Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice provides a well-rounded examination of the United States Criminal Justice System. The course of study will provide a critical examination of law, corrections, criminal theory, homeland security, law enforcement, the court system, and moral and ethical dilemmas in the criminal justice field. The program is designed to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities including law enforcement, corrections, court services, social services, military, and homeland security, as well as a variety of graduate study programs.
Admission and Progression
A student may enter the criminal justice program by declaring criminal justice as his or her major. Thereafter, in order to continue in the criminal justice program, a student must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, and
- As a requirement of progression, but not graduation, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all criminal justice major required courses.
At the conclusion of each spring semester, a growth plan will be developed for any criminal justice student who fails to meet either of the minimum GPA standards established herein. This growth plan will address:
- The process the student will follow to achieve the program GPA standards, and
- The length of time the student will have to either increase his or her cumulative GPA in order to meet graduation requirements or be dropped from the criminal justice program.
Graduation
The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice is granted by Presentation College to those candidates who have completed the 120-credit requirement as described in the curriculum plan and who have met all degree requirements of Presentation College. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is required to graduate from the program.
Criminal Justice BS - Degree Requirements
120 Credits
Major Requirements:
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CJ 203
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Corrections
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3
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CJ 211
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Technical Writing in Criminal Justice
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1
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CJ 213
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Crime in America
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3
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CJ 223
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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3
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CJ 233
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Policing
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3
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CJ 313
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Criminal Law
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3
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CJ 333
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Criminal Investigation
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3
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CJ 343
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The Criminal Justice Professional at Trial
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3
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CJ 356
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Juvenile Justice
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3
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CJ 433
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Criminal Justice Capstone
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3
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GE 411
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Professional Development
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1
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PS 133
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General Psychology
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3
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SO 103
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Criminal Justice Electives (9 cr)
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BI 383
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Biology of Human Behavior
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3
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BSA 403
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports Administration
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3
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BU 3123
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Business Management
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3
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BU 333
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Business Law I
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3
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BU 343
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Business Law II
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3
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BU 473
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Survey of Leadership Theories
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3
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CJ 243
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Licit/Illicit Drug Studies
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3
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CJ 303
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Criminology
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3
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CJ 403
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Criminal Justice Internship
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3
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CJ 413
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Values and Ethics in Criminal Justice
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3
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HMS 213
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Alcohol Studies
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3
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HMS 243
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Interviewing Skills
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3
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HMS 263
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Child and Family Welfare
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3
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HMS 323
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Ethics for the Alcohol and Drug Professional
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3
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HMS 324
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Human Behavior in the Social Environment
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4
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HMS 403
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Alcohol andDrug Treatment: Continuumof Care
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3
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HMS 423
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Alcohol andDrug Addiction: Group Counseling Skills
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3
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HMS 433
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Addictive Family Systems: Family Counseling Skills
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3
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POLS 203
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American Government
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3
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PS 3023
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Forensic Psychology
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3
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PS 3063
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Positive Psychology
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3
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PS 313
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Theoriesof Personality
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3
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PS 413
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Research Methods in Psychology
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3
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SO 221
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Chemical Dependency
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2
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SO 271
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Crisis Intervention
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1
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SO 353
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Social Problems
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3
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General Education Requirements (44 cr):
Foundational Series—19 credits
- Communication Skills (9 cr)
- EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
- EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
- CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
- Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr)
- GE 150: Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr)
- Science and Quantitative Reasoning (7 cr)
- MA 243: Statistics (3 cr)
- Natural Science Lecture + Laboratory (4 cr)
Intellect and Inquiry Series—15 credits
- Art, Language, and Literature (6 cr)
- Inquiry and Intellectual Judgment (3-6 cr)
- Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement (3-6 cr)
Lantern Series—10 credits
- Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
- RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
- RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
- Presentation Legacy (2 cr)
- GE 426: Presentation Leadership and Legacy (2 cr)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- College Experience (1 cr)
- GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)
Electives (32 cr)