Social Science, Criminal Justice Major, B.S.

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The Criminal Justice program is built to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce with the practical skills and real-world experience. Students gain a clear understanding of how police departments, court systems, and correctional institutions work together to uphold public safety and justice. Through scenario-based training, field experiences, and simulations, students learn how to respond to real-life challenges faced by criminal justice professionals every day. A key feature of the program is its focus on understanding criminal behavior. Students will explore the motives behind crime, learn how to assess risk and behavior, and gain insights into the criminal investigation process. Graduates leave the program with practical experience, job-ready skills, and a strong working knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Required Core Curriculum

CRJ 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2500 - Criminology Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4990 - Senior Seminar In CRJ Credit(s): 3

Upper Level Courses

Choose from the list below for 33 credit hours

CRJ 3015 - Integrated Statistics & Methodology for the Social Sciences Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3025 - Research Statistics Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3030 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3400 - Complex Organizations Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3410 - Cold Case Homicides Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3450 - Corrections Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3473 - Arson Investigation Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3510 - Judicial Process Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3650 - Deviance And Social Control Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3740 - Juvenile Delinquency Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3900 - Family Violence Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3940 - Internship In CRJ Credit(s): 1-3
CRJ 3950 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credit(s): 1-3
CRJ 3970 - Forensic Interviewing Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3971 - Forensic Evidence Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3972 - Forensic Victimology Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3974 - Prostitution and Other Sex Crimes Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3980 - Criminal Profiling Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3981 - Criminal Investigation Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3982 - Criminal Psychology Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4000 - Psychopaths Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4020 - Police Administration Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4030 - Crime Scene Investigation Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4060 - Homicide Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4070 - Forensic Death Investigation Credit(s):
CRJ 4090 - Serial Killers and Their Victims Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4700 - Criminal Law & Procedure Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4720 - Constitutional Law Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4730 - Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4910 - Search Warrants, Court Orders, Affidavits, and Major Crimes Investigations Credit(s): 3
CRJ 4940 - Internship in Criminal Justice Credit(s): 1-3
CRJ 4950 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credit(s): 1-3
CRJ 4970 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice Credit(s): 1-3

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Social Science, Criminal Justice Major, B.S.

Required Core Curriculum

Upper Level Courses

Total Credit Hours: 42