Northern Kentucky University
Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13
Political Science and Criminal Justice Minors
Minor in Criminalistics
The minor is recommended for students majoring either in biology or chemistry with a forensic track. The program provides students with an understanding of the significant role science is accorded in the criminal justice system, especially in criminal investigations and criminal trials.
Requirements for Minor: Criminalistics |
Credits |
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Introduction in Criminal Justice |
3 |
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Criminal Investigation |
3 |
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Criminal Evidence |
3 |
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Race, Gender, and the Law |
3 |
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Criminal Procedure |
3 |
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Advanced Crime Science Technology and Criminalistics |
3 |
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Evidence Preparation and Courtroom Testimony |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
21 |
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Minor in Criminal Justice
Requirements for Minor: Criminal Justice |
Credits |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
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Police in America |
3 |
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Corrections in America |
3 |
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The Criminal Court System |
3 |
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9 credits of JUS courses at the 300 level or above |
9 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
21 |
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Minor in Organizational Leadership
Requirements for Minor: Organizational Leadership |
Credits |
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Foundations of Leadership |
3 |
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Leadership Development |
3 |
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Any four LDR courses |
12 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
18 |
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Minor in Political Science
Requirements for Minor: Political Science |
Credits |
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American Politics |
3 |
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Comparative Politics |
3 |
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International Politics |
3 |
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12 credits of PSC courses at the 300 level or above |
12 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
21 |
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Minor in Public Service
Requirements for Minor: Public Service |
Credits |
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Introduction to Public Administration |
3 |
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Public Policy |
3 |
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Select three courses from the following: |
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Human Resource Management |
3 |
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PAD 405 |
Economic Policy |
3 |
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Budgeting Technology and Applications |
3 |
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Administrative Law |
3 |
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Managing Not-for-profit Organizations |
3 |
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Planning and Community Development |
3 |
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Topics in Public Administration |
3 |
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Internship in Public Administration |
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Public Service Practicum |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
15 |
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Catalog Contents
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General Admissions Information
Admission Requirements and Procedures
Application and Enrollment Fee Policies
Northern Exposure: New Student Orientation Program
International Admissions and Enrollment
Placement Testing Requirements for International Students
English Transfer Credit Policy for International Students
International Student Transfer Applicants
American English Language Program (AELP)
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Academic Program Opportunities
Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities
Service Learning and Public Engagement: Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement
University Policies and Procedures
Academic Appeals – Course Related
Academic Requirements and Regulations Updates
Declaring and Changing a Major
Equal Opportunity and Sexual Misconduct
Misrepresentation of NKU Credentials
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
Student Enrichment and Services
African American Student Affairs
Health, Counseling, and Prevention Services
Foundation of Knowledge Core Competencies
Assessment of Core Competencies
Program Requirements: Associate Degree Candidates
Program Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree Candidates
General Information about Taking Courses
Department of Biological Sciences
Department of History and Geography
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Department of Physics and Geology
Engineering Technology and Pre-Engineering
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Department of Psychological Science
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy
Haile/U.S. Bank College of Business
College of Education and Human Services
Pre-Professional and Interdisciplinary Programs
Athletic Training Program Courses (ATP)
Biological Sciences Courses (BIO)
Business Informatics Courses (BIS)
Career and Technical Education Courses (CTE)
Cooperative Education Courses (CEP)
Civic Engagement Courses (CIV)
Communication Studies Courses (CMST)
Computer Information Technology Courses (CIT)
Computer Science Courses (CSC)
Construction Management Courses (CMGT)
Educational Specialties Courses (EDS)
Engineering Technology Courses (EGT)
Electronic Media Broadcasting (EMB)
English Developmental Courses (ENGD)
Entrepreneurship Courses (ENTP)
Environmental Science Courses (ENV)
Health Education Courses (HEA)
Human Services/Mental Health Courses (HSR)
Human Resource Management Courses (HRM)
Integrative Studies Courses (IST)
International Programs Courses (INTL)
Criminal Justice Courses (JUS)
Learning Assistance Program Courses (LAP)
Organizational Leadership Courses (LDR)
Library Informatics Courses (LIN)
Developmental Mathematics Courses (MAHD)
Medieval Studies Courses (MDS)
Military Science Courses (MSC)
Media Informatics Courses (MIN)
Nursing Registered Professional Courses (NRP)
Nursing Baccalaureate Courses (NRS)
Public Administration Courses (PAD)
Physical Education Courses (PHE)
Public Relations Courses (PRE)
Political Science Courses (PSC)
Radiologic Technology Courses (RAD)
Reading Workshop Courses (RDG)
Religious Studies Courses (REL)
Respiratory Care Courses (RSP)
Integrated Sciences Courses (SCI)
University Programs Courses (UNV)
Vocational Teacher Education Courses (VTE)