♦CRIM Faculty	♦Certificate Program in Forensic Science
♦Forensic Psychology	♦CRIM Internships
♦Forensic Investigation	♦Stockton CSI Camp
♦4 + 1 Dual Degree Program	♦Study Abroad

 

 

 

 

 CRIM Tracks

Student must declare a track by filling out the appropriate section on the change of major/track form and having a CRIM faculty member sign it.

 

Forensic Psychology -

Forensic psychology is a burgeoning field in the social and behavioral sciences. It explores the application of the science and the profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to the law and legal systems. Research and practice in forensic psychology have been approached from a broad range of theoretical perspectives, from psychoanalytic to behavioral-genetic. Forensic psychologists explore issues ranging from the criminal mind to the origins of rules that govern the structure of societies.

 

Forensic Investigation -

The forensic investigation track is designed to give students an overview of career options in crime scene investigation, blood splatter examination, crime scene photography, fingerprint examination, ballistics, and criminal behavior. Students interested in careers in law enforcement, and the legal profession will find this unique track challenging and rewarding.

 

4+1 dual degree program -

The dual BA/MA degree program in Criminal Justice is designed to offer students a broad, multidisciplinary and multidimensional perspective of the criminal justice system. Students will embark on an intensive academic experience for five years. This program includes all of the liberal arts courses that all Criminal Justice students at Stockton are expected to take, plus all of the undergraduate and graduate core Criminal Justice classes. Students have the choice of either completing the requirements for the Master’s Degree as a generalist student, or they may choose the Forensic Psychology or Homeland Security track. This is an intense program and not recommended for students who have to work many hours outside of school. Students who are interested in the program should contact the 4+1 degree coordinator to see if they meet criteria.

 

Certificate Program in Forensic Science -

• Curriculum Worksheet

The certificate program in forensic science is designed to provide a focus for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in forensic science. This program is specially designed for students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry or biology and for those who have already graduated but would like to pursue a career in forensic science by taking additional courses. Criminal justice majors may also complete the program. A student who completes the program will be knowledgeable about the criminal justice system, a systematic search at the crime scene, proper procedures for collection, packaging and preservation and transportation of physical evidence, methods of analysis of physical evidence using the knowledge of science and the significance of expert witness testimony.

 

CRIM Internships

The Criminal Justice Internship Program is a cooperative effort between Stockton's Criminal Justice Program and public or private criminal justice agencies.  Internships give students the opportunity to apply their Criminal Justice education to actual work situations.  Students will apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to supervised work experiences at selected agencies, working under the supervision of both Criminal Justice faculty members and professionals in the field.  Internships are available in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. 

Students will:

• Gain practical, on-the-job experience in professional settings
• Clarify career goals and assess readiness to enter a chosen profession
• Integrate knowledge learned in the classroom with real-world employment situations

 

Stockton CSI camp -

The Stockton CSI summer camp is designed to immerse high school students in the process of investigating a criminal case and bringing it to trial. Campers investigate a staged homicide scene, request forensic analyses on the evidence they collect, question witnesses, prepare a case for trial, and present the case in front of a mock judge and jury. Every step of the way, the campers learn from professionals in the field, including police investigators, criminologists, forensic psychologists, attorneys, medical examiner investigators, and corrections officers. There are also two field trips -- one to the county medical examiner's office and another to the county jail.

 

Study Abroad -

The goal of the International Education program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is to permit Stockton students to gain practical experience and knowledge about countries outside of the United States. The International Education Program includes the Study Abroad Program, Study Tours, and Exchange Programs with institutions abroad.
 

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