Qualified professionals in the fields of criminal justice and addictions are needed now more than ever. Illegal drugs and substance abuse are harmful to society in many ways. An emerging phenomenon is the growth of specialized courts to adjudicate drunk-driving and drug crimes.
Graduates of Alvernia’s degree program in Criminal Justice Administration with a minor in Addiction Studies are well-prepared to succeed in these judicial systems. They find employment in the broader law enforcement-related fields, and also in juvenile detention centers, county parole offices, and state correctional institutions.
Faculty from both disciplines are highly-qualified professionals who bring their experience and enthusiasm into the classroom. We’re also proud that our long-standing Addiction Studies program is one of the first of its kind in the United States.
Prepare to make a positive impact in the field of criminal justice administration. Apply now to Alvernia University’s Continuing Studies Program!
Criminal Justice Administration with a minor in Addiction Studies Recquirments
Liberal Arts Core (30/31 credits)
General Electives (as needed)
Criminal Justice Requirements (48 credits)
CJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ 175: Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
CJ 201: Criminal Law
CJ 218: Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice
CJ 221: Research Methods I for CJ
CJ 272: Probation and Parole
OR
CJ 274: Corrections and Rehabilitation
CJ 275: Criminology
CJ 301: Organized Crime
OR
CJ 309: White Collar Crime
CJ 302: Judicial Process and Procedures
CJ 377: Juvenile Justice System
CJ 401: Legal Aspects of Drug Abuse
CJ 403: Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
CJ 408: CJS Agency Practicum
CJ 422: Crisis Management
Criminal Justice Electives (6 credits)
Addiction Studies Minor (18 credits)
ADA 201: Foundation of Addiction Studies
ADA 203: Drugs of Abuse
ADA 230: Assessment, Evaluation and Treatment Interventions
ADA 303: Counseling Techniques I
ADA 305: Group Counseling I
OR
ADA 400: Family Counseling I
Approved Elective (3 credits)