The criminal justice program is structured to make students think critically about the causes and consequences of crime and deviance; research and discuss the evolving issues in the field of criminal justice; and evaluate the potential of empirical research to help guide policy development. Students are introduced to both established and contemporary theory, to research skills, and to the skill sets that are required to work in the field. We value the importance to properly prepare students to join the ranks of professionals working for the criminal justice system or in the social services. With a degree in criminal justice it allows the student to be part of a learning environment that allows the individual hone and perfect invaluable skills required in all criminal justice fields. Course topics and course work exposes the different aspects of the criminal justice system, be it police, courts, or corrections. We also help to prepare those who plan to obtain advanced degrees to gain admission to prominent social science and professional graduate and legal programs.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree plan:
1st Year:
Fall Semester:
GE - WC&IL 1
GE - GC&D
GE - CA
GE - H&P
Unrestricted Elective
Spring Semester:
GE - WC&IL 2
GE - T&M
GE - QA&SR
GE - NW
Unrestricted Elective
2nd Year:
Fall Semester:
GE - T&I
GE - CT&E (PSY 1000)
CJ 1000 - Violence in American Society
CJ 2050 - Basic Criminology
Unrestricted Elective
Spring Semester:
GE - SW
GE - AE (PSCI 1400)
CJ 1500 - Cybersecurity
CJ 2060 - Justice Systems
Unrestricted Elective
3rd Year:
Fall Semester:
CJ Lower Level Elective
CJ 3000 - Ethics
CJ 3070 - Justice Management
CJ Upper Division Elective
Unrestricted Elective
Spring Semester:
CJ Lower Level Elective
CJ 3300 - Criminal Procedures
CJ 3320 - Corrections: Process & Programs
CJ Upper Division Elective
Unrestricted Elective
4th Year:
Fall Semester:
CJ 3500 - Criminal Law
CJ 3550 - CSI: Theories and Practices
SOC 3100 - Methods of Inquiry
CJ Upper Division Elective
Unrestricted Elective
Spring Semester:
CJ 4900 - Seminar in Criminal Justice
CJ Upper Division Elective
Unrestricted Elective (3 courses)
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Language Requirement | |
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TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | The minimum score for TOEFL (IBT) is 70. |
IELTS Score (Minimum) | The minimum score for IELTS is 6.0. |