Criminal Justice B.S.
Objectives
The major objectives of the criminal justice program are to prepare students for a wide variety of professional careers involving social needs such as the criminal justice system and human services. The program provides an opportunity for persons currently serving in the criminal justice system to continue their education. This discipline also complements the education received by students in related disciplines and fosters an understanding of the role and function of the criminal justice system.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours=120
University Core Curriculum (42 hrs.)
No grade below a "C" in criminal justice courses will be accepted toward the degree.
Prerequisite for select upper division course work:
| CRIJ 1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice [TCCN: CRIJ 1301] | |
Minimum 18 semester hours of lower-division criminal justice
| CRIJ 1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice [TCCN: CRIJ 1301] | |
| CRIJ 1306 | Court Systems & Practices [TCCN: CRIJ 1306] | |
| CRIJ 1310 | Fundamentals of Criminal Law [TCCN: 1310] | |
| CRIJ 2313 | Correctional Systems & Practices [TCCN: 2313] | |
| CRIJ 2328 | Police Systems & Practice [TCCN: CRIJ 2328] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
Minimum 42 semester hours of upper-division criminal justice.
Required core courses:
Ethical Issues--three semester hours
Administration of Justice--three semester hours
| CRIJ 3311 | Administration of Criminal Justice Agencies | |
Criminology Theory--three semester hours
Research and Methods--three semester hours:
Capstone Experience--three semester hours:
Electives (12 hours)
Students must complete 12 hours of approved electives in Criminal Justice or complete a second concentration within the major.
Concentration (15 hours)
Students must complete all course requirements in the specialized track of their choosing. Students may choose to complete more than one concentration, but must complete all course work for each concentration.
Forensic Science
Juvenile Justice
Homeland Security
Criminal Justice Generalist
Pick 5 upper-division courses from the Forensic Science, Juvenile Justice, or Homeland Security concentrations.
Notes: (1) No more than 21 lower-division hours in criminal justice may be applied toward baccalaureate degree requirements. (2) All courses cross-listed between criminal justice and any other discipline must be taken as criminal justice courses.