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Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

Overview

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Electives  

Degree available DSUlive

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.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice?

A degree in criminal justice 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 a police officer, state patrol, corrections officer, security guard and parole, and rehabilitation administrator.

Possible Career Paths

  • Police Detective
  • Police Officer
  • Prison Guard
  • Parole Officer

Requirements

General Education Course Requirements

Required as part of general education:

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3
POLS 115American Government

3

Core Courses

CJ 201The Criminal Justice System

3
CJ 253Juvenile Delinquency

3
CJ 320Deviant Behavior

3
CJ 325Research Methods

3
CJ 351Introductions to Corrections

3
CJ 361Victims and Victimology

3
CJ 365Ethics in Criminal Justice

3
CJ 385Criminology

3
CJ 386Policing in America

3
ENGL 300Professional and Technical Writing

3
POLS 315Public Opinion

3
POLS 347The Judicial System

3
POLS 365United States Supreme Court and the Constitution

3
PSYC 370Abnormal Psychology

3
 
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology

3
OR
SOC 115Social Problems

3
 
Total Credit Hours:45

Electives

Select 12 credits from the following electives:

CJ 310Sex and Drugs in Society

3
CJ 326Criminal Investigation

3
POLS 216State and Local Government

3
POLS 432Public Policy

3
PSYC 360Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling

3
SWK 381Cultural Diversity

3
SWK 330Human Behavior and the Social Environment

3
SWK 250Interpersonal Skills

3
SWK 256Development of Social Welfare

3
PSYC 420Drugs, the Brain and Behavior

3
SOC 491Seminar In Sociology

1-6
Total Credit Hours:12

Internship

Complete a total of six credits.

CJ 497Criminal Justice Internship

1-6
Total Credit Hours:6

Complete 3 credits during the Sophomore year and 3 credits during the Senior year.

 

 

Total Credit Hours:63

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ENGL 110College Composition I

3
UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1
General Education Natural Science Course/Lab

4
General Education Social Science Course

3
General Education Well-Being Course

2
Elective Any course of your choice

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

COMM 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3
CSCI 101Introduction To Computers

3
ENGL 120College Composition II

3
MATH 103College Algebra

4
POLS 115American Government

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

CJ 361Victims and Victimology

3
POLS 365United States Supreme Court and the Constitution

3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology

3
General Education Creative Expression Course

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

CJ 365Ethics in Criminal Justice

3
CJ 385Criminology

3
SOC 115Social Problems

3
General Education Literature Course

3
Criminal Justice Elective Criminal Justice course of your choice

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Fifth Semester

CJ 201The Criminal Justice System

3
CJ 351Introductions to Corrections

3
Criminal Justice Elective Criminal Justice course of your choice

3
Criminal Justice Elective Criminal Justice course of your choice

3
Elective Any course of your choice

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Sixth Semester

CJ 253Juvenile Delinquency

3
CJ 325Research Methods

3
CJ 497Criminal Justice Internship

1-6
Six Credits Required
Criminal Justice Elective Criminal Justice course of your choice

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Seventh Semester

CJ 497Criminal Justice Internship

1-6
Three Credits Required
ENGL 300Professional and Technical Writing

3
PSYC 370Abnormal Psychology

3
Criminal Justice Elective Criminal Justice course of your choice

3
Criminal Justice Elective Criminal Justice course of your choice

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Eighth Semester

CJ 386Policing in America

3
CJ 497Criminal Justice Internship

1-6
Three Credits Required
Criminal Justice Elective Criminal Justice course of your choice

3
Criminal Justice Elective Criminal Justice course of your choice

3
Elective Any course of your choice

3
Total Credit Hours:15