Criminal Justice
- Major
- Minor
Criminal Justice
Preparing you for a rich, rewarding career in law enforcement or the justice system, both in initial entry-level careers and the rest of your life. Reach your full potential.
- Small class sizes
- Opportunities for hands-on field experience and co-curricular activities
- A student community that creates an atmosphere of learning and mutual success
- Numerous internship opportunities to suit your specific needs, interests, and career aspirations
GAIN REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE – ALL BEFORE YOU GRADUATE.
Internships
Benefit from involvement of local law enforcement personnel, including the local police department, county sheriff’s department, correctional center, and prison. Many officers also serve as adjunct faculty.
Proven Success
Coursework
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CJ 101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
CJ 102 |
Deviance and Social Control |
3 |
CJ 202 |
Writing in Criminal Justice |
3 |
CJ 311 |
Corrections |
3 |
CJ 312 |
Police Science |
3 |
CJ 313 or CJ 320 |
Community Policing and Problem Solving
Crime and Delinquency |
3
3 |
CJ 330 |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
3 |
CJ 420 |
Criminal Justice Capstone |
3 |
CJ 450 or CJ 497 |
Criminal Justice Internship
Criminal Justice Thesis |
3
3 |
Three of the following courses (2 from the same theme)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Pols 104 |
American National Government |
3 |
Acct 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
Acct 202 |
Principles of Accounting II |
3 |
Psyc 202 |
Research Methods |
3 |
Psyc 215 |
Applied Behavior Analysis |
3 |
Psyc 302 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
Pols 314 |
U.S. Constitutional Law |
3 |
Psyc |
Social Psychology |
3 |
Busn 315 |
Business Law I |
3 |
Busn 316 |
Business Law II |
3 |
Busn 322 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
Psyc 360 |
Psychopharmacology |
3 |
Psyc 365 |
Dynamics of Addiction |
3 |
Psyc 410 |
Fundamentals of Counseling |
3 |
Psyc 430 |
Psychology and Law |
3 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 36