Criminal Justice Minor

Criminal Justice minor studies the nature of humans, their conduct in society, and the institutions established to address anti-social behavior in the pursuit of the common good. Students will learn the foundational theories why people commit crimes the effects of criminal behavior on society, and how crime is being addressed and ameliorated in communities today.

Criminal Justice minor is conveniently offered in both online-only and face-to-face formats.

Minor Details:

  • Requires 30 QH, including Criminal Justice courses taken as part of the General Education requirement
  • Requires a minimum grade of “C” for each course in the minor
  • 15 QH must be taken at NLU

Note: The same courses may not be used to satisfy the minor and program major requirements. 

Required Courses

Core Courses

CSJ 106Law Enforcement

5

or

CSJ 107Criminal Justice System

5

and

CSJ 205Criminology

5

CSJ 206Criminal Law and Procedure

5

CSJ 207Punishment, Prisons and Corrections

5

Additional Courses

Choose two of the courses listed below or two other courses under advisement:
CSJ 209Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice

5

CSJ 210Community Policing

5

CSJ 215Juvenile Justice Systems

5

CSJ 235Introduction to Forensic Science

5

CSJ 353Criminal Investigations

5

CSJ 354Sociology of Deviant Behavior for Criminal Justice Professionals

5