Current Students

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

• How do I register for classes
• Where can I find text books at a discount or online
• Links about study aids and test preparation
• Online courses and study abroad programs
• How do I get on the criminal justice list serve

Registering for Classes

Watch this PowerPoint presentation for excellent information about how to register for classes on URSA.

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 AAAPriceSearch , 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 .

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 offers classes to help prepare for the Law School Admissions Test.
• Sherwood Test Prep offers GRE test prep course in 38 states, including Colorado. Their mission is to provide top-quality courses at a value price.
• 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

• UNESCO This site is designed to serve as a resource for students considering studying abroad at institutions of higher education.
• International Education Passport A versatile and comprehensive study-abroad site.
• Online Study Abroad Directory
• GoAbroad.com A comprehensive on-line source for study abroad, language schools, overseas internships, international volunteer positions, and more
• University of Michigan's International Center Of interest to anyone considering studying abroad
• StudyAbroad.com Mostly links but also program listings from around the world -- searchable by country
• AFS: Intercultural Programs Has a variety of international school and work programs for high school students and young adults over 18
• WorldWide Classroom Clearinghouse on international student programs

Criminal Justice List Serve

The Criminal Justice program would like you to subscribe to our program listserv. Useful information such as job and internship opportunities, course information, program news, professional activities, pre-registration procedures, etc. will be sent out on electronically via the listserv. This allows you to receive communication instantly and stay well informed.

Here's how to subscribe:

• From the email account that you wish to receive our messages,
• Send an email to: listserv@listserv.unco.edu
• SUBJ: leave this blank
• In the message box, type the following: subscribe criminal justice
• Be sure to remove any signature line if you are using one.
• Use plain text (instead of styled text or HTML) when you send the email.

Once you have sent the e-mail, you will receive a "Welcome" message that confirms your subscription and explains how to remove yourself from the listserv if you wish to at some future date. Please print those instructions for future use. If you have trouble subscribing, please contact Theresa lane in the Criminal Justice office at 351-2186 or theresa.lane@unco.edu.