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 |