Criminal Justice (BS Degree)

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A major in Criminal Justice consists of 33 hours and requires a minor. A minimum grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses counting toward the major.

Criminal Justice (33 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees ; must include the following courses:

MATH 105 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures (3 hours) or higher satisfies the liberal arts core requirement in Mathematics for this major.

Criminal Justice Major Studies (24 hours)

CRIM 210 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours)
CRIM 227 - Critical Thinking and Writing in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
CRIM 374 - Police Systems and Practices (3 hours)
CRIM 376 - Judicial Systems and Practices (3 hours)
CRIM 378 - Prison Systems and Practices (3 hours)
CRIM 401 - Theories of Crime and Justice (3 hours)
CRIM 402 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
CRIM 403 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3 hours)

Criminal Justice Electives (9 hours)

Select 9 additional hours of Criminal Justice electives from:

CRIM 212 - Techniques of Criminal Investigations (3 hours)
CRIM 232 - Current Issues and Trends in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
CRIM 246 - Constitutional and Legal Issues for Law Enforcement (3 hours)
CRIM 255 - Introduction to Private Security (3 hours)
CRIM 275 - Introduction to Conservation Law Enforcement (3 hours)
CRIM 312 - Advanced Criminal Investigative Techniques (3 hours)
CRIM 340 - Introduction to International Terrorism (3 hours)
CRIM 361 - Criminal Law (3 hours)
CRIM 362 - Criminal Procedure (3 hours)
CRIM 365 - Police Administration (3 hours)
CRIM 400 - Criminology (3 hours)
CRIM 421 - Constitutional Law I (3 hours)
CRIM 422 - Constitutional Law II (3 hours)
CRIM 431 - Juvenile Justice System (3 hours)
CRIM 435 - Forensic Psychology (3 hours)
CRIM 440 - Protection Management (3 hours)
CRIM 450 - Organized Crime (3 hours)
CRIM 455 - Homeland Security (3 hours)
CRIM 463 - Community-Based Corrections (3 hours)
CRIM 465 - Police and Community Relations (3 hours)
CRIM 469 - Internship in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
CRIM 499 - Honors Project in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
HIST 304 - American Legal History (3 hours)

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.