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The flexibility of Grantham's degree programs gives working students the opportunity to earn a college degree from the convenience of home while balancing the demands of work and family life.

Grantham University has earned the distinction as one of the oldest universities offering distance education in the United States. Recognized as a leading distance educator by graduate schools, global employers, and the United States military, Grantham has matriculated tens of thousands of technology and engineering students from around the world over the past 52 years.

Grantham University offers Associate and Bachelor of Science degree programs in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Information Systems, Software Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology, and Electronics Engineering Technology. All degree programs of study at Grantham include a strong emphasis on both theory and applications. Each degree program also incorporates general studies courses to help students learn to communicate clearly, to formulate and analyze problems, and to develop well thought out solutions. General studies courses include English, economics, the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and business.

Grantham's faculty is comprised of distinguished educators, many of whom have graduated from, or taught at, some of the best schools in the U.S. including Harvard, MIT, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford. Grantham management's board of advisors includes prominent scholars and leading business executives. Among them are Mr. D. Bruce Merrifield, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce under President Reagan and an endowed chair at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; and Mr. Herbert I. London, founder, endowed chair, and former Dean of Students at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Grantham is committed to providing its students the very best education and support, and has been ranked as one of the 'Top 100 Distance Universities' in the United States.

The rich history of Grantham University developed and matured as part of the traditional college and university movement of the late 20th Century. In 1951, Grantham opened its main campus in Southern California. Within 8 years, Grantham grew to include resident campuses that spanned the United States from Seattle to Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

As interest in Grantham's degree programs extended beyond its campuses, the college developed a print based correspondence degree program to meet the demands of its geographically dispersed student body. The demand for distance education became so significant that the University eventually consolidated to one location just outside New Orleans, Louisiana, and became a true pioneer by providing an accredited college education at a distance. With this evolution, Grantham joined the ranks of a few select state universities that had been offering distance education degree programs dating as far back as the late 1800's. Like Grantham, these institutions offer both print based and electronically distributed (Internet) degree programs today.

Grantham University has designed its degree programs to meet the needs of a geographically dispersed student body by providing an accredited college education that is flexible and student-centric. You can begin taking classes anytime and progress through our degree programs as quickly as you can master the course material. Grantham currently serves students from around the world and we are honored that you are considering our institution.

As Grantham Unversity celebrates its 52nd anniversary this year, thousands of students from around the world are counted among our student body and alumni. As we pause and look back at our half-century of service to America's working students, we feel proud. As we look forward to the dawning century with the promise of technological advances waiting to be harnessed in an emerging global marketplace, we feel hopeful. Grantham University is in the business of helping those willing to study and work hard to achieve their dreams and we are proud of this tradition as we commemorate our 52nd year serving students from around the world.

Grantham University is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) 1601 18th Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20009, 202-234-5100.

The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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Associate of Business General Studies	Grantham University - ,
The Grantham Business Administration degree program was designed to provide a modern business administration curriculum offering associate and bachelor of science degrees to students. The degree program will prepare adult learners to enter technical and service-based industries, by providing a strong academic foundation in business management theories and practices, financial and managerial accounting principles, microeconomics and macroeconomics, marketing, behavioral science, mathematics and statistics. This concentration is consistent with the AACSB International recommendation that undergraduate business management degree programs have general education courses compose 50 percent of the required degree hours. This may be accomplished by electing the General Studies major and filling all elective slots with general educations electives.

Bachelor of Business General Studies	Grantham University - ,
The Grantham Business Administration degree program was designed to provide a modern business administration curriculum offering associate and bachelor of science degrees to students. The degree program will prepare adult learners to enter technical and service-based industries, by providing a strong academic foundation in business management theories and practices, financial and managerial accounting principles, microeconomics and macroeconomics, marketing, behavioral science, mathematics and statistics. This concentration is consistent with the AACSB International recommendation that undergraduate business management degree programs have general education courses compose 50 percent of the required degree hours. This may be accomplished by electing the General Studies major and filling all elective slots with general educations electives.

Associate of Science Business Administration	Grantham University - ,
The Grantham Business Administration degree program was designed to provide a modern business administration curriculum offering associate and bachelor of science degrees to students. The degree program will prepare adult learners to enter technical and service-based industries, by providing a strong academic foundation in business management theories and practices, financial and managerial accounting principles, microeconomics and macroeconomics, marketing, behavioral science, mathematics and statistics. For the student who wants to take as many business courses as possible, this major is preferred. The general requirement for the management major is for the student to complete at least six (6) business courses for electives.

Bachelor of Science Business Administraton	Grantham University - ,
The Grantham Business Administration degree program was designed to provide a modern business administration curriculum offering associate and bachelor of science degrees to students. The degree program will prepare adult learners to enter technical and service-based industries, by providing a strong academic foundation in business management theories and practices, financial and managerial accounting principles, microeconomics and macroeconomics, marketing, behavioral science, mathematics and statistics. For the student who wants to take as many business courses as possible, this major is preferred. The general requirement for the management major is for the student to complete at least six (6) business courses for electives.

M.B.A. General Degree	Grantham University - ,
Grantham University offers a general Master of Business Administration degree as well as subspecialties in Project Management (PM) and Information Management (IM) - each requiring 36 credit hours of course work and designed to be universally applicable to the modern executive in every contemporary career environment, whether in private industry, government, or non-governmental organizations. Corporations, start-ups, agencies, bureaus and associations and military organizations alike are organizing themselves into project-oriented teams since multi-disciplinary approaches provide both critical expertise with methodologies that produce a "whole that is greater than the sum of its parts". Grantham's MBA degree program consists of 36 credit hours equally partitioned into only three semesters. Twenty-seven of these credits must be attained at Grantham University with up to 9 credits hours allowed through either: Transfer credits from a regionally or nationally accredited institution Transfer credits through the successful completion of Grantham's Challenge Tests (C-Tests). We anticipate the average time required (assuming 9 credit hours transfer/Challenge Test credits) to complete the Grantham MBA degree program to be 18 - 24 months. We expect that a student's success in Grantham's MBA degree program will result in the following accomplishments: Corporate or military advancement Income Enhancement Advanced business-related skill set Competitive edge in the work place Personal and professional self-satisfaction

M.B.A. Project Management	Grantham University - ,
Grantham University offers a general Master of Business Administration degree as well as subspecialties in Project Management (PM) and Information Management (IM) - each requiring 36 credit hours of course work and designed to be universally applicable to the modern executive in every contemporary career environment, whether in private industry, government, or non-governmental organizations. Corporations, start-ups, agencies, bureaus and associations and military organizations alike are organizing themselves into project-oriented teams since multi-disciplinary approaches provide both critical expertise with methodologies that produce a "whole that is greater than the sum of its parts". Grantham's MBA degree program with a specialization in Project Management (MBA-PM) covers all of the knowledge areas in the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Executive level learners who successfully complete this MBA - PM degree will enhance their abilities to earn Project Management Professional certification. For additional certification requirements, contact PM (www.pmi.org). Grantham's MBA degree program consists of 36 credit hours equally partitioned into only three semesters. Twenty-seven of these credits must be attained at Grantham University with up to 9 credits hours allowed through either: Transfer credits from a regionally or nationally accredited institution Transfer credits through the successful completion of Grantham's Challenge Tests (C-Tests). We anticipate the average time required (assuming 9 credit hours transfer/Challenge Test credits) to complete the Grantham MBA degree program to be 18 - 24 months. We expect that a student's success in Grantham's MBA degree program will result in the following accomplishments: Corporate or military advancement Income Enhancement Advanced business-related skill set Competitive edge in the work place Personal and professional self-satisfaction

M.B.A. Information Management	Grantham University - ,
Grantham University offers a general Master of Business Administration degree as well as subspecialties in Project Management (PM) and Information Management (IM) - each requiring 36 credit hours of course work and designed to be universally applicable to the modern executive in every contemporary career environment, whether in private industry, government, or non-governmental organizations. Corporations, start-ups, agencies, bureaus and associations and military organizations alike are organizing themselves into project-oriented teams since multi-disciplinary approaches provide both critical expertise with methodologies that produce a "whole that is greater than the sum of its parts". The MBA - IM degree program specialization centers on the basic core courses complimented with those involving the "information explosion" phenomenon in order to address the new global economy - which increasingly means new ways of thinking, planning, and doing business. The proliferation of information technologies (IT) and the need for managing the flow of information requires a new breed of manager and executive who can serve as a liaison between executive management and IT personnel. Grantham's MBA-IM degree program equips business professional, entrepreneurs, public administrators, and managers in every field with an understanding of essential principles and technical topics, such as emerging technologies and information systems strategic planning. Grantham's MBA degree program consists of 36 credit hours equally partitioned into only three semesters. Twenty-seven of these credits must be attained at Grantham University with up to 9 credits hours allowed through either: Transfer credits from a regionally or nationally accredited institution Transfer credits through the successful completion of Grantham's Challenge Tests (C-Tests). We anticipate the average time required (assuming 9 credit hours transfer/Challenge Test credits) to complete the Grantham MBA degree program to be 18 - 24 months. We expect that a student's success in Grantham's MBA degree program will result in the following accomplishments: Corporate or military advancement Income Enhancement Advanced business-related skill set Competitive edge in the work place Personal and professional self-satisfaction

B.S. in Criminal Justice General Program	Grantham University - ,
Grantham University offers a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice (CJ) with specialties in General CJ (CJ - Gen), Homeland Security (CJ - HS), and Computer Science (CJ - CS) - each requiring 120 credit hours of course work but designed for the student who wants to learn the theoretical and practical strategies of implementing and analyzing the CJ field based on his/her needs. Our CJ undergraduate degree program is designed to provide a formal and professional education for practicing CJ professionals and students contemplating a CJ career. This degree program is also designed to prepare the student for a variety of positions in law enforcement work and to enable experienced personnel to expand their knowledge and skills. Then too, this degree program is designed for those seeking to obtain positions within the CJ field and for those officers or military service members who are seeking to advance through the ranks. Central to this degree program of study is an exploration of the historical foundations of CJ, its agencies, its processes, and present day applications. The CJ - Gen degree program is most suitable for the CJ "generalist" who desires a broad knowledge base of CJ , its foundations, its development, and implementations. Grantham's CJ degree program consists of 120 credit hours equally partitioned into eight (8) semesters. Thirty of these credits must be attained through Grantham University with up to 90 credits hours allowed through either: 1. Transfer credits from a regionally or nationally accredited institution, 2. Transfer credits through the successful completion of Grantham's Challenge Tests (C-Tests), CLEP exams, etc. We expect that a student's success in Grantham's CJ degree program will result in the following accomplishments: Apply management principles and theories Obtain or enhance a mid-level position in the CJ field Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts of the administration of justice and describe the courts, the work group, criminal trial and sentencing Inspect crime causation, its classical, biological and sociological theories and evaluate responses to criminal behavior Describe the nature and function of corrections, its services, practices, and institutions. Analyze the future of the correctional system Identify and describe basic investigative responsibilities and illustrate how these responsibilities are handled in specific investigations Apply CS technology to the CJ field (CJ - CS specialty) Prepare for homeland security careers (CJ - HS specialty) How to gather, present, and analyze criminal evidence Address contemporary police systems in the U.S., identify police issues, cite Constitutional law Demonstrate a knowledge of theories, practices, and processes of crime control and the concepts of community policing and problem oriented policing.

B.S. in Criminal Justice Computer Science	Grantham University - ,
Grantham University offers a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice (CJ) with specialties in General CJ (CJ - Gen), Homeland Security (CJ - HS), and Computer Science (CJ - CS) - each requiring 120 credit hours of course work but designed for the student who wants to learn the theoretical and practical strategies of implementing and analyzing the CJ field based on his/her needs. Our CJ undergraduate degree program is designed to provide a formal and professional education for practicing CJ professionals and students contemplating a CJ career. This degree program is also designed to prepare the student for a variety of positions in law enforcement work and to enable experienced personnel to expand their knowledge and skills. Then too, this degree program is designed for those seeking to obtain positions within the CJ field and for those officers or military service members who are seeking to advance through the ranks. Central to this degree program of study is an exploration of the historical foundations of CJ, its agencies, its processes, and present day applications. The CJ - CS degree program emphasizes the value of computers in the CJ field. In this specialty, such topics as computer forensics & cyber crime, CJ & criminology on the www, intro to computing in CJ, information security, and criminal intelligence analysis are covered. Grantham's CJ degree program consists of 120 credit hours equally partitioned into eight (8) semesters. Thirty of these credits must be attained through Grantham University with up to 90 credits hours allowed through either: 1. Transfer credits from a regionally or nationally accredited institution, 2. Transfer credits through the successful completion of Grantham's Challenge Tests (C-Tests), CLEP exams, etc. We expect that a student's success in Grantham's CJ degree program will result in the following accomplishments: Apply management principles and theories Obtain or enhance a mid-level position in the CJ field Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts of the administration of justice and describe the courts, the work group, criminal trial and sentencing Inspect crime causation, its classical, biological and sociological theories and evaluate responses to criminal behavior Describe the nature and function of corrections, its services, practices, and institutions. Analyze the future of the correctional system Identify and describe basic investigative responsibilities and illustrate how these responsibilities are handled in specific investigations Apply CS technology to the CJ field (CJ - CS specialty) Prepare for homeland security careers (CJ - HS specialty) How to gather, present, and analyze criminal evidence Address contemporary police systems in the U.S., identify police issues, cite Constitutional law Demonstrate a knowledge of theories, practices, and processes of crime control and the concepts of community policing and problem oriented policing.

Associate of Science Engineering Management	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students to manage software and engineering systems development, maintenance, and operations. It includes the study of business management, economics, and business-management related courses, as well as providing a foundation in computer systems and software. Students learn theory and techniques that allow them to evaluate hardware and software solutions and to make recommendations concerning systems and technology. Graduates are qualified to work in a variety of industries in project management, business development and marketing, and general engineering management career paths. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Bachelor of Science Engineering Management	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students to manage software and engineering systems development, maintenance, and operations. It includes the study of business management, economics, and business-management related courses, as well as providing a foundation in computer systems and software. Students learn theory and techniques that allow them to evaluate hardware and software solutions and to make recommendations concerning systems and technology. Graduates are qualified to work in a variety of industries in project management, business development and marketing, and general engineering management career paths. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Associate of Science Information Systems	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students to design and develop information systems and software. It includes the study of the Internet, Web site design, network communications, and object-oriented programming. Students focus on practical theory and techniques that allow them to work effectively in business applications of information systems, as well as in the full life cycle of information systems from requirements through implementation and maintenance. Graduates are qualified to work in a range of positions from entry-level programmers to advanced information systems analysts. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Bachelor of Science Information Systems	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students to design and develop information systems and software. It includes the study of the Internet, Web site design, network communications, and object-oriented programming. Students focus on practical theory and techniques that allow them to work effectively in business applications of information systems, as well as in the full life cycle of information systems from requirements through implementation and maintenance. Graduates are qualified to work in a range of positions from entry-level programmers to advanced information systems analysts. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Associate of Science Software Engineering Technology	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students for full life cycle software engineering assignments, including requirements analysis, systems design, coding, testing, quality assurance, configuration management, and system maintenance. It includes the study of the database design, data communications, procedural and object-oriented programming, operating systems design, and algorithm development. Students focus on software engineering theory and applications. Graduates are qualified to work in a range of positions, from entry-level programmers to lead information systems analysts. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Bachelor of Science Software Engineering Technology	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students for full life cycle software engineering assignments, including requirements analysis, systems design, coding, testing, quality assurance, configuration management, and system maintenance. It includes the study of the database design, data communications, procedural and object-oriented programming, operating systems design, and algorithm development. Students focus on software engineering theory and applications. Graduates are qualified to work in a range of positions, from entry-level programmers to lead information systems analysts. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Associate of Science Computer Science	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students for advanced, technical computer systems design and development work. It includes the study of the database design, data communications, procedural and object-oriented programming, operating systems design, algorithm development, and applications of artificial intelligence. The curriculum includes basic course work in electronics technology and the theory of programming languages. Students focus on developing computer-based solutions involving hardware and software components and integration. Graduates are qualified to work in a range of positions, from entry-level computer scientists and systems engineers to project managers leading advanced applications of computer science to real-world problems. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Bachelor of Science Computer Science	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students for advanced, technical computer systems design and development work. It includes the study of the database design, data communications, procedural and object-oriented programming, operating systems design, algorithm development, and applications of artificial intelligence. The curriculum includes basic course work in electronics technology and the theory of programming languages. Students focus on developing computer-based solutions involving hardware and software components and integration. Graduates are qualified to work in a range of positions, from entry-level computer scientists and systems engineers to project managers leading advanced applications of computer science to real-world problems. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Associate of Computer Science Computer Engineering Technology	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students to design and develop electronic computer systems including the associated software. The curriculum includes both electronics engineering technology and computer science courses. Computer science components include the study of the database design, data communications, operating systems design, algorithm development, and applications of artificial intelligence. Electronics engineering technology components include electronics theory, circuit design, microprocessor design, and advanced topics in computer engineering. Students learn theory and techniques that allow them to design and evaluate both hardware and software systems, and make recommendations concerning their use and modification. Graduates are qualified to work as entry-level engineers in the hardware and software areas of product testing, embedded and distributed systems design and development, and as project managers. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Bachelor of Computer Science Computer Engineering Technology	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares students to design and develop electronic computer systems including the associated software. The curriculum includes both electronics engineering technology and computer science courses. Computer science components include the study of the database design, data communications, operating systems design, algorithm development, and applications of artificial intelligence. Electronics engineering technology components include electronics theory, circuit design, microprocessor design, and advanced topics in computer engineering. Students learn theory and techniques that allow them to design and evaluate both hardware and software systems, and make recommendations concerning their use and modification. Graduates are qualified to work as entry-level engineers in the hardware and software areas of product testing, embedded and distributed systems design and development, and as project managers. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Associate of Science Electronics Engineering Technology	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares the student for rigorous and challenging assignments in the field of electronics and electrical engineering. It emphasizes electronics lab work and includes courses in DC/AC circuit design, advanced microprocessor design and applications, and digital and analog signal processing. Students learn theory and techniques that allow them to design and evaluate electronic systems, and to make recommendations regarding their use and modification. Graduates are qualified to work as entry-level engineers in communications, electrical power generation and transmission, electronic design and digital design. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

Bachelor of Science Electronics Engineering Technology	Grantham University - ,
This degree program prepares the student for rigorous and challenging assignments in the field of electronics and electrical engineering. It emphasizes electronics lab work and includes courses in DC/AC circuit design, advanced microprocessor design and applications, and digital and analog signal processing. Students learn theory and techniques that allow them to design and evaluate electronic systems, and to make recommendations regarding their use and modification. Graduates are qualified to work as entry-level engineers in communications, electrical power generation and transmission, electronic design and digital design. Does finding time between work, family, and other commitments to complete your degree seem impossible? Grantham awards credit for prior college level course work, military experience, and work experience. Employer course and testing-service exams such as CLEP may be used to obtain credit in lieu of course and credit hour requirements as well. Find out how close you might be to completing your degree.

B.S. in Criminal Justice Homeland Security	Grantham University - ,
Grantham University offers a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice (CJ) with specialties in General CJ (CJ - Gen), Homeland Security (CJ - HS), and Computer Science (CJ - CS) - each requiring 120 credit hours of course work but designed for the student who wants to learn the theoretical and practical strategies of implementing and analyzing the CJ field based on his/her needs. Our CJ undergraduate degree program is designed to provide a formal and professional education for practicing CJ professionals and students contemplating a CJ career. This degree program is also designed to prepare the student for a variety of positions in law enforcement work and to enable experienced personnel to expand their knowledge and skills. Then too, this degree program is designed for those seeking to obtain positions within the CJ field and for those officers or military service members who are seeking to advance through the ranks. Central to this degree program of study is an exploration of the historical foundations of CJ, its agencies, its processes, and present day applications. The CJ - HS degree program focuses on an interdisciplinary set of topics associated with homeland security including psychology of terrorism, forecasting terrorism, terrorism & counterterrorism, border & coastal security, terrorism & U.S. national security, and finally emergency planning. Grantham's CJ degree program consists of 120 credit hours equally partitioned into eight (8) semesters. Thirty of these credits must be attained through Grantham University with up to 90 credits hours allowed through either: 1. Transfer credits from a regionally or nationally accredited institution, 2. Transfer credits through the successful completion of Grantham's Challenge Tests (C-Tests), CLEP exams, etc. We expect that a student's success in Grantham's CJ degree program will result in the following accomplishments: Apply management principles and theories Obtain or enhance a mid-level position in the CJ field Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts of the administration of justice and describe the courts, the work group, criminal trial and sentencing Inspect crime causation, its classical, biological and sociological theories and evaluate responses to criminal behavior Describe the nature and function of corrections, its services, practices, and institutions. Analyze the future of the correctional system Identify and describe basic investigative responsibilities and illustrate how these responsibilities are handled in specific investigations Apply CS technology to the CJ field (CJ - CS specialty) Prepare for homeland security careers (CJ - HS specialty) How to gather, present, and analyze criminal evidence Address contemporary police systems in the U.S., identify police issues, cite Constitutional law Demonstrate a knowledge of theories, practices, and processes of crime control and the concepts of community policing and problem oriented policing.