Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

A criminal justice major gives students an understanding of the three main elements of the justice system: the courts, policing and corrections. The study of Criminal Justice and Corrections involves research methods for Criminology, Criminological theory and the psychology behind criminal behavior. This program provides training for such occupation as Police officer, State Patrol, Corrections Officer, Security Guard and Parole and Rehabilitation administrator.

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses

Major Courses

Electives  

Student Learning Outcomes

Criminal Justice graduates will:   

1. Analyze, interpret, and use data and information in learning and in research. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)
2. Use technology as both a learning and as a professional application tool. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, V, and VII.)
3. Communicate ideas clearly through visual, verbal, and written forms using graphs, models, and the vocabulary specific to the Social Sciences. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, V, and VII.)
4. Demonstrate an ability to build upon and apply Social Science intellectual knowledge (and skills) in a variety of settings and environments. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)

Requirements

General Education Course Requirements

Required as part of general education:

PSYC 111	Introduction to Psychology	3
POLS 115	American Government	3

Core Courses

CJ 201	The Criminal Justice System	3
CJ 253	Juvenile Delinquency	3
CJ 320	Deviant Behavior	3
CJ 325	Research Methods	3
CJ 351	Introductions to Corrections	3
CJ 361	Victims and Victimology	3
CJ 365	Ethics in Criminal Justice	3
CJ 385	Criminology	3
CJ 386	Policing in America	3
ENGL 300	Professional and Technical Writing	3
POLS 315	Public Opinion	3
POLS 347	The Judicial System	3
POLS 365	United States Supreme Court and the Constitution	3
PSYC 370	Abnormal Psychology	3
SOC 110	Introduction to Sociology	3
	OR
SOC 115	Social Problems	3
Total Credit Hours:		45

Electives

Select 24 credits from the following electives:

CJ 310	Sex and Drugs in Society	3
CJ 326	Criminal Investigation	3
POLS 216	State and Local Government	3
POLS 432	Public Policy	3
PSYC 360	Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling	3
SWK 381	Cultural Diversity	3
SWK 330	Human Behavior and the Social Environment	3
SWK 250	Interpersonal Skills	3
SWK 256	Development of Social Welfare	3
Total Credit Hours:		24

Internship

Complete six credits in junior year and six credits in senior year

CJ 497	Criminal Justice Internship	1-6
Total Credit Hours:		12

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours: 81