Students majoring in Criminal Justice combine the study of theory and philosophical principles related to the causes, punishment, and prevention of criminal behavior in society with practical knowledge of how the various parts of the criminal justice system function. Classroom study is combined with a hands-on application of theory and principles through a state-of-the-art criminal forensics laboratory, field experiences as well as formal internships with various law enforcement agencies conducted under professional supervision. Graduates of the Criminal Justice program usually pursue professional careers in various areas of law enforcement, government, law, security and investigative services, education as well as the private sector.
Upon completion of the Criminal Justice degree program, graduates will:
Course | Credits |
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General Education | 49 |
Major Courses | 33 |
CRJ 300 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
CRJ 301 Law Enforcement Systems | 3 |
CRJ 302 Corrections, Probation, Pardon and Parole Systems | 3 |
CRJ 303 Judicial Systems | 3 |
CRJ 304 Criminal Law | 3 |
CRJ 305 Criminology | 3 |
CRJ 400 Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
CRJ 401 Criminal Investigation | 3 |
CRJ 402 Special Problems in Administration of Justice | 3 |
CRJ 403 Internship | 3 |
CRJ 404 Criminal Forensics | 3 |
Other Required Courses | 13 |
JRS 300 Junior Seminar | 1 |
PSC 304 American National Government | 3 |
SSC 401 Introduction to Social Research | 3 |
SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
Minor Courses | 18 |
Electives | 9 |
TOTAL | 122 |
Students majoring in other disciplines who want to minor in Criminal Justice are required to complete the following courses:
Courses | Credits |
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CRJ 300 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
CRJ 301 Law Enforcement Systems | 3 |
CRJ 302 Corrections, Probation, Pardon and Parole Systems | 3 |
CRJ 304 Criminal Law | 3 |
CRJ 400 Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
CRJ 402 Special Problems in Administration of Justice | 3 |
TOTAL | 18 |
Students majoring in other disciplines who want to minor in Criminal Forensics Studies are required to complete the following courses:
Courses | Credits |
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CFS 300 Introductory Survey of Forensics Studies | 3 |
CFS 301 Crime Scene Forensics | 3 |
CFS 302 Criminalistics I: Impression Evidence | 3 |
CFS 303 Criminalistics II: Trace Evidence | 3 |
CFS 401 Forensics Evidence and Ethics | 3 |
CFS 402 Special Topics in Criminal Forensics | 3 |
TOTAL | 18 |