Learn how to:

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Apply logic, criminological theory, and analysis (quantitative and qualitative) to criminal justice issues and policies.
• Build and demonstrate an awareness of the social, political, cultural, and historical factors that have influenced the criminal justice field.
• Make positive connections and contributions to law enforcement practice.
   

Learn New Ways to Serve

Through our program, students gain the skills to enter municipal and private criminal justice agencies directly after graduation. Partnerships with federal, state, and local facilities complement the course curriculum, allowing students to gain real world value. Coppin’s location in the Baltimore metropolitan area also allows students to take advantage of numerous field training, internship and cooperative education opportunities.

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Program Requirements

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Coppin State, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours are fulfilled by completing work in General Education Requirement (GER) courses, Criminal Justice core courses, and Criminal Justice and other electives.

Core Courses (21 credits)

Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Program Electives

Students must complete at least 18 credits of CRJU elective courses with a grade of C or better.

Get the Best of Both

The Masters of Science in Human Services Administration is a fully collaborative program between Coppin State University and the University of Baltimore (UB). Under the guidance of program directors from both campuses, students take courses at both schools, and upon graduation earn a joint degree from both Coppin and UB.

Our students go on to make significant contributions to corporate, governmental, nonprofit, and community human service organizations in a variety of areas. Some of these areas include, program planning, implementation and evaluation, grant writing and administration, fundraising and financial management, human resources management, as well as community outreach.

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Master of Science in Human Services Administration, students must complete 36 credits in:

• Core courses (18 credits)
• Content area courses (12 credits)
• Capstone (6 credits)

Human Services Concentrations

After finishing the core curriculum and required coursework, students complete additional coursework in a specific content area within the field of human services. Each content area is offered at either Coppin or UB:

• Addictions counseling (Coppin)
• Applied psychology (UB)
• Family counseling (Coppin)
• Health care systems (UB)
• Negotiations and conflict management (UB)
• Rehabilitation counseling (Coppin)
• Special education (Coppin)

Capstone Requirements

Capstone allows students to gain specific practice or research experience. A student can choose 6 credits of either:

• Field experience

  or

• Research in program planning, implementation, and/or evaluation (Students selecting a research Capstone experience should have prior administrative experience, and also be prepared to present a tentative research design or topic.)

Capstone is only available to students with second year status (18 credits). To achieve this status, a student must have completed:

• HSAD 602, History and Foundations
• HSAD 603, Contemporary Issues
• HSAD 620, Leadership and Supervision
• HSAD 621, Leadership and Decision-Making
• 6 credits of a human services administration content area

Planning Your Path to Graduation

This program is a carefully structured 2-year program. Because of professor availability, multiple sections of core courses are not available in a single semester. Similarly, core course sections cannot be repeated in following semesters. As a result, this program offers Fall and Spring courses only.

Please note, delaying a course may result in at least a 1-year graduation delay because courses do not repeat during the academic year. Each student must schedule at least 1 consultation session per semester with a program advisor.

Graduate Course Load Expectations

We expect graduate students enrolled in Human Services Management to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credits per semester. At this pace, students can complete the program in 2 years.

Students also have an option to enroll in a part-time course load of 6 credits per semester. At this pace, students can complete the program in 3 years.

First Year Courses

Remember, courses may have prerequisites. In general, students must complete and master fall courses and content before being eligible to enroll in spring courses.

Second Year Courses

Keep in mind, your second year courses may have prerequisites. Students must complete and master first year courses before being eligible to enroll in second year courses.

Second year status means a graduate students has mastered and completed 18 credits, including:

• HSAD 602
• HSAD 603
• HSAD 620
• HSAD 621
• 6 credits of content area courses

*Note: Students who pursue the Research Practicum should have previous administrative experience, and must also present a tentative research design or topic. 

Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies allows you to create an individualized program that bridges 2 academic areas. Choosing rigorous courses from different disciplines, you are able to focus on tour unique and professional goals.

Throughout your coursework, you'll create a portfolio that includes a self-assessment on progress toward your career goals, and an evaluation of any relevant educational and learning activities.

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Your Steps to Become an Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Because the interdisciplinary studies program doesn’t have a set curriculum, interested students must work to create their own! Here are a few steps to keep in mind as you think about building your program:

• Prepare to talk with the Interdisciplinary Studies coordinator about the disciplines you want to be your concentrations.
• Schedule a conversation with the coordinator to review your courses and course availability. Note: The coordinator also serves as your faculty advisor.
• Start nurturing relationships with faculty in your desired concentration areas

Program Requirements

The interdisciplinary studies program is a unique opportunity for students to customize an academic program that focuses on 2 different disciplines (i.e. dance, history, chemistry, etc.). Students combine coursework from each discipline, and while also completing General Education Requirements (GERs) and department courses.

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among:

• General Education Requirements (GERs)
• Credits from 2 different disciplines(i.e. biology, dance, accounting, computer science, etc.)
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Electives

Each chart in this section explains course requirements and the range of course offerings.

Interdisciplinary Studies Courses (13 credits)

Why minor in anthropology?

Our anthropology minor takes an applied approach to not only study humanity, but also to apply anthropology research methods, perspectives, and techniques to improve our neighborhoods and communities. Students with these skills can become applied anthropologists, who often work directly with policymakers and public audiences.

The minor prepares students for public and private sector careers, as well as for graduate study.

Learn how to:

• Apply knowledge of methods, vocabulary, and concepts of anthropology
• Use technology to access, capture, analyze, and report social science data and literature
• Understand and apply research methods to social issues and policy discussions
• Critically analyze anthropological issues within larger historical and global contexts
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills to research and community engagement efforts

Minor Requirements

To graduate with a minor in anthropology, students must complete 18 credit hours of required courses and electives with a grade of “C’ or better:

Required Courses (9 credits)

Advised Electives (9 credits)

To satisfy minor requirements, students must also select 9 credits from these available courses:

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Club

Coppin continues to maintain its longstanding legacy of community development and service. The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance club contributes to these efforts by providing venues and opportunities where students and graduates improve issues that directly affect our local, urban communities and the world at large.

Minor Requirements

To graduate with a minor in nonprofit management and youth development, students must complete 21 credit hours with a grade of “C’ or better in each minor course:

Learn how to:

• Apply knowledge of methods, vocabulary, and concepts of nonprofit leadership
• Use technology to access, capture, analyze, and report data and literature
• Understand and apply research methods to social issues and policy discussions
• Critically analyze nonprofit issues within larger historical and global contexts
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills to research and community engagement efforts

Advocacy Through Service

We designed our nonprofit leadership program to help you develop knowledge and skills essential to making lasting societal impact in the nonprofit sector. Learn how philanthropy and nonprofit organizations mobilize, lead, and serve communities.

Students have opportunities to get hands-on experience outside the classroom including field trips, observations, our Nonprofit Alliance Program, as well as conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars, and retreats.

Our strong partnerships with local community agencies mean our students have access to advisory leadership, placement opportunities, potential employment, community service, visiting lecturers, and other resources.

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is a national nonprofit organization that works in conjunction with national partners, and educational institutions to prepare qualified professionals to strengthen the social services workforce and sector. In addition, the Alliance offers the only national nonprofit certification, the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP).

The Alliance has partnered with Coppin to make this certification available to students pursuing a major and minor in nonprofit leadership.

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Club

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Club is an opportunity for Coppin students to contribute to the University's longstanding legacy of community development and service. Through the club and related activities, students and graduates can take on and improve issues directly affecting our local, urban communities and the world at large.

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Leadership, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split between General Education Requirements (GERs), foundation and core courses, as well as electives. Each section explains the range of course offerings and requirements.

Core Courses (21 credits)

The Nonprofit Environment (12 credits)

Social Science Core Requirements (9 credits)

Minor Requirements

To graduate with a minor in political science, students must complete 18 credit hours with a grade of “C’ or better in each minor course:

Learn how to:

• Apply knowledge of methods, vocabulary, and concepts of political science
• Use technology to access, capture, analyze, and use data and literature
• Understand and apply research methods to sociopolitical issues and policy discussions
• Critically analyze complex issues within larger historical and global contexts
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills to research and community engagement efforts

Students examine government, politics, and the relationship between individuals and political power in local, state, and national government. Coursework takes a comparative analytical approach to not only understanding systems of government, but also ways to evaluate and build how people make government more meaningful to the people and communities they serve. You’ll also study constitutional systems, various political systems, coalition building, and analyze how political power is exercised at an individual and collective level.

Our political science major prepares you for graduate school, law school, civil service occupations, and appointed positions with local, state, and national government. It also provides strategic insights on how to seek elective office as a candidate or to serve as a campaign staff person.

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split between General Education Requirements (GERs), foundation and core courses, as well as electives. Expand each section below to see the range of course offerings.

Core Courses (27 credits)

Program Electives (18 credits)