Criminal Justice, BS

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The purpose of the criminal justice major is to prepare the student to understand the application of research-based theory, legal guidelines, and ethical principles to the practical functioning of the criminal justice system.

Requirements

CJ 224 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
CJ 333 - Criminology 3 Credit(s)
CJ 365 - Introduction to Policing 3 Credit(s)
CJ 367 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
CJ 380 - Introduction to Corrections 3 Credit(s)
CJ 388 - Comparative Study of Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
SOC 334 - Introduction to Sociological Research Methods 3 Credit(s)

Criminal Justice or Sociology Electives (6 Credits)

One of the following: (3 Credits)

CJ 403 - Internship 3 Credit(s)
CJ 499 - Special Project 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 42

At least 18 credits in the major must be earned in courses numbered 300 or above.

Criminal Justice, BS

Requirements

One of the following (3 Credits)

One of the following - Law Enforcement (3 Credits)

One of the following - Law Adjudication (3 Credits)

One of the following - Corrections (3 Credits)

Criminal Justice or Sociology Electives (6 Credits)

One of the following: (3 Credits)

Total Credits: 42