Criminal Justice (BS)

 

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 17
Take one of the following courses
ITDS 1779
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
LEAD 1705
Introduction to Servant Leadership
PERS 1506
Perspectives 1-hour
PERS 1507
Perspectives 2-hour
Please contact your advisor for the remaining hours.
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
ARTH 1100
Art Appreciation
ARTH 2125
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
ARTH 2126
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
MUSC 1100
Music Appreciation
THEA 1100
Theatre Appreciation
ITDS 1145
Comparative Arts 2
Select one Humanities course3
ENGL 2111
World Literature I
ENGL 2112
World Literature II
ITDS 1155
The Western Intellectual Tradition
ITDS 1774
Introduction to Digital Humanities
PHIL 2010
Introduction to Philosophy
ITDS 1145
Comparative Arts 2
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing 6
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
CHEM 1151
& 1151L		Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab		4
CHEM 1152
& 1152L		Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab		4
CHEM 1211
& 1211L		Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab		4
CHEM 1212
& 1212L		Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab		4
CPSC 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
PHYS 1111
& PHYS 1311		Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab		4
PHYS 1112
& PHYS 1312		Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab		4
PHYS 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
PHYS 2211
& PHYS 2311		Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab		4
PHYS 2212
& PHYS 2312		Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab		4
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences6
Select one Behavioral Science course
ECON 2105
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics
PHIL 2030
Moral Philosophy
PSYC 1101
Introduction to General Psychology
SOCI 1101
Introduction to Sociology
Select one World Cultures course3
ANTH 1107
Discovering Archaeology
ANTH 1105
Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 2105
Ancient World Civilizations
ANTH 2136
Language and Culture
ENGL 2136
Language and Culture
GEOG 1101
World Regional Geography
HIST 1111
World History to 1500
HIST 1112
World History since 1500
ITDS 1156
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Core IMPACTS Total Hours42
1

The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

3

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Core Total45
Field of Study Requirements
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
SOCI 1101
Introduction to Sociology
CRJU 2145
Criminal Law
CRJU 2146
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
CRJU 2165
Police Organization and Operation
SPAN 1001
Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 1002
Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 2001
Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2002
Intermediate Spanish II
POLS 2401
Global Issues
Field of Study Requirements Total18
Required for the Major
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
Required for the Major Total18
Major Electives
Minimum grade of "C" is required in each course.24
Select 24 hours from the following list.
CRJU 3115
Deviant Behavior
or SOCI 3109
 Sociology of Deviance
CRJU 3116
Criminal Behaviors
CRJU 3127
Correctional Practices and Pathways
CRJU 3135
Women in Crime and Justice
CRJU 3138
Victimology
CRJU 3146
Criminal Justice Administrations
CRJU 3155
Juvenile Delinquency
CRJU 3165
Criminal Investigative Techniques
CRJU 3168
Crime Scene Reconstruction and Investigation *
CRJU 3169
Violent Crime
CRJU 3175
Media and Crime
CRJU 3555
Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
CRJU 4126
Crime and Mental Health
CRJU 4155
The Juvenile Justice System *
CRJU 4165
Community Relations
CRJU 4176
Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice
CRJU 4177
Principles of Forensic Science: Human Identification
CRJU 4698
Criminal Justice Internship
CRJU 4719
Principles of Forensic Science: Lethal Agents and Crimes
Any SOCI 3000 or 4000-level class approved by advisor.
Any approved JADM 3000 and above.
Major Electives Total24
General Electives
Select 18 credits18
General Electives 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
Institutional PrioritiesCOMM 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
or PHED 1205
 Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
 2
 Credit Hours17
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesLab Science (see list) 4
CRJU 2105 Criminology (minimum grade of C) 3
Institutional Priorities ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 1 2
Field of Studies RequirementElective from Spring 1 list (select 1) (minimum grade of C) 3
SOCI 1101
 Introduction to Sociology  
CRJU 2145
 Criminal Law  
CRJU 2146
 Criminal Procedure and Evidence  
CRJU 2165
 Police Organization and Operation  
SPAN 1001
 Elementary Spanish I  
SPAN 1002
 Elementary Spanish II  
SPAN 2001
 Intermediate Spanish I  
SPAN 2002
 Intermediate Spanish II  
POLS 2401
 Global Issues  
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
Social SciencesWorld Cultures (see list in catalog)) 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesNon-Lab Science (see list) 3
HIST 2111
or HIST 2112
 U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
 3
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsFine Arts (see list in catalog) 3
CRJU 2106 Survey of Corrections (minimum grade of C) 3
Health and WellnessPEDS Physical Education elective 1
 Credit Hours16
Spring
Social SciencesBehavior Science (see list) 3
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsHumanities (see list) 3
SOCI 1168 Social Problems (minimum grade of C) 3
Field of Studies RequirementElective (see Spring 1 list) (select 1) (minimum grade of C) 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesDATA 1501 Introduction to Data Science (or any other course in the area of Tech/Math/Sciences) 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
Program ElectivesProgram Elective* (select 1) (minimum grade of C) 3
General ElectivesGeneral 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
Program ElectivesProgram Electives (select 2) (minimum grade of C)* 6
General ElectivesGeneral 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
Program ElectivesProgram Electives (select 1) (minimum grade of C)* 9
General ElectivesGeneral 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
Program ElectivesProgram Electives (select 2) (minimum grade of C)* 6
General ElectivesGeneral 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

Institutional Priorities: 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.