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
Additional Courses
Choose two of the courses listed below or two other courses under advisement:
| CSJ 209 | Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice | 5 |
| CSJ 210 | Community Policing | 5 |
| CSJ 215 | Juvenile Justice Systems | 5 |
| CSJ 235 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 5 |
| CSJ 353 | Criminal Investigations | 5 |
| CSJ 354 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior for Criminal Justice Professionals | 5 |