| Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | |
The Criminal Justice program prepares students for a career in law enforcement or corrections. The degree program provides students with knowledge in the areas of U.S. law enforcement, criminology, criminal investigation and community relations. Available areas of study help students focus on juvenile issues, causes of crime and criminal behavior, corrections and incarceration, investigative procedures and/or forensics and investigative techniques. A concentration is also available providing students greater knowledge in the specific area of interest. The Criminal Justice program provides the student with an understanding of the United States Criminal justice system. The Curriculum offers a useful educational experience and academic skills for students who wish to pursue graduate study or possibly a career as a Police or Corrections Officer, Criminal Investigator, Probation Officer, Customs Officer, Secret Service Officer or Special Agent. |
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Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of criminal justice, graduates in this degree program will be able to: Criminal Justice Administration and Organization - Recognize and explain the major international, U.S., and localized law enforcement systems and organization.
- Describe and analyze the political and public administrative aspects of law enforcement organizations.
Criminal Justice Theories and Concepts - Communicate and apply the major theories and concepts of crime, criminal justice, and criminology.
- Conduct research associated with criminal justice and criminology theories.
Criminal Justice Operations, Practices, and Processes - Assess the operations, practices, and processes associated with leading standards of evidence and law.
While learning objectives that are specific to the academic discipline have been identified for each degree program, the University System also outlines general education outcomes (Level 1 and 2) that are sought throughout the institution and at each degree level. For a comprehensive discussion of these objectives please refer to the academic catalog.
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Degree Program Requirements | Required Course - 3 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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General Education Requirements (34 semester hours) |
| English Composition - 6 semester hours | | | | | EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required] EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature
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| Social Sciences - 6 semester hours | | | | | SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geography SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture
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| Science - 4 semester hours including the required 1 hour lab | | | | | SC100 / SCIN100 - Introduction to Biology SC198 / SCIN101 - Introduction to Biology Lab SC101 / SCIN102 - Introduction to Chemistry SC199 / SCIN103 - Introduction to Chemistry Lab SC102 / SCIN104 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology SC122 / SCIN105 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab SC103 / SCIN106 - Introduction to Physics SC123 / SCIN107 - Introduction to Physics Lab SC104 / SCIN108 - Introduction to Astronomy SC124 / SCIN109 - Introduction to Astronomy Lab SC106 / SCIN110 - Introduction to Oceanography SC126 / SCIN111 - Introduction to Oceanography Lab SC107 / SCIN112 - Introduction to Meteorology SC127 / SCIN113 - Introduction to Meteorology Lab SC108 / SCIN114 - Introduction to Physical Geology SC128 / SCIN115 - Introduction to Physical Geology Lab SC105 / SCIN116 - Introduction to Forestry SC125 / SCIN117 - Introduction to Forestry Lab SC110 / SCIN118 - Introduction to Human Ecology SC120 / SCIN119 - Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
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| Mathematics - 3 semester hours | | | | | MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus
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| History - 6 semester hours | | | | | HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877 HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877 HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650 HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650 HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877 HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877
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| Humanities - 3 semester hours | | | | | HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101] HM103 / FREN100 - French I HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103] HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105] HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107] HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin) HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109] HM111 / GERM100 - German I HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111] HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation HM230 / RELS201 - Introduction to World Religions HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking
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| Literature - 3 semester hours | | | | | All literature courses require successful completion of EN101 - Proficiency in Writing or EN102 - Effectiveness in Writing HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from The Civil War to Present HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present HM211 / LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance
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| Political Science - 3 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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| Core Courses (30 semester hours) | | | | | - CJ301 / CMRJ201 - Criminal Justice Administration
- CJ300 / CMRJ300 - Research Methods of Criminal Justice & Security
- CJ302 / CMRJ302 - U.S. Law Enforcement
- CJ303 / CMRJ303 - Criminology
- CJ306 / CMRJ306 - Criminal Investigation
- CJ308 / CMRJ308 - Ethics in Criminal Justice
- CJ316 / CMRJ316 - Corrections and Incarceration
- CJ330 / LSTD301 - Constitutional Law
- CJ331 / LSTD302 - Criminal Law
- CJ305 / LSTD400 - Criminal Legal Process
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| Major Courses (15 semester hours) | | | | | Criminal Justices majors must take five (5) courses from any of the courses listed below. Students who wish to focus their study in the Forensics Concentration must take the five courses from that concentration. A concentration is optional. General Program Courses - CJ100 / CMRJ100 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
- CJ101 / CMRJ101 - Evidence and Procedures
- CJ102 / CMRJ102 - Introduction to Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
- CJ200 / CMRJ200 - Police and Society
- CJ312 / CMRJ202 - Stress Management in Law Enforcement
- CJ203 / CMRJ203 - Patrol Methodologies and Community Policing
- CJ368 / CMRJ205 - Rape and Sexual Violence
- PY359 / CMRJ206 - Juvenile Delinquency
- CJ310 / CMRJ310 - Drug Dynamics in Criminal Justice
- CJ314 / CMRJ314 - Contemporary Criminal Justice Issues
- CJ317 / CMRJ317 - Probation and Parole
- CJ320 / CMRJ320 - Law Enforcement Intelligence Applications
- CJ322 / CMRJ322 - Crime and the Family
- CJ324 / CMRJ324 - The History of Organized Crime
- CJ327 / CMRJ327 - Gang Theory, Practice, & Suppression
- CJ329 / CMRJ329 - Criminal Profiling
- CJ341 / CMRJ341 - Criminalistics
- CJ335 / CMRJ335 - Crime Analysis
- CJ304 / CMRJ402 - The Pathology of Death Investigations
- CJ490 / CMRJ490 - Independent Study: Criminal Justice
- CJ309 / LSTD305 - Judicial Process
- CJ319 / SCMT319 - Global Terrorism
- CJ370 / SCMT370 - Principles and Theory of Security Issues
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| Concentration in Forensics | | | | | - CJ368 / CMRJ205 - Rape and Sexual Violence
- CJ329 / CMRJ329 - Criminal Profiling
- CJ341 / CMRJ341 - Criminalistics
- CJ335 / CMRJ335 - Crime Analysis
- CJ304 / CMRJ402 - The Pathology of Death Investigation
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| Electives (39 semester hours) | | | | | | Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill core or major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major. | | | | |
Total = 121 semester hours |
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