Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Studies, BS

Those who work within the criminal justice system help maintain social order by preventing and reducing crime. Usually, people who work in this area are driven by a desire to help others and make the world a safer place. The field is broad and multidisciplinary; a degree in criminal justice provides the foundation for careers in law enforcement, corrections or the courts.

Criminal Justice Major - 66 Hours

CRJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 1060 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 1410 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRJ 1510 - Legal Issues in Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 2010 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
CRJ 2410 - Juvenile Justice Concepts Credits: 3
CRJ 2510 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 2810 - Criminal Justice Work Experience I Credits: 3
CRJ 3110 - Drugs, Crime and Society Credits: 3
CRJ 3310 - Cybercrime Investigations Credits: 3
CRJ 3510 - Evidence Collection and Procedures Credits: 3
CRJ 3610 - Organized Crime and Youth Gangs Credits: 3
CRJ 3710 - Criminal Courts Credits: 3
CRJ 4210 - Evidence-Based Practices Credits: 3
CRJ 4310 - Terrorism and Homeland Security Credits: 3
CRJ 4410 - Organizational Leadership in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 4910 - Criminal Justice Capstone Credits: 3
HUS 2350 - Trauma-Informed Care in Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3010 - Forensic Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
SPN 1010 - Spanish I Credits: 3

Criminal Justice Electives - 12 Credits

Select 12 hours of Program Electives from the following courses:

BUS 2010 - Business Law Credits: 3
CRJ 1810 - Community Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 2320 - Principles of Policing II Credits: 3
CRJ 2610 - Security Management Credits: 3
CRJ 3410 - Introduction to Forensic Science Credits: 3
CRJ 4810 - Criminal Justice Work Experience II Credits: 3
HUS 1110 - Poverty and Culture Credits: 3
MGT 1010 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
MGT 2020 - Organizational Behavior and Management Credits: 3
NPMG 3010 - Grant Writing Credits: 3
NPMG 3310 - Fund Development Credits: 3
PSY 2110 - Psychology of Death and Dying Credits: 3
PSY 2250 - Psychology of Drug Use and Addiction Credits: 3
PSY 3150 - Community Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3510 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 4010 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3

Concentration: Criminal Justice Studies - 12 Hours

The criminal justice studies concentration builds upon and adds focus to the criminal justice degree. Criminal justice professionals are critical members of law enforcement, corrections, and the court system. The concentration in criminal justice was developed with significant input from experts and organizational leaders across a variety of criminal justice settings.

CRJ 1310 - Diversity in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 2110 - Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management Credits: 3
CRJ 2210 - Interviewing, Investigations and Report Writing Credits: 3
CRJ 2310 - Principles of Policing I Credits: 3

Criminal Justice General Education - 30 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective - Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrated Seminar Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MTH 1070 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3

Catalog/Student Handbook

Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Studies, BS

Criminal Justice Major - 66 Hours

Criminal Justice Electives - 12 Credits

Concentration: Criminal Justice Studies - 12 Hours

Criminal Justice General Education - 30 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120