Admission Criteria

Students must meet the following criteria to be admitted into the Upper Division Certificate:

• Admitted into the University through the regular admissions process
• Enrolled in the B.S. in Criminal Justice or approved baccalaureate degree program
• Earned status as a sophomore or higher (must have completed above 30 credits)
• GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must have completed pre-requisites – CRJU 201 or, BIO 101 or 107, or CHEM 101 
   

Certificate Requirements

To graduate with an undergraduate Certificate in Forensic Investigations, students must complete 18 credit hours:

Core Courses (18 credits)

Electives

Two electives below may be used as substitutions, which allow students to meet the core competencies of the certificates.

Learn how to:

• Communicate effectively through oral and written formats
• Apply criminological theories, logic, and qualitative as well as quantitative analysis to criminal justice policies and issues
• Demonstrate awareness of the social, political, cultural, and historical factors that influence the field of criminal justice
• Make positive contributions to the field of law enforcement in law enforcement, court and/or correctional settings

Specialize Your Skills

The M.S. in Criminal Justice program has several areas of specialization, including:

• Administration
• Correctional counseling
• Crime control and delinquency prevention
• Criminal justice planning and research

The program complements the course curriculum through partnerships with federal, state, and local facilities, allowing graduate students to gain real world value. Coppin’s location in the Baltimore metropolitan area also allows you to take advantage of numerous field training, internship and cooperative education opportunities.

Graduate Course Load Expectations

Graduate students may enroll in the M.S. in Criminal Justice on a full- or part-time basis. A full-time course load is 9 credits per semester. Students also have an option to enroll in a part-time course load of 6 credits per semester.

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, students must complete 33 credits in:

• Core courses (12 credits for non-thesis students or 18 credits for thesis students, not including EDUC 581 3 credits)
• Content area courses (12 credits)
• Capstone and elective courses (9 credits)

Each chart in this section explains course offerings and requirements

Core Courses (12-21 credits)

EDUC 581 is only required for students who did not receive a B or better in undergraduate statistics.

CRJU 583 and 584 are only for Thesis students.

Graduate Electives

Students can use any other graduate-level CRJU courses outside of their mandatory and specialization courses toward elective credits.

Students must obtain advisor’s permission to take non-CRJU courses as electives.

Capstone

All graduate students must complete a final capstone experience. Student can choose one of the following options:

• Comprehensive examination
• Thesis

Non-Degree Students

The Master’s program is primarily designed for degree-seeking students. However, individuals may enroll in courses on a non-degree basis under the following conditions:

Non-Degree Enrollment Approval is granted to prospective students who have not yet been formally admitted and may register for courses as non-degree students with written approval from the department chair. A maximum of 12 credits earned as a non-degree student may be earned prior to application for admission, subject to departmental approval and academic performance standards.

Advising Requirements

To ensure academic success and alignment with program goals

Initial Advising: All students—regardless of enrollment status or course load—must complete an initial advising session with the department chair.

Faculty Advisor Assignment: After the initial advising session, students will be assigned a faculty advisor for ongoing academic guidance and support. 
 

Minor Requirements

To graduate with a minor in criminal justice, students must complete 21 credit hours with a grade of 'C' or better in each minor course:

*CRJU 201 and CRJU 223 are prerequisite courses and must be taken before other CRJU courses.

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 (12 credit hours of elective credits from each of the two disciplines must be 300/400-level courses.)

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

Interdisciplinary Studies Core Courses (15 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: