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The University of North Carolina

at Charlotte

Department of Criminal Justice

& Criminology

Graduate Program Handbook

2010-2011

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome to the Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). The degree requires successful completion of 36 hours of graduate course work and successfully passing a comprehensive examination or defending a thesis. Information included in the pages to follow will provide you with the guidance needed to successfully navigate your way through the program.

This handbook is designed as a supplement to the Graduate Student Handbook that is distributed by the Graduate School at UNCC. Information in the Graduate Student Handbook is relevant to all graduate students at UNCC and you should familiarize yourself with this information. Take the time to read this handbook in its entirety as you begin your graduate school career and keep it as a reference for the future. If either the Criminal Justice & Criminology Graduate Handbook or the Graduate Student Handbook distributed by the Graduate School fail to adequately answer your questions, please see the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology.

THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The Criminal Justice & Criminology Department is located in the Colvard building (see

http://search.uncc.edu/maps/?p=maps for directions). The main office is in Colvard 5062 and the phone number is 704-687-2562. Faculty and Graduate Assistant mailboxes are located in the main office.

The departmental website is http://www.criminaljustice.uncc.edu/. Linked to this website is additional information that may not be presented in this handbook. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with these links.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology program at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is housed within the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology. The Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, who is in turn responsible to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is headed by the Chancellor who is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the University, to the President of the entire University of North Carolina system, and the system’s Board of Governors.

The graduate program in Criminal Justice & Criminology is headed by the Graduate Coordinator. However, all full-time graduate faculty members have primary responsibility for the program, including, but not limited to: developing the curriculum, advising students, teaching courses, preparing and evaluating qualifying and comprehensive examinations, and other work as deemed necessary. In addition, adjunct and professional affiliate faculty with particular subject expertise teach courses in the graduate program on a part-time basis.

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OBJECTIVES

The Master's Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology has four major objectives:

(1) To provide present and future criminal justice personnel with the educational background necessary to function effectively in the dynamic field of criminal justice.

(2) To familiarize students with the nature, functions, and methods of research and with the existing body of knowledge on criminal justice and criminology.

(3) To provide criminal justice agencies with qualified candidates for careers in administration, law enforcement, planning and analysis, juvenile justice, corrections and teaching in community colleges.

(4) To prepare students for entry into doctoral programs.

Students may enroll in the program on either a part- or a full-time basis. To accommodate part-time and employed students, most graduate courses are scheduled in the evenings (generally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Nine or more credit hours are required for full-time status. In no case should graduate students register for more than 12 semester hours due to the level of work expected in the graduate program.

FACULTY AND STAFF

Similar to the field of criminal justice, the faculty members comprising the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology come from diverse backgrounds with terminal degrees in the areas of criminal justice, criminology, sociology, and psychology. You should consider the faculty as helpful resources in your graduate career. Therefore it is incumbent upon you to get to know each of them while navigating the challenges of graduate school. Office locations and phone numbers of the faculty are listed below:

Chair: Beth Bjerregaard Colvard 5075 687-2510

Graduate Coordinator: Joseph Kuhns Colvard 5072 687-6446

Graduate Faculty: Bruce Arrigo Colvard 5084 687-2686 Kristie Blevins Colvard 5074 687-6082 Anita Blowers Colvard 5079 687-6469 Robert Brame Colvard 5082 687-3626 Charisse Coston Colvard 5081 687-2008

Lyn Exum Colvard 5071 687-3657

Paul Friday Colvard 5077 687-4776 Jennifer Hartman Colvard 5073 687-6162 Shelley Listwan Colvard 5076 687-2470 Vivian Lord Colvard 5059 687-2009 Kathleen Nicolaides Colvard 5067 687-3678 Michael Turner Colvard 5070 687-6161

Office Support: Velda Pruner Colvard 5066 687-2562 Leavon McDaniel Colvard 5062 687-2563

Graduate Assistants: Colvard 5079 687-2864

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FACULTY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

ARRIGO, Bruce

Full Professor

Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Research Interests: Critical Theory Mental Health Law and Policy Social Justice Issues Punishment

BJERREGAARD, Beth

Full Professor and Chair

Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Research Interests: Gangs and Gang Delinquency Legal Analysis

Research Methods & Statistics Death Penalty

BLEVINS, Kristie

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Research Interests: Corrections

Evaluation Research Public Opinion About CJ Policy

BRAME, Robert

Professor

Ph.D., University of Maryland

Research Interests: Domestic Violence Policy Criminal Record Usage Recidivism

Desistance

BLOWERS, Anita N.

Associate Professor

Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Research Interests: Court Processing Domestic Violence Criminal Justice Policy

COSTON, Charisse

Associate Professor

Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Research Interests: Victimization

Sexual Assault Gender Studies

EXUM, M. Lyn

Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of Maryland

Research Interests: Criminological Theory Alcohol and Aggression Research Methodology

FRIDAY, Paul

Full Professor

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Research Interests: Comparative Criminology Violence

Victimology

HARTMAN, Jennifer

Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Research Interests: Courts

Domestic Violence Women and Crime Criminological Theory

KUHNS, Joseph B.

Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Research Interests: Community Policing Drugs

Violence

LISTWAN, Shelley Johnson

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Research Interests: Institutional Corrections Correctional Rehabilitation Victimization

LORD, Vivian

Full Professor

Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Research Interests: LE Human Resource Mgt. Violence

Critical Incidents

NICOLAIDES, Kathleen

Lecturer

J.D., Emory University

Research Interests: Corrections

Criminal Law and Procedure

TURNER, Michael

Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Research Interests: Criminological Theory Juvenile Delinquency/Justice Victimization

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Requirements for admission to full standing in the Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology Program include:

1. A completed application sent to the Graduate School.

2. A preferred undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. A preferred combined score of 1,000 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination.

4. Other criteria included within the applicant’s packet.

Admission recommendations made by the Graduate Committee are based on a complete review of the applicant’s file. Each of the following criteria enter into the decision-making process: (1) undergraduate and graduate grades, (2) scores on the Graduate Record Examination, (3) letters of recommendation, (4) previous coursework, (5) statement of purpose, and (6) work history.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology program consists of two phases: (1) successful completion of coursework, AND (A) successful completion of a comprehensive examination, OR (B) successful completion of a research requirement consisting of either a thesis or an applied research project.

Course Requirements

To fulfill the requirements, students are required to take a minimum of 36 semester hours; 18 hours must be in courses open only to graduate students (6000 level or above). All graduate students must complete a core curriculum which consists of the following courses:

CJUS 6100: The Criminal Justice Policy (3 hours) CJUS 6101: The Nature and Theory of Crime (3 hours) CJUS 6102: Research in Criminal Justice I (4 hours) CJUS 6103: Research in Criminal Justice II (4 hours) CJUS 6104: Criminal Justice and the Law (3 hours) CJUS 6105: Criminal Justice Seminar (1 hour)

The six core courses should be taken at the beginning of the program and each must be passed with a grade of “B” or better. Students may receive credit for a maximum of 12 hours of graduate courses from outside the department (for example, in public administration or sociology). Students are advised to talk with the Graduate Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses outside of the Criminal Justice & Criminology Department.

It is recommended that students take only a limited number of 5000 level courses. Courses numbered 5000-5999 are designed primarily for graduate students, although advanced undergraduate

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students also may enroll. Courses numbered 6000-7999 are for graduate students only. Courses for Graduate Students and Advanced Undergraduates:

CJUS 5000: Topics in Criminal Justice

CJUS 5101: Drugs, Crime and the Criminal Justice System CJUS 5103: International Criminal Justice

CJUS 5160: Victims and the Criminal Justice System CJUS 5161: Violence and the Violent Offender CJUS 5162: Sexual Assault

Courses for Graduate Students Only: CJUS 6000: Topics in Criminal Justice CJUS 6100: Criminal Justice Policy

CJUS 6101: The Nature and Theory of Crime CJUS 6102: Research in Criminal Justice I CJUS 6103: Research in Criminal Justice II CJUS 6104: Criminal Justice and Social Control CJUS 6105: Criminal Justice Seminar

CJUS 6120: Criminal Justice Management and Decision-Making CJUS 6130: Law Enforcement Systems

CJUS 6131: Police Problems and Practices CJUS 6132: Legal Issues in Law Enforcement CJUS 6140: Prosecution and Adjudication Processes CJUS 6150: Corrections

CJUS 6151: Correctional Strategies: Rehabilitation and Reintegration CJUS 6152: Legal Issues in Corrections

CJUS 6160: Juvenile Justice Systems

CJUS 6170: Program Planning and Evaluation in Criminal Justice CJUS 6800: Directed Individual Study in Criminal Justice

CJUS 6901: Thesis I CJUS 6902: Thesis II

CJUS 7999: Graduate Residence

A maximum of 6 hours of coursework with a grade of “B” or above may be transferred from another institution. Such transfer courses are accepted at the discretion of the Graduate Committee and must be consistent with the student's overall program. To receive credit for any courses taken at another institution, a student must complete a “Graduate Transfer Credit” form and have the request approved. This form is available from the Graduate School or the Graduate Coordinator.

Comprehensive Examination Option

Students choosing to complete the comprehensive examination must take 36 hours of coursework to complete that phase of the program. Note below, however, all 36 hours need not be completed prior to taking the examination.

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1. Examination Procedures

The comprehensive examination will be offered the first Monday of November and the first Monday of April. All students who have completed all of their core coursework with a “B” or better, and at least two elective courses, will be eligible to sit for the examination. Students that eligible to take the examination will be contacted via email. (NOTE: It is strongly advised that students sit for the examination as soon as they complete the courses required to take the examination).

Students should inform the Graduate Coordinator by the beginning of the semester in which they plan to sit for the examination. A few weeks before the administration of the comprehensive examination, the Graduate Coordinator will hold a required pre-examination meeting of all students taking the comprehensive examination. Students will be advised on the structure of the examination, how to prepare for the examination, as well as what is expected in a passing response.

Students are limited to two attempts at taking the comprehensive examination. If you are not currently registered for the semester in which you plan to take either of these exams, you will have to register for CJUS 7999-Graduate Residence (0 credit hours).

2. Structure of the Examinations

Each student will be given a unique identification number prior to taking the examination. Only the Graduate Coordinator will have knowledge of which exam belongs to a particular student. At the administration of the examination, the student will only provide the identification number they were assigned.

The comprehensive examination is a “take home” examination. Students will have 7 days to address a series of questions. The structure of the examination will be such that students will have to incorporate aspects from each of the core courses into their response. The minimum page limit is 25 typed pages and the maximum page limit is 30 typed pages (double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, one inch margins). Although this examination focuses on general issues, students should be able to provide scholarly documentation supporting a particular position. Responses should provide references to relevant major theoretical, legal, and empirical issues surrounding a particular question. Moreover, these sources must be correctly and appropriately cited.

3. Preparing for the Examinations

Preparation for the comprehensive examination should begin at least two months prior to sitting for the exam. Students preparing for the examination should begin by reviewing the notes and readings from the core courses. Students are also encouraged to review old exams to get a sense of the types of questions that have been asked in the past.

By the pre-examination meeting with the Graduate Coordinator, students should be in a position to ask general questions addressing the structure and process of the exams. Students are encouraged to cooperate with other students taking the examination in developing topic outlines, reviews, and creating study groups. Finally, students are encouraged to meet with the faculty who teach the

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classes that the examination covers and prepare specific questions and obtain guidance about how to approach the examination.

4. Evaluation of Examinations

The exams are graded blindly by three Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology faculty members. Graders are looking for an informed, coherent, and focused answer which is responsive to the question, and which demonstrates the ability to integrate an understanding of both pragmatic and theoretical considerations. It is expected that students accurately cite research that is relevant to the topic of the question.

The exams are graded on a three-level scale: (a) High Pass, (b) Pass, and (c) Fail. A student who fails the exam is expected to meet with the Graduate Coordinator to discuss the reasons for failure and to plan to either retake the exam the next time it is offered or consider the thesis option.

Thesis Option

Students choosing to complete a thesis must successfully complete 30 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis credits.

A thesis is a detailed, extensive, research project for which students receive six hours of credit towards their Master's degree. It "may encompass a philosophical, theoretical, methodological, legal, or empirical approach" to the study of criminal justice. Most theses will involve data collection or the analysis of existing data. As such, it is advisable to begin your thesis subsequent to successfully passing Research Methods I and II.

To begin thesis preparation, a student must first select a thesis topic. The best way to develop a thesis idea is to research an area in which you are interested and talk to faculty who do work in this particular area. As your knowledge of that area increases, you can narrow your interest to a specific topic/question. Ideas for a topic can also come from researching the Criminal Justice Abstracts in the library or from talking to faculty members about their research interests and ideas. Keep in mind the practical limitations of time, resources, and money when considering a thesis topic. Although thesis work cannot be submitted in another course for credit, you may use opportunities in other classes to test ideas and to advance your knowledge in proposed topic areas.

Next, you must select a thesis committee. This process should begin by selecting a thesis chair. The chair will guide you through the thesis process. Ideally, the chair would be someone you can work with and who has some expertise in your planned research topic.

Choosing a thesis committee is a critical process that should be based on your interests and the research expertise of the faculty members. This committee must have at least three members and include two who are faculty in the Criminal Justice & Criminology Department. All committee members must have graduate faculty status. For further details, please refer to the Manual of Basic Requirements for Thesis (available from the graduate office). The thesis committee must then approve the student's thesis proposal.

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Once your committee is convened, you will need to complete a “Thesis Topic Approval Form” and submit it to the Graduate Coordinator. You will then be eligible to enroll in thesis hours and make progress on your research. You will also have two oral defenses: (1) a defense of your thesis prospectus, and (2) a defense of your completed thesis. At each stage, you will need to complete the appropriate paperwork indicating that you have successfully defended your prospectus or your thesis (see the Graduate Coordinator for this paperwork).

Students involved only with theses, research projects, examinations, or other final exercises not involving course work for credit are required to register for CJUS 7999 (Graduate Residence). This course is the "zero credit terminal graduate registration." You must register for this course each semester in which you are not taking courses but after you have completed your thesis hours. This course is restricted, requiring written department permission, offered on a "no grade intended" basis, and repeatable until the student finishes.

Steps for Completing a Thesis

1) Develop an idea or general area of interest for your thesis

2) Choose a thesis Chair and consult with him/her to officially form your thesis committee 3) Submit the thesis approval form

4) Sign up for CJUS 6901 and/or CJUS 6902 (6 hrs.)

5) Write your thesis proposal and submit it to your committee for approval 6) Defend the proposal before the thesis committee and faculty

7) Complete the proposed thesis work

8) Write the thesis in the required format (obtain instructions from the Graduate School) 9) Defend the thesis before the thesis committee and faculty

10) Submit the thesis in triplicate to the Graduate School with the required fee before the deadline. (Follow appropriate binding instructions)

11) If you need additional semesters to complete your thesis you will have to register for CJUS 7999. Be advised that you register for this course every semester until you graduate. Research Utilizing Human Subjects

It is the policy of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte that all research involving human subjects must be conducted in accordance with accepted ethical and professional standards for research and that all such research (except as provided in Sections-VI of the Policy Statement #63) must be reviewed and approved by the University Committee for Review of Research with Human Subjects prior to its execution. This committee is charged with monitoring the ethical propriety of all such research conducted under UNCC’s auspices. It is further charged with ensuring that all such research is conducted in compliance with federal regulations regarding research with human subject. The term “research’ refers to any systematic investigation, including “demonstration” or “service” programs, designed to develop or contribute to the knowledge base. The term “human subject” refers to any living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) obtains (a) data through interaction with the individual or intervention with the individual’s environment or (b) identifiable private information. For more information about student research and faculty responsibility and criteria for approval of research, please refer to Policy Statement #63: Review of

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GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

EVENTS CHECKLIST (for All Students)

___ Furnish the Criminal Justice & Criminology and Registrar's office with current mailing address. (Remember to do this every time you change your address).

___ Complete the 6 core courses (with grade of "B" or better)

___ Review guidelines with the Graduate Coordinator for the comprehensive examination (for those in the comp track)

___ File “Admission to Candidacy Form” (after minimum of 18 hours) -

http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html

___ Successfully pass the comprehensive examination (for those in the comp track)

___ Review recent guidelines for the Thesis Committee (for those in the thesis track) ___ Select a Chair and form Thesis Committee (for those in the thesis track)

___ Submit “Petition for Topic Approval” form to the Graduate Coordinator (for those in the thesis track) - http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html

___ Complete “Report of Project” or “Thesis Defense” form (for those in the thesis track) ___ Check with the Graduate Coordinator about graduation

___ File “Application for Degree Form” the semester before you expect to Graduate -

http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html

ACADEMIC CODE OF INTEGRITY

The University has enacted two codes of student responsibility: The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Academic Integrity and The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility. These codes forbid cheating, fabrication or falsification of information, multiple submission of

academic work, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials (such as Library books on reserve), and complicity in academic dishonesty (helping others to violate the Code).

Students who violate the Code can be punished to the extent of being permanently expelled from UNC Charlotte and having this fact recorded on their official transcripts. If you do not have a copy of the Code, you can obtain one from the Dean of Students Office or access it online at

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ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY

Upon successful completion of a minimum of 18 semester hours of graduate work, and in no case later than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which you expect to complete all requirements for the degree, you must file for “Admission to Candidacy.” You can obtain this form from the Graduate School, the Registrar's Office, or at

http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html.

APPLICATION FOR DEGREE

All students must complete an “Application for Degree” form no later than the date specified in the UNCC Calendar: (generally, May 1st for August graduation, August 1st for December graduation, and October 1st for May graduation). You can obtain this form from the Graduate School, the Registrar's Office, or at http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/academics/forms.html. The application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fees. Degrees are awarded at the commencement exercises held at both the end of the fall and spring semester. The diploma and transcript will reflect the term in which all requirements were completed.

AUDITING COURSES

With the consent of the instructor, any student eligible for admission may register for any class for audit. The application procedure and fees are the same as for classes taken for University credit.

PETITION FOR TOPIC APPROVAL FORM

This form must be signed by the student's thesis committee members and the Graduate Coordinator of the Criminal Justice & Criminology graduate program prior to the student enrolling for the thesis course (CJUS 6901). The form is available from the Graduate Coordinator and should be submitted to the Graduate School. A copy is then to be placed in the student's file.

REPORT OF EXAM, PROJECT, PROSPECTUS AND/OR THESIS

DEFENSE

A form is filed with the registrar's office when the student completes the thesis and it is signed by the student's committee members and the Graduate Coordinator. Note that the course grade sheet for the thesis course (CJUS 6901 and CJUS 6902) must also be completed, or if the student has taken an incomplete, a change of grade form must be filed. This form also must be filed when a student successfully passes the comprehensive examination or defends a prospectus.

SCHEDULING NOTES

Most graduate courses are scheduled at night to accommodate part-time and working students. Typically two core courses are offered each semester. Nine or more credits indicate full-time student status.

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OUT FOR A SEMESTER

If students miss four or more semesters but are in good academic standing, when they are ready to return they must fill out a readmission form for the Office of Admissions, indicating that they intend to return and when. Students should do this as soon as possible before the beginning of the semester they expect to return. This procedure is not necessary for those who miss only summer enrollment, or for those who miss no more than three semesters in a row.

TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION OF DEGREE

All work required for the master's degree, including accepted transfer credit, must be completed within a 6-year period. This period begins with the start date of the earliest course offered for the master's requirements (including courses transferred from another university) and ends 6 years later.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Alpha Phi Sigma:

Alpha Phi Sigma is a national criminal justice honors society which recognizes scholastic excellence by undergraduate and graduate students in Criminal Justice & Criminology. Graduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 in all graduate course work. This society is affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. You can find out more here -

http://criminaljustice.uncc.edu/info-fors-students/student-organizations/63-alpha-phi-sigma-honor-society.html

Criminal Justice Association:

The CJA is designed to provide Criminal Justice & Criminology students with an opportunity to meet practitioners in the field as well as to socialize with fellow students. The CJA sponsors a wide variety of receptions and meetings designed to accommodate student interests. More information is available here - http://criminaljustice.uncc.edu/info-fors-students/student-organizations/59-criminal-justice-association.html

Graduate Student Association:

Graduate School: The GSA is chartered by the Student Government Association (687-3372) and serves as an official organization for all UNCC graduate students. As funds are available, the GSA assists graduate students with travel expenses when they present papers at scholarly or professional meetings. GSA meetings are held at least once a month.

FINANCIAL AID

Graduate Assistantships

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graduate assistantships. Graduate Assistants support full-time Criminal Justice & Criminology faculty in carrying out their teaching and research responsibilities. More specifically, the duties of the graduate assistants include assisting faculty in the preparation of course materials, classroom instruction, and the construction, administration and grading of examinations and in various research activities. Graduate Assistants also play a major role in advising undergraduate majors. Graduate Assistantship contracts are for one year and may be renewed for up to one year pending performance review and approval. Graduate Assistantships are available for a maximum of only two years. Candidates should submit application forms and curricula vitae (resumes) directly to the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology Department. These materials are reviewed by the Graduate Committee which has the responsibility for the selection of assistants. Grade point average, performance on the GRE, prior work experience, possession of special skills, and career objectives are all factors in the decision-making process. Job performance in the past year is also considered for those who are interested in working as a Graduate Assistant for a second year. The names of selected candidates are forwarded through the appropriate University administrative channels for approval.

Dean Reep Scholarship

The Criminal Justice & Criminology Department also awards each year to undergraduate seniors or incoming graduate students two scholarships in memory of Dean Reep, a graduate student who died of cancer. The awards are based on financial need and academic merit. For an application form, call the Criminal Justice & Criminology Department at (704) 687-2563 or write to:

Criminal Justice & Criminology Department UNC-Charlotte

5062 Colvard

Charlotte, NC 28223

Grants, Scholarships and Loans

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers a variety of grants, scholarships and loans through the Financial Aid Office. For more information on the eligibility requirements and application process, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (704) 687-2461 or write to:

Financial Aid Office UNC-Charlotte 117 King

Charlotte, NC 28223

http://finaid.uncc.edu/

GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION

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The library contains bound books and journals as well as videos, microcomputer software, microfilm, microfiche, U.S. and N.C. Government documents. Books in the open stacks may be checked out by graduate students for 60 days, audiovisual and microcomputer software for 3 weeks, and video cassettes for 1 week. Fines for overdue material are $0.10 per day. Magazines, journals and reference material may not be checked out. To copy pages from these materials, a special Atkins Library copy card is required. Cards may be obtained on the second floor from the card machine in the copy center. These cards are reusable: you can continue to add money by reinserting the card in the machine and adding money.

Students may use the interlibrary loan (ILL) service to obtain materials that the Atkins library does not have. A request form must be completed and turned in to the reference desk or can be done online. It generally takes about three weeks to receive the requested materials. Books obtained through ILL are not renewable and fines for late materials are $1.00 per day. The library has several online catalogues that can be used to locate materials.

For help with finding materials or to operate computers, ask the library staff at the reference desk. The reference librarian for Criminal Justice & Criminology is Frada Mozenter. She is located in Atkins Room 111C and can be reached by email at: flmozent@uncc.edu.

AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES

Located in front of the bookstore and the Prospector Cafe, the teller machines allow students access to their bank accounts 24 hours a day. Bank Tellers from First Union, NCNB and Wachovia and State Employee Credit Union are available. Check cashing is available at the Student Bank in the Cone Center, at the Cashier's window in Reese, or at the Bookstore ($25 per day limit).

BARNHARDT STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER

(687-4800)

The SAC is located behind the Cone Center. It houses the game room, gym and various food establishments. The SAC is also where the 49er basketball team holds their home games (Dale F. Halton Arena). The SAC has Burger King, Pizza Hut, Freshens and the Bagel Basket. Times for the game room, gym and the food services vary according to semester.

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE

(687-4584)

The bookstore has textbooks, school supplies, UNCC clothing, and snacks such as crackers, cookies and drinks. The operating hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 7 pm, and Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

BROCKER HEALTH

(687-4617)

Brocker Health provides health care to enrolled students. Services include prescriptions, health care sessions, and free supplies for colds. The Health Center is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri during regular school terms. Students must have their identification cards to receive care. Appointments are recommended.

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CAMPUS POLICE

(687-2200)

The campus police provide service to the university 24 hours a day. To contact the police, call the number above, dial 911, or pick up the receiver on the blue emergency phones.

CANDY SHOP

(687-2615)

The Candy shop is located at the front entrance of the Cone Center and is open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Friday. In addition to selling candy and newspapers, the candy counter also cashes personal checks for $25 or less and provides change. Discount movie tickets, special event tickets, and Paramount Carowinds admission tickets also may be purchased there.

CAREER SERVICES

(687-2231)

Student Employment and Career Services (132 King) assists students in career planning and exploration, obtaining employment off campus, developing job seeking skills, and obtaining full-time career positions. Special programs and workshops are available throughout the year.

COMPUTER LABS

Computer labs are staffed by assistants who can help with most problems. There are several labs located in Barnard, Friday, and Fretwell buildings.

COPY MACHINES

There are photo-copiers available for student use in each building on campus. These copiers require a special copy card that may be purchased from a card machine near the entrance of the Prospector dining hall. Library copy cards will not work in these machines. Copies from these machines cost eight cents each.

COUNSELING CENTER

(687-2105)

The Counseling Center provides personal and group counseling testing services and career development. Staffed by professionally trained psychologists and counselors, the Counseling Center offers free services to students, faculty and staff. Initial counseling appointments may be made in room 158 of the Atkins Building, or by calling the number listed above. No information about you may be released without your written permission.

GENERAL INFORMATION NUMBER

(687-2401)

For phone numbers and general information about UNCC events, call the above number. The lines are open from 8am to 11pm seven days a week.

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Gray's bookstore is located at the corner of Rt. 49 and Old Concord Rd. This store offers a variety of UNCC clothing and paraphernalia. Gray’s also buys and sells textbooks.

HOUSING

(687-2585)

Although most graduate students live off campus, Residence Life has 1 or 2 apartments in Martin Village and Hunt Village to assign graduate students. Interested students will need to contact Residence Life for a housing contract as early in the academic year as possible. Off-Campus Housing Referral is available through the Residence Life Office.

ID OFFICE

(687-2216)

The ID Office makes student identification cards which permit students to borrow library books, attend many student activities, and receive student discounts at participating stores. The office hours are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. In case of a lost ID card, contact the office to receive a temporary card.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

(687-2877)

In case of bad weather, UNC-Charlotte has a hotline for students to call for information on class cancellations or check the website at www.uncc.edu.

KIT CHANNEL 37

The KIT Channel is a video message board of happenings on campus. The listing is updated daily and can be seen on video screens located in the Cone Center and Main Street Market Cafeteria.

PARKING AND TRAFFIC

(687-4285)

Students with a valid parking sticker may park in any lot except those designated "faculty/staff" or "visitor." Night decals ($25) can be purchased by the semester and are valid in any non-metered or reserved lot after 3 pm. Students with a commuter sticker may not park in a metered spot under any circumstance. People with a night decal must park at the meters or in the visitor deck and pay any charges between 8am and 3pm. Failure to park in designated areas may result in a parking ticket. Purchasing a decal requires a state vehicle registration or appropriate proof of ownership. Commuter stickers can be purchased for $145.00 for one year. To buy a decal or pay a traffic ticket, go to the traffic office in King Building 117. The speed limit of 25mph is enforced on campus.

PRINTING

(687-3344)

XEROX Office Solutions operates a QuickCopy center located in the Auxiliary Services Bldg. For more complex printing, contact Progressive Business Solutions at 547-2054 also located in the Auxiliary Services Bldg.

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24 HOUR PROGRAM HOTLINE

(687-4900)

This hotline plays a pre-recorded message that gives information on upcoming UNC-Charlotte events.

49ER SAFEWALK

(687-4606)

Each team for the 49er SafeWalk service includes a male and a female who accompany students. Teams wear windbreakers for identification and carry walkie-talkies. The service operates from 6 am to 11 pm Sunday through Thursday and is free. For this service, call the number above or go to one of the blue emergency phones and pick up the receiver. The service is valuable because most of the graduate classes are held at night. Please feel free to use it.

TV/VIDEO LOUNGE

(687-2402)

The television and video lounge is in the Cone Center to the right of the candy counter. Open from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm Monday through Friday, the lounge features a wide screen TV for watching movies, news and sports. The lounge also is open on weekends from 8am to lOpm.

WRITING RESOURCE CENTER

(687-4357)

Located in Fretwell 214, the Writing Resource Center helps graduate students prepare papers for classes as well as for a thesis. WRC provides tutoring and workshops, reference books which may be checked out, word processing equipment, and resume-writing guidelines.

GENERAL CHARLOTTE INFORMATION

APARTMENTS

The Apartment Finder Guide can be picked up at any local supermarket or real estate office. This guide is extremely useful in its listing of available apartments in all areas of Charlotte including the University area.

BANKS

Local banks include First Union, Wachovia, Bank America and BB&T. These banks have the following locations in the University area: First Union and Wachovia are located on J.W. Clay Blvd. Off of W.T. Harris Blvd. Bank America is located at the corner of W.T. Harris Blvd. and North Tryon St. BB&T is located on University City Blvd. (RT. 49) in the Harris Teeter shopping center.

DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

(527-2562)

The DMV is located on N. Tryon St. In North Carolina new residents need to obtain a North Carolina driver's license in 30 days. Voter registration can also be done at this office.

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HOTELS

The following is a list of some hotels in the University area:

1. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 333 W.T. Harris Blvd. 549-4888

2. HAMPTON INN 8419 N. Tryon St. 548-0905

3. HILTON J.M. Keynes Blvd. 800-445-8667

4. HOLIDAY INN 8520 Executive Park Dr. 547-0999

5. MICROTEL INN 132 McCullough Dr. 549-9900

6. RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 8503 N. Tryon St. 547-1122 7. STUDIO PLUS (extended stay) 123 E. McCullough Dr. 510-0108

RESTAURANTS IN THE UNIVERSITY AREA

1. APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR-American Cuisine

8700 J.W. Clay Blvd. 548-9219

2. AMAFALI PASTA No PIZZA- Italian Menu

8542 University City Blvd. 547-8651

3. CASTALDI'S MARKET & GRILL

9005 JM Keynes Dr. 595-9995

4. CHILI'S GRILL & BAR- Southwestern Cuisine

725 McCullough Dr. 510-0626

5. EAST SIDE MARIO'S- Italian Cuisine

1009 Chancellor Park Dr. 599-2900

6. HOPS RESTAURANT BAR & BREWERY

729 McCullough Dr. 549-1585

7. HOT WOK-Chinese Cuisine

8536 University City Blvd. 549-9994

8. MAX AND ERMA'S-American Cuisine

8619 J.W. Clay Blvd. 510-1025

9. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

1015 Chancellor Park Dr. 598-7727

10. PROVIDENCE BISTRO & BAKERY

549-0050 11. T.G.I. FRIDAYS - American Cuisine

409 W.T.Harris Blvd. 548-8113

12. ZAPATA'S CANTINA - Mexican Cusine

8927 JM Keynes Dr. 503-1979

SPORTS FACILITIES

Charlotte is home to various sports teams including the NFL's Carolina Panthers, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats as well as two minor league teams- the Charlotte Knights baseball club and Charlotte Checkers hockey team. Charlotte also has its own motor speedway.

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1. BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM: Carolina Panthers 358-7800

2. LOWES MOTOR SPEEDWAY 455-3200

3. CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 262-2287

4. CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS AAA BASEBALL 357-8071 5. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS HOCKEY 332-4423

TRANSPORTATION

Access to Charlotte from other cities may be made through the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, by train or by bus. The major airline at the Charlotte airport is U.S. Airways. The Amtrack station is located at 1914 N. Tryon St. Greyhound bus system also services the Charlotte area. Within Charlotte there are various taxi services as well as city buses.

1. AMTRAK 376-4416

2. CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 359-4027

3. U.S. AIRWAYS 800-428-4322

4. CHARLOTTE TRANSIT SYSTEM 336-3366

5. GREYHOUND BUS LINE 800-231-2222

6. TAXI SERVICES

CHARLOTTE CHECKER CAB CO. 333-1111

YELLOW CAB CO. 332-6161

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