Social Sciences Departmental Mission Statement:
Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement/Corrections
The Social Sciences Department develops ethical leaders who are prepared to accept the challenges and opportunities which exist in a dynamic
global environment by providing interactive and personalized educational and professional opportunities within the classroom and in external
learning environments. We prepare tomorrow’s citizens!
Social Science Departmental Goals:
The Social Sciences Department at Northwestern Oklahoma State University subscribes to the view that all students should exhibit the following
knowledge, skills, and abilities upon the completion of their specific degree program. Degree programs housed within the Social Sciences
Department include: Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement; Criminal Justice-Corrections; History; Global Studies; Political Science; Public
Administration; Sociology; Social Science Education.
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Demonstrate specific programmatic content area knowledge in the field of study.
Demonstrate critical thinking and independent problem solving skills.
Demonstrate effective communication skills both in written and verbal form.
Demonstrate the ability to formulate ethical decisions, exercise personal integrity and professional leadership.
Social Science Departmental Student Learning Outcomes:
Social Sciences Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for each program within the department are listed on the following pages along with
Curriculum Maps for each program.
Criminal Justice/Criminal Justice graduates should be able to do the following:
SLO #1 Content Area Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Outline various structures and processes within the American Justice System.
Identify and discuss the rules, laws, procedures, and policies which are the basis of the American Justice System.
Identify and describe various criminological theories and theoretical applications.
Identify and describe major types of crime in the United States.
Identify the basic terms, concepts, and techniques used in criminal justice research.
SLO #2 Critical Thinking Skills
Compare and contrast major theoretical explanations for criminal behavior.
Evaluate and critically assess criminal justice research.
Compare and contrast major sources of crime data.
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the criminal justice system.
Analyze the various U.S. Supreme Court decisions that impact personal freedoms and the criminal justice system.
Critique the advantages and disadvantages of criminal justice normative standards of practice.
SLO #3 Communication Skills
Create written papers based on relevant criminal justice theory and published research.
Discuss contemporary and historical issues related to crime and justice issues.
Demonstrate competency in using APA documentation style.
Effectively communicate criminal justice research to inform public policy.
SLO #4 Ethics and Leadership Abilities
Analyze and evaluate ethical issues which face Criminal Justice professionals.
Analyze and evaluate ethical issues which confront the American Justice System.
Demonstrate professional leadership in group contexts.
Curriculum Map Legend: I=Introduced; R=Reinforced; M=Mastered; A=Assessed
Curriculum Map for Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Option
Course
CJ 1113
CJ 1223
CJ 2213
CJ 3103
POLS 3103
CJ 3333
CJ 4143
CJ 4223
SOC 4233
POLS 4253
CJ 4603
CJ 4703
SOC 4723
6 hours upper
division electives
SLO 1
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SLO 2
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IR
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R
MA
SLO 3
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M
R
MA
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MA
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MA
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SLO 4
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R
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A
M
A
R
Corrections Option
Course
CJ 1113
CJ 1223
CJ 2113
CJ 3333
SW 3293
SOC 3523
SOC 4233
POLS 4253
CJ 4403
SOC 4523
SOC 4603
CJ 4603
SOC 4723
SLO 1
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6 hours upper
division electives
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A
SLO 2
SLO 3
SLO 4
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MA
MA
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Assessment Plan for Criminal Justice
SLO #1
Student will demonstrate content area knowledge,
skills, and abilities.
SLO #2
Student will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
SLO #3
Student will demonstrate quality communication
skills in both written and verbal form.
Methodologies
Measure of Success
CJ 4603 Term Paper
75% of students will score at
or above 75% of total possible
points (100).
CJ 4603 Final Exam
75% of students will score at
or above 75% of total possible
points (100).
SOC 4723 Proposal
75% of students will score at or
above 75% of total possible
Points (200).
CJ 4603 Final Exam
75% of students will score at or
75% of total possible points
(100).
SOC 4723 Proposal Presentation
75% of students will score at or
above 75% of total possible
points (25).
75% of students will score at or
Above 75% of total possible
Points (100).
CJ 4603 Final Exam
SLO #4
Student will demonstrate ethical decision making
and professional leadership.
CJ 4603 Final Exam
SOC 4723 Proposal
75% of students will score at or
above 75% of total possible
points (100).
75% of students will score at or
Above 75% of total possible
Points (200).