Criminal Justice, B.A. - Course Requirements
Learning Outcomes
The successful student will be able to:
- Apply appropriate theoretical perspectives to explain crime and deviance.
- Analyze the specific context of criminological theories and crime control policies with reference to the social, political, and economic forces that shape them.
- Evaluate the structure and function of the various components of the criminal justice system.
- Apply methodological and analytical skills to the empirical analysis of a criminal justice issue or problem.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and competence as a practitioner in a criminal justice setting.
Requirements
Core Curriculum: BA Requirements - 45 Credits
Concentration
Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CRJU 101 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
CRJU 200 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
CRJU 210 | Law Enforcement | 3 |
CRJU 300 | Corrections | 3 |
CRJU 318 | The Court System and Court Procedures | 3 |
CRJU 330 | Junior Seminar in the Social Sciences | 3 |
CRJU 360 | Internship | 3 |
CRJU 430 | Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences | 3 |
CRJU 407 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOCO 101 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
SOCO 208 | Social Deviance | 3 |
SOCO 212 | Race, Class, Gender: Diversity | 3 |
SOCO 311 | Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
SOCO 322 | Research Methods for Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
CRJU electives – Five (5) courses | 15 | |
Free Elective Courses: Six (6) Courses | 18 |
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of comprehensive exam.