The University of North Carolina
at Charlotte
Department of Criminal Justice
& Criminology
Graduate Program Handbook
2010-2011
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome to the Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology Program at the University of
North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). The degree requires successful completion of 36 hours of
graduate course work and successfully passing a comprehensive examination or defending a thesis.
Information included in the pages to follow will provide you with the guidance needed to
successfully navigate your way through the program.
This handbook is designed as a supplement to the Graduate Student Handbook that is distributed by
the Graduate School at UNCC. Information in the Graduate Student Handbook is relevant to all
graduate students at UNCC and you should familiarize yourself with this information. Take the time
to read this handbook in its entirety as you begin your graduate school career and keep it as a
reference for the future. If either the Criminal Justice & Criminology Graduate Handbook or the
Graduate Student Handbook distributed by the Graduate School fail to adequately answer your
questions, please see the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Criminal Justice &
Criminology.
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The Criminal Justice & Criminology Department is located in the Colvard building (see
http://search.uncc.edu/maps/?p=maps for directions). The main office is in Colvard 5062 and the
phone number is 704-687-2562. Faculty and Graduate Assistant mailboxes are located in the main
office.
The departmental website is http://www.criminaljustice.uncc.edu/. Linked to this website is
additional information that may not be presented in this handbook. You are encouraged to
familiarize yourself with these links.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology program at The University of North
Carolina at Charlotte is housed within the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology. The Chair
of the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences, who is in turn responsible to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The University of
North Carolina at Charlotte is headed by the Chancellor who is responsible to the Board of Trustees
for the University, to the President of the entire University of North Carolina system, and the
system’s Board of Governors.
The graduate program in Criminal Justice & Criminology is headed by the Graduate Coordinator.
However, all full-time graduate faculty members have primary responsibility for the program,
including, but not limited to: developing the curriculum, advising students, teaching courses,
preparing and evaluating qualifying and comprehensive examinations, and other work as deemed
necessary. In addition, adjunct and professional affiliate faculty with particular subject expertise
teach courses in the graduate program on a part-time basis.
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OBJECTIVES
The Master's Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology has four major objectives:
(1) To provide present and future criminal justice personnel with the educational background
necessary to function effectively in the dynamic field of criminal justice.
(2) To familiarize students with the nature, functions, and methods of research and with the
existing body of knowledge on criminal justice and criminology.
(3) To provide criminal justice agencies with qualified candidates for careers in
administration, law enforcement, planning and analysis, juvenile justice, corrections and
teaching in community colleges.
(4) To prepare students for entry into doctoral programs.
Students may enroll in the program on either a part- or a full-time basis. To accommodate
part-time and employed students, most graduate courses are scheduled in the evenings
(generally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Nine or more credit hours are required for full-time status.
In no case should graduate students register for more than 12 semester hours due to the level
of work expected in the graduate program.
FACULTY AND STAFF
Similar to the field of criminal justice, the faculty members comprising the Department of Criminal
Justice & Criminology come from diverse backgrounds with terminal degrees in the areas of
criminal justice, criminology, sociology, and psychology. You should consider the faculty as helpful
resources in your graduate career. Therefore it is incumbent upon you to get to know each of them
while navigating the challenges of graduate school. Office locations and phone numbers of the
faculty are listed below:
Chair:
Graduate Coordinator:
Graduate Faculty:
Office Support:
Graduate Assistants:
Beth Bjerregaard
Joseph Kuhns
Bruce Arrigo
Kristie Blevins
Anita Blowers
Robert Brame
Charisse Coston
Lyn Exum
Paul Friday
Jennifer Hartman
Shelley Listwan
Vivian Lord
Kathleen Nicolaides
Michael Turner
Velda Pruner
Leavon McDaniel
Colvard 5075
Colvard 5072
Colvard 5084
Colvard 5074
Colvard 5079
Colvard 5082
Colvard 5081
Colvard 5071
Colvard 5077
Colvard 5073
Colvard 5076
Colvard 5059
Colvard 5067
Colvard 5070
Colvard 5066
Colvard 5062
Colvard 5079
Colvard 5064
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687-2510
687-6446
687-2686
687-6082
687-6469
687-3626
687-2008
687-3657
687-4776
687-6162
687-2470
687-2009
687-3678
687-6161
687-2562
687-2563
687-2864
687-4315
FACULTY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
ARRIGO, Bruce
Full Professor
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Research Interests:
Critical Theory
Mental Health Law and Policy
Social Justice Issues
Punishment
FRIDAY, Paul
Full Professor
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Research Interests:
Comparative Criminology
Violence
Victimology
BJERREGAARD, Beth
Full Professor and Chair
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany
Research Interests:
Gangs and Gang Delinquency
Legal Analysis
Research Methods & Statistics
Death Penalty
HARTMAN, Jennifer
Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
Research Interests:
Courts
Domestic Violence
Women and Crime
Criminological Theory
BLEVINS, Kristie
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
Research Interests:
Corrections
Evaluation Research
Public Opinion About CJ Policy
KUHNS, Joseph B.
Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany
Research Interests:
Community Policing
Drugs
Violence
BRAME, Robert
Professor
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Research Interests:
Domestic Violence Policy
Criminal Record Usage
Recidivism
Desistance
LISTWAN, Shelley Johnson
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
Research Interests:
Institutional Corrections
Correctional Rehabilitation
Victimization
BLOWERS, Anita N.
Associate Professor
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany
Research Interests:
Court Processing
Domestic Violence
Criminal Justice Policy
LORD, Vivian
Full Professor
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Research Interests:
LE Human Resource Mgt.
Violence
Critical Incidents
COSTON, Charisse
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Research Interests:
Victimization
Sexual Assault
Gender Studies
NICOLAIDES, Kathleen
Lecturer
J.D., Emory University
Research Interests:
Corrections
Criminal Law and Procedure
EXUM, M. Lyn
Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Research Interests:
Criminological Theory
Alcohol and Aggression
Research Methodology
TURNER, Michael
Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
Research Interests:
Criminological Theory
Juvenile Delinquency/Justice
Victimization
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Requirements for admission to full standing in the Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Program include:
1. A completed application sent to the Graduate School.
2. A preferred undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. A preferred combined score of 1,000 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the Graduate
Record Examination.
4. Other criteria included within the applicant’s packet.
Admission recommendations made by the Graduate Committee are based on a complete review of
the applicant’s file. Each of the following criteria enter into the decision-making process: (1)
undergraduate and graduate grades, (2) scores on the Graduate Record Examination, (3) letters of
recommendation, (4) previous coursework, (5) statement of purpose, and (6) work history.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology program consists of two phases: (1)
successful completion of coursework, AND (A) successful completion of a comprehensive
examination, OR (B) successful completion of a research requirement consisting of either a thesis or
an applied research project.
Course Requirements
To fulfill the requirements, students are required to take a minimum of 36 semester hours; 18 hours
must be in courses open only to graduate students (6000 level or above). All graduate students must
complete a core curriculum which consists of the following courses:
CJUS 6100:
CJUS 6101:
CJUS 6102:
CJUS 6103:
CJUS 6104:
CJUS 6105:
The Criminal Justice Policy (3 hours)
The Nature and Theory of Crime (3 hours)
Research in Criminal Justice I (4 hours)
Research in Criminal Justice II (4 hours)
Criminal Justice and the Law (3 hours)
Criminal Justice Seminar (1 hour)
The six core courses should be taken at the beginning of the program and each must be passed with a
grade of “B” or better. Students may receive credit for a maximum of 12 hours of graduate courses
from outside the department (for example, in public administration or sociology). Students are
advised to talk with the Graduate Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses outside of the Criminal
Justice & Criminology Department.
It is recommended that students take only a limited number of 5000 level courses. Courses
numbered 5000-5999 are designed primarily for graduate students, although advanced undergraduate
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students also may enroll. Courses numbered 6000-7999 are for graduate students only.
Courses for Graduate Students and Advanced Undergraduates:
CJUS 5000:
CJUS 5101:
CJUS 5103:
CJUS 5160:
CJUS 5161:
CJUS 5162:
Topics in Criminal Justice
Drugs, Crime and the Criminal Justice System
International Criminal Justice
Victims and the Criminal Justice System
Violence and the Violent Offender
Sexual Assault
Courses for Graduate Students Only:
CJUS 6000:
CJUS 6100:
CJUS 6101:
CJUS 6102:
CJUS 6103:
CJUS 6104:
CJUS 6105:
CJUS 6120:
CJUS 6130:
CJUS 6131:
CJUS 6132:
CJUS 6140:
CJUS 6150:
CJUS 6151:
CJUS 6152:
CJUS 6160:
CJUS 6170:
CJUS 6800:
CJUS 6901:
CJUS 6902:
CJUS 7999:
Topics in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Policy
The Nature and Theory of Crime
Research in Criminal Justice I
Research in Criminal Justice II
Criminal Justice and Social Control
Criminal Justice Seminar
Criminal Justice Management and Decision-Making
Law Enforcement Systems
Police Problems and Practices
Legal Issues in Law Enforcement
Prosecution and Adjudication Processes
Corrections
Correctional Strategies: Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Legal Issues in Corrections
Juvenile Justice Systems
Program Planning and Evaluation in Criminal Justice
Directed Individual Study in Criminal Justice
Thesis I
Thesis II
Graduate Residence
A maximum of 6 hours of coursework with a grade of “B” or above may be transferred from another
institution. Such transfer courses are accepted at the discretion of the Graduate Committee and must
be consistent with the student's overall program. To receive credit for any courses taken at another
institution, a student must complete a “Graduate Transfer Credit” form and have the request
approved. This form is available from the Graduate School or the Graduate Coordinator.
Comprehensive Examination Option
Students choosing to complete the comprehensive examination must take 36 hours of coursework to
complete that phase of the program. Note below, however, all 36 hours need not be completed prior
to taking the examination.
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1.
Examination Procedures
The comprehensive examination will be offered the first Monday of November and the first Monday
of April. All students who have completed all of their core coursework with a “B” or better, and at
least two elective courses, will be eligible to sit for the examination. Students that eligible to take
the examination will be contacted via email. (NOTE: It is strongly advised that students sit for the
examination as soon as they complete the courses required to take the examination).
Students should inform the Graduate Coordinator by the beginning of the semester in which they
plan to sit for the examination. A few weeks before the administration of the comprehensive
examination, the Graduate Coordinator will hold a required pre-examination meeting of all students
taking the comprehensive examination. Students will be advised on the structure of the examination,
how to prepare for the examination, as well as what is expected in a passing response.
Students are limited to two attempts at taking the comprehensive examination. If you are not
currently registered for the semester in which you plan to take either of these exams, you will have
to register for CJUS 7999-Graduate Residence (0 credit hours).
2.
Structure of the Examinations
Each student will be given a unique identification number prior to taking the examination. Only the
Graduate Coordinator will have knowledge of which exam belongs to a particular student. At the
administration of the examination, the student will only provide the identification number they were
assigned.
The comprehensive examination is a “take home” examination. Students will have 7 days to address
a series of questions. The structure of the examination will be such that students will have to
incorporate aspects from each of the core courses into their response. The minimum page limit is 25
typed pages and the maximum page limit is 30 typed pages (double spaced, 12 point Times New
Roman font, one inch margins). Although this examination focuses on general issues, students
should be able to provide scholarly documentation supporting a particular position. Responses
should provide references to relevant major theoretical, legal, and empirical issues surrounding a
particular question. Moreover, these sources must be correctly and appropriately cited.
3.
Preparing for the Examinations
Preparation for the comprehensive examination should begin at least two months prior to sitting for
the exam. Students preparing for the examination should begin by reviewing the notes and readings
from the core courses. Students are also encouraged to review old exams to get a sense of the types
of questions that have been asked in the past.
By the pre-examination meeting with the Graduate Coordinator, students should be in a position to
ask general questions addressing the structure and process of the exams. Students are encouraged to
cooperate with other students taking the examination in developing topic outlines, reviews, and
creating study groups. Finally, students are encouraged to meet with the faculty who teach the
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classes that the examination covers and prepare specific questions and obtain guidance about how to
approach the examination.
4.
Evaluation of Examinations
The exams are graded blindly by three Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology faculty
members. Graders are looking for an informed, coherent, and focused answer which is responsive to
the question, and which demonstrates the ability to integrate an understanding of both pragmatic and
theoretical considerations. It is expected that students accurately cite research that is relevant to the
topic of the question.
The exams are graded on a three-level scale: (a) High Pass, (b) Pass, and (c) Fail. A student who
fails the exam is expected to meet with the Graduate Coordinator to discuss the reasons for failure
and to plan to either retake the exam the next time it is offered or consider the thesis option.
Thesis Option
Students choosing to complete a thesis must successfully complete 30 hours of coursework and 6
hours of thesis credits.
A thesis is a detailed, extensive, research project for which students receive six hours of credit
towards their Master's degree. It "may encompass a philosophical, theoretical, methodological,
legal, or empirical approach" to the study of criminal justice. Most theses will involve data
collection or the analysis of existing data. As such, it is advisable to begin your thesis subsequent to
successfully passing Research Methods I and II.
To begin thesis preparation, a student must first select a thesis topic. The best way to develop a
thesis idea is to research an area in which you are interested and talk to faculty who do work in this
particular area. As your knowledge of that area increases, you can narrow your interest to a specific
topic/question. Ideas for a topic can also come from researching the Criminal Justice Abstracts in
the library or from talking to faculty members about their research interests and ideas. Keep in mind
the practical limitations of time, resources, and money when considering a thesis topic. Although
thesis work cannot be submitted in another course for credit, you may use opportunities in other
classes to test ideas and to advance your knowledge in proposed topic areas.
Next, you must select a thesis committee. This process should begin by selecting a thesis chair. The
chair will guide you through the thesis process. Ideally, the chair would be someone you can work
with and who has some expertise in your planned research topic.
Choosing a thesis committee is a critical process that should be based on your interests and the
research expertise of the faculty members. This committee must have at least three members and
include two who are faculty in the Criminal Justice & Criminology Department. All committee
members must have graduate faculty status. For further details, please refer to the Manual of Basic
Requirements for Thesis (available from the graduate office). The thesis committee must then
approve the student's thesis proposal.
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Once your committee is convened, you will need to complete a “Thesis Topic Approval Form” and
submit it to the Graduate Coordinator. You will then be eligible to enroll in thesis hours and make
progress on your research. You will also have two oral defenses: (1) a defense of your thesis
prospectus, and (2) a defense of your completed thesis. At each stage, you will need to complete the
appropriate paperwork indicating that you have successfully defended your prospectus or your thesis
(see the Graduate Coordinator for this paperwork).
Students involved only with theses, research projects, examinations, or other final exercises not
involving course work for credit are required to register for CJUS 7999 (Graduate Residence). This
course is the "zero credit terminal graduate registration." You must register for this course each
semester in which you are not taking courses but after you have completed your thesis hours. This
course is restricted, requiring written department permission, offered on a "no grade intended" basis,
and repeatable until the student finishes.
Steps for Completing a Thesis
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2)
3)
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5)
6)
7)
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9)
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Develop an idea or general area of interest for your thesis
Choose a thesis Chair and consult with him/her to officially form your thesis committee
Submit the thesis approval form
Sign up for CJUS 6901 and/or CJUS 6902 (6 hrs.)
Write your thesis proposal and submit it to your committee for approval
Defend the proposal before the thesis committee and faculty
Complete the proposed thesis work
Write the thesis in the required format (obtain instructions from the Graduate School)
Defend the thesis before the thesis committee and faculty
Submit the thesis in triplicate to the Graduate School with the required fee before the
deadline. (Follow appropriate binding instructions)
If you need additional semesters to complete your thesis you will have to register for CJUS
7999. Be advised that you register for this course every semester until you graduate.
Research Utilizing Human Subjects
It is the policy of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte that all research involving human
subjects must be conducted in accordance with accepted ethical and professional standards for
research and that all such research (except as provided in Sections-VI of the Policy Statement #63)
must be reviewed and approved by the University Committee for Review of Research with Human
Subjects prior to its execution. This committee is charged with monitoring the ethical propriety of
all such research conducted under UNCC’s auspices. It is further charged with ensuring that all such
research is conducted in compliance with federal regulations regarding research with human subject.
The term “research’ refers to any systematic investigation, including “demonstration” or “service”
programs, designed to develop or contribute to the knowledge base. The term “human subject”
refers to any living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) obtains
(a) data through interaction with the individual or intervention with the individual’s environment or
(b) identifiable private information. For more information about student research and faculty
responsibility and criteria for approval of research, please refer to Policy Statement #63: Review of
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Research Utilizing Human Subjects at http://legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-63.html.
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GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
EVENTS CHECKLIST (for All Students)
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Furnish the Criminal Justice & Criminology and Registrar's office with current mailing
address. (Remember to do this every time you change your address).
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Complete the 6 core courses (with grade of "B" or better)
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Review guidelines with the Graduate Coordinator for the comprehensive examination (for
those in the comp track)
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File “Admission to Candidacy Form” (after
http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html
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Successfully pass the comprehensive examination (for those in the comp track)
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Review recent guidelines for the Thesis Committee (for those in the thesis track)
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Select a Chair and form Thesis Committee (for those in the thesis track)
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Submit “Petition for Topic Approval” form to the Graduate Coordinator (for those in the
thesis track) - http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html
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Complete “Report of Project” or “Thesis Defense” form (for those in the thesis track)
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Check with the Graduate Coordinator about graduation
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File “Application for Degree Form” the semester before you expect to Graduate http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html
minimum
of
18
hours)
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ACADEMIC CODE OF INTEGRITY
The University has enacted two codes of student responsibility: The UNC Charlotte Code of
Student Academic Integrity and The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility. These
codes forbid cheating, fabrication or falsification of information, multiple submission of
academic work, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials (such as Library books on reserve), and
complicity in academic dishonesty (helping others to violate the Code).
Students who violate the Code can be punished to the extent of being permanently expelled from
UNC Charlotte and having this fact recorded on their official transcripts. If you do not have a
copy of the Code, you can obtain one from the Dean of Students Office or access it online at
http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-105.html.
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ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Upon successful completion of a minimum of 18 semester hours of graduate work, and in no
case later than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which you expect to complete
all requirements for the degree, you must file for “Admission to Candidacy.” You can obtain
this form from the Graduate School, the Registrar's Office, or at
http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html.
APPLICATION FOR DEGREE
All students must complete an “Application for Degree” form no later than the date specified in the
UNCC Calendar: (generally, May 1st for August graduation, August 1st for December graduation,
and October 1st for May graduation). You can obtain this form from the Graduate School, the
Registrar's Office, or at http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html. The application must
be accompanied by the appropriate filing fees. Degrees are awarded at the commencement exercises
held at both the end of the fall and spring semester. The diploma and transcript will reflect the term
in which all requirements were completed.
AUDITING COURSES
With the consent of the instructor, any student eligible for admission may register for any class for
audit. The application procedure and fees are the same as for classes taken for University credit.
PETITION FOR TOPIC APPROVAL FORM
This form must be signed by the student's thesis committee members and the Graduate Coordinator
of the Criminal Justice & Criminology graduate program prior to the student enrolling for the thesis
course (CJUS 6901). The form is available from the Graduate Coordinator and should be submitted
to the Graduate School. A copy is then to be placed in the student's file.
REPORT OF EXAM, PROJECT, PROSPECTUS AND/OR THESIS
DEFENSE
A form is filed with the registrar's office when the student completes the thesis and it is signed by the
student's committee members and the Graduate Coordinator. Note that the course grade sheet for the
thesis course (CJUS 6901 and CJUS 6902) must also be completed, or if the student has taken an
incomplete, a change of grade form must be filed. This form also must be filed when a student
successfully passes the comprehensive examination or defends a prospectus.
SCHEDULING NOTES
Most graduate courses are scheduled at night to accommodate part-time and working students.
Typically two core courses are offered each semester. Nine or more credits indicate full-time
student status.
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OUT FOR A SEMESTER
If students miss four or more semesters but are in good academic standing, when they are ready to
return they must fill out a readmission form for the Office of Admissions, indicating that they intend
to return and when. Students should do this as soon as possible before the beginning of the semester
they expect to return. This procedure is not necessary for those who miss only summer enrollment,
or for those who miss no more than three semesters in a row.
TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION OF DEGREE
All work required for the master's degree, including accepted transfer credit, must be completed
within a 6-year period. This period begins with the start date of the earliest course offered for the
master's requirements (including courses transferred from another university) and ends 6 years later.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Alpha Phi Sigma:
Alpha Phi Sigma is a national criminal justice honors society which recognizes scholastic excellence
by undergraduate and graduate students in Criminal Justice & Criminology. Graduate students must
have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 in all graduate course work. This society is affiliated with the
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
You can find out more here http://criminaljustice.uncc.edu/info-fors-students/student-organizations/63-alpha-phi-sigma-honorsociety.html
Criminal Justice Association:
The CJA is designed to provide Criminal Justice & Criminology students with an opportunity to
meet practitioners in the field as well as to socialize with fellow students. The CJA sponsors a wide
variety of receptions and meetings designed to accommodate student interests. More information is
available here - http://criminaljustice.uncc.edu/info-fors-students/student-organizations/59-criminaljustice-association.html
Graduate Student Association:
Graduate School: The GSA is chartered by the Student Government Association (687-3372) and
serves as an official organization for all UNCC graduate students. As funds are available, the GSA
assists graduate students with travel expenses when they present papers at scholarly or professional
meetings. GSA meetings are held at least once a month.
FINANCIAL AID
Graduate Assistantships
The Criminal Justice & Criminology Department offers, subject to budgetary approval, four
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graduate assistantships. Graduate Assistants support full-time Criminal Justice & Criminology
faculty in carrying out their teaching and research responsibilities. More specifically, the duties of
the graduate assistants include assisting faculty in the preparation of course materials, classroom
instruction, and the construction, administration and grading of examinations and in various research
activities. Graduate Assistants also play a major role in advising undergraduate majors. Graduate
Assistantship contracts are for one year and may be renewed for up to one year pending performance
review and approval. Graduate Assistantships are available for a maximum of only two years.
Candidates should submit application forms and curricula vitae (resumes) directly to the Department
of Criminal Justice & Criminology Department. These materials are reviewed by the Graduate
Committee which has the responsibility for the selection of assistants. Grade point average,
performance on the GRE, prior work experience, possession of special skills, and career objectives
are all factors in the decision-making process. Job performance in the past year is also considered
for those who are interested in working as a Graduate Assistant for a second year. The names of
selected candidates are forwarded through the appropriate University administrative channels for
approval.
Dean Reep Scholarship
The Criminal Justice & Criminology Department also awards each year to undergraduate seniors or
incoming graduate students two scholarships in memory of Dean Reep, a graduate student who died
of cancer. The awards are based on financial need and academic merit. For an application form, call
the Criminal Justice & Criminology Department at (704) 687-2563 or write to:
Criminal Justice & Criminology Department
UNC-Charlotte
5062 Colvard
Charlotte, NC 28223
Grants, Scholarships and Loans
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers a variety of grants, scholarships and loans
through the Financial Aid Office. For more information on the eligibility requirements and
application process, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (704) 687-2461 or write to:
Financial Aid Office
UNC-Charlotte
117 King
Charlotte, NC 28223
http://finaid.uncc.edu/
GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION
ATKINS LIBRARY (687-2392) - http://library.uncc.edu/
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The library contains bound books and journals as well as videos, microcomputer software,
microfilm, microfiche, U.S. and N.C. Government documents. Books in the open stacks may be
checked out by graduate students for 60 days, audiovisual and microcomputer software for 3 weeks,
and video cassettes for 1 week. Fines for overdue material are $0.10 per day. Magazines, journals
and reference material may not be checked out. To copy pages from these materials, a special Atkins
Library copy card is required. Cards may be obtained on the second floor from the card machine in
the copy center. These cards are reusable: you can continue to add money by reinserting the card in
the machine and adding money.
Students may use the interlibrary loan (ILL) service to obtain materials that the Atkins library does
not have. A request form must be completed and turned in to the reference desk or can be done
online. It generally takes about three weeks to receive the requested materials. Books obtained
through ILL are not renewable and fines for late materials are $1.00 per day. The library has several
online catalogues that can be used to locate materials.
For help with finding materials or to operate computers, ask the library staff at the reference desk.
The reference librarian for Criminal Justice & Criminology is Frada Mozenter. She is located in
Atkins Room 111C and can be reached by email at: flmozent@uncc.edu.
AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES
Located in front of the bookstore and the Prospector Cafe, the teller machines allow students access
to their bank accounts 24 hours a day. Bank Tellers from First Union, NCNB and Wachovia and
State Employee Credit Union are available. Check cashing is available at the Student Bank in the
Cone Center, at the Cashier's window in Reese, or at the Bookstore ($25 per day limit).
BARNHARDT STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER (687-4800)
The SAC is located behind the Cone Center. It houses the game room, gym and various food
establishments. The SAC is also where the 49er basketball team holds their home games (Dale F.
Halton Arena). The SAC has Burger King, Pizza Hut, Freshens and the Bagel Basket. Times for the
game room, gym and the food services vary according to semester.
CAMPUS BOOKSTORE (687-4584)
The bookstore has textbooks, school supplies, UNCC clothing, and snacks such as crackers, cookies
and drinks. The operating hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 7 pm, and Friday, 8 am to 5
pm.
BROCKER HEALTH (687-4617)
Brocker Health provides health care to enrolled students. Services include prescriptions, health care
sessions, and free supplies for colds. The Health Center is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri during
regular school terms. Students must have their identification cards to receive care. Appointments
are recommended.
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CAMPUS POLICE (687-2200)
The campus police provide service to the university 24 hours a day. To contact the police, call the
number above, dial 911, or pick up the receiver on the blue emergency phones.
CANDY SHOP (687-2615)
The Candy shop is located at the front entrance of the Cone Center and is open from 8:00 am to 9:00
pm Monday through Friday. In addition to selling candy and newspapers, the candy counter also
cashes personal checks for $25 or less and provides change. Discount movie tickets, special event
tickets, and Paramount Carowinds admission tickets also may be purchased there.
CAREER SERVICES (687-2231)
Student Employment and Career Services (132 King) assists students in career planning and
exploration, obtaining employment off campus, developing job seeking skills, and obtaining fulltime career positions. Special programs and workshops are available throughout the year.
COMPUTER LABS
Computer labs are staffed by assistants who can help with most problems. There are several labs
located in Barnard, Friday, and Fretwell buildings.
COPY MACHINES
There are photo-copiers available for student use in each building on campus. These copiers require
a special copy card that may be purchased from a card machine near the entrance of the Prospector
dining hall. Library copy cards will not work in these machines. Copies from these machines cost
eight cents each.
COUNSELING CENTER (687-2105)
The Counseling Center provides personal and group counseling testing services and career
development. Staffed by professionally trained psychologists and counselors, the Counseling Center
offers free services to students, faculty and staff. Initial counseling appointments may be made in
room 158 of the Atkins Building, or by calling the number listed above. No information about you
may be released without your written permission.
GENERAL INFORMATION NUMBER (687-2401)
For phone numbers and general information about UNCC events, call the above number. The lines
are open from 8am to 11pm seven days a week.
GRAY'S COLLEGE BOOKSTORE (704-548-8100)
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Gray's bookstore is located at the corner of Rt. 49 and Old Concord Rd. This store offers a variety
of UNCC clothing and paraphernalia. Gray’s also buys and sells textbooks.
HOUSING (687-2585)
Although most graduate students live off campus, Residence Life has 1 or 2 apartments in Martin
Village and Hunt Village to assign graduate students. Interested students will need to contact
Residence Life for a housing contract as early in the academic year as possible. Off-Campus
Housing Referral is available through the Residence Life Office.
ID OFFICE (687-2216)
The ID Office makes student identification cards which permit students to borrow library books,
attend many student activities, and receive student discounts at participating stores. The office hours
are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. In case of a lost ID card, contact the office to receive a
temporary card.
INCLEMENT WEATHER (687-2877)
In case of bad weather, UNC-Charlotte has a hotline for students to call for information on class
cancellations or check the website at www.uncc.edu.
KIT CHANNEL 37
The KIT Channel is a video message board of happenings on campus. The listing is updated daily
and can be seen on video screens located in the Cone Center and Main Street Market Cafeteria.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC (687-4285)
Students with a valid parking sticker may park in any lot except those designated "faculty/staff" or
"visitor." Night decals ($25) can be purchased by the semester and are valid in any non-metered or
reserved lot after 3 pm. Students with a commuter sticker may not park in a metered spot under any
circumstance. People with a night decal must park at the meters or in the visitor deck and pay any
charges between 8am and 3pm. Failure to park in designated areas may result in a parking ticket.
Purchasing a decal requires a state vehicle registration or appropriate proof of ownership. Commuter
stickers can be purchased for $145.00 for one year. To buy a decal or pay a traffic ticket, go to the
traffic office in King Building 117. The speed limit of 25mph is enforced on campus.
PRINTING (687-3344)
XEROX Office Solutions operates a QuickCopy center located in the Auxiliary Services Bldg. For
more complex printing, contact Progressive Business Solutions at 547-2054 also located in the
Auxiliary Services Bldg.
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24 HOUR PROGRAM HOTLINE (687-4900)
This hotline plays a pre-recorded message that gives information on upcoming UNC-Charlotte
events.
49ER SAFEWALK (687-4606)
Each team for the 49er SafeWalk service includes a male and a female who accompany students.
Teams wear windbreakers for identification and carry walkie-talkies. The service operates from 6
am to 11 pm Sunday through Thursday and is free. For this service, call the number above or go to
one of the blue emergency phones and pick up the receiver. The service is valuable because most of
the graduate classes are held at night. Please feel free to use it.
TV/VIDEO LOUNGE (687-2402)
The television and video lounge is in the Cone Center to the right of the candy counter. Open from
8:00 am to 11:00 pm Monday through Friday, the lounge features a wide screen TV for watching
movies, news and sports. The lounge also is open on weekends from 8am to lOpm.
WRITING RESOURCE CENTER (687-4357)
Located in Fretwell 214, the Writing Resource Center helps graduate students prepare papers for
classes as well as for a thesis. WRC provides tutoring and workshops, reference books which may be
checked out, word processing equipment, and resume-writing guidelines.
GENERAL CHARLOTTE INFORMATION
APARTMENTS
The Apartment Finder Guide can be picked up at any local supermarket or real estate office. This
guide is extremely useful in its listing of available apartments in all areas of Charlotte including the
University area.
BANKS
Local banks include First Union, Wachovia, Bank America and BB&T. These banks have the
following locations in the University area: First Union and Wachovia are located on J.W. Clay Blvd.
Off of W.T. Harris Blvd. Bank America is located at the corner of W.T. Harris Blvd. and North
Tryon St. BB&T is located on University City Blvd. (RT. 49) in the Harris Teeter shopping center.
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (527-2562)
The DMV is located on N. Tryon St. In North Carolina new residents need to obtain a North
Carolina driver's license in 30 days. Voter registration can also be done at this office.
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HOTELS
The following is a list of some hotels in the University area:
1. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
2. HAMPTON INN
3. HILTON
4. HOLIDAY INN
5. MICROTEL INN
6. RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
7. STUDIO PLUS (extended stay)
333 W.T. Harris Blvd.
8419 N. Tryon St.
J.M. Keynes Blvd.
8520 Executive Park Dr.
132 McCullough Dr.
8503 N. Tryon St.
123 E. McCullough Dr.
549-4888
548-0905
800-445-8667
547-0999
549-9900
547-1122
510-0108
RESTAURANTS IN THE UNIVERSITY AREA
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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR-American Cuisine
8700 J.W. Clay Blvd.
548-9219
AMAFALI PASTA No PIZZA- Italian Menu
8542 University City Blvd. 547-8651
CASTALDI'S MARKET & GRILL
9005 JM Keynes Dr.
595-9995
CHILI'S GRILL & BAR- Southwestern Cuisine
725 McCullough Dr.
510-0626
EAST SIDE MARIO'S- Italian Cuisine
1009 Chancellor Park Dr.
599-2900
HOPS RESTAURANT BAR & BREWERY
729 McCullough Dr.
549-1585
HOT WOK-Chinese Cuisine
8536 University City Blvd. 549-9994
MAX AND ERMA'S-American Cuisine
8619 J.W. Clay Blvd.
510-1025
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1015 Chancellor Park Dr.
598-7727
PROVIDENCE BISTRO & BAKERY
549-0050
T.G.I. FRIDAYS - American Cuisine
409 W.T.Harris Blvd.
548-8113
ZAPATA'S CANTINA - Mexican Cusine
8927 JM Keynes Dr.
503-1979
SPORTS FACILITIES
Charlotte is home to various sports teams including the NFL's Carolina Panthers, the NBA's
Charlotte Bobcats as well as two minor league teams- the Charlotte Knights baseball club and
Charlotte Checkers hockey team. Charlotte also has its own motor speedway.
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1. BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM: Carolina Panthers
2. LOWES MOTOR SPEEDWAY
3. CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
4. CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS AAA BASEBALL
5. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS HOCKEY
358-7800
455-3200
262-2287
357-8071
332-4423
TRANSPORTATION
Access to Charlotte from other cities may be made through the Charlotte/Douglas International
Airport, by train or by bus. The major airline at the Charlotte airport is U.S. Airways. The Amtrack
station is located at 1914 N. Tryon St. Greyhound bus system also services the Charlotte area.
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CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
U.S. AIRWAYS
CHARLOTTE TRANSIT SYSTEM
GREYHOUND BUS LINE
TAXI SERVICES
CHARLOTTE CHECKER CAB CO.
YELLOW CAB CO.
UNIVERSAL TAXI
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376-4416
359-4027
800-428-4322
336-3366
800-231-2222
333-1111
332-6161
333-5555