Criminal Justice B.S.C.J.
180 Credits
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice provides students with a broad based education in criminal justice studies. The curriculum is designed to give students a professional education in the criminal justice field, with particular emphases in policing, courts, criminology, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security and the field of forensic science. The focus is to provide students with an education that will help them master the skills and expertise needed to work in the field of criminal justice.
Program Outcomes
- Apply appropriate knowledge and skills necessary for a career in criminal justice and related professions
- Apply ethical decision making skills to contemporary criminal justice issues
- Apply career management skills necessary to promote, further, or enhance criminal justice career opportunities
- (Corrections and Case Management Specialization): Employ knowledge and skills needed by entry-level professionals in corrections and related professions within the criminal justice system
- (Forensic Science Specialization): Employ knowledge and skills needed by entry-level professionals in crime scene, forensic science, investigation and related professions within the criminal justice system
- (Homeland Security and Crisis Management Specialization): Employ knowledge and skills needed by entry-level professionals in homeland security, crisis management and related professions within and external to the criminal justice system
- (Law Enforcement Specialization): Employ knowledge and skills needed by entry-level professionals in law enforcement and related professions within the criminal justice system
Requirements
General Education
| ENGL 106 | English Composition I | 4.5 |
| ENGL 107 | English Composition II | 4.5 |
| MATH 125 | General College Mathematics | 4.5 |
| UNIV 103 | Academic and Professional Success | 4.5 |
| UNIV 106 | Technology and Information Literacy | 4.5 |
| UNIV 109 | Interpersonal Communication | 4.5 |
| | General Education Elective (1 Course) | 4.5 |
| | Humanities (2 Courses) | 9 |
| | Natural Sciences (2 Courses) | 9 |
| | Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses) | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 58.5 |
Core
| CRJS 101 | Foundations of Criminal Justice Systems | 4.5 |
| CRJS 105 | Theories of Crime Causation | 4.5 |
| CRJS 205 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 4.5 |
| CRJS 210 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 4.5 |
| CRJS 215 | Introduction to American Court System | 4.5 |
| CRJS 220 | Foundations of Corrections | 4.5 |
| CRJS 310 | Crime Victim Studies | 4.5 |
| CRJS 315 | Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Theory | 4.5 |
| CRJS 330 | Constitutional Issues in Criminal Procedures | 4.5 |
| CRJS 355 | Evidence | 4.5 |
| CRJS 405 | Research Methods & Statistics for Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| CRJS 499 | Senior Capstone in Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 54 |
General Electives
Select 10 undergraduate Elective courses
General Criminal Justice Track
In lieu of a Specialization, select 5 Criminal Justice Electives from
any of the Specializations below
Specialization Options
Law Enforcement
| CRJS 320 | Community Oriented Policing | 4.5 |
| CRJS 360 | Advanced Law Enforcement | 4.5 |
| CRJS 365 | Criminalistics | 4.5 |
| CRJS 370 | Terrorism and Homeland Security | 4.5 |
| CRJS 455 | Criminal Investigation | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22.5 |
Forensic Science
Corrections and Case Management
| CRJS 435 | Prison Law | 4.5 |
| CRJS 445 | Offender Rehabilitation | 4.5 |
| CRJS 450 | Advanced Topics in Corrections | 4.5 |
| CRJS 454 | Case Management & Treatment Planning | 4.5 |
| CRJS 456 | Psychopharmacology for Criminal Justice Professionals | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22.5 |
Homeland Security and Crisis Management
| CRJS 225 | Foundations of Crisis Management | 4.5 |
| CRJS 370 | Terrorism and Homeland Security | 4.5 |
| CRJS 380 | Critical Infrastructures | 4.5 |
| CRJS 416 | Homeland Security & Crisis Management Planning | 4.5 |
| CRJS 426 | Communication and Crisis Planning | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22.5 |
Total Credit Hours: 180