Current Students

On this page are some items about which I get frequent requests for information. Topics currently provided include: 

Registering for Classes

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Where to find textbooks

If you give yourself a few days head start, it is possible to find some good textbook prices at online bookstores and have them delivered in time for the second or third class period. Start with Best Book Buys or AAABookSearch , which are comparative shopping sites that give you price, availability, shipping times, and cost for any book at more than 25 online stores. Online bookstores geared specifically to the college textbook market are increasingly popular. Most will buy back your books at term's end and a few will even pay shipping costs. Check out VarsityBooks , or, visit the Top Ten Links site and see the ratings for online textbook sites .

Financial Aid

Start with The Student Guide from the U.S. Department of Education. Then check some of the sites below for additional information.

Study Aids & Test Preparation

  • GRE Online Includes sample test questions with an answer and rationale provided for the questions.
  • Get Prepped offers LSAT, GMAT, MCAT, and GRE classes and self study material.
  • PowerScore , and  PrepMaster and offer opportunities to prepare for the Law School Admissions Test
  • Study Web Students will find this site useful for all types of classroom projects. Its links include both full Web sites and online articles on a host of topics. Any Web-savvy student trying to write a research paper will find this site a blessing.
  • Student Advantage: Academic Research Engine Students can keyword search 25 different subjects either individually or simultaneously. Results of an initial search include a sidebar that organizes returns in subject folders allowing users to focus only on those that seem most promising. Second, the "drill and search" feature allows students to refine their searches within these subject folders. The site also features a listing of online reference sources and a free download of Q-Notes, software for electronic note-taking (for PCs only).
  • TestMasters LSAT The TestMasters LSAT Course is longer than the Kaplan and Princeton Review courses combined, with eighty hours of live, in-class instruction. TestMasters also has the highest instructor standard in the industry--all of their instructors have scored in the 99th percentile on an actual LSAT administration.

Online and Study Abroad Courses

Information about Online Courses -- Always make sure your course is from an accredited school . Check the lists of accrediting agencies at Degree.net

  • Visit eLearners.com and click on Courses > Society > Crime to find a variety of online courses linked to criminal justice. Find degrees at Degrees > Society > Crime. You might also find interesting the courses and degrees listed under "law."
  • The National Universities Degree Consortium provides access to over 1,000 courses offered through many quality universities
  • The International Distance Learning Course Finder is the world's largest one-stop and truly independent distance education directory online, with information on over 50,000 distance learning courses offered by universities, colleges and companies from 127 countries.
  • American Military University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in criminal justice.
  • The Electronic Campus (Southern Regional Education Board) offers online courses through member institutions. Find a criminal justice related course with the "search for courses" option.
  • The TeleCampus online course directory lists thousands of courses from around the world. Criminal Justice courses are listed under the vocational training subject area.
  • At MindEdge select online college course from the "What type of offering. . ." drop down box, then put in key words like criminology or criminal justice.
  • Check the Internet offerings each semester offered by the Division of Criminal Justice at Florida Gulf Coast University.
  • From Hungry Minds University site click on Online Courses and see if anything is available in your area of interest.
  • Also see course listings at Western Governors University .

Study Abroad Programs

Preparing for a Career

Volunteering

A great way to get experience, build a resume, and be of help

Internships

In some cases you may be able to receive college credit for what would otherwise be volunteer work. Check with you major advisor.

Professional Organizations

Several of these organizations accept student members. Consider joining one in your area of career interest

  • Criminal Justice
  • Gunter Hall 1250 Campus Box 147
  • University of Northern Colorado
  • Greeley, CO 80639
  • (970) 351-2186
  • (970) 351-1255 FAX