Certificate in Applied Criminology
1-year Program of Study
Online Courses in
Forensics, Cybercrime, Intelligence Analysis, Profiling, & Terrorism
877-NCWC-ADP
www.ncwc.edu
Overview: Certificate Program
The North Carolina Wesleyan College Department of
Justice Studies has been a leader in criminal justice education for
North Carolina and the Eastern seaboard since 1974. Now, it joins
national and international schools in offering courses or a program
of study in applied criminology, variously referred to as clinical
or forensic criminology in other parts of the world.
The Certificate in Applied Criminology will meet the
needs of individuals who have an interest or future career plans in
forensics, scientific crime detection, crime analysis, intelligence
work; or who already work as criminal investigators, criminalistics,
or threat or crime analysts.
Each online class functions as an eight-week course
that requires extensive reading and study, as well as significant
email contact with the instructor who will provide students with
assignments via a home page on the Internet that facilitates a
number of class management functions. An online orientation session
is held for new students. In addition, there are traditional
orientation sessions that are regularly scheduled on the Rocky Mount
campus.
A certificate is not a substitute for an academic
degree. Students are strongly encouraged to continue their education
by choosing Justice Studies as their major and completing our
program leading to the B.A. in Justice Studies from North Carolina
Wesleyan College.
Accessibility is a key feature of our program.
Each course is taught completely online over the Internet.
They are also taught in sequence every eight weeks year-round.
Except when you are already in a course you have registered for, you
can start and stop your progress in the certificate program at
anytime, and pick up where you left off when a missed course cycles
around again. NCWC also provides a web portal site called Campus
Cruiser, where other features are available, including
password-protected areas. Students in the certificate program will
have access to our school’s library, career, and student support
services.
The Certificate Program is completed totally online.
The advantage of this program is that you come to class when it is
convenient for you. "Any time, Any where" education.
Courses in the Certificate Program
JUS 425 Forensic Law (Spring)
Studies eighteen existing and emerging forensic sciences from the
standpoint of expert qualifications, admissibility, and weight of
evidence. Includes forensic psychology. No research paper required.
JUS 426 Computer Forensics (Spring)
Covers the principles of information security and techniques of
intrusion detection along with the collection and analysis of
digital evidence. Includes the criminology of cybercrime. A
research paper is required.
JUS 427 Intelligence Analysis (Summer)
Encompasses the areas of espionage, spying, and secrecy as well as
other methods and tradecraft which are part of intelligence and
national security work. Includes the study of organized and white
collar crime. Research paper required.
JUS 428 Profiling (Fall)
Analysis of the role of sociopsychological profiling in detection of
leads and patterns in cases involving repeat, violent offenders such
as serial killers, arsonists, and pedophiles. Includes the study of
workplace crime. Research paper required.
JUS 429 Terrorism (Fall)
Detailed studies in the criminology of terrorism and
counterterrorism, including types, tactics, and trends on a
worldwide scale as well as domestic hate groups. Includes
counterinsurgency, peacekeeping, and nation reconstruction. Research
paper required.
Admission
To begin course work on the certificate program,
students must first be admitted to North Carolina Wesleyan College.
They will be admitted as non-degree seeking student. You may submit your application online at
www.ncwc.edu. Upon completion of
all five courses, students are awarded a certificate of completion
bearing the words Certificate in Applied Criminology.
Financial Aid
Students in the Certificate of Applied Criminology
program are not required to have a regular admission status and
therefore are NOT eligible for financial aid. For more information
contact the financial aid office at (252) 985-5293.
Tuition
Tuition fees for all online courses are assessed at
a flat rate of $255 per semester hour, regardless of campus
location. Each course carries 3 semester hours of credit from our
accredited institution that can be applied toward our B.A. in
Justice Studies or may be considered by other colleges and
universities as transfer credit. Students can start and stop anytime
in the certificate program, but must maintain academic progress in
accordance with our college policies.
Justice Studies Faculty:
Tom O'Connor, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
(252) 985-5166
http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor
Mark Stevens, J.D.
Assistant Professor
(252) 985-5276
http://faculty.ncwc.edu/mstevens
Call (877) NCWC-ADP (help desk)
juscert@ncwc.edu
Rocky Mount Adult Degree Programs
3400 N. Wesleyan Boulevard
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone: 877-NCWC-ADP (629-2237)
http://www.ncwc.edu/adult |
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