2023-2024 Course Catalog

Forensic Social Work Certificate

This certificate will equip students with social work skills, knowledge and principles within the context of the American criminal justice, mental health and child welfare systems. The goal is to foster world-ready graduates committed to social justice equality to become change makers with their organizations, communities, and in society.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; professionalism in practice.
  2. Engage in practice informed research and research-informed practice.
  3. Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the contemporary American criminal justice system, and distinctions between adult and juvenile justice systems.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of history, theory, practice and legal environment of law enforcement and police organizations.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedures, prosecution, defense, court procedures, and decision-making.

Curriculum

+Major Requirements

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CRM101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

This course is an introduction to U.S. criminal justice system. Topics covered include the nature of crime, law, justice, police, functions of courts, and the effectiveness of punishment and sanctions.  Also explored will be the roles of various professionals in the system to introduce students to potential career paths.

3
OR
SWK102 Introduction to Social Work, Social Justice and Social Issues

This course examines selected social issues as well as related social welfare policies and programs. It introduces the profession of social work, key aspects of the professional knowledge base, fields of practice, and populations served by social workers. This course is appropriate for students who are considering social work as a profession and as well as for those with an interest in related fields such as psychology, counseling, and public policy.

3
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SWK224 Juvenile Justice

Examination of biological, psychological, sociological, and ecological theories of juvenile delinquency; its historical and current legal definitions and enabling legislation; statistical resources and activity patterns; and methods of prevention, control, and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Cross-listed as CRM 224.

3
OR
CRM224 Juvenile Justice

Examination of biological, psychological, sociological, and ecological theories of juvenile delinquency; its historical and current legal definitions and enabling legislation; statistical resources and activity patterns; and methods of prevention, control, and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Cross-listed as SWK 224.

3
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INTCRM303 Internship - Criminology

Internship - Criminology

3
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SWK490 Integrative Capstone

The integrative capstone, undertaken by the student during the senior year, is an extended project that helps the student complete their transition from an undergraduate student to a world-ready professional. The study usually centers on the student’s major and may be conducted, at least in part, in the context of a group experience. Such programs are crafted to meet the unique needs of each major, and could include, for example, fieldwork, theater production, creative work in the arts, independent research, or independent readings. The integrative capstone in an interdisciplinary major must have the approval of both academic programs.

Pre-requisites Complete all 2 of the following courses:
  • PSY213 Statistics and Research Design
  • PSY314W Foundations of Behavioral Research
  • 3
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    CRM490 Integrative Capstone

    The integrative capstone, undertaken by the student during the senior year, is an extended project that helps the student complete their transition from an undergraduate student to a world-ready professional. The study usually centers on the student's major and may be conducted, at least in part, in the context of a group experience. Such programs are crafted to meet the unique needs of each major, and could include, for example, fieldwork, theater production, creative work in the arts, independent research, or independent readings. The integrative capstone in an interdisciplinary major must have the approval of both academic programs.

    Pre-requisites Complete all 2 of the following courses:
  • PSY213 Statistics and Research Design
  • PSY314W Foundations of Behavioral Research
  • 3

    +Electives

    2 CRM / PSY / SWK Electives