Please Read Please take the time to read this entire page before emailing the Criminal Justice Advisor. You will find important information on advising procedures followed by a comprehensive FAQ on this page as well. SPECIFIC ADVISING INFORMATION The “Primary Advisor” in SAGE for Criminal Justice majors is Lindsay Dickerson. Only students who have applied, been admitted to, and have had their major change submitted and approved on Athena are considered active/admitted Criminal Justice majors. Intended-Criminal Justice majors (including AP/IB/dual enrollment) will be advised by Franklin College until students have earned 60 hours of coursework. Formal Advising Appointments Formal advising appointments for students who have their primary advisor listed as “Mrs. Dickerson” in SAGE can be scheduled in SAGE. You will be cleared for registration at this time, as well as discuss any career opportunities and personal concerns you may have. Frequently Asked Questions What does the Program of Study look like for a Criminal Justice Major? What classes should I be taking?Please reference this 4-year program of study for guidance. How Do I Schedule an Advising Appointment? Log into SAGE Find your primary advisor under “your connections” (note – you may have more than one primary advisor if you have more than one major; you should schedule an advising appointment with both!) Select the drop-down arrow next to your advisor’s name and click “schedule” On the following screen, select “appointment” and “clear for registration” How do I get a POD for POLS 3600?POLS 3600, Criminal Justice Administration, is a required course for both majors and minors. There is a restricted number of seats each semester and allotted PODs are determined based on the student’s progression toward their degree, and how close they are to finishing the program. You will be given an opportunity to take the class, as it is required; however, it may be in your junior or senior year. How do I get a POD for POLS/SOCI 3700?POLS/SOCI 3700, or Criminal Justice Research Methods, is the statistical research methods course that prepares you for your Criminal Justice internship. Only Criminal Justice majors should take this class. It is recommended to register for this course in the semester prior to the completion of your Criminal Justice internship, as the class prepares you for conducting an original research project during the internship semester. How do I get a POD for SOCI 4905?SOCI 4905, or Criminal Justice Practice, involves case studies and guest talks to examine the work, culture, and work settings of various criminal justice practitioners, assess ethical issues in criminal justice practice, and learn new directions in the field. Only Criminal Justice majors should take this class. This course is only offered in the spring. Students must take this course spring semester prior to graduation. So how do I formally request a POD?The Criminal Justice advisor can only grant PODs for POLS 3600 & 3700. If you want a POD for a course that contributes to the major or minor but has a different prefix, please reach out to the appropriate department for that particular override. When submitting a POD request, please submit the following: Name: John Doe81x: 810234567Class Name: Criminal Justice Administration, POLS 3600CRN: 123456 When are Drop-In Hours? Drop-In Hours are by appointment only on Wednesdays. They are only for admitted Criminal Justice students and for quick questions and concerns. You cannot be cleared for registration during Drop-In Advising.
