Program in Criminal Justice Department Faculty Cindy Parkhurst Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (2011) MLIS San Jose State University 1994 JD Willamette University 1988 Criminal law and procedure Kelly Bradley Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (2012) PhD University of California Irvine 2003 Victimization, corrections, policy analysis, research design methods Collaborating Faculty Sean E. Evans Assistant Professor of Psychology (2010) PhD Loma Linda University 2005 Clinical psychology, forensic psychology comprehensive curriculum in an environment that promotes a continuous culture of pride, respect and community service. Consequently, successful students of the program will integrate practical knowledge gained through coursework, professional integrity as exemplified by the program’s faculty, and the incontrovertible character needed to pursue individual careers within the criminal justice field. The program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that provides educational opportunities for students at the baccalaureate levels. The objective of the program is to prepare students to seek entry level positions in the criminal justice system (public and private sector) and/or for admission to graduate programs in law and other related fields. The program also prepares students with a strong foundation for critical, balanced, and responsible administrative responses to the changing dynamics in the field of Criminal Justice. Learning Outcomes Students who graduate from the program will: In-Kyeong Kim Professor of Psychology (1995) PhD Cornell University 1990 Cognitive psychology, perceptual and cognitive development, eye witness memory Degrees Offered Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice (Please note this is an off campus ONLY program) Mission Statement and Objectives The Criminal Justice Program provides students with an understanding of the criminal justice system through scientific theories, field studies, research methods and the sociological study of crime, criminal behavior, as well as the policies and systems designed to control criminality. It offers students from various social, racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds a strong base for academic excellence, spiritual growth and successful career development. Additionally, the program provides students an intensive, innovative and La Sierra University Undergraduate Bulletin 1. Know and understand the basic foundation of the major components of the criminal justice system (i.e., law enforcement, courts, prosecution, and corrections). 2. Identify issues and apply theories and principles of substantive and procedural criminal law that regulate the criminal justice system. 3. Use critical thinking skills to assess and explain theories, policies, practices and processes of the criminal justice system. 4. Identify the major historical and contemporary issues, policies, programs, and events using the lenses of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, and religion. 5. Demonstrate research skills necessary in the criminal justice system including information literacy in searching, analyzing, synthesizing, and reporting data relevant to the field of criminal justice. 6. Demonstrate effective oral and written skills as it applies to the basic knowledge of information technology related to the criminal justice field. 7. Exhibit knowledge of ethical principles and attitudes of professional responsibility in the field of criminal justice. 135