Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice major is designed to provide students with a curriculum grounded in a foundation of liberal arts, behavioral science, and a broad  knowledge of criminal justice with a strong emphasis in ethical decision-making. The degree prepares students for entry level positions in criminal justice and for graduate study in many Criminal Justice related fields. The academic study is complimented by a  criminal justice internship opportunity which provides practical experience in and knowledge of criminal justice agencies and organizations in the community.

Major in Criminal Justice


Behavioral Science Social Science Core (18 hours):

SO 101        Introduction to Sociology                  3 s.h.
PY 101        Introduction to Psychology                3 s.h.
HS 231        Introduction to Human Services        3 s.h.
SO 270        Social Research Methods                3 s.h.
SO 301        Race and Ethnicity                           3 s.h.
SO/PY 261  Social Psychology
or HS 333    Human Service Skills                        3 s.h.

Criminal Justice Core (24 hours):

CJ 211        Introduction to Criminal Justice          3 s.h.
CJ 321        Ethics in Criminal Justice                   3 s.h.
CJ 331        Criminology                                       3 s.h.
CJ 333        Corrections in America                      3 s.h.
CJ 421        Theory of Criminal Law                      3 s.h.
CJ 431        Constitutional and Criminal Law         3 s.h.
CJ 460r       Internship in Criminal Justice             3 s.h.
CJ 471        Criminal Justice Senior Seminar        3 s.h.

Minor in Criminal Justice

CJ 211        Introduction to Criminal Justice           3 s.h.
CJ 321        Ethics in Criminal Justice                    3 s.h.
CJ 331        Criminology                                        3 s.h.
CJ Electives                                                           9 s.h.