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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
Head of Department
Dr. Karin Brown
325-670-5819
HSU Box 16024
Faculty
Karin Brown, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Ryan S. Hunter, M.S., Instructor
Sandra B. Self, J.D., Professor
Objectives - The field of criminal justice is dynamic and
local, state, and federal agencies are recruiting men and
women of integrity, dedication, and a strong desire to serve
their communities. The faculty in the Criminal Justice
Department are invested in the education and development
of students toward achieving their personal and
professional goals and are committed to preparing them to
ethically demonstrate those qualities sought by agencies at
all levels of this system.
Students must complete the HSU core curriculum as
described in this catalog; have a minimum of 42 upper level
credits and a minimum of 124 semester credits. A minimum
2.0 overall GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the major and
minor field of study are required for graduation. Criminal
Justice majors and minors must earn at least a “C” in all
criminal justice courses or retake the course the next time
it is offered. “D’s” in criminal justice courses will not count
toward a Criminal Justice major or minor and transfer
students may not petition to transfer a “D” in a criminal
justice course from another institution.
Forensic Studies Minor – This course of study provides
students with the skills requisite to the investigation of
criminal offenses and the identification, apprehension, and
prosecution of criminal offenders. This curriculum
integrates different disciplines pertaining to deviant and
criminal behavior with the practice of identification,
procurement, and presentation of evidence resulting from
criminal activity. The curriculum blends crime scene
analysis, laboratory analysis, behavior analysis, and
criminal law. The program’s objective is to develop a sound
educational foundation for graduate work or professional
practice at the bachelor’s level.
Legal Studies Minor – This program is a unique
multidisciplinary minor of law and law-related courses in
criminal justice, political science, and business
administration. Students may elect to major in Criminal
Justice and minor in Legal Studies. For further information,
please refer to the Legal Studies section in this catalog.
Admission Requirements - All prospective students
should research agency requirements and standards to
determine whether they qualify for employment. Policies
vary among agencies and often include age, eyesight,
weight, and other health and personal restrictions.
Additionally, criminal justice agencies conduct thorough
background investigations of applicants and those with
issues related to criminal records and/or poor driving
records may be disqualified. Admission into and
continuation in the Criminal Justice program include the
potential for employability in criminal justice or related fields
and academic performance and conduct. Students who
develop employability, academic, attendance or conduct
issues after admission may be dismissed from the program.
The Criminal Justice Department faculty are dedicated to
the academic and pre-professional development of
B.A., B.B.S., B.S.H.S.
MINOR: COMMUNICATION
(COMM)
Minor - Communication (18 credits)* Credits
COMM 1380 Survey of Mass Media .......................................3
COMM 2301 Public Speaking .................................................3
COMM 3302 Interpersonal Communication............................3
COMM 4308 Trends in Communication..................................3
COMM upper level elective .....................................................3
COMM upper level elective .....................................................3
TOTAL .................................................................................18
* In addition to COMM 1301