Criminal Justice Major
The major in Criminal Justice requires the completion of 36 credits of Criminal Justice courses and 6 credits of required supporting courses.
Program Requirements
Required Courses
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 120 | Crime & Criminal Behavior | 3 |
| CJ 205 | Introduction to Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 270 | Issues & Problems in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 381 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 |
Choose 2 of the following:
| CJ 220 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 230 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ 251 | Criminal Courts & Discretion | 3 |
Elective Course Requirements
15 credits of Criminal Justice electives are required for the major. Elective course selections are made in consultation with an advisor.
Corrections Courses
Law Enforcement Courses
| CJ 230 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ 231 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 232 | Police-Community Relations | 3 |
| CJ 235 | Law of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ 239 | Police Administration & Supervision | 3 |
| CJ 390 | Internship | 3-6 |
Legal Studies Courses
Security Courses
| CJ 240 | Introduction to Security | 3 |
| CJ 247 | Security Administration | 3 |
| CJ 248 | Introduction to Fraud Examination | 3 |
| CJ 390 | Internship | 3-6 |