UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Academic Plan
Fall 2016
If this new plan is not listed in the current NAU academic program inventory, then you must first
complete the academic planning framework
If this new certificate will be eligible for federal financial aid, then please submit the gainful
employment application.
All Plans with NCATE/CAEP designation, or plans seeking NCATE/CAEP designation, must
include an NCATE/CAEP Accreditation Memo of Approval from the NAU NCATE/CAEP
administrator prior to submission.
UCC proposals must include an 8-term plan (if applicable).
UGC proposals must include a program of study.
1. College:
3. Academic Plan Name:
5. Plan proposal:
2. Academic Unit:
Extended Campuses
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary
Studies
New Plan
4. Emphasis:
Public Administration &
Justice Studies
Justice Studies 90/30
New Emphasis
6. Justification for the new plan or certificate, including how the need for the plan was determined.
Please also address how it is designed to meet local market, professional requirements, employment
opportunities, or other needs.
The Justice Studies degree plan is designed to prepare current and aspiring criminal justice
practitioners to effectively work in the criminal justice field. Overall, the program is focused on the
ethical implementation of justice. As such, the “core” includes courses in ethics and the adjudication
of justice, as well as an introduction to criminal justice and criminal justice theory. To allow students to
tailor their degree to their specific interests, students are permitted to focus on Justice Administration
or Intelligence Studies, both key areas in the current criminal justice environment.
This degree plan is also designed to provide all students with a general understanding of criminal
justice theory. With this coursework, students in the program will be afforded the opportunity apply
theory to practice.
The need for this degree was established by interviewing command and executive staff personnel
from local law enforcement agencies throughout the Valley (e.g., Phoenix Police Department,
Scottsdale Police Department, Mesa Police Department, Chandler Police Department), as well as
individuals working in the intelligence studies and homeland security fields. These interviews revealed
Effective Fall 2015
a need to develop a program that offers Justice Studies students with an emphasis in Justice
Administration and Intelligence Studies.
In addition, the Justice Studies faculty believe that a program which blends courses in criminal justice
theory with courses in criminal justice practice will produce well-rounded practitioners who are
capable of critically analyzing situations.
Community College Feedback
This plan change will specifically meet the needs of community college transfer students. According
to the Criminal Justice/Administration of Justice Studies Department Chairs at the various Maricopa
County Community Colleges, due to financial constraints, their students need to pursue a BIS 90/30.
As such, even though they are interested in pursuing a degree in Justice Studies, these students are
not able to enroll in the traditional B. of Justice Studies. This BIS 90/30 degree plan will establish a
pathway for the community college students to smoothly transition from the community college, to
NAU’s Justice Studies degree plan, and into a career in the criminal justice field.
7. Student learning outcomes of the plan. If structured as plan/emphasis, include for both core and
emphasis. (Resources, Examples & Tools for Developing Effective Program Student Learning Outcomes)
Core Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the ethical issues impacting the criminal justice field
2. Identify and discuss the various steps involved in the adjudication process
3. Distinguish between the crime control model of criminal justice and the due process
model of criminal justice
4. Describe how the courts are related to other components of the criminal justice system
In addition, students pursuing an emphasis in Justice Administration will be able to:
1. Have an in-depth understanding of specific areas of the criminal justice field (e.g.,
employment law for justice administrators, forensics, cultural diversity)
2. Have a general understanding of the theoretical causes of crime and be able to use
this theoretical foundation to analyze practical criminal justice situations
3. Use leadership theories to develop strategies for leading in the criminal justice field
In addition, students pursuing an emphasis in Intelligence Studies will be able to:
1. Provide a detailed understanding of basic intelligence concepts including the
intelligence cycle, which serves as a framework for understanding intelligence
activities.
2. Explain the conceptual and practical foundations, organization, collection of platforms,
capabilities, limitations, exploitation and key issues of intelligence collection with
emphasis on various disciplines including HUMINT, SIGINT, MASINT, GEOINT and
OSINT used in intelligence products
3. Identify, describe and evaluate applicable intelligence technologies
4. Understand how and why social media is used to facilitate terrorist ideologies
5. Identify ways to monitor, collect (covertly, overtly, and electronically), organize, and
analyze data relating to a wide range criminal activity.
6. Understand the role criminal intelligence has in crime prevention and intervention.
7. Articulate understanding of the craft of intelligence analysis to include: critical thinking
techniques, recognizing cognitive biases and logic errors, intelligence analysis
process, intelligence-policy connection and natural points of conflict within this critical
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relationship, intelligence failures and associated causes, and challenges facing today's
intelligence analyst.
8. Examine the range of ethical responsibilities different U.S. intelligence communities
hold, the relationship between intelligence and the policy-making process as well as the
legal foundations and oversight mechanisms with particular emphasis on the
intersection of national security concerns and civil liabilities
8. Academic Catalog text and requirements:
8a. Text to be displayed in the Academic Description field in the academic catalog (max 3
paragraphs):
The courses offered in the Justice Studies program are designed to provide students with a solid
theoretical foundation from which they can address current issues facing the criminal justice field. The
skills focused on in the different emphasis areas (Justice Administration or Intelligence Studies) have
been purposefully selected to enable students to succeed as a criminal justice practitioner and leader,
enhance employment and career opportunities, and for those in the Intelligence Studies emphasis,
prepare students to work in the intelligence field.
Emphasis in Justice Administration:
Students pursuing a degree in Justice Studies with an emphasis in Justice Administration will be
prepared to enter a career in the criminal justice field and pursue a variety of assignments. For those
currently working in the criminal justice field, an emphasis in Justice Administration will provide a
pathway for moving into a leadership position or a specialty assignment.
Emphasis in Intelligence Studies:
Students pursuing a degree in Justice Studies with an emphasis in Intelligence Studies will be
prepared to enter a career in the criminal justice field and work in the intelligence and homeland
security areas. For those currently working in the criminal justice field, an emphasis in Intelligence
Studies will provide a pathway for moving into intelligence-led policing, leading intelligence groups or
other intelligence-related assignments within the criminal justice field.
8b. Text (including the marketing description) to be displayed on the Career tab in the
academic catalog (max 3 paragraphs):
This degree provides a criminal justice foundation and then allows for a specialization in criminal
justice administration or intelligence studies. By learning from the top practitioners in the field, you will
gain first-hand knowledge of popular criminal justice areas, such as juvenile justice, the court system,
criminal justice leadership, ethics, forensics, intelligence studies, corrections, terrorism and legal
issues for justice administrators.
Career opportunities include:
 Police officer, police detective or police supervisor
 Probation
 Parole
 Corrections
 Homeland Security
 Intelligence-Led Policing
 Intelligence Analyst
 Private security
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Court personnel
Legal offices
Juvenile justice
Victim advocacy
With further education, one of these paths is possible:
 Prosecutor
 Attorney
 Judge
 Public defender
8c. Text to be displayed on the Overview tab in the academic catalog (max 3 paragraphs):
In addition to University Requirements:
 30 units of Justice Studies Specialization Requirements
 Completion of Computer Literacy, Communication Skills, and Science or Language
Requirements
 Up to 9 units of specialization prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies
requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy specialization requirements.
 Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact
your advisor for details.
8d. Plan requirements to be displayed on the “Details” tab in the academic catalog. If the plan
requires an emphasis, include summary text for each emphasis:
Additional Admission Requirements
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Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
To be admitted to the 90-30 program in Justice Studies you must have completed or be in the
process of completing JUS 110 and JUS 120 or their equivalent.
Liberal Studies Requirement
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Up to 9 units of specialization prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies
requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy specialization
requirements.
You may not use the specific courses in your Concentration to satisfy liberal studies
requirements.
Students with a completed AGEC from Arizona Community Colleges will have met the
35 units of liberal studies requirements.
Students with a completed IGETC from California Community Colleges will have met
the 35 units of liberal studies requirements.
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Major Requirements
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All coursework in the Specialization Areas must be upper-division and from Northern Arizona
University. Substitutions and use of credit from other institutions are not allowed in the
Specialization.
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Multi-use of coursework is not permitted within the Major Requirements. Major Requirements
include Specialization, Communication, Computer Literacy, Language and Science.
Take the following 30 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
Justice Studies Specialization (30 units)
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JUS 330, JUS 350W, JUS 411 (9 units)
PADM 408C or PADM 421C (3 units)
Select one Emphasis in Justice Administration OR Intelligence Studies (18 units):
Emphasis in Justice Administration (18 units)
Criminal Justice Practice (12 units)
JUS 450 (3 units)
Choose 3 Criminal Justice Practice Courses (9 units):
JUS 335 (3 units)
JUS 337 (3 units)
JUS 360 (3 units)
JUS 410 (3 units)
JUS 416 (3 units)
JUS 420 (3 units)
AND
Criminal Justice Theory (6 units)
Choose 2 Criminal Justice Theory Courses (6 units):
JUS 331 (3 units)
JUS 338 (3 units)
JUS 339 (3 units)
JUS 412 (3 units)
JUS 414 (3 units)
JUS 435 (3 units)
OR
Emphasis in Intelligence Studies (18 units)
INT 301 OR JUS 315 (3 units)
JUS 452 (3 units)
Choose 4 Courses from the following (12 units):
INT 302 (3 units)
INT 315 (3 units)
INT 340 (3 units)
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INT 440 (3 units)
JUS 352 (3 units)
Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements
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Communication Requirements (6 units)
Choose 6 units in the following two categories.
o Performance-based courses, select one from the following (3 units)
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CST 111, CST 311, CST 312, CST 314, CST 315, CST 318 (Performance-based
courses are defined as having at least 51 percent of the evaluation of the student
being based upon oral performance.)
Or advisor approved
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Theory-based courses, select one from the following (3 units)
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COM 101, COM 200
CST 151, CST 271, CST 321, CST 323, CST 361, CST 365, CST 424, CST 451,
CST 465, CST 472, CST 475 , CST 477
Or advisor approved
Please note that you cannot use CLEP or locally prepared exams to satisfy this requirement.
Transfer credit used to satisfy this requirement must be approved by the program director.
Language or Science Requirement Option (18-19 units)
Language Requirement Option (19 units)
Language Requirement (16 units)
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English that is equivalent to four
terms of university coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this requirement by
taking language courses or by testing out of all or part of it by taking CLEP, or other exams.
AND
Computer Literacy (3 units)
This coursework must help you to understand, in general, the technical components of
computers and information systems, how to solve problems using information systems
technology, word processing, spreadsheet use, database management, graphic information
software, website development, graphic design and use of statistical analysis software. Subject
to advisor approval.
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Select CIS 120 or BBA 293 (3 units)
OR
Science Requirement Option (18 units)
Science Requirement, select from the following (12 units):
o ANT 101, ANT 250
o GSP 130, GSP 150
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Courses with Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology,
Mathematics, Nutrition, Physical Science, Physics, Statistics prefixes. Please note that
other courses must be approved by the program director.
AND
Computer Literacy (6 units)
This coursework must help you to understand, in general, the technical components of
computers and information systems, how to solve problems using information systems
technology, word processing, spreadsheet use, database management, graphic information
software, website development, graphic design and use of statistical analysis software. Subject
to advisor approval.
o Select CIS 120 or BBA 293 (3 units)
o BBA 340 or Advisor Approved coursework including the CIS or CS prefix (3 units)
General Electives
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Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described
requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your
specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that
will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer
credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Additional Information
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite
information click on the course or see your advisor.
8e. Attributes to be displayed on the Overview tab in the academic catalog:
Required
Not Required
Optional
Recommended
Additional Admission
Requirement
Additional Admission
Requirement
Additional Admission
Requirement
Additional Admission
Requirement
Additional Fees/Program
Fees
Additional Fees/Program
Fees
Additional Fees/Program
Fees
Additional Fees/Program
Fees
Arizona Certification
/Endorsement
Arizona Certification
/Endorsement
Arizona Certification
/Endorsement
Comprehensive Exam
Arizona Certification
/Endorsement
Comprehensive Exam
Comprehensive Exam
Comprehensive Exam
Dissertation
Dissertation
Dissertation
Dissertation
Emphasis, Minor, Certificate
Emphasis, Minor, Certificate
Emphasis, Minor, Certificate
Emphasis, Minor, Certificate
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
Legislative Internship
Legislative Internship
Legislative Internship
Legislative Internship
Oral Defense
Oral Defense
Oral Defense
Oral Defense
Research
Research
Research
Research
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Thesis
Thesis
Thesis
Fieldwork Experience /
Internship
Student Teaching/
Supervised Teaching
Thesis
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9. Will this proposal impact other plans, sub plans, or course offerings, etc.?
Yes
No
If yes, list and include evidence of notification to and/or response from each impacted academic unit
as necessary.
This program will impact the BIS 90/30 in Intelligence Studies and the BIS 90/30 in Law Enforcement
Management. To meet the needs of students, these plans will be eliminated and replaced with the
BIS 90/30 in Justice Studies. To ensure the updated information is relayed to students, I plan to
inform advisors and transition coordinators of the plan changes.
10. Check all campuses where the plan will be offered:
Flagstaff
Online
List the Statewide Campuses where the plan will be offered:
Statewide
Chandler/Gilbert Community College, Glendale Community College, Phoenix College, Paradise
Valley Community College, Pima Community College
Answer 11-14 for UCC/ECCC only:
11. A major is differentiated from another major by required course commonality: 24 units of the
required coursework to complete the major must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a
required element in another major), to that major. Does this plan have 24 units of unique required
credit?
Yes
No
12. An emphasis is differentiated from another emphasis by required course commonality: 15 units of
the required coursework to complete the emphasis must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use
as a required element in another emphasis), to that emphasis. Do the emphases each have 15 units
of unique required credit?
Yes
No
13. An undergraduate certificate is differentiated from another certificate by required course
commonality: 12 units of the required coursework to complete the certificate must be unique (i.e. not
common or not dual use as a required element in another certificate), to that certificate. Does this
certificate have 12 units of unique required credit?
Yes
No
14. A minor is differentiated from another minor by required course commonality: 12 units of the
required coursework to complete the minor must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a
required element in another minor), to that minor. Does this minor have 12 units of unique required
credit?
Yes
No
Answer 15-18 for UGC only:
15 Master’s degrees are differentiated from one another by required curriculum and course
commonality: at least 12 units of required coursework to complete the degree must be unique (i.e.
not common or for dual use as a required element in another degree).
Does this degree contain at least 12 unique units of required credit?
Yes
No
16. Emphases within a Master’s degree are differentiated by required curriculum and course
commonality: at least 9 units of required coursework to complete the emphasis must be unique (i.e.
not common or not dual use as a required element in another emphasis).
Do emphases contain at least 9 unique units of required credit?
Yes
No
17. If this is a non-thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 24 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
Effective Fall 2015
18. If this is a thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 18 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Effective Fall 2015
Date
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Lisa Wischmeier
8/24/15
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
UGC Approval (Graduate-Level Plans Only)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Effective Fall 2015