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. This major is available on-ground (Experiential) and completely online (Contemporary). For admissions, financial aid, and tuition information for online students, refer to our Enrollment Services page.

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 hour(s)) or higher satisfies the liberal arts core requirement in Mathematics for this major.

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)

Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201. If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit. Note that this placement does not count toward the required 120 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students.

Choose one of the following courses:

ARAB 110 and 110L, 120, 201, or 202 or
FREN 110 and 110L, 120, 201, or 202 or
SPAN 110, 111 or 112 and 110L, 101, 102, 120, 201, or 202 or
CHST 121, 122, 131, or 132 or
Any other 3 hour foreign language course.

Criminal Justice Major Studies (24 hours)

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

Criminal Justice Electives (9 hours)

Select 9 additional hours of Criminal Justice electives from:

CRIM 212 - Techniques of Criminal Investigations (3 hour(s))
CRIM 232 - Current Issues and Trends in Criminal Justice (3 hour(s))
CRIM 246 - Constitutional and Legal Issues for Law Enforcement (3 hour(s))
CRIM 255 - Introduction to Private Security (3 hour(s))
CRIM 275 - Introduction to Conservation Law Enforcement (3 hour(s))
CRIM 312 - Advanced Criminal Investigative Techniques (3 hour(s))
CRIM 320 - Sex Crimes: Victimization and Sex Offender (3 hour(s))
CRIM 340 - Introduction to International Terrorism (3 hour(s))
CRIM 361 - Criminal Law (3 hour(s))
CRIM 362 - Criminal Procedure (3 hour(s))
CRIM 365 - Police Administration (3 hour(s))
CRIM 385 - Introduction to Probation and Parole (3 hour(s))
CRIM 400 - Criminology (3 hour(s))
CRIM 405 - Principles of Cybersecurity (3 hour(s))
CRIM 421 - Constitutional Law I (3 hour(s))
CRIM 422 - Constitutional Law II (3 hour(s))
CRIM 423 - Drugs And The Criminal Justice System (3 hour(s))
CRIM 431 - Juvenile Justice System (3 hour(s))
CRIM 433 - Juvenile Delinquency (3 hour(s))
CRIM 435 - Forensic Psychology (3 hour(s))
CRIM 440 - Protection Management (3 hour(s))
CRIM 450 - Organized Crime (3 hour(s))
CRIM 455 - Homeland Security (3 hour(s))
CRIM 463 - Community-Based Corrections (3 hour(s))
CRIM 465 - Police and Community Relations (3 hour(s))
CRIM 469 - Internship in Criminal Justice (3 hour(s))
CRIM 499 - Honors Project in Criminal Justice (3 hour(s))
HIST 304 - American Legal History (3 hour(s))

Note:

Graduation Credit Hour Requirements

All students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate.
Students who have taken MATH 099 or ENGL 099 must complete at least 124 credit hours.
Students who have taken both MATH 099 and ENGL 099 must complete at least 128 credit hours.
All students must also satisfy the Residency Requirements as outlined in this catalog.