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Graduate Programs in
CRIMINAL/SOCIAL JUSTICE
AND PUBLIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL/SOCIAL JUSTICE
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
On-site options available
MISSION STATEMENT
AT A GLANCE
Lewis University, guided by its Catholic
Outstanding Academic Programs
and Lasallian heritage, provides to a
Located in the Midwest, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university
where the traditions of liberal learning, values, and preparation for professional
work come together with a synergy that gives the University its educational
identity and focus. Founded in 1932, Lewis is a dynamic, coeducational university
offering more than 70 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 22 graduate
programs, and certificates of advanced study. Lewis is one of many schools
sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, an international Roman Catholic
teaching order with 325 years of teaching in the Lasallian tradition.
diverse student population programs for a
liberal and professional education
grounded in the interaction of knowledge
and fidelity in the search for truth. Lewis
promotes the development of the
complete person through the pursuit of
wisdom and justice. Fundamental to its
Experienced Faculty
Lewis has nearly 174 full-time faculty members who take their students personal
and professional success to heart. The majority hold terminal degrees in their
fields. Many are experienced practitioners. The student/faculty ratio is 12:1.
Mission is a spirit of association which
fosters community in all teaching,
learning, and service.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
about admission to one of the graduate programs
at Lewis University, please contact:
Graduate and Adult Admission
Lewis University
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
[phone] (815) 836-5610
[toll free] (800) 897-9000
[fax] (815) 836-5578
[email protected]
Accreditation
Lewis University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a
member of the North Central Association. The College of Nursing and Health
Professions’ basic professional program is approved by the State of Illinois
Department of Professional Regulation, and all programs, graduate and
undergraduate, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (One Dupont Circle, Washington DC, 20036). All teacher education
programs are approved for entitlement by the Illinois State Board of Education in
conjunction with the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board. In addition, the
College of Education has earned NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education) accreditation. For further information visit the NCATE Web site
at www.ncate.org
Inquiries concerning regional accreditation should be directed to the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400,
Chicago, Illinois, 60602-2504. By phone, (800) 621-7440 or
(312) 263-0456.
A Welcoming Campus
The Lewis main campus in Romeoville, Illinois, is a picturesque 376-acre
setting which houses 1,000 students in 11 residence halls, all within walking
distance of well-equipped classrooms, the library, the Student Recreation and
Fitness Center, the Student Union, and Sancta Alberta Chapel. Lewis campuses are
also located in Oak Brook, Hickory Hills, Tinley Park and Shorewood.
Additionally, classes are now offered at De La Salle Institute in Chicago. All
classes are easily accessible to Chicago and the suburbs, making it easy for
students to complete professional internships.
Enrollment
Lewis currently has almost 5,400 students; over 3,900 undergraduates and 1,500
graduate students. Many are from the Chicago region with international students
representing 30 different countries. Lewis welcomes students of all cultures and
religious faiths, with a 30 percent minority population.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, LAW, AND PUBLIC SAFETY STUDIES
Dear Prospective Graduate Student:
Thank you for your interest in our graduate degree programs offered through
the Department of Justice, Law and Public Safety Studies. These programs can
be beneficial in providing you a competitive edge for advancement in the
field of criminal justice or public safety.
Our graduate degree programs are balanced between the practical as well as
theoretical knowledge of the discipline. Our faculty has rich backgrounds in
criminal justice, public safety and extensive academic preparation. This blend
of expertise has served as an enabler for working adults to better comprehend the academic challenges
associated with degree completion requirements.
Both of the master's degree programs in Criminal Social Justice and Public Safety Administration are
offered either during the day or evenings to accommodate working adult students. In addition, the
program in Public Safety Administration is offered in an accelerated format that can enhance the pace for
degree completion. The course offerings for both degree programs are conveniently located in several
areas in Chicago and the suburbs for easy student access.
We look forward to working with you as a graduate student in one of our programs. We also wish you
much success in achieving your professional goals.
Sincerely,
Dr. Calvin R. Edwards, Chair
Department of Justice, Law and Public Safety Studies
One University Parkway • Romeoville, IL 60446-2200
Office (815) 836-5502 • Fax (815) 836-5870 • www.lewisu.edu
Campus Sites: ROMEOVILLE
•
CHICAGO
•
HICKORY HILLS
•
OAK BROOK
•
SHOREWOOD
•
TINLEY PARK
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ACADEMIC STANDINGS
FACULTY
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be
Calvin R. Edwards, Department Chair and Associate Professor
maintained in order for a student to remain in good standing.
D.P.A. University of Southern California
M.P.A. University of Southern California
M.S.W. Washington University
STUDENT-AT-LARGE
Any student who has applied for admission, but who has not
B.A.
Elmhurst College
Raymond Garritano, Assistant Professor
yet completed the admission process or requirements, may
D.P.A. Nova Southeastern University
register as a student-at-large. This requires the submission of the
M.S.
Nova Southeastern University
graduate application and fee and official transcripts. No more
M.A.
Roosevelt University
than nine (9) semester credit hours taken as a student-at-large
B.S.
Roosevelt University
may be applied toward the degree. Enrollment as a student-atlarge does not guarantee admission to the program, but does
James Houlihan, Program Chair and Professor
allow the student an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to
Ed.D. Northern Illinois University
perform successfully at the graduate level. Students must meet
M.B.A. DePaul University
all admission requirements by the last day of the semester of
B.S.
enrollment in their third course as a student-at-large or
discontinue matriculation.
Loyola University
Keith Killacky, Assistant Professor
Ed.D. Northern Illinois University
M.S. DePaul University
TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION
M.S. Indiana University
B.S.
Loyola University
Students must meet all requirements for the degree within a
period of seven consecutive years from the time of first
Schannae Lucas, Assistant Professor
enrollment in graduate coursework or upon admission to the
Ph.D. (Candidate) Washington State University
program, whichever comes first.
M.A. Washington State University
B.A.
TUITION AND FEES
Published regularly by the Offices of the Bursar and Registrar, current
tuition and fees can be found in the University Course Schedule.
University of California, Irvine.
George Marcin, Assistant Professor
M.S.
Lewis University
B.S.
Lewis University
John Roberts, Assistant Professor
Ed.D. Loyola University
FINANCIAL AID
M.A. Lewis University
B.A. Chicago State University
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is
available. If you wish to apply for financial assistance for
graduate study, you need to complete the FAFSA form. Stafford
loans are usually available. Be sure to include the Lewis
University code number on the FAFSA form (001707).
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Lynn Tovar, Assistant Professor
Ed.D. Northern Illinois University
M.S. Northern Illinois University
B.S.
Southern Illinois University
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL /SOCIAL JUSTICE
OVERVIEW
Lewis University’s Criminal/Social Justice Program is one of the
most highly respected and well established programs in the
Chicagoland area. We have prepared thousands of men and
women to serve in the court system, city and suburban police
departments, federal, state, and county criminal justice
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
agencies, as well as corporate and private security agencies.
Some well known alumni include the recently retired
Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department who
I. Full and Provisional Admission students must:
■ Possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally
received both an undergraduate and graduate degree from
accredited institution of higher education with a major
Lewis University; and the Washington D.C. Chief of Police.
in Criminal/Social Justice or with 12 semester hours of
The Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice meets the
needs of private and public agencies to have generalists
assume middle management positions. The Master of Science
in Criminal/Social Justice meets these needs by providing an
interdisciplinary program which emphasizes broad-based
knowledge rather than a narrow focus of expertise. The
program offers coursework in the fields of law enforcement
administration, management, corrections, labor relations and
credit related to Criminal/Social Justice or be currently
serving as a criminal justice practitioner in possession of
a bachelor's degree or if the bachelor's degree is not
criminal/social justice related, successfully complete
two criminal/social justice graduate courses, selected
by the program director prior to admission as a
degree candidate;
■ Submit two letters of recommendation;
social services. The program prepares students for positions in
■ Submit a completed application;
fields such as criminal justice, mental health, environmental
■ Pay a non-refundable application fee submitted
and consumer protection, children and family services,
delinquency, courts and probation, and private security.
This program is characterized by:
■ A curriculum that offers both theory and practical application.
■ Faculty that bring formal education and experience
into the classroom.
■ Coursework relevant to today’s issues facing the
criminal justice field.
with application;
■ Submit official academic transcripts from each
institution attended; and
■ Obtain acceptance by the Graduate Council.
II. Full Admission Status students must have an undergraduate
GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale, calculated on the
most recent 60 semester hours.
III. Provisional Admission Status students must have an
undergraduate GPA of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. Upon
satisfactory completion of a maximum of 9-semester hours
credit which must be completed with a GPA of 3.00 or
higher, the applicant will be reviewed for full admission
status by the Chairman and Director of the Graduate
Program for consideration to "Full Admission" status.
IV. A maximum of 12 graduate semester credit hours directly
related to the program's course content may be transferred
provided the grade for each course is no less than a "B."
V. A maximum of six semester credit hours are allowed during
the candidate's first semester which must be completed
with a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the Master of Science in Criminal/Social
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Justice degree are required to complete a program of study
All international students are required to present the
determined in consultation with, and under the direction of the
appropriate student visa and other documents. Students
department coordinator or a faculty member. The program
educated outside of the United States must meet the
must be approved by the Program Director. The program of
University's Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
study will total no less than 39 semester credit hours. Each
requirements, in addition to the regular Criminal/Social
candidate is required to complete 18 semester credit hours in
Justice program admission requirements.
“core” course work.
RESEARCH AND THESIS
STUDENT COURSE LOAD
■ A thesis and/or research is not required for graduation.
Nine semester credit hours per semester is considered a
■ Students who have completed 27 semester credit hours and
full-time course load. An overload may be permitted with the
maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher may elect to
consent of the Program Director for students who have
do Research and Thesis (81-596) for a maximum of
maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.00.
six hours.
TIME LIMITS FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
Students may take no less than 18 months nor more than
seven years to complete the program.
■ Qualified students who elect to do 81-596 Research and
Thesis, will apply to the Program Director for consent to
register and the assignment of a thesis advisor. The student
will prepare a research proposal in consultation with the
STUDENT COUNSELING
thesis advisor and Program Director. Upon acceptance of
Graduate faculty offices are located on the first floor of
the proposal, the student must complete the research and
McNamara Hall at the University's Romeoville campus.
thesis within 2 calendar years. Proposal forms for Research
Students should consult with their departmental advisor at
and Thesis are available from the Program Director.
regular intervals during their course of studies.
■ The thesis will conform to the standards set forth by the
American Psychological Association.
PROBATION
complete, bound copies to their Program Director prior to
cumulative GPA for a semester (including summer sessions)
the end of the semester.
fall below 3.00. Students who do not improve their GPA
■ Upon acceptance of the complete thesis, it will be delivered
during the following semester will be subject to dismissal
to the University Librarian for placing in the library
from the program by the Program Director.
collection.
GRADUATION AND DEGREE AWARD
To be awarded the degree, the student must:
LOCATION OF COURSES AND CLASS SCHEDULES
■ Graduate Criminal/Social Justice courses are held at Lewis
■ Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
suburban campuses, as well as additional locations in the
■ Complete 39 semester credit hours which may include no
Chicago area.
more than 6 credit hours maximum of Research and Thesis,
and 3 credit hours of Independent Study, respectively.
■ Must complete the six required “core” courses, totaling
18 semester hours.
■ Make timely application for graduation to the
Registrar's office and payment of all financial obligations
to the university.
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■ Upon acceptance of the thesis, the student must deliver two
Students will be placed on academic probation should their
■ Fall and Spring semester classes meet for 2 1/2 hours one
day a week. Summer classes meet twice a week for 3 1/2
hours each class session.
CURRICULUM
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Total Credit Hours Required
I.
39
CORE COURSES (18)
81-504 Criminal Justice Agencies
Administration and Management (3)
81-511 Fiscal Preparation – Criminal
Justice Agencies (3)
81-514 Fair Practices - Labor Relations in the
Public Sector (3)
81-517 Applied Research Methods (3)
81-525 Drugs: Distribution and Impact (3)
81-528 Community Policing (3)
II. ELECTIVE COURSES (21)
Seven course electives are selected from the graduate
offerings in conjunction with a department advisor.
Additional courses include:
81-507 Family Violence (3)
81-509 Criminal/Social Justice Information Systems (3)
81-510 Administration of Institutions for
Court Committed Persons (3)
81-515 Federal Criminal Justice Systems (3)
81-516 Diversions from Incarceration (3)
81-518 Crisis Management (3)
81-520 Homicide – Violent Crime (3)
81-521 White Collar Crime (3)
81-522 Public Agencies and Community Relations (3)
81-526 Special Population Groups (3)
81-529 Terrorism: Management of
Hostage Crisis Intervention (3)
81-549 Environmental Protection Enforcement (3)
81-550 Comparative Justice Systems (3)
81-551 Gang Organizational Structure (3)
81-552 Status for the Criminally Insane (3)
81-553 The Management of Criminal Organizations (3)
81-555 Criminal Law Update (3)
81-556 Uniform Code of Military Justice (3)
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OVERVIEW
The Master of Science in Public Safety Administration
provides a concise, accelerated, and contemporary course
of study that is unique, flexible and relevant to the changing
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
needs of today's public safety practitioner. It is designed to
help those who are preparing to manage police, fire,
emergency medical, and private law enforcement service
in our society.
This program is characterized by:
■ A curriculum that offers both theory and
practical application.
■ Faculty that bring formal education and experienced.
■ Accelerated coursework that allows flexibility in
I. Full and Provisional Admission students must:
■ Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally
accredited institution of higher education with a major in
Criminal/Social Justice, Fire Science, or Private Security;
or possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally
accredited institution of higher education in another
major with a concentration of 12 semester credit hours
related to Criminal/Social Justice, Fire Science, or Private
Security; or possess a baccalaureate degree from a
scheduling. Courses are offered in an accelerated format
regionally accredited institution of higher education and
on a year round basis and scheduled to accommodate
be currently serving as a Criminal/Social Justice, Fire
both students who wish to enroll continuously and those
Service, or Private Security practitioner with a minimum
who stop and re-enroll later. Courses are eight weeks in
of five years experience.
length with six sessions per year and are offered with
morning, afternoon, and evening opportunities. Individual
class meetings are once a week for 4 hours.
■ Submit two letters of recommendation.
■ Submit academic transcripts from each
institution attended.
■ Pay a non-refundable application fee, submitted with a
completed graduate application.
■ Be accepted by the Graduate Council of the College of
Arts and Sciences.
II. Full admission students must have an undergraduate GPA of
3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
III. Provisional admission students must have an undergraduate
GPA of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. Upon satisfactory
completion of a maximum of nine semester credit hours
which must be completed with a GPA of 3.00 or higher, the
applicant will be reviewed for full admission status by the
director.
IV. Maximum of six semester credit hours directly related to the
program contents may be transferred provided the grade for
each course is no less than a "B."
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the Master of Science in Public Safety
Administration degree are required to complete the program of
study in consultation with, and under the direction of the
department coordinator or a faculty member.
The program of study will total no less than 36
semester credit hours.
STUDENT COURSE LOAD
Nine semester credit hours per semester is considered a fulltime course load. An overload may be permitted with the
consent of the Program Director for students who have
maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.00.
TIME LIMITS FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
Students may take no less than 18 months nor more than
seven years to complete the program.
STUDENT COUNSELING
Graduate faculty offices are located on the first floor of
McNamara Hall at the University's Romeoville campus.
Students should consult with their departmental advisor at
regular intervals during their course of studies.
PROBATION
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students will be placed on academic probation should their
All international students are required to present the
cumulative GPA for a semester (including summer sessions) fall
appropriate student visa and other documents. Students
below 3.00. Students who do not improve their GPA during
educated outside of the United States must meet the
the following semester will be subject to dismissal from the
University's Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
program by the Program Director.
requirements, in addition to the regular Criminal/Social
GRADUATION AND DEGREE AWARD -
Justice program admission requirements.
To be awarded the degree, the student must:
LOCATION OF CLASSES
■ Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
Classes currently meet at Lewis University's suburban
■ Complete the required 36 semester credit hours
locations in Oak Brook and Hickory Hills, as well as on-site
■ Make timely application for graduation to the
at additional locations.
Registrar's office and payment of all financial
obligations to the university
■ Satisfactorily complete a comprehensive examination
as directed by the department chairperson.
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CURRICULUM
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Total Credit Hours Required
36
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
There are 12 courses required to complete this 36 credit
hour program. At the conclusion of the coursework, the
There are a number of learning outcomes associated with the
student must successfully pass a Comprehensive Program
Public Safety Administration degree program. It is the design of
Examination.
the program, and the intention of the University that a graduate
student of Public Safety Administration will:
I.
REQUIRED COURSES (36)
91-520 Public Safety Administration and Management (3)
91-523 Fiscal Management for Public
Safety Administrators (3)
91-527 Public Safety Leadership - Theory and Practice (3)
91-530 Critical Thinking and Decision Making (3)
91-533 Public Safety Training - Management
and Development (3)
91-536 Ethics, Integrity, and Social Responsibility (3)
91-539 Public Safety Law and Civil Liability (3)
91-542 Fire/Police/Protection Operations (3)
91-545 Labor Relations in the Public Sector (3)
91-547 Risk/Crisis Management (3)
■ Understand the contemporary practices of public safety
management and responsibilities.
■ Prepare budgets for a public safety organization.
■ Demonstrate organizational development leadership through
the practices of reflection on action, critical and spatial
thinking, and analysis and interpretation of data and logic.
■ Develop and maintain organizational effectiveness
through the knowledge and employment of select
training modalities.
■ Maintain organizational and personal values that are ethical
and socially responsible.
91-550 Human Resource Development (3)
■ Understand law that applies to the field.
91-553 Public Safety Agencies and the Community (3)
■ Articulate issues of employee relationships with the public
II. COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM EXAMINATION
A comprehensive program examination will be required.
The examination is established to affirm understanding by the
student and to confirm to the Department and the University
that learning has occurred. The comprehensive examination
is also an indicator that the course content is reflective of
current practices. The form of the examination will utilize
written or oral presentations or defenses as directed
by the chairperson.
safety organization.
■ Develop theories and practices involving issues of risk
management and crisis management.
■ Demonstrate sound practice in human resource
development.
■ Make decisions consistent with the responsibilities of
serving and relating to the community.
■ Organize ideas in such a manner that communication is
optimized within the organization.
■ Work effectively in a multicultural organization and
community.
■ Evaluate the impact of costs, assets, losses, and politics.
■ Analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
■ Develop solutions for public safety problems.
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LEWIS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
AVIATION AND
TRANSPORTATION (MS)
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Eleven areas of specialization:
Accountancy
Custom Elective Option
E-Business
Finance
Healthcare Management
Human Resource Management
Information Security
International Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Project Management
Technology and
Operations Management
CRIMINAL/
SOCIAL JUSTICE (MS)
EDUCATION (M.A.)
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
Reading and Literacy
Secondary Education
Special Education
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION (M.ED.)
Curriculum and Teacher Leadership
Instructional Technology
Reading Teacher Endorsement
ESL Endorsement
EDUCATIONAL
LEADERSHIP (M.ED.) (ED.D.)
CERTIFICATE OF
ADVANCED STUDY (CAS)
MANAGEMENT (MS)
NURSING (M.S.N.)
Nursing Administration
Nursing Education
Adult Nurse Practitioner
MSN/MBA (joint degree)
ORGANIZATIONAL
LEADERSHIP (MA)
Corporate Management
Not-for-Profit Management
Public Policy
Training and Development
Higher Education - Student Services
PSYCHOLOGY (M.A.)
Counseling Psychology
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
General Administration Program
Superintendent Endorsement
School Counseling and Guidance
FINANCE (MS)
PUBLIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION (MS)
INFORMATION
SECURITY (MS)
Lewis University Main Campus
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446-2200
[phone] (815) 836-5610
Chicago Campus/De La Salle Institute
3434 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
Hickory Hills Campus
9634 S. Roberts Road
Hickory Hills, IL 60457-2238
[phone] (708) 233-9768
Oak Brook Campus
2122 York Road, Suite 170
Oak Brook, IL 60523-0406
[phone] (630) 573-1740
Shorewood Campus
247 Brookforest Avenue
Shorewood, Illinois 60404-9705
[phone] (815) 744-0504
Tinley Park Campus
18501 Maple Creek Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477-2979
[phone] (708) 444-3180
10/2007
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