2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

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 101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJ 120Crime & Criminal Behavior

3

CJ 205Introduction to Criminal Law & Procedure

3

CJ 270Issues & Problems in Criminal Justice

3

CJ 381Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

Choose 2 of the following:

CJ 220Introduction to Corrections

3

CJ 230Introduction to Law Enforcement

3

CJ 251Criminal 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

CJ 213Probation & Parole

3

CJ 216Juvenile Justice

3

CJ 220Introduction to Corrections

3

CJ 230Introduction to Law Enforcement

3

CJ 390Internship

3-6

Law Enforcement Courses

CJ 230Introduction to Law Enforcement

3

CJ 231Criminal Investigation

3

CJ 232Police-Community Relations

3

CJ 235Law of Evidence

3

CJ 239Police Administration & Supervision

3

CJ 390Internship

3-6

Legal Studies Courses

CJ 200Constitutional Law

3

CJ 201Criminal Law

3

CJ 209American Legal System

3

CJ 211Women & the Law

3

CJ 235Law of Evidence

3

CJ 243Private Security Law

3

CJ 255Constitutional Rights of Prisoners

3

Security Courses

CJ 240Introduction to Security

3

CJ 247Security Administration

3

CJ 248Introduction to Fraud Examination

3

CJ 390Internship

3-6