Criminal Justice (Minor)

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Program Summary

The Criminal Justice program provides students with extensive knowledge of the U.S. Criminal Justice System, comprised of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will develop the capacity to apply law, social sciences, and sound practices as criminal justice professionals in the public and private sectors. The program also provides students a foundation upon which to pursue advanced education in the criminal justice field.

Program Information

No more than 3 credits of internship (CJ 4890 ) can be counted toward the minor. Up to 12 credits can be counted toward the student’s overall degree total.

Criminal Justice Minor Curriculum (21 Credits)

Core Course (3 Credits)

CJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences)

Electives (18 Credits)

No more than 6 credits of lower-division criminal justice courses (numbered 1000-2999, outside of CJ 1010) may be counted toward the credit requirement for the minor electives.
All CJ classes count as CJ electives.
All CJ minors are encouraged to complete an internship as part of their degree.
The following courses may be taken as CJ elective credit toward the minor:
- POLS 3120 - Courts 3 Credit(s)
- POLS 3510 - Constitutional Law 3 Credit(s)
- PSY 2300 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s)
- SOC 3500 - Deviance 3 Credit(s)
- SOC 3610 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 21

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will recognize the basic legal, constitutional, ethical, and moral challenges confronting criminal justice personnel.
Students will identify the functions, operations, and challenges of the U.S. Criminal Justice System, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections.