Criminal Justice (BS)

 

Program of Study

Core Requirements

Area A Essential Skills
ENGL 1101English Composition I (minimum grade of C)3
ENGL 1102English Composition II (minimum grade of C)3
Select one of the following:3
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Applied Calculus
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
Elementary Statistics
Area A Total9
Area B Institutional Options 1
B1: Select 3 hours of following courses:3
Public Speaking
Any Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002
B2: Select 1 or 2 hours of the following courses:1-2
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Perspectives 1-hour
Perspectives 2-hour
Area B Total4-5
Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics
Select one of the following humanities courses:3
World Literature I
World Literature II
Comparative Arts 2
The Western Intellectual Tradition
ITDS 1774 Introduction to Digital Humanities
Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics
Introduction to Philosophy
Select one of the following fine arts courses:3
Art Appreciation
Comparative Arts 2
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Area C Total6
Area D Science/Math/Technology 1
D1: Select two science courses from the following list. One science course must include a lab; the other science course may or may not include the lab:7-8
Human Origins (no lab)
Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System
and Descriptive Astronomy Lab (lab optional)
Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies
and Descriptive Astronomy Lab
Understanding the Weather
and Understanding the Weather Lab
Principles of Biology (lab included)
Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab (no lab)
Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab (lab included)
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab
Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab
Environmental Studies
and Environmental Studies Laboratory (lab optional)
Sustainability and the Environment
Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment (no lab)
Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology
and Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab
Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology
and Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab
The Fossil Record (lab included)
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab
Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab
Physics of Color and Sound
and Physics of Color and Sound Lab (lab optional)
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab
D2: Select one of the following or a science course from above:3-4
Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology
Computer Science I
Introduction to Data Science
Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems
Pre-Calculus
Applied Calculus
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
Computer-Assisted Problem Solving
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
Formal Logic
Elementary Statistics
Area D Total10-11
Area E Social Sciences
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Select one of the following behavioral science courses:3
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Moral Philosophy
Introduction to General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Select one of the following world culture courses:3
Cultural Anthropology
Discovering Archaeology
Ancient World Civilizations
Language and Culture
World Regional Geography
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Introduction to International Studies and Cross-Cultural Learning
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Area E Total12
Wellness Requirement
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one PEDS course1
Wellness Total3
Total Credit Hours45
1

Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.

  • Area B1, 3 hours;
  • Area B2, 1-2 hours; 
  • Area D1, 7-8 hours;
  • Area D2, 3-4 hours. 
2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Core Total45
Area F Courses Related to Major
Minimum grade of "C" is required in each course
CRJU 1105Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CRJU 2105Criminology3
CRJU 2106Survey of Corrections3
SOCI 1168Social Problems3
Select two of the following:6
Introduction to Sociology
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Police Organization and Operation
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary Spanish II
Intermediate Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish II
Global Issues
Area F Total18
Area G Program Requirements
Minimum grade of "C" is required in each course
CRJU 3108Social Science Research 3
CRJU 3136Criminal Justice Ethics3
CRJU 4167Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice3
CRJU 4169Technical Writing in Criminal Justice3
CRJU 4175Interpersonal Communication Skills for Criminal Justice3
CRJU 4210Criminal Justice Capstone Course3
Area G Total18
Area H Program Electives
Minimum grade of "C" is required in each course.24
Select 24 hours from the following list.
Deviant Behavior
Sociology of Deviance
Criminal Behaviors
Correctional Practices and Pathways
Women in Crime and Justice
Victimology
Criminal Justice Administrations
Juvenile Delinquency
Criminal Investigative Techniques
Crime Scene Reconstruction and Investigation *
Violent Crime
Media and Crime
Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
Crime and Mental Health
The Juvenile Justice System *
Community Relations
Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice
Principles of Forensic Science: Human Identification
Criminal Justice Internship
Principles of Forensic Science: Lethal Agents and Crimes
Any SOCI 3000 or 4000-level class approved by advisor.
Any approved JADM 3000 and above.
Area H Total24
Area I General Electives
Select 18 credits18
Area I Total
Total Credit Hours123
 

*Prerequisite required

 

Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher math) 3
Area B1COMM 1110 Public Speaking or Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
POLS 1101 American Government 3
CRJU 1105 Introduction to Criminal Justice (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 1106
Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
2
 Credit Hours17
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA DLab Science (see list) 4
CRJU 2105 Criminology (minimum grade of C) 3
Area B2 ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 1 2
Area F ElectiveSpring 1 list (select 1) (minimum grade of C) 3
Introduction to Sociology
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Police Organization and Operation
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary Spanish II
Intermediate Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish II
Global Issues
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
AREA EWorld Cultures (see list in catalog)) 3
AREA DNon-Lab Science (see list) 3
HIST 2111
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
3
AREA CFine Arts (see list in catalog) 3
CRJU 2106 Survey of Corrections (minimum grade of C) 3
PEDSPhysical Education 1
 Credit Hours16
Spring
AREA EBehavior Science (see list) 3
AREA CHumanities (see list) 3
SOCI 1168 Social Problems (minimum grade of C) 3
Area FElective (see Spring 1 list) (select 1) (minimum grade of C) 3
Area DDATA 1501Introduction to Data Science (or any other course in Area D2 Math/Science/Tech) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
CRJU 3108 Social Science Research (minimum grade of C) 3
CRJU 3136 Criminal Justice Ethics (minimum grade of C) 3
CRJU 4167 Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice (minimum grade of C) 3
Area HProgram Elective* (select 1) (minimum grade of C) 3
Area IGeneral Elective (select 1) 3
*In the Program of Study for this major, see Option 1 (General Emphasis) or Option 2 (Public Safety Emphasis), depending on your preference. Your advisor will have you decide which option and courses are a best fit for you.
 Credit Hours15
Spring
CRJU 4175 Interpersonal Communication Skills for Criminal Justice (minimum grade of C) 3
CRJU 4169 Technical Writing in Criminal Justice (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA HProgram Electives (select 2) (minimum grade of C)* 6
Area IGeneral Electives (select 1) 3
*In the Program of Study for this major, see Option 1 (General Emphasis) or Option 2 (Public Safety Emphasis), depending on your preference. Your advisor will have you decide which option and courses are a best fit for you.
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
AREA HProgram Electives (select 1) (minimum grade of C)* 9
AREA IGeneral Electives (select 2) 6
*In the Program of Study for this major, see Option 1 (General Emphasis) or Option 2 (Public Safety Emphasis), depending on your preference. Your advisor will have you decide which option and courses are a best fit for you.
 Credit Hours15
Spring
AREA HProgram Electives (select 2) (minimum grade of C)* 6
AREA IGeneral Electives (select 2) 6
CRJU 4210 Criminal Justice Capstone Course (minimum grade of C) 3
Internship (recommended) 2
*In the Program of Study for this major, see Option 1 (General Emphasis) or Option 2 (Public Safety Emphasis), depending on your preference. Your advisor will have you decide which option and courses are a best fit for you.
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours123
1

B2: Select 1 or 2 hours of ITDS 1779 Scholarship Across the Disciplines, LEAD 1705 Introduction to Servant Leadership, PERS 1506 Perspectives 1-hour or PERS 1507 Perspectives 2-hour.

2

It is strongly recommended that students take advantage of the multitude of internships that are offered during their senior year. Internships (if taken in the last semester) can often lead to employment opportunities immediately after graduation.

Admission Requirements

There are no program specific admission requirements.

Additional Program Requirements

B.S. graduates also will be able to demonstrate and apply knowledge about each of the learning outcomes by passing the department exit exam.