Academics

Administration of Justice degree Open House

Prospective students can explore opportunities in the field of criminal justice from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, during Penn State New Kensington's open house in the campus Conference Center in Upper Burrell, Pennsylvania.

Sponsored by the campus' Administration of Justice program, the open house is geared to high school seniors and juniors, college transfers, and adult learners, as well as parents and spouses. Participants can explore the potential of the degree with guest speakers discussing the flexibility of the Administration of Justice bachelor's degree, the technological aspects of the Security and Risk Analysis minor, and hands-on internships in local communities.

The keynote speaker is Edward Strimlan chief forensic investigator for the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office. Strimlan's talk, "How right do they get it on TV?: The CSI Reality," will focus on what really goes on when a crime scene investigator processes a crime scene. A 21-year employee of the medical examiner's office, Strimlan also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the New Kensington campus and at Point Park University.

"The open house offers prospective students a valuable tool for making an intelligent career choice," said Kristine Artello, assistant professor of administration of justice and program coordinator. "The students have the opportunity to speak with program faculty and current students, and learn about the criminal investigative skills that will be needed in the future."

The Administration of Justice program at Penn State New Kensington focuses on the interrelated components of the criminal justice system -- public and private sector enforcement and investigation, legal systems, correctional treatment, and community services. Through a combination of formal classroom instruction, practical training in laboratory courses, individual study, and field experience, students in the program will be well prepared to pursue an array of career opportunities in federal, state and local law enforcement and correction agencies, court-related services, probation and parole services, and private-sector security.

Artello, who advises students in the program, joined the New Kensington faculty last year and teaches courses on criminal justice and law. The inaugural class began in the fall 2010.

To register for the open house, call 724-334-LION or 888-968-PAWS.

For more information on the program, contact Artello at kma21@psu.edu via e-mail or visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/Academics/Degrees/43065.htm online.

For the open house schedule, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/43708.htm online.
 

 

Last Updated February 9, 2011

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