2023 - 2024 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Technology and Justice Studies
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Dr. Curtis Sparling, Department Head
| Dr. Diana Clayton |
Dr. Peter Macpherson |
Mr. Rob Turner |
| Mr. Dan Frick |
Mr. Chris Ruhl |
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Department Mission Statement and Goals
The Department of Technology and Justice Studies is one of three departments in the School of Professional Studies (SPS) at Rogers State University (RSU), located in northeast Oklahoma, governed by the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents within a state system coordinated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The mission of the Department of Technology and Justice Studies is to support the SPS and RSU in their mission to prepare students to achieve professional and personal goals in dynamic local and global communities. Specifically, the organizational structure of the Department of Technology and Justice Studies provides the technology course support for the Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as the Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology, and the Bachelor of Technology in Applied Technology. The department also offers a Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration and an Associate in Arts degree in Criminal Justice with options in Law/Justice, Cyber Investigation, and the Collegiate Officer Program (COP). As indicated, many of the programs offered by the Department of Technology and Justice Studies are available online.
To satisfy the OSRHE computer literacy competency, all majors in the School of Professional Studies will be required to complete one of the following:
- Satisfactorily complete CS 1113 ; or
- Pass the Advanced Standing Computer Proficiency Exam
Exceptions are transfer students with an AA, AS, or bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited state institution, as well as students who have completed a high school OSRHE approved Computer Science course. Those students are deemed to have met the computer proficiency in accordance with the OSRHE policy.
Students are advised to satisfy the computer literacy requirement within the first 24 credit hours.
ProgramsAssociate in Arts
Students who successfully complete an approved program with emphasis in liberal arts, humanities, social sciences, or business subject areas are awarded the Associate in Arts degree.
These degree programs are designed as an integral part of the four-year programs if students ultimately pursue a baccalaureate degree.
Accounting
Business Administration
Criminal Justice Studies
Option: Collegiate Officer Program
Option: Law/Justice
Elementary Education
Liberal Arts
Option: General
Option: English
Option: English (Secondary Education)
Option: Native American Studies
Secondary Education
Option: Social Studies
Social Sciences
Option: Psychology
Option: Sociology
Associate in Science
Students who successfully complete an approved program with major emphasis in engineering/physics/math or the sciences are awarded the Associate in Science degree.
These degree programs are designed as an integral part of the four-year programs if students ultimately pursue a baccalaureate degree.
Biological Science
Computer Science
Physical Science
Option: Chemistry
Option: Engineering/Physics/Math
Option: Geology
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Biology
Option: Environmental Conservation
Option: Medical/Molecular
Option: General Biology
The Bachelor of Science in Biology is founded on the traditional disciplines of botany, zoology, and genetics but extends into newer areas of study including molecular biology, conservation, and ecology.
The four-year general biology degree in environmental conservation diverges from traditional wildlife and fisheries management programs that emphasize curriculum in taxonomy and game management. Unique to this program is a curriculum that emphasizes statistics, ecological toxicology (contaminants and pollutants), and environmental conservation that addresses contemporary issues in ecosystem management, landscape ecology, and regional and global threats to biodiversity.
The field of molecular and cellular biology is expanding rapidly as biotechnology explodes in the pure and applied areas. This molecular biology program will prepare students to participate in this trend. With recent completion of mapping the entire human genome, it is expected that molecular biologists will be in higher demand than ever before. A growing list of research establishments, such as medical institutions, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and biotechnology companies will have increased need for scientists possessing molecular biology knowledge and skills. The use of such knowledge and skills is not limited to human research. Molecular biology careers also include fields such as plant biotechnology, animal breeding, food technology, forensic science, environmental biology, plant pathology, and wildlife management.
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
Option: Accounting
Option: Entrepreneurship
Option: Human Resources Management
Option: Management
Option: Marketing
Option: Supply Chain Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration curriculum is planned to maximize the educational experience of students choosing this major. Students entering the program as freshmen will earn 41 hours in general education, 15 hours of basic business, 27 hours in the upper-division business core, and 21-30 hours in accounting, entrepreneurship, human resources management, management, supply chain management, or marketing. While completing these requirements, students may select minors in areas other than business or complete their baccalaureate degrees by choosing elective courses. Students entering the program with previous college courses that do not count elsewhere will find the curriculum designed to be transfer-friendly with 5-11 free elective hours.
The business administration major offers a choice of six options. The Accounting option is chosen by students who are interested in a career in accounting or a related occupation after they graduate. The Entrepreneurship option prepares students who wish to start their own business. The Human Resources Management option is selected by students planning to work in some area of personnel either in the public or private sector of the economy. Management is the option chosen by those students wanting a broad-based study of business. The Marketing option prepares students for employment in the broad area of marketing with emphasis on marketing strategy, the marketing mix, and e-marketing. The Supply Chain Management option combines key business processes from the final consumer through original suppliers that provide products, services, and information that add value for customers.
The basic business courses and the upper-level business core ensure that every student graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is well grounded in Business Administration while the options of Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing and Supply Chain Management allow the students to develop more specialized knowledge to pursue their focused interests. Detailed information regarding the employment outlook for students choosing these options may be found by referring to two publications of the United States Department of Labor: the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Bachelor of Science
Business Information Technology
Option: Computer Network Administration
Option: Software Development and Multimedia
Option: Game Development
Option: Esports
The Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology degree is designed to meet the growing demand for information technology specialists capable of communicating effectively and who understand business processes. This degree has four options including Computer Network Administration and Software Development and Multimedia, Game Development, and Esports.
The Computer Network Administration option includes the study of network operating systems, network security, configuration of network components, and emerging technologies.
Careers for students with this option may include system network administrators, system specialists, and network specialists.
The Software Development and Multimedia option focuses on object-oriented technology, software engineering, multimedia and web development, and emerging technologies. Careers for students with this option include web masters, web programmers, computer programmers, systems analysts, and software engineers.
The Game Development option prepares students for careers in game development for entertainment, training, and education. Graduates will also possess skills that will enable to pursue other career paths such as multimedia artistry and animation, computer programming, and software engineering.
The ESport option will allow students to apply their gaming skills as well as knowledge in marketing, management, and finance in an increasing eSports workforce.
Bachelor of Science
Community Counseling
Focus Area: Addictions
Focus Area: Aging/Gerontology
Focus Area: Child/Adolescence
Focus Area: Marriage and Family Studies
Focus Area: General
The Bachelor of Science degree in Community Counseling is designed to foster an understanding of counseling theories, social issues, and effective counseling practice with a diverse population. The degree will prepare students to work with children, adults, families, and groups in numerous human service settings.
Bachelor of Science
Justice Administration
Option: Collegiate Officer Program
Option: Cyber Investigation
Option: Law/Justice
The Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration prepares students for careers in the criminal justice system. In addition to a thorough grounding in analytic and communication skills, the student will acquire specific knowledge needed to function in a variety of career opportunities in law enforcement agencies, government regulatory agencies, corrections facilities, or corporate security departments.
Bachelor of Science
Allied Health Sciences
Option: Pre-Athletic Training
Option: Pre-Physical Therapy
Option: Pre-Occupational Therapy
The Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences prepares students to apply for admission to a professional preparation programs leading to licensure in the allied health care professions of athletic training, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. In addition, completion of this degree will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for a variety of health and fitness careers. The curriculum offers business classes as electives which uniquely qualifies its graduates for positions as medical/health service managers. As the population continues to increase in age, its health care needs also increase and the need for graduates in these allied health careers will continue to rise.
Bachelor of Science
Nursing BSN
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare an entry-level practitioner. Generic entry students complete the competitive nursing curriculum in four semesters and those entering as LPN/Paramedic to BSN students complete the curriculum in three semesters. The Oklahoma Board of Nursing has granted approval for the bachelor’s degree in nursing. The program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Admission is competitive.
Bachelor of Science
Nursing RN-to-BSN
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, specifically designed for the Registered Nurse, provides an opportunity for any licensed registered nurse educated at the associate degree or diploma level to achieve academic and personal goals and to develop stronger clinical reasoning and analytical skills to advance their careers.
Bachelor of Science
Organizational Leadership
Option: Business Studies
Option: Liberal Studies
Option: Social Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership makes available to nontraditional adult learners a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree alternative that is flexible, individualized, and relevant to the student’s learning and career needs, while fulfilling traditional university requirements and meeting the student’s specific goals for a college degree.
Bachelor of Science
Social Science
Option: Environmental Studies
Option: Psychology
Option: Sociology
The Bachelor of Science in Social Science degree begins with an interdisciplinary core that centers on the broad perspectives, methodologies, and findings of the social sciences. This core requires the application of this knowledge through significant hands-on experience in community, professional, or government organizations. In addition to this integrative core, students choose from options in Environmental Studies, Psychology, or Sociology.
These three options within the degree enable students to focus on the perspectives and substantive findings of the traditional disciplines, thus allowing students to follow their particular interests and passions.
The Environmental Studies option is interdisciplinary in its perspective, examining the environmental impacts of human societies and how these relationships affect the entire sociocultural system. The Psychology and Sociology options focus on individual behavior, contemporary social structure, and social change.
All three options foster the development of critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and written and oral communication skills. The Social Science degree is designed to provide a broad-based interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary social science education. It is intended to prepare students for further study in graduate or professional school or to take an immediate and productive role in the modern economy.
Bachelor of Science
Sport Management
Option: Sport Business
Option: Fitness Management
The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management degree is designed to assist students to meet their primary professional and personal goals, including graduating with sufficient competitive skills and knowledge to obtain meaningful employment and facilitate reasonable career advancement in the area of sport management. Through this program, students are educated for careers as administrators and managers in athletic, health, and country clubs, as well as entry-level management positions in college and professional athletic organizations.
Additionally, students are prepared for a diversity of roles in the areas of sport marketing and promotions, facility management and planning, activity programming, and event management. An internship at the conclusion of students’ academic preparation provides them with on-the-job experience and networking opportunities. In addition to employment, this degree will prepare students for graduate school.
- Business Information Technology, Computer Network Administration Option, B.S.
- Business Information Technology, Esports Option, B.S.
- Business Information Technology, Game Design Option, B.S.
- Business Information Technology, Software Development and Multimedia Option, B.S.
- Justice Administration, Collegiate Officer Program Option, B.S.
- Justice Administration, Cyber Investigation Option, B.S.
- Justice Administration, Law/Justice Option, B.S.
Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Technology
Applied Technology
Option: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Option: Unmanned Aircraft System
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Technology is crafted for students who have completed an Associate in Applied Science degree, an Associate in Science degree, or an equivalent specialization in a technical field.
Students whose previous college curriculum has included a technical specialty will find this a compelling choice. The degree program requires 41 hours in general education, a minimum of 30 hours in a technical specialty, 40 hours in the professional program core, and 4 hours free electives.
The Applied Technology program offers opportunities for advancement into management positions by providing a solid educational foundation. Students will study business management in the high-tech workplace, while further developing their communication and technical skills.
The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance option offers students opportunity for employment and career advancement in the information security field. The studies include fundamental of information security, cyber investigations, evidential standards, and information assurance regulations and ethics. Students in this option will complete 15 hours of computer science, information technology, and criminal justice courses, of which seven hours are designated and required. These credit hours will be applied toward the 30 hours of the technical specialty.
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) option will prepare graduates to start own business within a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field where the use of UAS, also known as drones, is growing at a rapid pace.
Certificate
The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Certificate program is designed to meet an increasing demand for information security practitioners with a well-rounded education who possess a professional certification. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to take the CompTIA Security+, a widely recognized information security certification.
Minor
A minor requires completion of at least 18-24 designated credit hours of coursework outside the student’s major field, including a minimum of 9 upper-division credit hours, and may have a required core. The same courses may not be used to fulfill the requirements for both a major and a minor. To complete a minor, a student is required to earn six 3000-4000 level credit hours in that minor at RSU.
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