An integrative approach to departmental design proposed for the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of the District of Columbia is described. The proposed curriculum classification framework for faculty assignment consists of three matrices: social behavior and humanities courses, technical courses, and philosophical courses. For the social behavior and humanities-oriented courses, information is provided on the retraining process (i.e., standards and the process to achieve professional development status). The purpose and goals of the retraining process and specific educational requirements are identified, and information on certification is provided. The professional development candidate needs to demonstrate competence in the sequences of public administration, policy analysis, mediation, negotiation, ethics, and practices of accountability, from the perspectives of agencies and professional practitioners. The candidate also needs to develop a knowledge base in public administration traditions, structures, and processes, including policy, politics, structure, power, accountability, practice and processes. (SW)