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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k New Program Proposal Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Coastal Carolina University

Summary

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) requests approval to offer a program leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice to be implemented in Fall 2021. The proposed program is to be offered through traditional instruction. The following chart outlines the stages of approval for the proposal. The Advisory Committee on Academic Programs (ACAP) voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposal. The full program proposal and support documents are attached.

Stages of Date Comments Consideration Program Proposal 2/1/21 Not Applicable Received ACAP 3/25/21 Representatives from Coastal Carolina University (CCU) introduced Consideration the proposed program, citing the need for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice. The proposed program will formalize a series of criminal justice curricular decisions currently utilized to support the law enforcement community in the immediate surrounding service areas, seeking advanced credentials and currently pursuing bachelor level training with for-profit and distance education providers. It will serve traditional bachelor students, and early- and mid-career law enforcement officers, through hybrid instruction who pursue degrees in Sociology, other Social Science programs, or de facto Criminal Justice degrees developed from the Interdisciplinary Studies program. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) developed with Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will provide a path from their Associate degree program in Criminal Justice Technology to the proposed B.A. degree in Criminal Justice.

Coastal Carolina representatives acknowledged communication with Lander University representatives to update the summary of similar programs with their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminology degree, and detailed that existing faculty will offer Criminology, Sociology, and Psychology courses with plans to hire terminal credentialed faculty for higher level courses during the next hiring cycle.

Staff thanked the institution for the proposal. Members of the Advisory Committee on Academic Programs (ACAP) discussed the proposal. Staff comment included confirmation of the Lander University communication and support for the partnership with HGTC to enhance the unique profile of the proposed program design. ACAP voted unanimously to recommend approval of the

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Stages of Date Comments Consideration program proposal. Staff transmitted remaining questions for additional clarity. Staff comments to 4/7/21 Staff requested the proposal be revised to: the Institution • Add any related independent institutions to the list of similar programs, comparing the programs to the proposed programs; and • Explain the new faculty recruitment for Year 2 and Year 3 of the proposed program. Revised Program 4/16/21 The revised proposal satisfactorily addressed the requested Proposal Received revisions.

Recommendation

The staff recommends that the Committee on Academic Affairs and Licensing favorably commend to the Commission the program leading to the to the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice to be implemented in Fall 2021.

Coastal Carolina University Student and Program Data

Undergraduate In-/Out-of-State Enrollment, Fall 2018 5,771 (58.19%) / 4,146 (41.81%) Number of Approved Programs in 10 Yrs. (FY 2009-2018) 30 Number of Terminated Programs in 10 Yrs. (FY 2009-2018) 6

Industry related Occupational Wages and Projections in South Carolina, 2018 – 2028*

2018-2028 Annual 2019 2018-2028 2018-2028 Total 2018-2028 Avg. Total Occupational Median Estimated Projected Employment Percent Percent Field ¹ Income ² Employment ³ Employment Change Change Change Community and Social Services ⁴ $44,625 29,905 33,064 3,159 1.01% 10.56% Legal $56,510 16,489 18,700 2,211 1.27% 13.41%

¹ “Occupational Field” represents the closest related occupation category that includes the occupations aligned with the program proposal. ² SC Department of Employment & Workforce (DEW), Labor Market Information. (2020). Occupational Employment and Wage Rates (OES) for All Major Groups in South Carolina in 2019 [Data file]. Retrieved from https://jobs.scworks.org/vosnet/lmi/default.aspx?pu=1. ³ SC Department of Employment & Workforce (DEW), Labor Market Information. (2020). Occupational Projections (Long-term) for Multiple Occupations in South Carolina in 2018-2028 [Data file]. Retrieved from https://jobs.scworks.org/vosnet/lmi/default.aspx?pu=1 ⁴ Total median income for the following categories is adjusted to accommodate occupations with missing median income data. * Data downloaded December 18, 2020; Most recent data available.

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM

Name of Institution: Coastal Carolina University

Name of Program (include degree designation and all concentrations, options, or tracks): Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Program Designation: Associate’s Degree Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree: 4 Year Specialist Bachelor’s Degree: 5 Year Doctoral Degree: Research/Scholarship (e.g., Ph.D. and DMA) Doctoral Degree: Professional Practice (e.g., Ed.D., D.N.P., J.D., Pharm.D., and M.D.)

Consider the program for supplemental Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarship awards? Yes No

Proposed Date of Implementation: Fall 2021

CIP Code: 43.0104

Delivery Site(s): Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC

Delivery Mode: Traditional/face-to-face Distance Education *select if less than 25% online 100% online Blended/hybrid (50% or more online) Blended/hybrid (25-49% online) Other distance education (explain if selected) Program Contact Information (name, title, telephone number, and email address):

Robert Jenkot, Ph.D. Associate Professor/Chair Department of Sociology 843-349-2274 [email protected]

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Institutional Approvals and Dates of Approval

Internal Institutional Body Date of Approval

University Board of Trustees October 23, 2020 Academic Program December 15, 2020 Gupta College of Science February 3, 2021 Dean, Gupta College of science February 3, 2021

Faculty Senate March 3, 2021 Provost March 3, 2021

Background Information

State the nature and purpose of the proposed program, including target audience, centrality to institutional mission, and relation to the strategic plan.

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree will provide students in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina and beyond with critical skills and abilities needed to understand and evaluate the American Criminal Justice System. This program will help to prepare its graduates for careers in the criminal justice system, as well as assist current criminal justice professionals to advance in their chosen careers.

The degree distinguishes itself from others offered in South Carolina. Currently, the closest colleges or universities offering this degree are a two-hour drive away from the University campus, at the Citadel and the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. This distance makes it difficult for commuting students -- especially current members of the criminal justice system and law enforcement communities who work locally -- to complete such a program to aid in their professional advancement. The Department of Sociology also plans to offer certificates in Legal Studies, Law Enforcement, and Foundations of Data Analysis that students may earn concurrently with their major program. The Department has plans to add certificates in Criminal Justice Administration and Collective Behavior in the future, as demand and staffing allow.

The program has also been designed to meet the standards of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), which recommends that students have sufficient coursework in six core areas: administration of justice; corrections; criminological theory; law adjudication; law enforcement; and research and analytic methods.

The University mission statement asserts that the University seeks to “develop students who are both knowledgeable in their chosen fields and prepared to be productive, responsible, healthy citizens with a global perspective.” The University’s Strategic Plan calls for the creation of new programs that advance “learning opportunities that raise student and campus awareness of global citizenship and empower action in the broader community” (Goal 2.4). A degree in criminal justice supports these goals and “ensures a supportive, high-quality learning environment that produces knowledgeable and skilled graduates prepared for future success” (Goal 2.1). This degree will instill in students a foundation for analyzing inequities and initiating change, the ability to take these skills into the community, and a preparedness to live and work in a diverse, global world.

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Assessment of Need

Provide an assessment of the need for the program for the institution, the state, the region, and beyond, if applicable.

There is an ongoing desire by students applying to the University to major in criminal justice. A "Major Discovery" survey was administered in Fall 2019 to high school students, potential transfer students, and family members of potential students. The survey was sent to 64,014 email addresses; 2,481 responses were recorded (a 3.9% response rate). Among other questions, respondents were asked, "The University is considering the following majors. Are you/is your student interested in any of these? Please rank up to three in order of interest." Criminal justice was the first choice (out of 15 options presented) for both high school students and potential transfer students, and the third choice for family members. 369 potential students indicated criminal justice as a first choice; the next most popular choice (marine studies) was selected by 240 potential students.

The Department of Sociology has a longstanding minor in criminology, and it has grown steadily over the last few years. The number of criminology minors has increased 67% since Fall 2016, evidence of an interest in programs that provide preparation for criminal justice careers. There is also a cohort of continuing students the Department of Politics’ program in Intelligence and National Security Studies who are interested in criminal justice careers, both at the local level and in federal law enforcement. Many of those students may choose to major in criminal justice when given the option.

The program will also serve the myriad of local law enforcement agencies in CCU’s service region, providing access for a wide variety of professionals to advance their careers in the criminal justice and public safety arenas. CCU and its Public Safety department have a close relationship with local law enforcement agencies, given overlapping jurisdictions. CCU Public Safety Chief David Roper meets monthly with law enforcement chiefs and administrators in Horry and Georgetown Counties; his letter of support (Appendix B) outlines the benefits that the new Criminal Justice program will bring to local law enforcement agencies.

Nationally, employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 5% from 2019 – 2029. This outpaces the national average growth for all occupations. U.S. Department of Labor projections are even stronger for South Carolina, with estimates of 8% growth in employment opportunities for security management specialists, 10% for police patrol officers, and 11% for criminal investigators and special agents. In addition to these traditional employment routes for criminal justice degree-holders, the Department of Labor projects job growth in several occupations closely related to criminal justice, including private investigation (11%), crime prevention specialist (4%), federal investigation (7%), parole officers (4%), and youth correctional counselors (4%).

Transfer and Articulation

Identify any special articulation agreements for the proposed program. Provide the articulation agreement or Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishes a partnership between Horry Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University for the development and implementation of a transfer agreement for Horry Georgetown Technical College Criminal Justice Technology Students who have completed an Associate in Applied Science Degree and have been accepted to Coastal Carolina University. This partnership is designed to increase the higher education opportunities for the graduates of Horry Georgetown Technical College's AAS in Criminal Justice Technology degree program.

The existing MOA can be found in Appendix A.

Supporting Evidence of Anticipated Employment Opportunities Provide supporting evidence of anticipated employment opportunities for graduates. Coastal Carolina University, B.A., Criminal Justice, CAAL, 5/13/2021 – Page 5

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Employment Opportunities

State National

Expected Expected Employment Number of Employment Number of Projection Occupation Jobs Projection Jobs Data Type and Source Correctional SC Works Online 43 N/A 462,300 -7% Officers US Bureau of Labor Administrative Law Judges, Low SC Works Online N/A 45,300 2% Adjudicators, and Demand US Bureau of Labor Hearing Officers Administrative SC Works Online 367 11% 352,900 6% Services Manager US Bureau of Labor Court Clerks 211 9% N/A N/A SC Works Online Forensic Science Low SC Works Online N/A 17,400 14% Technicians Demand US Bureau of Labor Security Management 468 8% N/A N/A SC Works Online Specialists Criminal SC Works Online Investigators and 94 11% 36,200 8% US Bureau of Labor Special Agents Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement 12 1% N/A N/A SC Works Online Teachers, Postsecondary Police and N/A N/A 813,500 5% US Bureau of Labor Detectives Police Patrol 957 10% N/A N/A SC Works Online Officers Protective Service 214 2% N/A N/A SC Works Online Workers, All Other Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

An attractive aspect of earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice is that it can serve as preparation for an impressive number of potential career paths. While it can prepare graduates for jobs in law enforcement, it can also qualify graduates for additional roles such as fish and game warden, immigration officer, crime scene investigator, or any of the many positions within corrections facilities. Moreover, criminal justice degree can serve as the educational foundation for a future graduate degree. This can be particularly advantageous for those who wish to serve as a Forensic Psychologist, FBI or DEA agent, U.S. Marshal, Warden, or in other leadership roles in the criminal justice field.

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Below is a list of other careers linked to a criminal justice degree.

Possible Careers for Students Earning a Degree in Criminal Justice Adult Parole/Probation Officer Human Rights Advocate

Child Abuse Investigator Child Support Enforcement Agency Intake Officer, Halfway House

Juvenile Detention Facility Administrator Community Corrections Facility Administrator Juvenile Diversion Program Administrator Community Outreach, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Juvenile Parole, Department of Youth Services Prevention Juvenile Probation Officer Community Policing Program Director, Juvenile Detention Facility

Counselor, Residential Facility for Juvenile Drug & Private Security Firm Investigator Alcohol

County Prosecutor's Office Investigator Domestic Mediator University Professor Domestic Violence Investigator, County Law

Enforcement

Victim Assistance Program Director Fraud Investigator, Bank Victim-Offender Reconciliation Programs

Homeland Security Agent Unit Manager, Adult Correctional Institution

Description of the Program

Projected Enrollment Fall Spring Summer Year Headcount Headcount Headcount 2021-2022 5 14 0 2022-2023 26 33 0 2023-2024 43 48 0 2024-2025 55 59 0 2025-2026 59 59 0

Explain how the enrollment projections were calculated.

The projections are based on enrollment of 15 new students each fall and 10 new students each spring. Years one through four total headcounts are based on 90% of students returning fall to spring and 85% returning spring to fall. Year five headcount is additionally based on a 40% graduation rate of returning students.

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Besides the general institutional admission requirements, are there any separate or additional admission requirements for the proposed program? If yes, explain. Yes No

Curriculum

New Courses List and provide course descriptions for new courses.

The Department does not need any new courses to support the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree; courses already existed as part of the criminology minor and/or sociology major. As enrollment in the criminal justice major grows, the Department will offer separate sections of courses applicable to the program to ensure that criminal justice students are accommodated.

The proposed program was developed based upon the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). This organization accredits criminal justice programs in the United States, although only about 10 programs have been accredited nationwide. The following chart identifies how the University’s proposed program meets ACJS standards.

Academy of Criminal Justice Coastal Carolina University Courses Sciences Requirements PSYC 465: Psychology & the Law POLI 441: Legal Reasoning Administration of Justice POLI 452: The Judicial Process POLI 455: American Jurisprudence SOC 401: Sociology of Corrections Corrections SOC 498: The Jail Experience HIST 393: Crime and Punishment in Early America SOC 353: Criminology Criminological Theory SOC 350: Juvenile Delinquency SOC 351: Deviant Behavior POLI 449: Constitutional Law POLI 450: Constitutional Law II Law Adjudication PHIL 316: Crime and Justice PHIL 323: Philosophy of Law SOC 352: Comparative Policing Law Enforcement INTEL 337: Law Enforcement Intelligence STAT 201/L: Elementary Statistics SOC 331/L: Research Methods in the Social Sciences Research & Analytic Methods SOC 201: Criminological Analysis SOC 496/L & SOC 497/L: Capstone

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Total Credit Hours Required 120

Curriculum by Year Credit Course Name Credit Hours Course Name Credit Hours Course Name Hours Year 1 Fall Spring Summer UNIV 110 3 ENGL 102 4 Classes Available up to 15 cr. ENGL 101 4 STAT 201/L 4 MATH 139 3 SOC 201 3 SOC 101/102 3 CORE 3 CORE 3 CORE 3 Total Semester Hours 16 Total Semester Hours 17 Total Semester Hours Year 2 Fall Spring Summer SOC 3XX 3 CJ Elective 3 Classes Available up to 15 cr. CJ Elective 3 SOC3XX or Internship 3 CORE 3 CORE/Elective 3 CORE 3 CORE/Elective 3 Total Semester Hours 12 Total Semester Hours 12 Total Semester Hours Year 3 Fall Spring Summer Science with Lab 4 Science with Lab 4 Classes Available up to 15 cr. SOC 3XX 3 SOC 3XX/Elective 3 CORE/Elective 3 SOC 331 with Lab 4 CORE/Elective 3 Language 115 5 CORE/Elective 3 Total Semester Hours 16 Total Semester Hours 16 Total Semester Hours Year 4 Fall Spring Summer Elective 3 Capstone with Lab 4 Classes Available up to 15 cr. CORE/Elective 3 SOC 102/102 3 CORE/Elective 3 Elective 3 Core/Elective 3 CORE/Elective 3 Core/elective/Internship 3 CORE/Elective 3 Total Semester Hours 15 Total Semester Hours 16 Total Semester Hours

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Similar Programs in South Carolina offered by Public and Independent Institutions Identify the similar programs offered and describe the similarities and differences for each program.

Program Name Total and Credit Designation Hours Institution Similarities Differences Offers two minors: Criminal Justice Standard Criminal and International Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice 120 The Citadel Justice Courses face-to-face program and online degree completion program. Standard Criminal Offers a general and leadership Criminal Justice 120-121 Clemson University Justice Courses concentration. Interdisciplinary approach rooted in Standard Criminal Criminology 120 Lander University criminology, sociology, and political Justice Courses science Interdisciplinary approach to the study South Carolina State Standard Criminal crime, theories of crime causation, Criminal Justice 120 University Justice Courses and evaluation of societal responses to it. Professional degree program with a Criminology and Standard Criminal 120 USC - Columbia strong foundation in the liberal arts Criminal Justice Justice Courses and the social sciences. Standard Criminal Career-specific options (certificate Criminal Justice 120 USC - Upstate Justice Courses and minor)

Independent Institutions in South Carolina Program Name and Total Credit Designation Hours Institution Similarities Differences Criminal Justice Not Listed Allen University No Classes Listed No Classes Listed Criminal Justice 120 Anderson Standard Criminal Career-specific options University Justice Courses (certificate and minor) No Criminal Justice N/A Benedict College N/A N/A Criminal Justice 120 Bob Jones Standard Criminal Career-specific options University Justice Courses Policing Criminal Justice 120 Charleston Standard Criminal Career-specific options, Southern Justice Courses Policing University Criminal Justice 120 Claflin University Standard Criminal Management and Justice Courses Leadership Options Criminology N/A Coker College N/A N/A Criminal Justice 120 Columbia College Standard Criminal Offers a focus in Forensics Justice Courses No Criminal Justice N/A Converse College N/A N/A No Criminal Justice N/A Erskine College N/A N/A No Criminal Justice N/A Furman University N/A N/A Criminal Justice 120 Limestone Standard Criminal Also offers a fully online College Justice Courses degree program Criminal Justice 120 Lenoir-Rhyne Standard Criminal Interdisciplinary approach University/ Justice Courses rooted in criminology, Lutheran sociology, and political Theological science Seminary Criminal Justice 120 Morris College Standard Criminal Criminal Forensics Studies Justice Courses Minor

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Program Name and Total Credit Designation Hours Institution Similarities Differences Criminal Justice 120 Newberry College Standard Criminal Career-specific options, Justice Courses Policing Criminal Justice and 120 North Greenville Standard Criminal Legal Studies Emphasis Legal Studies University Justice Courses No Criminal Justice N/A Presbyterian N/A N/A College Criminal Justice 120 Spartanburg Standard Criminal No stand alone major Concentration & Methodist College Justice Courses Associates Criminal Justice 120 Southern Standard Criminal Focus on Policing and Studies Wesleyan Justice Courses Investigations University Criminal Justice 120-122 Voorhees College Standard Criminal BA & BS options Justice Courses No Criminal Justice N/A Wofford College N/A N/A

Faculty

Other Qualifications and Relevant Academic Degrees Professional and Coursework Experience Relevant to Courses (e.g., licensures, Rank and Full- Taught, Including certifications, years or Part-time Courses Taught for the Program Institution and Major in industry, etc.) SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology Ph.D., Sociology SOC 102: Social Problems University at Buffalo, Professor SOC 306: Cults and Violence SUNY Published research in Full-time SOC 331/L: Research Methods in the M.A., Sociology, the area. Social Sciences University at Buffalo, SUNY SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology SOC 102: Social Problems SOC 301: Gender and Society SOC 309: Social Inequality Ph.D., Sociology, Professor SOC 320: The Individual and Society Florida State University Published research in Full-time SOC 325: Qualitative Methods M.S., Sociology, Florida the area. SOC 380: Collective Action and Social State University Movements SOC 470: Sociology of the South SOC 497/L: Senior Thesis

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Other Qualifications and Relevant Academic Degrees Professional and Coursework Experience Relevant to Courses (e.g., licensures, Rank and Full- Taught, Including certifications, years or Part-time Courses Taught for the Program Institution and Major in industry, etc.) SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology Ph.D. Sociology, SOC 102: Social Problems Southern Illinois SOC 301: Gender and Society University – Carbondale SOC 331/L Research Methods in the M.A. Sociology, Social Sciences Southern Illinois Associate SOC 340: Sociology of Drugs and Drug University - Carbondale Professor Control Policy Published research in Full-time SOC 341: Organized Crime the area SOC 350: Juvenile Delinquency SOC 351: Deviant Behavior SOC 353 Criminology SOC 355: Race and Ethnic Relations SOC 401: Sociology of Corrections SOC 497/L Senior Thesis SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology Ph.D., Sociology, SOC 102: Social Problems Louisiana State Associate SOC 350: Juvenile Delinquency University Published research in Professor SOC 351: Deviant Behavior M.A., Sociology, the area. Full-time SOC 353: Criminology Louisiana State SOC 496/L: Senior Capstone Internship University SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology SOC 102: Social Problems Ph.D., Sociology, SOC 331/L: Research Methods in the Associate University of Florida Social Sciences Published research in Professor M.A., Sociology, Indiana SOC 340: Sociology of Drugs and Drug the area. Full-time University of Control Policy Pennsylvania SOC 352: Comparative Policing SOC 353: Criminology SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology SOC 102: Social Problems SOC 300: Social Justice SOC 308: Community Development and Ph.D., Sociology, The Associate Social Change University of Tennessee Professor SOC 309: Social Inequality M.A., Sociology, The Full-time SOC 313: Social Welfare and Social University of North Work Carolina at Charlotte SOC 355: Race and Ethnic Relations SOC 496/L: Senior Capstone Internship SOC 497/L: Senior Thesis Ph.D., Sociology, Associate SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology Louisiana State Professor SOC 102: Social Problems University Full-time SOC 450: Victimology M.A., Sociology, University of Memphis

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Personnel Discuss the Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Personnel needs of the program.

YEAR NEW EXISTING TOTAL

Headcount FTE Headcount FTE Headcount FTE Administration 2021-2022 0 0.00 1 0.07 1 0.07 2022-2023 0 0.00 1 0.07 1 0.07 2023-2024 0 0.00 1 0.07 1 0.07 2024-2025 0 0.00 1 0.07 1 0.07 2025-2026 0 0.00 1 0.07 1 0.07 Faculty 2021-2022 0 0.00 10 0.43 10 0.43 2022-2023 1 1.00 10 0.43 11 1.43 2023-2024 1 1.00 11 1.43 12 2.43 2024-2025 0 0.00 12 2.43 12 2.43 2025-2026 0 0.00 12 2.43 12 2.43 Staff 2021-2022 0 0.00 1 0.13 1 0.13 2022-2023 0 0.00 1 0.13 1 0.13 2023-2024 0 0.00 1 0.13 1 0.13 2024-2025 0 0.00 1 0.13 1 0.13 2025-2026 0 0.00 1 0.13 1 0.13

Total FTE needed to support the proposed program: Faculty: 2.43 Staff: 0.13 Administration: 0.07

There are no immediate staffing implications associated with this proposal since existing courses are being used to establish the major.

The anticipated need for additional faculty in year two and three of the program is due to the need for upper division classes to support what we anticipate will be a fast-growing major. Transfer students, especially, will need upper division classes soon after arriving at Coastal Carolina university.

Resources

Library and Learning Resources Explain how current library/learning collections, databases, resources, and services specific to the discipline, including those provided by PASCAL, can support the proposed program. Identify additional library resources needed.

Kimbel Library houses a physical collection of approximately 130,000 monographs and almost 9,000 media items. The library owns or licenses over 400,000 ebooks and around 80,000 online periodicals. It also delivers over 77,000 media titles to users in the form of streaming audio and video. A total of 213 Coastal Carolina University, B.A., Criminal Justice, CAAL, 5/13/2021 – Page 14

CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k online resources, including both aggregator packages and index databases, are available. All electronic resources, including books, articles and videos, are available to Coastal students, faculty and staff from off campus via the library website at www.coastal.edu/library.

Course-integrated library instruction sessions are available to all academic departments; the library also offers one-credit information literacy courses. Kimbel Library is open 84.5 hours per week.

Faculty provide input regarding selection of library resources, including both print and electronic resources. Each academic program has a designated library liaison who takes order requests and communicates with faculty when new resources are available.

Library holdings are as follows:

Monographs Kimbel Library’s social sciences holdings include over 25,000 monographs, with 2,737 designated with the subject heading of criminal justice. The monograph collection is primarily in electronic format.

Serials and Subscriptions Kimbel Library currently provides access to over 5,700 social science journals with over 240 specific to criminology, penology, and juvenile delinquency. Online access is provided via aggregator databases, publisher packages, open access titles, and direct online subscriptions. Library resources are selected and removed with faculty input to keep appropriate materials current and comprehensive.

Current access points for online computer science journals are listed below. Resources in bold type specifically support the criminal justice program and are fully available online.

• Academic Search Complete • Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text • Education Research Complete • ERIC • JSTOR • National Criminal Justice Reference Service • ScienceDirect • Social Sciences Citation Index • Social Services Abstracts • Social Work Online • Sociological Abstracts • SocINDEX with Full Text • Web of Science

Library Equipment

The library has over 200 desktop computers and Macs and 6 printers available for use in the library. In addition, equipment can be checked out to students for 24-hour use including: 90 laptops, 40 MacBooks, a variety of calculators, go pros, and cameras. The Kimbel Library Makerspace provides a wide array of tools including virtual reality, 3-D printer, large format printers, and a laser cutter.

Student Support Services Explain how current academic support services will support the proposed program. Identify new services needed and provide any estimated costs associated with these services.

Existing support services at the University are sufficient to support the program. These services include a Writing Center, Mathematics Learning Center, and Foreign Language Instructional Center as part of the tutoring options available to the students. Additionally, the Academic Resource Center provides access to academic coaching and professional advisors to help guide students’ academic choices.

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Physical Resources/Facilities Identify the physical facilities needed to support the program and the institution’s plan for meeting the requirements.

No additional physical facilities are needed to support this program.

Equipment Identify new instructional equipment needed for the proposed program.

No additional instructional equipment is needed to support this program.

Impact on Existing Programs Will the proposed program impact existing degree programs or services at the institution (e.g., course offerings or enrollment)? If yes, explain. Yes No

The University currently offers a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a specialization in Criminology, as well as a minor in Criminology. The Department has seen a dramatic rise in the number of students taking the minor and specialization in Criminology. The number of minors in criminology has increased 67% since Fall 2016.We anticipate that some students who previously combined a different major program with a minor in Criminology may choose to major in Criminal Justice. Likewise, students who choose the Sociology major with a specialization in Criminology may choose to switch to the B.A. in Criminal Justice. Because the Criminal Justice program and the Criminology options share some courses, it should help to facilitate students’ movement from one program to the other.

Number of Students with a minor in Criminology

Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 69 84 86 114 115

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice will be housed within the Department of Sociology, as many of the required classes for the proposed major already exist within that program.

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k Financial Support

Sources of Financing for the Program by Year

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grand Total Category New Total New Total New Total New Total New Total New Total

Tuition Funding $189,120 $189,120 $599,012 $599,012 $942,378 $942,378 $1,204,172 $1,204,172 $1,271,352 $1,271,352 $4,206,034 $4,206,034 Program-Specific $0 $0 Fees Special State $0 $0 Appropriation Reallocation of $0 $0 Existing Funds Federal, Grant, or $0 $0 Other Funding Total $189,120 $189,120 $599,012 $599,012 $942,378 $942,378 $1,204,172 $1,204,172 $1,271,352 $1,271,352 $4,206,034 $4,206,034 Estimated Costs Associated with Implementing the Program by Year 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grand Total Category New Total New Total New Total New Total New Total New Total Program Administration and $0 $48,823 $78,336 $115,079 $0 $183,967 $0 $187,646 $0 $191,399 $78,336 $726,913 Faculty/Staff Salaries Facilities, Equipment, Supplies, and Materials

Library Resources Other (specify) Total $0 $48,823 $78,336 $115,079 $0 $183,967 $0 $187,646 $0 $191,399 $78,336 $726,913 Net Total (Sources of Financing Minus $189,120 $140,297 $520,676 $483,933 $942,378 $758,411 $1,204,172 $1,016,526 $1,271,352 $1,079,954 $4,127,698 $3,479,121 Estimated Costs)

Note: New costs - costs incurred solely as a result of implementing this program. Total costs - new costs; program’s share of costs of existing resources used to support the program; and any other costs redirected to the program.

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Budget Justification Provide an explanation for all costs and sources of financing identified in the Financial Support table. Include an analysis of cost-effectiveness and return on investment and address any impacts to tuition, other programs, services, facilities, and the institution overall.

Sources of Financing: • Tuition Funding: Tuition revenues are based on a 15-credit course load for each student projected to enroll in the program. These revenues represent course revenues derived from both program and general education curriculum requirements. • Program Specific Fees: No program specific fees are being requested. • Special State Appropriations: No special appropriations are being requested. • Reallocation of Existing Funds: No reallocation of existing funds is expected for the proposed program. • Federal, Grant, or Other Funding: No funding is being requested.

Estimated Costs: • Program Administration and Faculty/Staff Salaries: Program cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment are evaluated institutionally using an induced revenue/expense model. As shown in the Financial Support table, tuition revenues are based on a 15-credit course load for each student projected to enroll in the program. These revenues represent course revenues derived from both program and general education curriculum requirements. The expenses shown in the Financial Support table represent direct expenses necessary for delivering program courses and administration.

Evaluation and Assessment

Student Learning Outcomes Program Objectives Aligned to Program Objectives Methods of Assessment Develop and implement qualitative and/or quantitative Provide students with practical investigative projects from the Portfolio of senior work, pre- skills necessary to investigate initial step of topic selection test/post-test of criminological questions important to the through literature review, data theories, pre-test/post-test of discipline of Criminal Justice from collection and analysis, writing research methods a scientific perspective. and presenting that research project. Demonstrate knowledge of a Provide extensive and varied specific area of Criminal Justice, Post-internship evaluation by site opportunities for integrative and appropriate scientific supervisor, and rubric experiential learning. methods in conducting independent and group research. Emphasize critical thinking and Understand and communicate Pre-test/post-test in relevant communication skills in a key criminal justice concepts and classes collaborative environment. their interrelations. Understand the substance and centrality of Criminal Justice Provide students with theoretical Pre-test/Post-test in theory as it relates to the science knowledge. criminological theories and application of Criminal Justice.

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Explain how the proposed program, including all program objectives, will be evaluated, along with plans to track employment. Describe how assessment data will be used.

The Department plans to base the assessment on the existing assessments used for the sociology program. The faculty are currently using evaluation rubrics, pre-tests/post-tests, and relationships with criminal justice agencies for supervisor reviews.

Accreditation and Licensure/Certification

Will the institution seek program-specific accreditation (e.g., CAEP, ABET, NASM, etc.)? If yes, describe the institution’s plans to seek accreditation, including the expected timeline. Yes No

Will the proposed program lead to licensure or certification? If yes, identify the licensure or certification. Yes No

Explain how the program will prepare students for this licensure or certification.

If the program is an Educator Preparation Program, does the proposed certification area require national recognition from a Specialized Professional Association (SPA)? If yes, describe the institution’s plans to seek national recognition, including the expected timeline. Yes No

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Appendix A: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Horry Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Between COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY And HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Partnership for Criminal Justice for Technology (Associate in Applied Science) – Sociology (Bachelor of Arts)

This Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) is made as of the 1st day of November, 2020 by and between Coastal Carolina University (hereinafter “CCU”) and Horry Georgetown Technical College (hereinafter “HGTC”).

PURPOSE The purpose of this MOA is to articulate the terms and conditions of eligibility of HGTC’s Criminal Justice Technology Students who have completed the Associate in Applied Science Degree to transfer and enroll at CCU. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, HGTC students may be eligible to receive credit towards a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Coastal Carolina University. This partnership is designed to increase higher education opportunities for the graduates of HGTC’s Associate in Applied Science in the Criminal Justice Technology degree program.

Section 1.01 TERM This MOA shall be effective for a term of five (5) years, commencing January 1, 2021 and ending July 31, 2026. This MOA shall terminate at the conclusion of said term, unless a party chooses to terminate earlier pursuant to the Termination Section in this Agreement.

AVAILABLE COURSES The HGTC courses eligible for Articulation of Credit at CCU are limited to those set forth in Appendix A to this MOA. The HGTC courses that are accepted by CCU will be applied towards the attainment of Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at Coastal Carolina University as CCU course equivalency credit.

TARGET STUDENTS A student entering Coastal Carolina University under this agreement will be defined as a student who has: 1) Graduated from HGTC with an Associate in Applied Science degree, having completed HGTC courses eligible for Articulation of Credit, earning a grade of ‘C’ or better; and 2) Expressed intent to enroll at CCU, contingent upon admission; and 3) Been admitted to Coastal Carolina University and has enrolled as a student.

OBLIGATIONS OF HGTC A. HGTC shall be responsible for the salary compensation and any expenses for HGTC faculty, to include

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k employee benefits, professional development and related travel or instructional expenses. B. HGTC shall provide classroom space with sufficient size, lighting, accessibility and technology access for HGTC students to meet their academic needs. C. HGTC shall be solely responsible for providing services, assistance and resources it is required to provide by law to accommodate the physical, emotional and practical needs of students with disabilities who are enrolled in their courses. D. HGTC will advise its students of the courses identified in Appendix A and will further provide the requirements for earning course equivalency credit at CCU. E. HGTC shall annually, on or before March 1, provide the following to Coastal Carolina University: 1) The academic credentials of faculty teaching the courses listed in Appendix A; 2) The syllabi of the HGTC courses listed in Appendix A; 3) A list of course materials which aid the instruction of the courses listed in Appendix A; and 4) Descriptions of the HGTC facilities where instruction of the courses take place. F. HGTC shall in no way modify the course offerings in Appendix A without the written approval of Coastal Carolina University’s Provost’s Office, and an addendum signed by the authorized representatives of HGTC and CCU. G. HGTC will appoint a HGTC faculty member to be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the offering of CCU course equivalencies. H. HGTC shall allow observations of instruction upon CCU’s request. I. HGTC shall promote agreement and degree programs available at CCU widely among its faculty, staff, and students. J. Should CCU determine any HGTC course(s) to be ineligible for a course equivalency, HGTC shall immediately notify its students that the course is ineligible for a course equivalency. K. In all hiring or employment made possible by or resulting from this Agreement, HGTC agrees there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of disability, age, race, religion, sex or national origin. In addition, all personnel of HGTC working pursuant to this agreement shall hold appropriate qualifications for the services they provide. L. HGTC agrees to purchase and maintain workers’ compensation insurance and liability insurance covering its agents and employees for their acts, failure to act or negligence arising out of or caused by the activity which is the subject of this agreement. M. HGTC shall adhere to all confidentiality regulations promulgated by federal, state or local governments with regard to the treatment of student records as well as those governing the information retained and distributed by CCU.

Section 1.02 OBLIGATIONS OF COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY A. CCU shall accept up to six (6) credits of Criminal Justice coursework at HGTC to be applied towards a CCU Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology contingent upon the HGTC student earning a ‘C’ or better and based upon the following calculation: 1. Two (2) 200-level HGTC Criminal Justice courses will earn a student one (1) 300-level Sociology elective at CCU; 2. Two (2) 100-level HGTC Criminal Justice courses and one (1) 200-level HGTC Criminal Justice course will earn a student one (1) 300-level Sociology Elective at CCU. B. CCU shall accept a maximum of seventy-six (76) credit hours of articulated HGTC coursework towards CCU’s Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. C. CCU shall conduct an annual review of the courses within Appendix A to verify that course equivalencies remain valid for the upcoming academic year. Should CCU determine any HGTC course(s) to be ineligible

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k for a course equivalency, CCU shall immediately notify HGTC that the course is ineligible for a course equivalency. D. CCU shall conduct an annual review of the academic credentials of the HGTC faculty teaching the courses in order to determine that they meet the requirements for faculty teaching the CCU equivalent courses. C. CCU shall, upon a positive annual evaluation of the HGTC course, and academic credentials of HGTC faculty, accept HGTC for CCU course equivalency, subject to the requirements listed within Appendix A. D. In all hiring or employment made possible by or resulting from this Agreement, CCU agrees there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of disability, age, race, religion, sex or national origin. In addition, all personnel of CCU working pursuant to this agreement shall hold appropriate qualifications for the services they provide. E. CCU shall adhere to all confidentiality regulations promulgated by federal, state or local governments with regard to the treatment of student records as well as those governing the information retained and distributed by HGTC.

MUTUAL OBLIGATIONS OF CCU AND HGTC A. CCU and the HGTC agree to jointly and collaboratively recruit students and develop articulation guides and related materials for use in advisement and recruitment activities. Such materials shall include but not be limited to brochures, fliers, and informational sessions for HGTC students. Both parties agree to work to establish and implement specific evaluation criteria to help determine the success of the Articulation of Credit for CCU course equivalencies. B. CCU and HGTC agree to notify the other of changes in the curriculum, and update articulation guides annually. C. CCU and HGTC shall work collaboratively to ensure consistency in student advising as it relates to the terms of this agreement. D. CCU and HGTC shall partner to conduct annual assessment and evaluation of this Agreement. E. Both CCU and HGTC agree the requirements of the Articulation of Credit for CCU course equivalencies shall be subject to, but in no way limited to the following conditions: 1. The students must be enrolled at HGTC on or after the date of this Agreement; 2. Only those students who have graduated from HGTC with an Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice Technology degree, apply to CCU, are admitted, and subsequently enrolled, will be eligible for CCU course equivalency credit; 3. For a student to be eligible for credit to be applied toward a CCU Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, the student must earn no less than a ‘C’ in any course listed within Appendix A; 4. A student’s eligibility to receive course credit shall be based on the equivalency requirements and terms and conditions stated within this Agreement. Students shall be eligible to receive only course credit; no grade will be transferred to the CCU transcript. F. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as guaranteeing HGTC students, who complete eligible courses, admission to Coastal Carolina University. G. CCU and HGTC shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal and state laws, including but not limited to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Drug Free Workplace Act.

Section 1.03 OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENTS A. Students shall not take any HGTC courses with the expectation that the course will be eligible for CCU course equivalency upon admission to CCU without jointly consulting HGTC and CCU.

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k B. Students shall consult CCU’s Course Catalog, University policies and procedures, and admission requirements for guidance on specific academic programs and additional details regarding admission to the University. C. Students shall meet with a Coastal Carolina University advisor prior to enrolling in CCU’s coursework. The student’s meeting with an advisor shall take place prior to graduation from HGTC, or as soon as possible following the student’s completion of the associate degree. D. Students shall meet HGTC class attendance requirements, maintain appropriate behavior, complete all course assignments, shall meet the requirements listed in Appendix A of this Agreement and enroll in courses at CCU in order to be eligible for CCU course equivalency.

Section 1.04 TERMINATION

Either CCU or HGTC may terminate this MOA at any time by giving written notice of said termination, should the other party fail to substantially perform its obligations under the MOA. Either party may terminate this MOA without cause at any time, upon mutual agreement between the parties, or by giving the other party at least 60 days advance written notice which does not interrupt the conclusion of a course or course sequence in progress.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. This MOA constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof. B. This Agreement, including any and all Appendices may be amended only by an instrument in writing executed by both parties hereto. The modification of an Appendix shall in no way alter any other terms and conditions in the Agreement. C. Should any provision of this MOA be declared or be determined by any court to be illegal or invalid, the validity of the remaining parts, terms and provisions shall not be affected thereby, and said illegal or invalid part, term or provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this MOA. D. This MOA may not be assigned by either party hereto without prior written consent of the other parties. Nothing in this MOA, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any person, other than the parties to this MOA and their successors and permitted assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this MOA. E. This MOA shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. F. If default be made in the performance of or compliance with any obligations herein, by either party, the non-prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the terms of this MOA shall be responsible to the prevailing party for the reimbursement of all reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by the prevailing party in such action. G. The Section and paragraph headings in this MOA are for reference purposes only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this MOA. H. This MOA may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute the same instrument. I. This MOA shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina.

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k J. All notices or other communications required or permitted to be given under this MOA shall be in writing and shall be deemed given to a party when (a) delivered by hand or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service (costs prepaid), (b) sent by facsimile or e-mail with confirmation of transmission by the transmitting equipment, or (c) received or rejected by the addressee, if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, in each case to the following:

If to HGTC: If to CCU:

Dr. Jennifer Wilbanks Daniel J. Ennis Executive Vice President for Academics Provost & Vice-President for Academic Affairs Horry Georgetown Technical College Coastal Carolina University 2050 Highway 501 East Post Office Box 261954 Conway, Sc 29526 Conway, SC 29528-6054 [email protected] [email protected]

AND AND

Marilyn J. Fore Carlos C. Johnson President Senior VP and University Counsel Horry Georgetown Technical College Coastal Carolina University 2050 Highway 501 East Post Office Box 261954 Conway, SC 29526 Conway, SC 29528-6054 [email protected] [email protected]

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CAAL 5/13/2021 4.k COURSE EQUIVALENCIES MATRIX FOR THE 2020 -2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

The below courses shall be taken at HGTC and are eligible for CCU course equivalencies, contingent upon the annual evaluation and acceptance of CCU.

Coastal Carolina University Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Course Equivalencies Matrix

Criteria for HGTC Courses Course Equivalency Credit CCU Course CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal A grade of ‘C’ or better POLI 110 Justice

SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology A grade of ‘C’ or better SOC 101

ENGL 101 – English Composition A grade of ‘C’ or better ENGL 101

MAT 110 – College Algebra A grade of ‘C’ or better MATH 130

ENG 102 – English Composition II A grade of ‘C’ or better ENGL 102

PSY 201 – General Psychology A grade of ‘C’ or better PSYC 101

CRJ 220 – Judicial Process A grade of ‘C’ or better POLI 2XX

HIS 201 or PSC 201 – American A grade of ‘C’ or better HIST 201/POLI 201 History/American Government

SPC 205 – Public Speaking A grade of ‘C’ or better COMM 140

BIOL 101/L – Biological Science and A grade of ‘C’ or better BIOL 121/121L Lab

MAT 120 – Probability and Statistics A grade of ‘C’ or better STAT 201

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Appendix B: LETTER OF SUPPORT – CHIEF DAVID ROPER

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