Criminal Justice (BS)
Program of Study
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Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area A Essential Skills | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English 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 Total | 9 | |
| 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 Total | 4-5 | |
| 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 Total | 6 | |
| 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 Total | 10-11 | |
| Area E Social Sciences | ||
| HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| 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 Total | 12 | |
| Wellness Requirement | ||
| KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
| Select one PEDS course | 1 | |
| Wellness Total | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |
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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.
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ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Complete the core requirements for this program | 45 | |
| Core Total | 45 | |
| Area F Courses Related to Major | ||
| Minimum grade of "C" is required in each course | ||
| CRJU 1105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 2105 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRJU 2106 | Survey of Corrections | 3 |
| SOCI 1168 | Social Problems | 3 |
| 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 Total | 18 | |
| Area G Program Requirements | ||
| Minimum grade of "C" is required in each course | ||
| CRJU 3108 | Social Science Research | 3 |
| CRJU 3136 | Criminal Justice Ethics | 3 |
| CRJU 4167 | Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 4169 | Technical Writing in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 4175 | Interpersonal Communication Skills for Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 4210 | Criminal Justice Capstone Course | 3 |
| Area G Total | 18 | |
| Area H Program Electives | ||
| Minimum grade of "C" is required in each course. | 24 | |
| Select 24 hours from the following list. | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
or SOCI 3109 | 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 Total | 24 | |
| Area I General Electives | ||
| Select 18 credits | 18 | |
| Area I Total | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
*Prerequisite required
Program Map
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher math) | 3 |
| Area B1 | COMM 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 Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| AREA D | Lab 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 Elective | Spring 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 Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA E | World Cultures (see list in catalog)) | 3 |
| AREA D | Non-Lab Science (see list) | 3 |
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
| AREA C | Fine Arts (see list in catalog) | 3 |
| CRJU 2106 | Survey of Corrections (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| PEDS | Physical Education | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA E | Behavior Science (see list) | 3 |
| AREA C | Humanities (see list) | 3 |
| SOCI 1168 | Social Problems (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area F | Elective (see Spring 1 list) (select 1) (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area D | DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science (or any other course in Area D2 Math/Science/Tech) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 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 H | Program Elective* (select 1) (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area I | General 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 Hours | 15 | |
| 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 H | Program Electives (select 2) (minimum grade of C)* | 6 |
| Area I | General 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 Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA H | Program Electives (select 1) (minimum grade of C)* | 9 |
| AREA I | General 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 Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA H | Program Electives (select 2) (minimum grade of C)* | 6 |
| AREA I | General 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 Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
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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.
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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.
Additional Notes
This program map illustrates appropriate coursework for completing a degree within four years, provided that course grades allow for earned credit. Please consult with your advisor to determine when courses can be switched out with others and taken in a different semester or sequence than illustrated since not all courses are taught every semester.
- This map is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract on the part of CSU since degree requirements or course offerings could change. As always, check with your advisor.
- Students must complete "Area A " (ENGL 1101 English Composition I, ENGL 1102 English Composition II, and MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus or MATH 1131 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) prior to reaching 30 hours and earn a "C" or higher in all three courses.
- As of Fall 2013, all undergraduate students are required each semester to meet the 2.0 institutional GPA standard for satisfactory academic progress.
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of principles of criminal justice systems
- demonstrate knowledge of knowledge of law enforcement organization and procedures
- demonstrate knowledge of skills of legal research and analysis
- demonstrate knowledge of concepts of punishment and rehabilitation in the context of correctional systems
- demonstrate knowledge of major theories of criminal behavior