREQUENTLY USED WEBSITES AND PHONE NUMBERS Controllers Office ( www.ctlr.msu.edu ) - Tuition and housing fees, fee payment schedule, deferred payment plan, etc. 517-355-3343 (Billing and Receivables)

Department of Police and Public Safety ( www.dpps.msu.edu ) - Police services, parking permits, campus crime statistics, visitor parking, etc. 517-355-8440 (Parking)

Financial Aid ( www.finaid.msu.edu ) - Instructions for applying for aid, forms, calendar, calculator, etc. 517-353-5940

Graduate School ( www.grad.msu.edu ) - Graduate education at Michigan State University, forms, financial aid, graduate student resources, etc. 517-355-0301

Michigan State University ( www.msu.edu ) - General information about Michigan State University, catalogs, enrollment and registration, student organizations, student services,
University policies and procedures, search site, etc.

Office for International Students and Scholars ( www.oiss.msu.edu ) - Admission, travel, immigration rules and regulations, scholarship and grant information, etc. 517-353-1720

Registrars Office ( www.reg.msu.edu ) - Tuition, enrollment, financial aid, schedule of courses, University calendar, student services, etc. 517-355-3300 11 MSU NETID
MSU students receive centrally funded NetIDs so they can utilize various electronic resources and electronic
mail. Students should activate their MSU NetID even if they already have another email account. By setting
up the MSU NetID, students can:
Access passworded VU courses Receive official communications from MSU that are sent to students by email only publish a personal webpage access dial-up services access public computer labs access electronic resources on campus You will need your PID (Personal Identification Number) and your PAN (Personal Access Number) to
activate your MSU NetID. Please visit www.netid.msu.edu for more information.
STUDENT SERVICES Library Resources - Students taking courses through the Virtual University may also use the resources of
Michigan State University Libraries. MSU Library Distance Learning Services is designed to meet the information needs of students registered for off-campus Virtual University courses and provides online means
for requesting library books, materials and services. In addition, links to several pertinent Internet resources were compiled for Criminal Justice coursework and are available as part of this website. Each virtual class
site has specific resources defined for that course.

Student Organizations The School of Criminal Justice advises two student organizations; the student
chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association ( www.msu.edu/~acja/ ) and the national honors fraternity Alpha Phi Sigma ( www.cj.msu.edu/~people/apsinfo.html ). Virtual University The Virtual University provides a 24-hour hotline to assist you with questions regarding
equipment, Internet connections, PPP, Netscape or PILOT. They can be reached at 800-500-1554. Additional
help is provided by the MSU Computing Information Center from 9am-5pm (EST) Monday-Friday at 517-
432-6200. Writing Center The MSU Writing Center maintains a writing laboratory and online resources that assist students with papers and research.
TIME LIMIT
Students must complete the Masters degree within six years. The semester in which the first class that can be
applied to the degree is taken is considered the students first semester in the program.
TRANSFER CREDITS
As many as nine semester credits of graduate course work (excluding research and thesis credits) may be
transferred into the masters program from other accredited institutions with masters programs. The student
must have received at least a 3.0 in the course and we must receive a course description, a syllabus, course
transcript, and information which will assist in determining if the course(s) taken meet the course
requirements in this program. Please see the graduate advisor for procedures.

12 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CJ 433 Law Enforcement Intelligence Operations (3 credits)
Law enforcement intelligence as an analytic tool for case development and resource allocation.
Historical, ethical, legal, and operational issues affecting current practice.

CJ 439 Homeland Security (3)
Broad overview and assessment of the contemporary homeland security program.

CJ 801 Crime Causation, Prevention, and Control (3)
Theories of crime causation. Translation of theory to policy.

CJ 809 Special Topics (3)
Please check Michigan State Universitys Schedule of Courses
( http://ntweb8.ais.msu.edu/ScheduleBook/schedule.asp ) to determine which sections are offered in a given semester. CJ 810 Proseminar in Criminal Justice (3)
Survey of classical and recent literature in criminal justice. Trends and issues that transcend the
components of the criminal justice system.

CJ 811 Design and Analysis in Criminal Justice Research (3)
Scientific methods in criminal justice research. Design data collection and analysis, interpretation of
findings, and ethical concerns. Computer use in data analysis. Prerequisite to CJ 887.

CJ 812 Criminal Justice Management Seminar (3)
Organization theory and behavior for the criminal justice agency. Organization and policy planning
budgeting, forecasting, human resource management, and project implementation. CJ 822 Comparative Criminal Justice (3)
Globalization, crime causation, measurement, and control in comparative and cross-national
contexts. Nature of policing, courts, and corrections in select countries. CJ 822 is required
coursework for those pursuing an International Focus specialization.

CJ 823 Globalization of Crime (3)
International crimes and organized crime. Trafficking in women, children, and body parts. Related
problems such as firearm violence, money laundering, and corruption that transcend national
boundaries. CJ 823 is required coursework for those pursuing an International Focus specialization. CJ 837 Counterterrorism and Intelligence (3)
Meanings and concept of terrorism. Nature of both domestic and international terrorist threats.
Integration of intelligence and terrorism to understand counterterrorism concepts. CJ 838 Terrorism (3)
Overview of terrorism, both domestic and international. Examination of the causes and motives that
drive terrorists, their methods of operation, and the impact of terrorism on the United States and
abroad.

13 CJ 839 Analytic Thinking and Intelligence (3)
Analytic processes, tools, applications and contemporary issues as applied to the intelligence
function.

CJ 885 Security Management (3)
Organization and management of security operations in business, industry, and government. CJ 885
is required coursework for those pursuing a Security Management specialization.

CJ 886 Security Administration (3)
Administrative and quantitative techniques for security operations. Statistical analysis. Analysis of
financial statements. Operations research and computer techniques. CJ 886 is required coursework
for those pursuing a Security Management specialization.

CJ 887 Quantitative Methods in Criminal Justice Research (3)
Descriptive and inferential statistics and computer use in criminal justice research.

CJ 890 Independent Study (1-3)
Individual research and writing under faculty supervision.

CJ 894 Practicum (1-6)
Observation, study, and work in selected criminal justice agencies. Participation in domestic and
foreign criminal justice systems.

CJ 896 Policy Analysis Under Conditions of Change (3)
Methods of policy analysis in criminal justice settings. Policy analysis for the formulation, adoption,
and implementation of change.
14 INTERNET MASTERS PROGRAM STAFF Radford W. Jones, B.S. is an Academic Specialist concentrating in security related programs and joint
public/private sector cooperative efforts. In 1997, Rad retired as the Manager of Security & Fire Protection, Ford
Motor Company, where he was responsible for directing worldwide investigations, executive security matters,
and the development /implementation/audit of comprehensive asset protection programs. Prior to joining Ford in 1983, Rad retired after a 20 year career with the U.S. Secret Service. During his career, he
was in charge of several major field offices and held supervisory positions in other field offices and headquarter
divisions. He was assigned to Presidential and Vice Presidential protective duties for approximately eleven years. Rad is a life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and serves on the Private Sector
Liaison Committee. He is a life member of the International Security Managers Association (ISMA) and
American Society of Industrial Security. He served seven years on the Secretary of States Overseas Security
Advisory Council addressing international security problems. He was active in developing investigative protocols
for IACP publications on investigation of drugs in the workplace and combating violence in the workplace. He
has been involved in developing a number of crime prevention and security awareness programs on a global basis
and has received a number of commendations from various associations and organizations for his support and
participation in law enforcement and security activities. He is currently the project director for an Office of
Domestic Preparedness grant, working with communities to develop Weapons of Mass Destruction and Response
programs.

Peg Kowalk is the Administrative Assistant for the Internet Masters of Science in Criminal Justice program. Peg responds to many questions received worldwide regarding the program. She handles a number of duties
involving courses and is very helpful in assisting Internet students. Peg provides the customer friendly
support, which has become a trademark of our program. Peg is also working with a number of other security
training courses and outreach programs being provided by the School of Criminal Justice, such as a project
with the OJP working with comittees to develop WMD Crises planning. Prior to joining MSU in 1997, Peg
worked for 17 years at Michigan National Bank in various departments. Prior to leaving the bank and joining
MSU, she was a Network Communications Coordinator. Peg has an undergraduate degree in business
management. 15 SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY
PROFESSOR Joined MSU
Bynum, Timothy S. PhD 1977 Florida State University 1977 Carter, David L. PhD 1980 Sam Houston State University 1985 Chermak, Steve PhD 1993 State University of New York/Albany 2005 McGarrell, Edmund F. PhD 1986 State University of New York/Albany 2001 Morash, Merry A. PhD 1978 University of Maryland 1980 Nalla, Mahesh K. PhD 1988 State University of New York/Albany 1992 Smith, Christopher E. PhD/JD 1988 University of Connecticut 1994

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Corley, Charles J. PhD 1986 Bowling Green State University 1990 DeJong, Christina PhD 1994 University of Maryland 1994 Dow, Steven B. PhD/JD 1999 University of Michigan 1979 Foran, David R. PhD 1987 University of Michigan 2002 Hawkins, Homer C. PhD 1971 Michigan State University 1982 Hoffman, Vincent J. PhD 1979 Michigan State University 1978 Kutnjak Ivkovich, Sanja PhD/JD 1995 University of Delaware 2007 Maxwell, Christopher D. PhD 1998 Rutgers University 1998 Maxwell, Sheila R. PhD 1994 Rutgers University 1994 Terrill, William PhD 2000 Rutgers University 2005

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Gibbs, Carole PhD 2006 University of Maryland, College Park 2006 Gore, Meredith PhD 2007 Cornell University 2008 Melde, Christopher PhD 2007 University of Missouri-St. Louis 2007 Pizarro, Jesenia PhD 2005 Rutgers University 2005 Waddell, Ruth PhD 2003 University of Strathclyde 2005

VISITING PROFESSOR

Zimmermann, Carol PhD 2006 Michigan State University 2005
ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Burton, Shannon MA 2002 Michigan State University 2001 Homberg, Timothy MA 2002 Michigan State University 1998 Kolar, Barbara MA 1996 Michigan State University 1997

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