Criminal Justice, BS

The Bachelors of Science in criminal justice provide students with interdisciplinary views of the criminal justice system. Students in this major will be required to complete 48-semester hours of credit beyond the general education requirements. The curriculum explores theories related to the causation of crime and criminal behavior as well as the meaning and application of legal principles directly impacting law enforcement, court systems, and the correctional environments. This program nurtures a realistic understanding of the study of crime and its impact on society. Students in this program will be introduced to instructors whose professional experience enhances understanding of the criminal justice field. The combination of theoretical and practical knowledge will help better prepare students for criminal justice careers as well as advanced academic study.

Core Curriculum

Criminology Cluster (9) CJ2

ICJ 10100Criminology

3

ICJ 21000Criminal Justice Systems

3

ICJ 34500Survey of International Criminal Justice Systems

3

Criminal Procedure Cluster (9) CJ4

ICJ 30100Criminal Procedure

3

ICJ 31000Criminal Law

3

ICJ 33100Criminal Investigation

3

Prerequisite: ICJ 10100, ICJ 21000, ICJ 34500

The Juvenile System Cluster (9) CJ3

ICJ 31100The Juvenile Justice System

3

ICJ 31200Juvenile Law

3

ICJ 31300Delinquency in Society

3

Prerequisite: ICJ 10100, ICJ 21000, ICJ 34500

Criminal Justice Communications Cluster (9) CJ2

ICJ 34100Criminal Justice Communications

3

ICJ 34200The Media and Criminal Justice

3

ICJ 34300Criminal Justice Alternatives

3

Prerequisite: ICJ 10100, ICJ 21000, ICJ 34500

Law Enforcement and Corrections Cluster (9) CJ5

ICJ 30000Policing in America

3

ICJ 30500Corrections

3

ICJ 31500Victimology

3

Prerequisite: ICJ 10100, ICJ 21000, ICJ 34500

Elective cluster in Criminal Justice (9) CJ10

ICJ 35100Investigating Cybercrime

3

ICJ 35200Digital Evidence

3

ICJ 35300Case Studies in Cybercrime

3

Prerequisite: ICJ 10100, ICJ 21000, ICJ 34500 

Note: In special circumstances and with the permission of faculty advisor, ICJ 49200-49699 (1 -3) may substitute in one of the above clusters.

Students must also complete:

ICJ 48900Criminal Justice Capstone

3