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The Criminal Justice program enables students to grow as informed citizens of a democracy which is concerned about maintaining and preserving individual freedom and justice, and dealing with the problem of crime and its control in a free society. The program prepares students for careers in law, law enforcement, government, prevention of crime, and rehabilitation. Practicums offer experience in diversified placements: federal and state government agencies, law enforcement settings, rehabilitation, and social welfare centers, law firms, etc.
Criminal Justice is a truly multidisciplinary field of study. It is informed by the study of law, sociology, political science, history, psychology, economics, geography, political and social philosophy, and the natural sciences. Criminal Justice is thus quite broad and encompasses diverse content and methods. The Criminal Justice major requires students to complete an array of courses in criminal justice and criminology, including contemporary problems and topics as well as offerings in comparative criminal justice and global issues, the social sciences, and research methods.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice (Recommended) Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundation Course | Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Social Science Elective | HIS 101, HIS 102, SOC 101, PSYC 103 Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement / Foundations 1 | 3 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 201 | Criminology (Recommended) Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundation Course | Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundation Course | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Social Science Elective | HIS 101, HIS 102, SOC 101, PSYC 103 Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 102 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ Core | Policing, Courts & Law, or Corrections Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| Social Science Elective | Choice of Liberal Arts Classes Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 201 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ Core | Policing, Courts & Law, or Corrections Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| Social Science Elective | Choice of Liberal Arts Classes Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 5 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ Core | Policing, Courts & Law, or Corrections Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Social Science Elective | Choice of Liberal Arts Classes Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 3XX | Criminal Justice Elective at 300 Level Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CJ 301 | Criminal Law Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 400 Level | Research Methods or Senior Seminar Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CJ 3XX | Criminal Justice Elective at 300 Level Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 3 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 400 Level | Research Methods or Senior Seminar Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CJ 3XX | Criminal Justice Elective at 300 Level Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement (possible Minor) | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |