Criminal Justice Studies at Ridgewater College - Willmar Campus
St. Cloud State University and Ridgewater College are teaming up to offer you classes in Criminal Justice Studies at Ridgewater College’s convenient Willmar campus.
Criminal Justice is the study of how society deals with crime and other forms of injustice and victimization. St. Cloud State University’s Criminal Justice Studies Bachelor’s Degree program is an academic, career-oriented program with a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. The program emphasizes the inter-relatedness of law enforcement, court services, corrections, juvenile justice, and private security within the criminal justice continuum.
This unique partnership between St. Cloud State University and Ridgewater College delivers high-quality, affordable courses offered on site, online, and with ITV technology.
Why Criminal Justice Studies?
There are numerous careers one can choose from as a criminal justice major. Some of the more frequently chosen careers are:
- Police Officer
- Probation/parole officer
- Correctional counselor
- Campus security
- Homeland Security
- Attorney (requires J.D. degree)
- College instructor (requires graduate degree)
- U.S. Marshall
- Private security
What coursework is required?
All bachelor degrees at St. Cloud State University require students to complete a total of 120 semester credits. If you have completed your Associate in Arts (AA) degree at Ridgewater College, you have already earned 64 semester credits and completed all required general education courses. The balance of credits can be earned in major, minor, or elective areas and must include a minimum of 45 credits of coursework at the upper division (300-400) level.
Criminal Justice Studies courses include:
- Introduction to criminal justice in law enforcement, courts and corrections
- Research methods
- Criminal law and procedure
- Internships
- Senior Thesis; and
- Seminar courses such as:
- Interviewing and Interrogation
- Peace Keeping Skills
- Death Investigation
- Organized Crime
- Forensic Photography
- Criminal Behavior
Sprin 2008 Courses
Courses are available online. In addition, the following courses will be held on the Ridgewater campus:
- CJS 431/531: Criminal Procedure
Law of criminal procedure from arrest through post-trial proceedings.
Prereq.: CJS 111. 3 credits. - CJS
486/586: Theories of Crime and Justice
Value and application of theories of crime and justice in research, polikcy, and the administrtion of justice.
Prereq.: CJS 111. 3 credits.
Course meeting times and room locations to be announced
Tuition and Fees
Credits are competitively priced.
For tuition information or any other questions
or registration assistance, please contact:
Sheree Morgan, Coordinator, Off-Campus Programs
Willmar Campus, S153
Phone: 320-222-7612
Email: srmorgan@stcloudstate.edu or sheree.morgan@ridgewater.edu
