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BS in Criminal Justice*

You are interested in a career in criminal justice, but also want to build a Biblical foundation.

*Through a dual enrollment agreement with Lincoln College (LC), LCU offers the opportunity for students to acquire a foundation in Bible/theology and Christian worldview formation by completing an AS in Science at LCU and a BS in Criminal Justice at LC. Students will live in the LCU residence halls (with board) for the duration of their dual enrollment.

Students will participate in chapel services, spiritual formation groups, service learning (when enrolled in 12 or more hours at LCU), and be expected to abide by LCU’s student handbook. Each of these programs help LCU fulfill its mission of nurturing and equipping students with a Biblical worldview to serve and lead in the world.

BS in Criminal Justice Learning Outcomes:

1. Effectively communicate critical analysis of the criminal justice system in both oral and written forms. (GELO I)
2. Apply operational models underlying the administration of the American criminal justice system to real world situations. (GELO V)
3. Evaluate research data to form critical judgments regarding criminological theories used in the administration of justice. (GELO II)
4. Form critical judgments regarding ethical dilemmas emanating from the distinction between criminal procedural rules and substantive law in the administration of justice. (GELO IV)
5. Propose recommended solutions to problems in the administration of justice emanating from the diversity within the social system. (GELO III)
6. Describe the context for the system of the administration of justice in the United States including the policies and practices which comprise the systems of social control.
7. Describe the history, theory, practice and legal environment of correctional philosophies and systems.
8. Identify the nature and causes of crime including typologies, offenders, and victims.
9. Describe the fundamental nature of criminal law and criminal procedures including court procedures and judicial decision-making.
10. Describe the history, theory, practice, and legal environment of law enforcement practices including police organization and subcultures.

Potential Careers

Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff
State Trooper
Victim Advocate
Probation/Parole Officer
Corrections Officer
Youth Correctional Officer
Juvenile Probation Officer
Federal Law Enforcement
Private Security
Non-profit services for at-risk youth

Course List

Some of the classes you'll take while pursuing your...
BI 270
Interpreting the Christian Scriptures
A study of the resources, principles, and methods of interpreting Scripture.
CH 380
History of American Christianity and the Stone-Campbell Movement
This course surveys the history of Christianity in the United States by examining key ideas, figures, and movements primarily active in the period of 1700 to 2000. The course discusses the issues involved in transplanting and adjusting old European church systems to the New World and also creating distinctly American expressions of the Christian faith. Special attention will be given to the rise and development of the Stone-Campbell (or Restoration) Movement in this social and religious context.
ID 101
An Introduction to Worldviews
This course introduces the concept of worldview as a tool to understand, compare, and evaluate a variety of philosophical and religious perspectives (e.g., Deism, Secular Humanism, Marxism, Nihilism, Existentialism, Postmodernism, etc.). Attention is given to the nature and implications of a Christian worldview in the context of our contemporary pluralistic culture.
NT 104
New Testament I
A course designed to examine the life of Jesus and the early church, focusing on an overview of the contents and theology of the Gospels and Acts.
BI 111
Introduction to the Bible
An historical and literary survey of the Protestant Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments.
TH 160
Basic Christian Beliefs
An introduction to the key Biblical beliefs that define the historic Christian faith (e.g. God, Christ, Holy Spirit, humanity, sin, salvation, etc.) with attention given to the credibility of such beliefs.
ID 201
Ancient Civilizations
This course surveys and integrates key ideas and developments in history, philosophy, literature, theology, politics, visual art, and architecture in the Ancient Near East, Hellenic Greece, Hellenistic Greece, and Rome. A significant focus of the class is critical thinking and critical writing. Prerequisite: ID 101. IAI Code HF 900.
LA 111
Composition I: Research
This course emphasizes those facets of composition necessary for effective college writing, including information literacy, critical thinking, rhetorical awareness, and principles of revision both global (audience, purpose, structure, genre) and local (style, grammar, mechanics). IAI Code C1 900R.
LA 113
Introduction to Speech
A study and practice of basic principles involved in discovering, arranging, delivering, and evaluating ideas in speech situations. IAI Code C2 900.
LA 210
Composition II: Exposition
A course emphasizing critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing, focusing on rhetorical effectiveness in a variety of genres, paying close attention to the ways that readers, writers, and texts interact. This course provides opportunities for personal, academic, and public writing. Prerequisite: LA 111. IAI Code C1 901.
SS 164
Introduction to Sociology
A study of basic sociological concepts and social processes. IAI Code S7 900.
SS 171
Principles of Psychology
An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the most important principles of behavior and mental life. IAI Code S6 900.
MA 197
Math for Life
A course focusing on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems, rather than on routine skills and appreciation. Topics to be studied will be chosen from management science, statistics, coding, social choice and decision- making, geometrical ideas, modeling, graph theory, loci/set theory, finance, and problem-solving strategies.
MA 295
Statistics
An examination of descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, t-tests, nonparametric procedures, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and sampling, with an emphasis on reasoning, problem solving, and utilizing statistics within a team-based research project.
SC 112
Nutrition and Wellness
This course is an introduction to nutrition. Topics will include the biological basis for nutrition, lifespan development, and both diet and food safety. Different cultures’ approach to basic nutrition will be discussed.
SC 157
Chemistry and Society (Lecture Only)
A survey of major concepts in inorganic and organic chemistry with emphasis on how these concepts apply to daily life. Topics include electrochemistry, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, and other subjects of interest. The development of scientific ideas and current issues in chemistry will also be discussed.
SC 158
Chemistry and Society Lab
A laboratory course in which students will perform hands-on experiments demonstrating basic chemical principles. Co-requisite: SC 157 or permission of instructor.
SC 251
Microbiology (Lecture Only)
A course focusing on the classification, structure, cultivation, and ecology of microorganisms. Attention will also be given to the relationship between microbial growth and human disease.
SC 252
Microbiology Lab
A hands-on course in which students will learn basic microbiology skills including preparing stained smears, culturing microorganisms, and performing tests to identify bacteria. Co-requisite: SC 251 or permission of instructor. IAI Code L1 903L.
SC 255
Anatomy and Physiology I
The first of a two-semester course emphasizing anatomic and physiological terminology, the relationship between form and function, and the basic principles of chemistry, cells, and tissue. Four of the body’s eleven systems are presented with laboratory investigations focusing on bones, muscle structure, and the microscopic structure of tissues.
SC 256
Anatomy and Physiology II
In this continuation of SC 255, the remaining seven of the body’s eleven systems are examined, as well as cellular metabolism and fluid and electrolytes. The computer program A.D.A.M. (Animated Dissection of Anatomic Material) will be used extensively, as will other visual aids, preserved materials, and electronic media. Prerequisite: SC 255.
PS 349
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
An investigation of the growth and development of persons, examining the developmental theories of Erickson, Piaget, Kohlberg, Maslow, and others from a Christian perspective. Same as SS 349. Prerequisite: SS 171. IAI Code S6 902.
SS 261
Principles of Economics
An examination of supply and demand, the market structure, inflation, unemployment, economic growth and GDP, and international trade, as well as current economic issues.
SS 263
Citizens and Government
An introduction to public policy and individual citizen’s roles and responsibilities, with a particular focus on the U.S. government within the context of a pluralistic society. The course actively stimulates students to ponder the socially responsible choices that educated citizens who participate in shared governance make. (Fulfills state requirements for teacher education students regarding the study of Government, the Constitution of the United States, and the state of Illinois.) IAI Code S5900.
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